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on October 6, 2021

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Make a Good Impression – 6 Interview Tips

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Job interviews can be nerve-racking! You want to make a good impression, seem knowledgeable about the topic, and at the end, get the job. Here are six of my top interviewing tips that have helped me while going through the interview process.

on September 14, 2021

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Job Searching Tips

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I recently went through the job searching phase as I was finishing my PhD. I am happy to say I found a great position within my field, but it was not without some effort. Since accepting my job offer, I have been asked many questions about the process. So, I hope this article can serve as a resource if you are just starting in on the job search “fun.”

on September 14, 2021

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Building an All-Star LinkedIn Profile

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LinkedIn is sort of like a business social media where people and companies can share articles of interest, things that are going on, and connect with other professionals. Having an updated and active page is a huge leg up when it comes to networking and searching for jobs. Over the years I have attended many networking type workshops where I learned about personal branding and LinkedIn. So, below are some of my top tips for creating an “all-star” LinkedIn profile.

on September 7, 2021

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5 Things I Learned During My PhD

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In grad school I obviously spent a lot of time learning about my topic and research, but there were also a lot of things I learned…

on August 11, 2021

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My STEM Journey

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On August 4th, 2021, I successfully defended my PhD dissertation in Toxicology. It truly was one of the biggest, most stressful, exciting, and important days of…

on May 4, 2021

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Crossover Home Lifestyle Science

Desk Tour

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The pandemic has definitely brought some adjustments when it comes to work life – the main one being the transition to working from home. For me,…

on February 9, 2021

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COVID19 Variants – What Does It All Mean?

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I do a series on Instagram called Tox Talks Tuesday where I explain toxicology concepts, and just science in general. Recently, a lot of these posts…

on January 31, 2021

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The Three Minute Thesis

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The 3 minute thesis (3MT) is a concept that was started by the University of Queensland in 2008. The event challenges doctoral and masters students to…

on January 5, 2021

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Can Your Genes Influence COVID-19 Symptoms?

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I do a series on Instagram called Tox Talks Tuesday where I explain toxicology concepts, and just science in general. Recently, a lot of these posts…

on October 29, 2020

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The Microcystins

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You may remember in the first installment of this series that I discussed harmful algal blooms (HABs (or really cyanoHABs)) and their increasing occurrence. Because they…