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Thoughts on International Women’s Day
In 1908, 15,000 women marched in New York City for shorter working hours, higher pay, and the right to vote. Now, over a century later, we are still fighting, marching, resisting for issues of gender ...
Hindsight is 20/20: 6 things to consider when choosing a postdoctoral fellowship
Exactly one year ago today, I was one week away from defending my dissertation. I was sleep deprived, spread way too thin, and overwhelmed with conflicting emotions of anxiety and excitement. If tha...
Imposter Syndrome: The plague of high achievers
"Why do so many bright women, despite consistent and impressive evidence to the contrary, continue to see themselves as imposters who pretend to be bright but who really are not?" (Clance & Ime...
“Dr. Cranley? Who’s that?”: Making the transition from student to professional
A few weeks ago while chatting with a friend, a student of mine came up behind me, trying to get my attention..."Dr. Cranley, I have a question for you, if you have a minute." When I didn't respond, s...
