Dr. William Hodos NACS Seminar: Dr. Wei Ji Ma

"Growing up in Science" is a worldwide set of conversations about the lived experiences of scientists. In 2014, it was started by Wei Ji Ma as a monthly mentorship series at New York University. In a typical event, one faculty member shares their life story, with a focus on struggles, failures, doubts, detours, and weaknesses. Common topics include dealing with expectations, impostor complex, procrastination, the role of luck, dealing with rejection, and conflicts with advisors, but these topics are always embedded in the speaker's broader narrative. We also feature speakers who have left academia. In the global online series, we pay particular attention to underrepresented voices in academia. We also hold panel discussions around themes such as mentorship, anti-racism, and work-life balance. More information: www.growingupinscience.org

Dr. Wei Ji Ma is a Professor at New York University.

Dr. William Hodos NACS Seminars are free and open to the public.