Amanda Field works at Texas A&M University in Qatar. She says women are more respected in science because they have to work harder to prove themselves.
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Lucy Eubanks is a retired professor from Clemson University. She tells a lovely story about her earliest days in the field, trying to choose between chemistry and the violin.
Leave a CommentLinda Wang is senior editor at Chemical and Engineering News. She talks about the importance of volunteerism and how she’s combined her love for writing and photography in a satisfying career with C&EN.
Leave a CommentMaria Burka is a program director for the NSF and past president of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. She talks about how women can support each other in a traditionally challenging profession.
Leave a CommentThis week’s Stories from the Field is from Sharon Haynie, a research scientist at DuPont. She talks about needing to have a thick skin to be a woman in the sciences, and that just being smart isn’t enough.
Leave a CommentThis week’s Story from the Field is from Sarah Mullins, a researcher at 3M Company in Minnesota. This series gives voice to women working in chemistry and related sciences. They share their successes, challenges, and stories about the people and events that have shaped their careers, and their lives.
Leave a CommentI’m probably not supposed to play favorites with this series, but I can’t help myself, this is one of my faves. Maureen Rouhi recently became editor-in-chief of Chemical & Engineering News. But her proudest moment is teaching her 16-year-old daughter how to drive a stick shift.
Leave a CommentThis week’s Story from the Field is from DuPont chemist Patti Parziale. This series gives voice to women working in chemistry and related sciences. They share their successes, challenges, and stories about the people and events that have shaped their careers, and their lives.
Leave a CommentIn this installment of Stories from the Field, we hear from Lisa Houston, director of applications engineering at PAC, LP. This series gives voice to women working in chemistry and related sciences. They share their successes, challenges, and stories about the people and events that have shaped their careers, and their lives.
Leave a CommentIn this installment of Stories from the Field we hear from Maria Maccecchini, president and founder of QR Pharma. This series gives voice to women working in chemistry and related sciences. They share their successes, challenges, and stories about the people and events that have shaped their careers, and their lives.
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