10.27.2015 - By Chris Jones interviews PhDs about graduate school and careers to provide advice to graduate students!
Jessica struggled with overcame imposter syndrom to get land a prestigious postdoc at the USGS. Listen to how she did it and her method for managing work life balance.
Jessica is a Mendenhall Postdoctoral Fellow at the U.S. Geological Survey, researching stratovolcano hydrorothermal systems and how they affect volcano stability. She received her PhD in Geology from the University of Buffalo. Learn more about Jessica on her blog.
Biggest Struggle
Impostor syndrome.
Worst Moment
Having a really bad first committee meeting.
Best Moment
Being able to provide equipment to researchers in Guatemala by connecting them with a non-profit.
Mindful Minutes Segment
Habit: Documentation
Book: Who's Afraid of Marie Curie?: The Challenges Facing Women in Science and Technology by Linley Erin Hall
Productivity Tool: Google Calendar
Best Advice: Not taking criticism personally
Hobbies: Playing Violin, hiking, camping, and cooking
Alternative PhD study: Archaeology
Contact Information and Resources
Jessica's Blog: Magma Cum Laude
email: [email protected]
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