Women across all industries need more female mentors and role models, and perhaps nowhere is that more imperative than in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). When we have more women in STEM, there’s a ripple effect — scientific and financial outcomes for women are improved across the board. 

The good news is that more women than ever are choosing career paths in the field. Paola Arlotta, a neurobiologist and stem cell scientist at Harvard University, is one of the women paving the way for other female scientists. She's showing that it’s possible to run a lab and raise a family at the same time, and this week she shares insight into her career and her work.

Takeaways:

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:33 - Paolo Arlotta's Background and Decision to Pursue Science

00:06:24 - The Process and Significance of Creating Brain Organoids

00:10:25 - The Potential of Brain Organoids in Understanding and Treating Diseases

00:22:01 - Women in Science

00:28:12 - Challenges of Balancing Career and Family

00:31:01 - Role Models and Mentorship

00:34:52 - Lightning Round Questions

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