Meet Zoe Kearney, an ambitious, intelligent former astrophysics student and physics student who has paved her own road to success in a male-dominated masters program. Zoe has inspired me to “reach for the stars”, and I’m sure she will for you too.

In this episode we provide support and guidance in pursuing non-traditional career paths, especially for women in male-dominated fields. We discuss the challenges of breaking into these fields and the need for more resources and mentorship. The episode also touches on the importance of networking and finding mentors to help navigate career transitions. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and advice for women pursuing careers in fields where they may be underrepresented.

Women in male-dominated fields [00:02:17-00:09:38] Zoe Kearney shares her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field of physics and astrophysics, discussing the challenges of breaking into male-dominated groups and the isolation she felt due to the low number of women in her classes.

Finding beauty in astronomy [00:04:05-00:06:46] Zoe Kearney talks about her love for astronomy and how it combines art, history, and science. She also discusses the beauty of indigenous astronomy and the poetic nature of the field.

Challenges of breaking into male-dominated groups [00:09:08-00:09:38] Zoe Kearney discusses the difficulties of breaking into male-dominated groups in her physics classes.

Navigating male-dominated fields [00:09:39] Zoe and Lia Lamela discuss the challenges of being a woman in male-dominated fields, including the need to balance being friendly without inviting flirtatious behavior.

Exploring science policy [00:13:46] Zoe talks about her decision to explore science policy after struggling to decide what to do after undergrad, and the lack of guidance and support for exploring non-academic career paths.

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