Graduated but still figuring out your STEM career?
You’re not alone. Maybe you had some mentoring in college, but now you’re wondering, who’s going to help guide me on the next leg of my journey? Or perhaps what you thought was the perfect path didn’t quite turn out as expected. Is this a detour, a redirection, or the beginning of your true journey to finding what’s really right for you?
Well enter the National Cohort of STEM Excellence!
We’re here to help you continue navigating your journey into and through STEM. Whether you’re facing career uncertainties, seeking new connections, or ready to take your skills to the next level, we’ve got your back.
Through the National Cohort of STEM Excellence, you’ll receive mentoring and professional coaching to help you unlock your full potential. And the best part? It’s completely free. There’s no annual membership, no GPA requirements. We just want you to show up as your authentic self, ready to grow.
Let us help you make connections, adjust your course, and create strategic plans to reach your ultimate career goals. Our mission is simple: to support you as you become the person you've always envisioned.
The journey is yours—let us help you get there.
Photo Credit: Noah Stewart
My Story
My path to where I am today was not linear. I was told I wasn't supposed to graduate high school or be able to live independently on my own. But I didn't actually know that, or even hear about that, until I was already in graduate school earning a PhD. So, what allowed me to excel in spite of what was "supposed" to be? Three things...
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Strong Standards: My parents did not accept mediocrity. Excellence was expected.
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Support System: I have always been blessed to have a good support group of friends that helped me to manage symptoms.
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Spiritual Strength: I really do have God on my side and I absolutely and totally rely on Him to make the difference. This is especially true during the days where I am experiencing inconsistency in my performance. I truly believe that I live by grace.
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Also, let me answer some quick questions...
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Was it always easy for me? No, my first graduate advisor told me "You don't have what it takes to make it in my lab. I need you to leave."
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Was my trajectory the same as everyone else? No, it took me three times in graduate school before making it out successfully.
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Did I ever have haters? Yes, my first chair made it clear he did not want me to succeed.
Needless to say, my path to becoming my vision and serving my purpose was not as I expected it would be. But, I learned this: "Trouble comes and trouble goes, it does not come to stay." That's why it is so important to never step back from becoming your vision, to surround yourself with those who always believe in you, and to lean into living by grace. Achieving the God-given vision that He has given you can sometimes be difficult and long in coming. And it starts with being able to answer the question "Do you know your purpose?" If you are still trying to find your purpose, if you are still looking for a path to your main platform that you are supposed to serve on, if you are still becoming your vision, then reach out because we are here to support in every way we can.
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I always intend to be a partner in taking the doors off the hinges for others so that gateways can be created to foster others' potential. We hope to start the first cohort Fall 2024. Join us now!
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