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CR117: Life in the Academy: Trying to Make a Difference while Balancing Research, Teaching, Outreach and Family

10/06/2017
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Hyatt Regency Ballroom Q

Objective: Guidance
Audience Level: Faculty
Session Type: Presentation

In this talk I will discuss my experiences as a condensed matter physicist and share lessons learned on the path from a 2009 ABIE Award winner to where I am today. I will discuss my research and diversity advocacy, share challenges and opportunities for balancing life in the academy, and discuss the special challenges faced by women and minorities.

Speaker(s)

, Professor, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
, RDA Council Co-Chair. Chair, Research Data Alliance / U.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute