“I would advise women to embrace standing out and possibly being the only woman or woman of color within a math related career. There have been many before us that took the risk to stand out and pave the way for us.“
“Staying focused young women on the goal at hand is going to get you there. Trust me, this journey will not be easy, and remember that anything worth having is worth fighting for.“
“It’s discouraging for the moment, but it’s important to remember that for every door that closes, there’s another one opening up that’s going to get you where you need to go. Don’t be afraid to take detours.“
“If you are discouraged or do not believe in yourself, know that every woman pursuing her PhD has felt the way the you feel but each one holds on to something to push them through.”
“Academia is not easy, it can take an emotional toll on you and there is often stigma attached to speaking openly about it. In sharing my truth I hope that more young women realize it’s ok to have bad days and that eventually, you will get there.”
“It's more than just shattering glass ceilings and meeting representation quotas, it’s about showing every little girl who questions science, technology, engineering and math”
“Be bold and unapologetic! Don’t apologize for being a leader. Don’t apologize for being smart. Don’t apologize for being innovative. Stop playing small!“
“A family member shared with me that she was a civil engineer and my high school teacher both became engineers. Both of them were black females and I felt that if they could do it, so could I."
