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Start Date
13-2-2016 9:55 AM
End Date
13-2-2016 10:15 AM
Description
Although the road to becoming a scientist is often riddled with many hurdles, the rewards of self-discovery and potential to revolutionize the world, are priceless. It is said that a PhD is pursued by those who are driven to do something original and those who are have the passion to discover the unknown; but also those that have dedication, persistence and resilience. My journey began at the intersection of College Ave and SW 30th St back in 2004. As with many other Biology majors, I was unsure where my career path should lead to, but I knew it had to center around science. The turning point came in 2005, when I was challenged by an outstanding professor and mentor in Dr. Emily Schmitt to present a poster at the NSU Undergraduate Research Symposium. It served to awaken my appetite and passion for acquiring knowledge. Today I am a post-doctoral fellow in the Dermatology department of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine trying to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying wound healing and I am also an adjunct professor in the Halmos College of Natural Sciences. But on my road to acquiring a PhD, I’ve learned that a PhD is one of the toughest things to accomplish in the world (in educational terms); it is intellectually challenging, emotionally taxing and physically tiring. So then why do it? During my presentation, I will share some highlights of my profession as well as give you some answers to this question.
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From Undergrad to Ph. D., My Lessons
Although the road to becoming a scientist is often riddled with many hurdles, the rewards of self-discovery and potential to revolutionize the world, are priceless. It is said that a PhD is pursued by those who are driven to do something original and those who are have the passion to discover the unknown; but also those that have dedication, persistence and resilience. My journey began at the intersection of College Ave and SW 30th St back in 2004. As with many other Biology majors, I was unsure where my career path should lead to, but I knew it had to center around science. The turning point came in 2005, when I was challenged by an outstanding professor and mentor in Dr. Emily Schmitt to present a poster at the NSU Undergraduate Research Symposium. It served to awaken my appetite and passion for acquiring knowledge. Today I am a post-doctoral fellow in the Dermatology department of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine trying to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying wound healing and I am also an adjunct professor in the Halmos College of Natural Sciences. But on my road to acquiring a PhD, I’ve learned that a PhD is one of the toughest things to accomplish in the world (in educational terms); it is intellectually challenging, emotionally taxing and physically tiring. So then why do it? During my presentation, I will share some highlights of my profession as well as give you some answers to this question.