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How important are advanced degrees in the STEM field? I have a B.S. do I need a master's or even a Phd. to be taken seriously?

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Are there any ‘STEM encouragement for kids’ types of charities you know of? My work matches donations and I’d love to donate to a worthy cause around STEM

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What other incentives or benefits that your employer offer that motivate you besides getting promoted?

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Have you watched the series 'The Three-Body Problem'? It's quite a ride for science enthusiasts! Speaking of which, if you had an enormous amount of money, would you consider buying a star… more

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STEM women, are you here preparing your meals the night before for a workday? 🍲 How does healthy and planned eating help us in a busy work schedule? 

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What is your office's virtual meeting etiquette/culture like? Do you turn on your camera whenever on a Teams call?

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Are cover letters still a thing when applying to jobs? I haven’t used a cover letter since 2010, but I do see that many company’s add an area for you to upload a cover letter. Is it still best practic… more

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Given all the recent and continued layoffs, are you being super conservative with spending? I’m at the in between point where I’m slowly building my savings but not being too careful with spending. Cu… more

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How can I prove biased or discrimination When the information that I have is probably something that wasn’t meant for my Eyes? I am speaking about rate of pay. Two of my male counterparts got twice t… more

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Do you ask your supervisor to delegate promotable tasks to you? Have you ever been accused of being a "favorite" because of your willingness to take tasks with visibility? How do you tune ou… more

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Where does everyone come down on the stem vs steam debate? Personally, I think the arts don't need to be added.

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Did you know that after a stressful event, the desire to overeat might be driven by the proenkephalin molecule in the hypothalamus? This fascinating discovery sheds light on why stress can lead to cra… more

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Over a century ago, Albert Einstein made a groundbreaking prediction about the nature of the universe, and now, scientists have confirmed it: black holes spin! This phenomenal discovery pays homage to… more

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What does your morning routine look like to set you up for a productive day?

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Hi lovelies! I'm brainstorming ideas for our April anniversary celebration with my husband, and I'd love some suggestions for a themed event so I can plan my outfit accordingly. Once we decide… more

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It’s goal setting time at my company! How do you feel about goals at work? Are they motivating or BS?

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How would you describe, in one word, what it’s like working in STEM?

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Anyone else feeling incredibly depressed by the job market? I’ve applied to 200+ jobs since November, been on several final stage interviews, and received absolutely zero offers. I feel so incredibly … more

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Did you know that exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease? Studies have shown that individuals living in areas with high air pollution are at greater risk… more

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How often do you find yourself contemplating quitting your job? Many of us face this decision at some point. But what makes you reconsider and decide to stay?

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Is social media a distraction for you during the workday? I love my mindless scroll breaks, they make me happy, but lately I find myself reaching for my phone in between meetings, after accomplishing … more

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STEM Parents, how do you help your kids improve their Math stamina, so they don't give up so easily?

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Monday is here, bringing a fresh start and new opportunities, especially for all the incredible women in the workforce! Remember, your unique strengths and resilience are what drive success. Set your … more

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Exciting news from CERN! Scientists are gearing up to unveil the mysteries of 'ghost' particles that could reshape our understanding of the Universe. With a new instrument a thousand times mor… more

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It's Monday again! What office/corporate jargon makes you cringe the most? Mine is "low hanging fruit." Arrgghhh...

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It’s technically spring even though I know a massive amount of snow is falling in a lot of places. Has anyone kept or accomplished their New Year’s resolutions? What’s been successful and what’s been … more

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How often do you find yourself working over the weekend, hoping to catch up?

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Anyone watch quiet on set? I haven’t been able to stay away from the hype and it’s so sad to realize what happened to those kids.

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Does anyone else feel like their spelling abilities have gotten worse in the last 10 years now that were constantly surrounded by autocorrect? I have! And it shows in in-person meetings when I actuall… more

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I’m having a baby soon and I really want a girl but the thought slipped through my mind that they’d have a lot less to deal with as a boy and I can’t get it out of my head. Something at worked happene… more

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How do you ladies celebrate your Fridays, especially after a busy week?

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If your boss messages the team at 1pm on a Friday and says “feel free to log off and start your weekend early if you’d like”, would you log off immediately? Or make it look like you’re a hard worker a… more

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When it's Friday afternoon and you're hoping to slip out of work a little early...but then your boss comes around and hands you an important assignment that needs to be done EOD and another te… more

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For those of you who have started a new job in the last 3 months - how long did it take you to find your new position? And how many applications did you submit? I’m interested in firsthand perspectiv… more

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Hey ladies, so how did everyone end up in the STEM field?

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How does everyone handle strong and negative emotions while at work? And by handle, I mean hide, how do you hide these emotions? I feel like when I get stressed or angry at work, these emotions are re… more

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What can your employer do for you, that's not monetary, that will make a difference in your career/work experience?

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Does anyone here have a pension? Is that still a thing? I feel that retirement benefits are extremely important, so just thinking through what I would look for in my next role.

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Would you take a 4-day work week if it meant reducing your pay by 15%?

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