I learned about PLEN through students from my school, St. Lawrence University, who had attended PLEN seminars in past years. The Women in STEM Policy seminar exceeded my expectations; we heard from an incredible variety of accomplished women who spoke to us about their career and how they’ve come to where they are now. Two … Continue reading Fighting Doubts, Gaining Confidence, and Valuing Women Who Support Women
Since I was little, I have been fascinated with figuring out how the world works, and I found throughout my time in school that science was the way to satisfy my interests. Since beginning college, I have been debating on what to pursue after I earn my degree. Should I go to graduate school to … Continue reading Women in STEM Policy Helped Me Confirm My Goals in the Field of Science
Having spent the spring semester of my junior year living and interning in Washington D.C, I unknowingly caught the “Potomac fever.” This virus can be loosely defined as the vehement desire to work within the DC-Metro area either as part of the federal government or, in my case as a Kenyan student, in close proximity to … Continue reading PLEN Gave Me “Potomac Fever”
“Attention: Global Studies Majors- Women in Global Policy Conference” When I first received an email from one of my professors with the subject line written above, I was instantly intrigued. As a liberal arts student majoring in English and Global Studies, the thought of spending an entire week in Washington, D.C. with fellow women that … Continue reading PLEN Showed Me the World is at My Fingertips
“Whatever title or office we may be privileged to hold, it is what we do that defines who we are … Each of us must decide what kind of person we want to be—what kind of legacy that we want to pass on.” -Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan With my political science research paper … Continue reading I Can Be Engaged in Politics as a Student
Throughout my undergraduate career in Anthropology and African Studies at St. Lawrence University, I have asked my school friends how they were going to spend various college breaks. On several occasions they had mentioned they would be attending a PLEN seminar focused on a certain field of study. I had wondered what such a seminar … Continue reading There is No Single Right Way to Accomplish My Goals
I learned about PLEN and the Science and Health Policy seminar through my academic advisor. From all the seminars listed, the Science and Health Policy: Critical Issues Seminar stood out to me. I wanted to expose myself to new professional fields, and felt as if this seminar could provide me with this outlet. Prior to … Continue reading The Power of Being Adaptable, Open, and Passionate
When my advisor told me about the PLEN Science and Health Policy: Critical Issues Seminar, I did not entirely know what to expect. After doing research and reading about the experiences of PLEN alumnae, however, I knew it was an opportunity worth taking. As a senior at St. Lawrence University, it was about that time … Continue reading Opportunities for Women Scientists in Policy
It was an honor for me to receive the PLEN scholarship sponsored by Ms. Magdalena Rahn. This scholarship enabled me to attend the PLEN360⁰ Summit, which was a great experience for me. I had attended the Women’s Leadership in Public Policy Seminar this past January and it was a very enriching experience that taught me … Continue reading I’m Proud to Be Part of a Network of Women Eager to Support Each Other
