Presence: Never Face Obstacles Alone

Welcome to The Science of Mentorship, a 10-episode podcast from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that introduces you to the evidence-based practices for effective mentoring told through the personal stories of leaders in science, tech, math, engineeri ...  Show more

In STEMM fields, students and professionals from marginalized populations often feel misunderstood or isolated because their identities differ from their peers. Biomedical engineer Dr. Gilda Barabino often found herself taking roles in which she was the first and only African Ame ...  Show more

In Episode 2, “Academic career – The long and winding road?” of the series “Women in Urology: Dare to Thrive”, Dr. Amelia Pietropaolo (GB) and Dr. Carmen Mir (US) explore the opportunities and obstacles women face in b ...

Med school motivation Episode 4: “if we did all the things we are capable of doing we would literally astonish ourselves.” -Thomas Edison. Today, we break down this quote and discuss how you can overcome self-doubt, better yourself, experience success you never thought possible. ...  Show more

Join host Peter DeWitt and Mike Nelson as they interview Dr. Susan Enfield, an alumna of Harvard's urban superintendent program. In this episode, we delve into the importance of mentorship, helping students feel seen and heard, and the need for self-reflection. We also discuss th ...  Show more