Inspired by the GRC on Undergrad Bio Ed Research, I introduced myself to my new class today with this slide. I told them I grew up w/a mentally ill single mom and went through foster care at 16, then I went to Carleton (BA), Duke (PhD), and MIT (postdoc). It was powerful...
Powerpoint slide with the words "About Me" and various institutional logos and photos from my life

ALT Powerpoint slide with the words "About Me" and various institutional logos and photos from my life

Aug 16, 2023 · 7:21 PM UTC

1
35
2,304
A student piped up right away, "Thank you for sharing your story! Your history as a teenager is a lot like mine. It's inspiring to know you ended up at MIT!" (Me, in response: so can you!) After class, another student told me how excited they are for my class. Transparency ftw
9
265
Sort replies: Relevant Recent Liked