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Saturday Morning Lab

Saturday Morning Lab

Written by: Ahmed Ibrahim
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Hey pals, my name is Ahmed Ibrahim, I’m a research professor in Los Angeles. I am endlessly curious and inspired by the career trajectories of people in science. How did their lived experience shape their current perspectives and future career choices. What do they value? What wisdom do they have to share? Each week I sit down with graduate students, postdocs, faculty, industry folks, and others to create a mosaic of stories that make scientists who they are. If you’re interested in sharing your story, reach out to me at SaturdayMorningLab@outlook.com.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Biological Sciences Science Self-Help Social Sciences Success
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