What happens when a high-powered tech executive walks away from a 20-year career to start a PhD?
In this inspiring episode of ConnectED, Dr. Karin Moore shares her courageous pivot from corporate burnout to researching and advocating for women and girls in STEM.
We cover:
- Why she left the tech industry to pursue a PhD
- How she built her dissertation around women’s lived experiences in STEM
- Her insights on the real barriers women face in male-dominated fields
- The launch of her business, The STEM Woman, and what she’s doing now
- Advice for anyone considering a bold career change into academia
Resources Mentioned:
- Cooper (2022) – ROI Analysis of Graduate Programs
- Book: Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Hidden Brain
- Fresh Air (NPR)
- Huberman Lab
- Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Connect with Dr. Karin Moore:
- Website – https://thestemwoman.com
- LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinmoore
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