I'm leading a double-life as a Chemistry Professor and as a Mother.  My double-life is, however, not a secret.  My university colleagues all know that I am also a mother.  My family is also very aware that I am a Chemistry Professor.  While I cannot claim to be the perfect role model for those considering a similar double-life, I can say that I am very happy doing both.  I cannot imagine my life without either of these two parts.  I will revisit how I transitioned from a graduate student, to a post-doc to an Assistant Professor, to an Associate Professor and to a Department Chairperson.  I will also describe how this meshed with my transition from a girlfriend, to a fianc�, to a wife, and now a mother of two children.  I will share some of the lessons that I learned along the way and some advice for others seeking a similar double-life.

My not-so-secret double-life as a chemistry professor and mom

248th National Meeting (2014)

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