I knew that I wanted to be a professor when I was 17 years old. I wasn't particularly passionate about any part of science or engineering. I kind of cared about the environment. But my dad was an engineering professor so I wanted to be one too. I picked Civil Engineering because bioremediation sounded cool. And here I am.  My path is one of exceptional priviledge as a third-generation academic with access to supportive mentors, and lots of just plain luck. As a woman moving through civil engineering during a time of much demographic change, I marvel at how different our conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion are today as compared to when I was in college.  In this talk I will share my personal path into and through academia. I'll briefly highlight some recent work on mercury methylating microbes to illustrate how I bring together my training in engineering, chemistry, and microbiology.

Path of priviledge, water, and microbes

ACS Fall 2021

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