We are all a product of our life experiences. Knowing how to utilize learned experiences and making choices based on interest and ability can take a person to unexpected heights. Learning to accept criticism and act on rejection may be hard to take but they are in many cases just as valuable as success and acceptance. Just because one chooses a nontraditional path, does not mean that they cannot be successful. This talk will focus on how serendipitous events and decisions shaped an unexpected career in academia.

Remember: No matter where you go, there you are

Fall 2022 abstracts, posters, and presentations will launch in mid-September.

ACS Fall 2022

The official archive and repository for all ACS Meetings & Expositions abstracts and select posters or presentations.