
Catherine Drennan
Professor of Biology and Chemistry
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA USA
“No one is so above everyone else that they don’t need other people’s help.”
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA USA
“No one is so above everyone else that they don’t need other people’s help.”
Professor of Biology and Chemistry
I teach biology and chemistry to college students.
I currently teach a large introductory biology course to 500 students. I’ll give a lecture and then have various interactions with the students. I also spend time doing research as well as writing papers and grants. Then I also devote time to my lab, where I lead undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students in research. At least once or twice a month I travel around the world to give talks.
Here's the first step for high school students
Follow your curiosity and you can overcome almost any hurdle. If you want to do science, put yourself out there and do it—even if your school didn't have the proper resources and you feel as if you're behind everyone else. Seek out other resources and look for opportunities. I also strongly advise students to find a mentor to support and guide them. This is such an exciting time for science! The students who are training now are going to make major change in the world.
"I don't think you can do that with your dyslexia. That's too much for you."
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