Esther Takeuchi
Distinguished Professor of Material Science
SUNY Stony Brook
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
As an undergraduate, I was a double major in chemistry and history.
I decided to go to graduate school specifically for chemistry.
I used grad school as an opportunity to focus on a field and put everything I could into that field.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Career
Distinguished Professor of Material Science
I work with students and other scientists in an educational and research environment.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Technology
Science
Problem Solving
Day to Day
I arrive at the office and meet with students who have interesting technical results, discussing those results, and then discussing the next steps for them to take, moving towards writing, editing, and submitting a publication. Of course, a great day is always highlighted by good news, meaning that one of our students' pieces has been accepted and published.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
I don't think there's necessarily one set first step that you should take; rather, it's a series of steps. You need a solid education up to college, then you need to choose a college major that aligns with your talents, then you can move on to graduate school.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"There are very few women in your field."
