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Gillian's work combines: Science, Medicine, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I attended Archbishop Mitty, where I excelled in science (AP Biology) and decided I wanted to enter the STEM field.
2.
I got into Perdue University, majoring in bioengineering.
3.
I began viral and bacterial host research during my education, where I began using the mass spectrometer to collect data.
4.
I graduated with her master's degree.
5.
I got a job where I applied the skill of using a mass spectrometer to collect information.
6.
I am now a senior research assistant at Gilead Sciences.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Teachers:
In college, I had a professor that was known for being unpleasant and was sexist towards female engineers. He did not have my best interest at heart.
How I responded:
Instead of being discouraged by his opinions and prejudices, I continued to work hard towards getting my degree in bioengineering. Due to the dynamic between students and well-known university professors, I chose to not confront him or speak up about it. Instead, I tried to block it out and avoid it as much as possible, but when I did face discrimination, I tried to not take it personally. In the end, I was able to get though it and was able to pass the class.