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Career Roadmap
Linda's work combines: Engineering, Science, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Physics, General
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Graduate Degree
Physics, General
The University of Iowa
Doctorate
Physics, General
Old Dominion University
Certification
Phd
Old Dominion University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Associate Professor:
Bachelor's Degree: Physics, General
Graduate Degree: Physics, General
Doctorate: Physics, General
Certification: Phd
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My path in life has been direct
1.
After my husband received tenure, I went back to school to obtain my Phd.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Teachers:
Women should not go into science/engineering.
How I responded:
Do what you like to do and enjoy.