February 11th was the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! To celebrate, we asked women at CHRIM some questions about how they became interested in science and how we can inspire the next generation of #WomenInSTEM.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing a series of blog posts featuring different women at CHRIM with careers in science. This week, read about Kushali Trivedi.
Kushali Trived is a Student in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics working in Dr. Vern Dolinsky’s lab at CHRIM. Read below to hear her thoughts on a career in science, the importance of diversity, and how to empower more women and girls to pursue careers in science.
What made you pursue a career in STEM?
I always knew I wanted to pursue a career in STEM, but what really drove me the most was seeing that there weren’t a lot of women, but especially women of colour, in higher academic positions. I really wanted to ensure that young girls are able to see themselves more represented in this field.
What advice would you give to young girls aspiring to enter the world of science?
Take risks and try everything.
Is there a woman in STEM who inspires you?
Dr. Jane Goodall is my biggest inspiration. She’s a primatologist and anthropologist who dedicated around 65 years of her life advocating for the conservation of chimpanzees in Tanzania. It’s her drive and her passion for what she does is what really inspires me.