What happens when a high-powered tech executive walks away from a 20-year career to start a PhD? In this inspiring episode of ConnectED, Dr. Karin Moore shares her courageous pivot from corporate burnout to researching and advocating for women and girls in STEM.We cover:Why she left the tech industry to pursue a PhDHow she built her dissertation around women’s lived experiences in STEMHer insights on the real barriers women face in male-dominated fieldsThe launch of her business, The STEM Woman, and what she’s doing nowAdvice for anyone considering a bold career change into academiaResources Mentioned:Cooper (2022) – ROI Analysis of Graduate ProgramsBook: Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-ZinnHidden BrainFresh Air (NPR)Huberman LabWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-DreyfusConnect with Dr. Karin Moore:Website – https://thestemwoman.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinmoore Stay ConnectED with Me:Instagram⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠Watch on YouTube⁠Listen on SpotifyEnjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone in your PhD or STEM community! #ConnectED #PhDLife #WomenInSTEM #CareerPivot #STEMLeadership #AcademicJourney #PhD #PhDJourney #academia #dissertation #gradschool

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