This episode of SciChronicles, hosted by Kayla Burgher, features the inspiring stories of two scientists, Dr. Edauri Navarro-Perez and Dr. Xyonane Segovia, who share how their experiences and struggles have influenced who they are today and how they approach their science.Dr. Edauri Navarro-Perez, a postdoctoral fellow for the Earth Systems Science for the Anthropocene, explores how her experiences during university strikes and Hurricane Maria in her homeland of Puerto Rico showed her the importance of community and shaped the research she is doing today.  Dr. Xyonane Segovia, an Assistant Teaching Professor at Arizona State University, shares about her mental health journey getting back to school and throughout her Ph.D. Trigger Warning: This story contains explicit discussion of suicide, suicidal ideation, and other sensitive mental health topics. Please consider if you are in a place to listen.If you have not already, please consider subscribing so you do not miss future episodes. Also, be sure to check out ASU's Ask a Biologist and its companion podcast, as well. If you are interested in crafting a story to share on SciChronicles, please fill out this interest form to learn more and connect with the hosts, Risa and Kayla.

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