Dr. Helen Tran is a professor at the University of Toronto in the department of chemistry, cross-appointed in chemical engineering. Helen received a Bachelor of Science with a major in chemistry and a minor in chemical engineering from UC Berkeley in California. Upon graduating, Helen worked as a scientific engineering assistant at the Molecular Foundry, before embarking on her PhD in chemistry at Columbia University in New York. Following her PhD, Helen then worked as a post doctorate fellow in chemical engineering at Stanford University, before becoming an assistant professor at UofT. In this conversation, Helen talks about the path to becoming a professor and defining success for yourself. She also brings insight on top tier schools in the US and discusses how to combine different passions with chemistry, such as engineering. Tune in to learn all about Helen’s unique journey and the advice she gives about professorship!   Team Tran Website: https://helen-t.com/Twitter: @helen_chem Produced by Ment Projects. New episodes every Tuesday! Follow us on @mentprojects on all social media platforms for updates and more mentorship resources. Visit our website to learn more about our mission and services.  Episode Transcript 

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