In this episode of Uncharted, Jade, a 2021 Pioneer Scholar and UCLA undergrad studying microbiology, sits down with Raquel, a 2015 Pioneer alumna now working at the intersection of machine learning and cancer drug design.Originally from Spain, Raquel shares how her early dreams of becoming a doctor eventually evolved into a passion for physics and how a summer with Pioneer helped her realize she could thrive in research, even in a second language. From her first literature review in high school to simulations that didn’t work, until they finally did, she reflects on the frustrating, fulfilling, and often unpredictable nature of research.Now a postdoctoral researcher based jointly at Charité in Berlin and Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York, Raquel dives into the challenges of interdisciplinary science, the value of diverse research experiences, and why being comfortable with failure is one of the most essential skills a scholar can have.For students considering STEM research, or anyone balancing passion, persistence, and personal growth, this conversation offers honest insights, encouragement, and inspiration straight from someone who’s been there.Listen now! #PioneerAlumni #WomenInSTEM #MachineLearning #Biophysics #CancerResearch #PostdocLife #FirstGenAcademic #UnchartedPioneer

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