--- title: WEST Wisdom | Women in STEM (5) description: Women in STEM | (5) --- [![Home](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/West%20August2017/Img/west%202016.jpg)](https://gwnew.memberclicks.net/home) # WEST Wisdom Blog ## [Career Possibilities: Navigating a Nonlinear Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/career-possibilities-navigating-a-nonlinear-career-path) Posted by [Rosie Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosie-torcivia) on Jan 11, 2021 8:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2021-01-20-1.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/career-possibilities-navigating-a-nonlinear-career-path) WEST is kicking off its Career Possibilities Series with New Commercial Strategy, Product Planning, and Marketing on 1/20. There will be many topics discussed during the series. In a world where career structures are rapidly evolving, people in the workforce need to have the mindset to be prepared for what their careers could look like. This event series was created to prepare early and mid-career people for the future and give them the tools to be successful. 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She is also the Lavine Family Chair of Preventative Cancer Therapies. Dr. Ghobrial received her M.D. from Cairo University in 1995. She trained as a medical oncology fellow and became an Instructor in Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota from 2001 to 2005. 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She earned her Master’s in Physics in 2008 and two PhDs in Physics and Astronomy in 2013. Anna worked as a NASA Einstein Fellow at Harvard University from 2015-2018 and focused on turning galaxies into high resolution telescopes. In May 2018, she founded her own company because Anna was interested in applying her knowledge from previous experiences on research on the human body. 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This begins with focusing on your life’s mission, purpose, goals, plans, values, and career. Creating a vision statement allows you to have a clear idea about how you want to improve each aspect of your life. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/vision-statement-achieve-your-goals) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/vision-statement-achieve-your-goals#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Interactive](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interactive), [Vision](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/vision), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Values](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/values), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar), [goals](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/goals), [Purpose](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/purpose) ## [The time to master your virtual communication skills is Now](https://info.westorg.org/blog/master-virtual-communication-skills) Posted by [Chiara Maffei](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/chiara-maffei) on Nov 30, 2020 8:45:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020-12-01%20Blog%20Pic.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/master-virtual-communication-skills) Being able to communicate, and to do it effectively, is probably the most important of all life skills. As human beings and social animals we urge to communicate to others, as this enables us to pass information, to understand, and to be understood. While this is a very natural process, communication skills may take a lifetime to master and nobody would argue against the fact that we can all become better at this, at any point. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/master-virtual-communication-skills) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/master-virtual-communication-skills#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Relationships](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/relationships), [Interactive](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interactive), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Empathy](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empathy), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar) ## [Leading with Empathy](https://info.westorg.org/blog/leading-with-empathy) Posted by [Rosalina Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosalina-torcivia) on Nov 9, 2020 8:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Empathy%20photo.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/leading-with-empathy) Leadership is a big responsibility, and connecting with the people we lead is essential for success. Empathy helps leaders create stronger connections, especially now during the Pandemic. People are going through their own struggles during this Pandemic, and we now have a window into our coworkers’ lives while working remotely. In a time when we are isolated from others, we need to connect with people in every way we can. All of us are going through the same crisis together and this allows us to support and lean on one another. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/leading-with-empathy) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/leading-with-empathy#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Relationships](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/relationships), [Interactive](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interactive), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Empathy](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empathy), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar) ## [20 Years, 20 Stories Total](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Nov 2, 2020 12:30:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020%20Stories%20-%20Anna%20Li.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories) Celebrating WEST's 20th Anniversary with 20 stories of impact. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Transitions](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/transitions), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Awards](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/awards), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Giving Back](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving-back), [Work Life Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/work-life-balance), [Resilience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resilience), [Entrepreneurship](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/entrepreneurship), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Giving](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving), [Job](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/job), [negotiation](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/negotiation), [Leader](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leader), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Workshop](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/workshop), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Professional](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/professional), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/balance), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Delegation](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/delegation), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Volunteer](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/volunteer), [Board of Directors](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/board-of-directors), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Book Club](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/book-club), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [New Opportunities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/new-opportunities), [Mentor](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentor), [Inclusion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inclusion), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [20th Anniversary](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/20th-anniversary), [Grow](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/grow) ## [20 Inspirational Leaders - Week 3](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-inspirational-leaders-3) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Oct 30, 2020 8:45:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Week%203%20Inspirational%20Leaders.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-inspirational-leaders-3) Celebrating WEST's 20th Anniversary by highlighting inspirational leaders in biotech. This week's highlights include Cherie Butts, Gersham Dent, Yvonne Greenstreet, Mona Hanna-Attisha, Anne Heatherington, Michelle McMurry Heath, Laura Mendoza, and Rachel Sha.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-inspirational-leaders-3) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-inspirational-leaders-3#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Awards](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/awards), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Leader](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leader), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Professional](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/professional), [Biotech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/biotech), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [Mentor](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentor), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [20th Anniversary](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/20th-anniversary), [20 Inspirational Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/20-inspirational-leaders) ## [20 Inspirational Leaders - Week 2](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-inspirational-leaders-2) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Oct 19, 2020 9:45:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020%20Inspirational%20Week%202.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-inspirational-leaders-2) Celebrating WEST's 20th Anniversary by highlighting inspirational leaders and activists. This week's highlights include Jacinda Ardern, Margaret Atwood, Mariana Costa, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Helena Morrissey, Michelle Obama, Gloria Steinem, and Greta Thunberg.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-inspirational-leaders-2) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-inspirational-leaders-2#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Awards](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/awards), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Leader](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leader), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Professional](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/professional), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [Mentor](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentor), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [20th Anniversary](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/20th-anniversary), [20 Inspirational Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/20-inspirational-leaders) ## [20 Inspirational Leaders - Week 1](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-inspirational-leaders-1) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Oct 12, 2020 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020%20Inspiration%20-%20Academia.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-inspirational-leaders-1) Celebrating WEST's 20th Anniversary with 20 stories of inspirational women in Academia. This week's highlights include Namandjé Bumpus, Irene Ghobrial, Jane Goodall, Anita Hill, JoAnn E. Manson, and Catherine Snow.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-inspirational-leaders-1) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-inspirational-leaders-1#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Awards](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/awards), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Leader](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leader), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Professional](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/professional), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [Mentor](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentor), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [20th Anniversary](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/20th-anniversary), [20 Inspirational Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/20-inspirational-leaders) [Previous](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem/page/4) [All posts](https://info.westorg.org/blog/all) [Next](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem/page/6) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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