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I don’t belong here: Thoughts of a first-generation academic

Posted by , on 25 August 2026

As a university student working towards my bachelor’s degree, I didn’t even know what it would mean to add “Dr.” to my name. Six months into my postdoc, I regularly ...

A bittersweet acceptance: Between a manuscript and grief

Posted by , on 10 November 2025

I was so excited when I received notification that my first first-author research paper was accepted. My excitement quickly turned into sadness with the realization that my co-PI was not ...

Recent comments by Stefanie Williams

@Jose Leal Wow, it is kind of wild to think that someone who is about to retire could relate to the same experiences. I can only hope (and work towards it) that when I am about to retire, things will look a bit better for us first-gen folks. Thanks for taking the time to read my article and sharing your thoughts, I really appreciate it and wish you all the best!
by Stefanie Williams in I don’t belong here: Thoughts of a first-generation academic on August 26, 2026