Shomita Mathew

The value of a good mentor

I like this quote that I read written by Rene Olstead - “I encourage all of you to seek out teachers and mentors that challenge you to think for yourself and guide you to find your own voice.” My long journey on the path of academia has been peppered with numerous mentors many of whom have be...


Shomita Mathew

Getting A Ph.D. – Making The Choice For The Right Reasons

Recently, a friend confided in me that she really loved research and wanted to be immersed in it all her life. Her perception was that in order for that to happen, one of the pre-requisites was obtaining a Ph.D. She was equating a terminal research degree with an endpoint that may just be an erro...


Shomita Mathew

Let’s Start at the Very Beginning

My academic journey began in the Indian subcontinent. As a fledgling emerging from the cocoon of high school, the traditional next steps were to apply for programs that would result in a medical or an engineering degree. Having decided not to go down either of those paths, I opted for a ‘mere�...


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