Letter The Editor FROM

Dear Reader,

This issue is kind of different. There really isn’t any set theme this time around, but I promise that the stories we are helping share in these pages are incredible. This issue features such a diversity of individuals, perspectives, and careers, and I truly hope that each and every one of you is able to find at least one interview you can relate to.

My ultimate goal here was to overload you with empowering content because, let’s be honest, I’m not convinced that 2023 is off to a great start Over the past couple of months, I’ve watched some of my friends struggle with burnout and mental health. I haven’t been immune to whatever curse this year seems to be bringing either, since I’m currently writing this a week before an emergency surgery

Amongst these pages you’ll find interviews, sure, but you’ll also see articles that provide some advice on how to create professional and personal boundaries (and stick to them), some tips on salary negotiation so you can earn what you ’ re worth, and some thoughts on the labels and biases that individuals of marginalized genders hear and face everyday in college and into their careers.

You’ll also see that our usual ‘Everyday Changemakers’ section is a little bit different Rather than highlighting only professional women in this issue, our writers wanted to interview some really incredible students who are making waves in research – from biochemistry to robotics to oncology.

On another note, since I’m always a huge proponent of positive mental health and taking breaks when you her than when it’s convenient, I’m going at this issue is best read when: 1) you ’ ve f a warm bath, 2) tossed in your favorite bath bomb, 3) have put on a facial mask, ady to lay back and relax Once you ’ ve break out this magazine and be ready to empowering information. After the bath, p, because I can almost guarantee you eyond, - @caeleySTEMs