Sefla Fuhrman

Sefla Fuhrman finished her dissertation study while pursuing her doctorate, concentrating on women and non-traditional careers. She spent the time interviewing a wide range of people to understand what it was like to pursue a career that was not viewed as "typical" for women. She also learned more about the challenges they faced and the tips they might offer to others wishing to pursue careers in related industries. Additionally, she conducted phone polls to look for societal trends and cross-sections, gathering knowledge she could use to other aspects of her profession. She also concentrated on doing field work in the construction sector to gain insight into what it was like for women seeking to advance their careers in a male-dominated business. She gained a lot of knowledge while conducting her dissertation research, and she was able to successfully defend her thesis to get her Ph.D.