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I’m glad Thomas posted his introduction first because writing about my next interview took longer than I expected. Hello, readers! I’m happy you’re back on our blog. If this is your first visit, welcome! I hope you enjoy reading and become a regular! If you haven’t checked out our mission statement, please do—it explains why we started this blog and how this post fits into our journey. Life sometimes surprises you with people who can change your path. I’d read about this happening in biographies or seen it…

We have been pretty busy lately, and I think it might be a while until Craig’s next post is up. So, I thought I’d take this opportunity to introduce myself and share a recent experience with you all. Hello! I’m Thomas, co-founder of Discover Your Star and the one behind the web design. I usually work behind the scenes and nudge Craig to write up the interviews for our series—so, you probably don’t know much about me yet. Today, I want to share a personal story and ask…

My next encounter with a specialist in STEM was with Dr. Hong Chen, an associate professor of Biomedical Engineering and Neurosurgery at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Chen is an incredible inventor. Our meeting provided me with valuable insights into her journey and how her work in biomedical engineering has shaped her career. Dr. Chen completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Jiaotong University in China before moving to the U.S. to pursue her PhD at the University of Washington in Seattle. Her research focuses on developing…