Show Notes
Welcome to Scientess, a podcast for women about the joy of science, and why women might want to consider a career in science. I’m your host, Karen Levy. I am a Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington’s School of Public Health. On the show, I’ll be talking to women with successful careers in science about how they did it, why they did it, and what they love about the work that they do. I’m excited to share with you the stories of these incred...
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