Academic

Career Coaching

The academy is a challenging place

With over 20 years experience working in academia and research environments, Dr. Atom has provided mentorship and career guidance for scientists at all career stages. They’ve seen the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, and provide candid real-world advice about the nittiest and grittiest aspects of the Academy.

For the past 6 years they’ve led programs providing workshops, coaching, and training for faculty and trainees on topics that include career development, creating more inclusive training environments, research ethics, communication, and conflict resolution.

They are a certified Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER) trainer, and served as a leader for the UW Faculty Allies Council supporting conflict resolution between faculty mentors and trainees. Additionally they led multiple NIH and NSF sponsored diversity-focused research training programs.

Dr. Atom can help.

whether you’re just getting started or deep into your career.

Scientists are always learning

For new research Scientists

  • What do you need to know to launch your career in science research?

  • How to hit the ground running in college.

  • Finding a research laboratory.

  • Thinking like a scientist.

  • Support for independent research projects.

  • Preparing for the next stage of your career.

  • Overcoming challenges.

for Trainees

Graduate Students and Postdocs

  • Communication and conflict resolution with your mentor.

  • What do you want out of your research experience?

  • Overcoming challenges.

  • Science communication and presentation skills.

  • Preparing for what’s next.

for Faculty Mentors

  • Communication and conflict resolution with your mentees.

  • How to better support your trainees.

  • Optimizing your lab meetings and laboratory operations.

  • Helping your students with careers outside of academia.

  • Inclusive mentoring practices.