Really interesting story; always interested in women who go between STEM fields and humanities. I'm researching an article on how the cosmetic chemistry/beauty industry has been pretty male-dominated. Most of the formulators and R&D seem like they were men.
Can’t wait to see your article when you’re done! Will you publish it on substack? The people of the top of the beauty industry in all its sectors have always been men. It’s still the case, unfortunately
I have been going through old issues of the Journal of Cosmetic Science and most of the authors on the research papers appear to be male. Most of the award winners for research developments paper to be male. I thought that maybe this industry would attract some women who couldn't get a foothold as chemists in other areas. But I was wrong!
I just subscribed so I’ll get to see it! Glad you’re doing this work. I’m planning some cultural histories of skincare ingredients posts - my first one drops on Sunday. Would love to hear what you think of them.
Thank you so much! I feel often with my fellow PhDs that we feel trapped in academia or our industries… it’s always so nice to hear stories of those of us who have successfully escaped ✨
Really interesting story; always interested in women who go between STEM fields and humanities. I'm researching an article on how the cosmetic chemistry/beauty industry has been pretty male-dominated. Most of the formulators and R&D seem like they were men.
Can’t wait to see your article when you’re done! Will you publish it on substack? The people of the top of the beauty industry in all its sectors have always been men. It’s still the case, unfortunately
Yes I will on my newly launched site: https://feministscientist.substack.com/
I have been going through old issues of the Journal of Cosmetic Science and most of the authors on the research papers appear to be male. Most of the award winners for research developments paper to be male. I thought that maybe this industry would attract some women who couldn't get a foothold as chemists in other areas. But I was wrong!
I just subscribed so I’ll get to see it! Glad you’re doing this work. I’m planning some cultural histories of skincare ingredients posts - my first one drops on Sunday. Would love to hear what you think of them.
This is absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing your story! 🤩
Thank you so much! I feel often with my fellow PhDs that we feel trapped in academia or our industries… it’s always so nice to hear stories of those of us who have successfully escaped ✨
I think you should do a TED talk too! This is an enlightening & encouraging growth process to share, from both a business & a personal perspective.
I appreciate you and your support so much ❤️
Loved reading this! What a gorgeous way to capture your story ♥️
❤️ thank you soooo much for the encouragement 🙏🏽 i am learning from our friendship how to take up more space, and telling my story is part of it ✨