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Karen Fleming
Professor of Biophysics, Johns Hopkins University
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Do what you love.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
Lead a team of researchers on discovery science projects, teach classes, mentor students
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS FIELD?
I always liked science and wanted to do something besides be a medical doctor. I like the creativity of thought that scientific research career affords.
WHAT DO YOU LOOK AT & THINK, "I WISH YOUNGER ME WOULD HAVE KNOWN THIS WAS POSSIBLE?"
I wish younger me had enjoyed the process more.
WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING IN STEM?
I love the creativity; I love working with new young scientists; I love discussing science with others; I love applying math and computer programming to biological problems.
BEST ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION?
Do what you love.
INSPO / FUN FACT
The arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice.