Posts from Washington, D.C. from 2019

I applied to DukeEngage in D.C. because I am considering a career in science writing. A program that explored science …

During our group discussions and movie nights, I’ve noticed many times how it’s not just our own experiences that affect …

This program is pretty diverse. Better yet, I think it’s as diverse as it can be because there are no …

Everyone in this program has become all too familiar with the term “Let’s unpack that”. Professor Williams has instilled a …

As our program comes to a close, I found myself reflecting mostly about my work environment. Although it is a …

The nonprofit I work for, the Center for the Study of Social Policy, centers all of its projects in equity. …

Prior to DukeEngage, I did not interact with science advocacy. Since coming to D.C. I learned why: it is considered …

It was another humid Saturday evening in DC. I was with a peer of mine who was standing in the …

Now that we are roughly halfway through our program, I am so grateful for the amazing experiences I have had …

I struggle with different visions of my future. The more traditional type job, intellectually stimulating and prestigious- a sort of …