Priscila Slepicka, Ph.D. 🇧🇷🇺🇸
Innovative Molecular Biologist • Science Writer • Translating Science into Real-World Impact • Research & Grant Strategist • Passionate about Mentorship
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- ⛵️It’s time to set sail! Mentor-ship’s final Voyage Prep post for mentors is LIVE. What is the secret map for a great match? Alignment. No more ghosting or burnout, just clear boundaries, refined goals and mutual confidence. Dive into the final post here: jointheship.substack.com/p/matching-w...
- ⛵️Ever asked yourself why you mentor? Or what makes your mentorship truly yours? I did, and turned it into a Mentor Manifesto: a free guide to your 3 core elements to lead as a Captain. Read here: jointheship.substack.com/p/your-mento...
- 🚨It’s hard to argue with clear evidence: maintaining stable mental health during a PhD remains a major challenge. A new study analyzing data from PhD students in Sweden used prescription records as a proxy for mental health. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
- Unfortunately, this only tells part of the story as many students struggle silently, without treatment or diagnosis. Academic environments also vary widely across countries and programs.
- Ahoy, Mentors! 🧭 Mentor-Ship is dedicating the next 3 posts to helping you prep for the journey ahead. Too busy? No worries! We have a quick checklist! 🚢 Voyage Prep – Post 6: Where mentors learn more about a mentorship program before setting sail: jointheship.substack.com/p/mentoring-... #mentor
- ⛵️Every great mentorship starts with a conversation. Mentor-Ship latest Voyage Prep post helps mentees get ready for that first call: structure it, ask key questions, and find the right captain for the journey ahead. jointheship.substack.com/p/introducto... #mentor #mentorship #networking
- 🚢 Finding the right mentor is like choosing your ship’s captain: it’s not about luck, but alignment. In my latest Mentor-Ship post, I share a step-by-step framework + worksheet to help you find a mentor aligned with your goals, values, and style. Read here 👉 open.substack.com/pub/jointhes...
- 🗺️New on Mentor-Ship: "Identifying Your Mentorship Coordinates." This guide helps you define your mentorship goals, milestones, and action steps with a new worksheet to plot their course. Meet you at the harbor! jointheship.substack.com/p/identifyin... #mentee #mentorship #leadership #goals
- 🧭 Ready to start a mentorship but not sure how to prepare for it? Mentor-Ship’s new article, “ Mapping Your Personal North Star” is live! A free 7-step checklist to help future mentees discover their path before the journey begins. Meet you at the harbor jointheship.substack.com/p/mapping-yo...
- ⛵️Mentor-Ship is launching: Voyage Prep! Ready to start a mentorship but don't know where to begin? This new section is filled with resources and reflective “homework” to help mentors and mentees prepare for a successful expedition! jointheship.substack.com/p/equipping-... #Mentorship #Career
- How to reform science? Here are a couple of intriguing ideas, especially for the future directors out there who hold the power to make a change.
- 💡Understanding Soft Skills Part II is LIVE! Ever felt your emotions take over at work? You are not alone! Our new Mentor-Ship post is your guide to Emotional Intelligence (EI), with practical tools and tips. 🛟 Navigate EI with us: jointheship.substack.com/p/part-ii-un... #career #mentorship
- ⛵️ Mentor-Ship is sailing strong in the currents of career development with Part I: Understanding Soft Skills. How are these traits relevant to career development, especially with AI on the rise? Hop on aboard to find out. #Career #mentorship #softskills jointheship.substack.com/p/part-i-und...
- ⛵️Our “Foundations of Mentorship” voyage has reached the final harbor. Can you guess what it is? ⚓️ The Mentor-Ship is sailing through the third foundational element of building impactful mentoring programs. Click the link to know what that is. #mentorship #leadershipdevelopment
- New series alert🔥! Mentor-Ship's Career Development starts with Informational Interviews! ⛵We share a step-by-step guide with downloadable files (free) to navigate this career networking tool. jointheship.substack.com/p/the-power-... #mentorship #careeradvice
- Bring your compasses! ⛵️Mentor-Ship is mapping out the roles and responsibilities of both mentees and mentors. What treasure await in mentorship? Find out the benefits! Is there just one type of Mentor? Let’s pinpoint the coordinates together: jointheship.substack.com/p/mentors-an... #mentorship
- ✨New project alert!✨ Mentor-Ship is here, inspired by my own sometimes-adrift mentorship journey. Sound familiar? This first post dives into the definition of mentorship. Let's set sail together! ⛵ #mentoring #careerdevelopment #STEM #academia priscila.slepicka.co/mentor-ship/
- Have you scrolled through your work/history lately? I did, and I was amazed by the passion & effort I put in. I pushed hard, learned constantly, & wasn't afraid to ask for help. Remember to acknowledge your own dedication! What are you proud of? #careerjourney #achievements #reflection #academia
- There is a way… there is always a way
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- I wish I was in Europe or Australia to qualify as a mentor! But if you are, please register! #DisabledInSTEM
- Following them all always makes my day! 🤩 My favorites are @sanandreasfault.bsky.social @karlthefog.bsky.social and @atlantic-ocean.bsky.social. If you know other ones not listed here, please share!
- Well, hopefully this is a step in the right direction to promote #inclusioninacademia and to incentivize investments to more Universities.
- I worked in many laboratories during my career, and I always wondered what would happen with my research if I became disabled. Honestly, none of the places would be able to accommodate a disability involving wheelchair, crutches or even movement impairment. Informative article, with great links.
- Reposted by Priscila Slepicka, Ph.D. 🇧🇷🇺🇸Women are under-represented at senior levels in #academia globally, & across all #science 🧪 disciplines, as shown by these "scissor-shaped curves" ✂️ So how can we ever achieve #gender #equality? We discuss various strategies in this #Cell Commentary #WomeninSTEM www.cell.com/cell/fulltex... 🧵 1/
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- Reposted by Priscila Slepicka, Ph.D. 🇧🇷🇺🇸"Overall, Black and Hispanic faculty received 7% more negative votes from college committees and were 44% less likely to receive unanimous “yes” votes than their white and Asian colleagues." - Kate Langin, Science www.science.org/content/arti... #AcademicSky #PhDsky
