Growing in a family of doctors, Caitlin D. LockeThe interest in science was lit from an early age. Now, like Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences studied by polar geophysics at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Locke is forging his own path in Stem. Specifically, you are investigating the Antarctic ice layer to determine how Batimetry or marine background shapeUnder your ice shelves they influence the flow of ice from earth to ocean. Locke was also one of the organizers of the “Investigate as art“Event in Lamont the past fall, which had its winning video submission,” “VENABLE. “
In this Q&A, Locke discusses the scientific women who showed him what was possible, and how important the tutoring can be navigating the maternity and later professional stages.
How did you get into science?
My parents are doctors and were science students at the university, so I was exposed to him at an early age through them. They were always excited to help me with science projects, take my brothers to the museums of science and teach us about the science that surrounds us.
Is there a woman in science, Columbia or otherwise, who inspired you?
The first woman in science that inspired me was definitely my mother, who is a retired doctor and teacher of high school chemistry. She showed me from an early age that women have a place in science and medicine.
As a university student in Columbia, I was lucky to have many women teachers and mentors, namely Tolstoy, Meredith Nettles and Heather Savage, who showed me that I could turn my passion for geology and geophysics into a career. Currently, my Ph.D. The advisor, Kirsty red, and my former supervisor, Robin Bell, inspires me to continue chasing my interests in the sciences of the crosphere.
“As the mother of two young children, I also believe that support and tutoring directed during this time that changes would benefit the careers of women, their sciences and the institutions where they work.”
How can we continue supporting and mentor of scientific women?
Through each stage of a woman’s scientific career, we need to provide directed support from the institutions in which they are, as well as the tutoring of other scientists who are in later stages in their education or career. There is a strong emphasis on support and tutoring for women during their early education, but less as they advance in their education and careers. This could be improved, especially for women in postdocas and positions prior to tenure. As the mother of two young children, I also believe that support and tutoring directed during this time that changes would benefit the careers of women, their sciences and the institutions where they work.
Do you have any advice for younger women or girls who are interested in entering the field?
Pursue what interests you and makes you happy!
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