STEAM City Diary.pdf

Guest speaker LaTonya Jones, Director of Community and External Affairs at NYC Department of Records, shared her experiences and emphasized the importance of teamwork, authenticity, and being true to oneself. She encouraged students to build a career around their skills and interests.
Tuesday: Dr. C introduced the concept of Neuroscience, explaining the structure and function of the brain, neurons, and neurotransmitters. She discussed her specialization in Neuropharmacology and its applications in understanding neurological and psychiatric illnesses.
Wednesday: Guests Krissy Klinger and Pam Remetta-Chopack from Weather Trends International discussed their work in predictive weather analysis and climate change predictions. They highlighted the importance of courage, motivation, and passion in their careers, and encouraged students to persevere in male-dominated fields.

Key Takeaways

Teamwork, authenticity, and self-awareness are essential in professional settings.
Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology offer exciting career opportunities in understanding the brain and developing treatments for neurological and psychiatric illnesses.
Women can succeed in male-dominated fields with courage, motivation, and passion.
Building a career around skills and interests is crucial for personal and professional fulfillment.