Episode 131: How to manage your mental health in STEM

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SPECIAL</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From being diagnosed with Bipolar disorder to successfully defending her thesis during a global pandemic, Kimberly Fiock (Feeock) has set an example for what’s possible when you find ways to manage your mental health. Kimberly has a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology from UT Dallas and a Master of Science in Pathology from the University of Iowa. She is currently pursing PhD in Experimental Pathology at the University of Iowa. She works as a graduate assistant for the Iowa NeuroBank Core, a brain tissue and stem cell repository at the University of Iowa. She also serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, where she advocates and supports abused and neglected children as they navigate the foster care system. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She runs an interesting IG account called thepathphd to talk all things pathology and mental health. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we will discuss Kimberly’s STEM story and how she thinks we can improve and manage our mental health in STEM.</span></p> <p><br /> <br /></p>