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As a first generation latina in the US, Paulina Castrellon has overcome lots of industry challenges and lack of support from her own loved ones since the moment she decided to go for a career in STEM. Despite all the discouragement and negative words thrown at her, she knew it would be worth it.

What You’ll Learn:

• Paulina’s Inspiring Life Story as a First Generation Latina in the US
• The Challenges She Faced Getting into STEM―And Her #1 Lesson Learned from Them
• Why People Often Discourage Women That Want to Pursue Careers in STEM
• The Benefits of Women Working With Other Women
• Advice For Young Women Suffering from Impostor Syndrome―And How to Overcome It
• The Best Way for Women to Get into STEM Fields
• How Men Can―And Should―Help Increase the Number of Women in STEM
• How Can We Make STEM Look Interesting to Young People?
• What Environmental Health and Safety Engineers Do―And Why You Need Them
• Why This Career is a Great Choice for the Hands-On Engineers Out There
• How Occupational Health Has Gained Importance Over the Years
• Big Dreams are What Make an Engineer. But How Do You Make Them Achievable?
• How Innovation Will Allow Us to Continue Engineering Our Future

Music by Jack Winders

Intro: Midwest Folks

Outro: Southern Skies

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