I didn’t grow up knowing that a career in STEM was an option for me. It wasn’t until I was around 24 or 25 years old that I truly discovered the opportunities that existed in science. By then, I was already taking a nontraditional path through education, adulthood, and motherhood. When I found forensic science and chemistry, I also found something I genuinely loved. But entering the laboratory world taught me another lesson: earning the degree is only part of the journey. Many entry-level lab...

I Found STEM Later. Convergent Exists So Others Don't Have To.