Author, Dean, Immigrant, Scientist.
My non-linear career in healthcare, scientific research and academic administration is undeterred by restrictive systems
Thriving as an international scientist
The first career guide specifically tailored to the unique needs of international STEM PhDs
Thriving as an International Scientist foregrounds the unique needs and skills of immigrant STEM PhDs at all career stages and across diverse sectors. Through recommendations for best practices of professional development and career design as well as stories of international scientists, this book provides concrete, culturally appropriate tools for graduate students, postdocs, faculty advisors, managers, and other mentors. With a combination of hard-nosed advice and nurturing encouragement, Majumdar delivers a much-needed guide to help these often overlooked scientists forge a successful career path.
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“Thriving as an International Scientist is a groundbreaking contribution that fills a long-overdue gap in the literature. Authored by an international scientist and centered on the lived experiences of international scholars, this book gives voice to a global community often overlooked in professional development discourse. An essential resource for institutions, mentors, and scholars committed to building a more inclusive and globally engaged STEM community.”
—Fanta Aw, CEO and Executive Director of NAFSA: Association of International Educators