Why you're still more likely to dislike math even if you have high grades in it..
…and how this partially explains low female representation in STEM.
Blogs with my thoughts
This page contains most of the informal writing pieces I’ve published online throughout the years on various topics, mostly related to my work in research. I hope these reflections resonate with you, and are helpful for your own journey. Enjoy – and do reach out if you’d like chat more about these!
About being kind in academia
..its strength and difficulties – reflecting on G-VERSITY “graduation”
The experiment of self-forgetfulness in conferences
Experiment on initiating intentional good for others and not feeling crazy awkward at conferences.
Reflecting on Expectancy Value Theory for my career decisions
Can the theoretical framework that I have been using in my research help me think more wisely abo...
Gendered difference in motivational profiles, achievement, and STEM aspiration of elementary school students
Insight from my first paper (Olive et al., 2022) summarized in a video.
Facing the reality of uncertainty: a chat with Dr. Carolin Ossenkop
As the idea of graduating comes closer to mind, the question of facing the uncertain next steps a...
My 're-imagination': how I was challenged as a researcher through my secondment
As I am in the reporting period of my non-academic secondment, let me share my reflections on how...
Planning a career, or where do I go from here?
Even though I am only at the end of the first semester of my doctoral degree, I wonder a lot abou...
Navigating life as a diversity researcher
A conversation with Dr. Ruth van Veelen on research and life as a social identity and diversity s...
What do you find most rewarding about doing research?
A chat with Dr. Agnieszka Pietraszkiewicz on finding joy by staying in academia.
