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"Reminds international scientists how resilient, flexible and creative they are."--Nature
The first career guide specifically tailored to the unique needs of international STEM PhDs
For foreign-born scientists holding temporary visas in the US, building a career while navigating the antiquated and restrictive American immigration system takes resilience and creativity. In this book, Sonali Majumdar, a fellow immigrant scientist and a professional development advisor for international doctoral students in engineering and the natural sciences, shares her expertise of how international scientists can be empowered to flourish in any career.
Unlike other professional development guides, 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 also provides concrete, culturally appropriate tools for managers, faculty advisors, 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.
Contents
Contents
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
Preface
Section 1. The Case for Tailored Support for International Scientists
Introduction: My Story
1. The Critical Need for Specialized Career and Professional Development of International Scientists
Section II. Harnessing a Creative Mindset to Move through the Career Maze
2. Cultivating a Mindset for Lifelong Development
3. Engineering Creative Strategies for Success
Section III. Charting a Path with Confidence, Purpose, and Support
4. Strengths of International Scientists: Beyond Technical Skills
5. Building Communities of Mentors and Champions
6. Intentional and Nimble Professional Development
Section IV. Sum of Choices, Not Constraints
7. Employment-Based Immigration Pathways in the United States
8. Job Search in the United States
9. Global Careers for Scientists
Section V. Beyond a Model Minority: The Humanity of International Scientists
10. The Mental Well-Being of International Scientists
11. International Scientists Are Not a Monolith
Section VI. Supporting International Scientists: It Takes an Ecosystem
12. Mentoring International Scientists: Suggestions for Managers and Advisers
13. Systemic Reforms to Retain Global Scientific Talent with Adriana Bankston, PhD
Afterword. The Paths We Travel: Celebrating International Scientists
Bibliography
Index
