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Thriving as an International Scientist
Professional Development for Global STEM Citizens
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Sonali Majumdar
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English
Published/Copyright:
2025
About this book
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.
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.
Author / Editor information
Contributor: Sonali Majumdar
Sonali Majumdar is Assistant Dean for Professional Development at the Graduate School of Princeton University and founder of the Graduate Career Consortium’s International Community of Practice. An international scientist trained in the US, she holds a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
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Section 1. The case for tailored support for international scientists
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1. The Critical Need for Specialized Career and Professional Development of International Scientists
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Section II. Harnessing a creative mindset to move through the career maze
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Section III. Charting a path with confidence, purpose, and support
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Section IV. Sum of choices, not constraints
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Section V. Beyond a model minority: the humanity of international scientists
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Section VI. Supporting international scientists: it takes an ecosystem
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Publishing information
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eBook published on:
October 28, 2025
eBook ISBN:
9780520401051
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272
eBook ISBN:
9780520401051
