Thread by @In2science

For #TakeoverThursday this week, we will be hearing from In2science mentor, @AulieTsee!

Aurelie is a PhD candidate who is currently wrapping up her thesis @PAM_latrobe @PetrovskiLab 👩‍🔬👩‍🎓

Follow along as Aurelie shares her journey in STEM! 🌟
@LTUresearchers

Hi, I’m @AulieTsee and my journey in STEM started because of my love for food 🥦🍅

In high school, I studied food science and chemistry as I was curious about how all the delicious foods we eat are digested and absorbed into the body, and the science behind it all! 🔬🧪

The cooking practicals exams were quite stressful, I felt like I was in MasterChef (👩‍🍳), but I absolutely loved the theory behind food science so in 2013 I started a Bachelor in Human Nutrition @latrobe 👩‍🎓🔖 @LTUnutrition

In the 2nd year of my degree, I chose a subject called Microbiology! This is the biology of very small organisms that we need a microscope to see 🦠🔬🧫

I never thought that I would enjoy microbiology. I am glad I tried something new and discovered what I am passionate about 🥳

I loved learning how microorganisms so I did Honours in Microbiology @PetrovskiLab where I made great friends (@brittmassey_, @Vaheesan_R & @stephh_lynch). My research was investigating how antibiotic-resistant plasmids evolve through acquiring other mobile genetic elements 🧬

After Honours, I was awarded a PhD scholarship to research plasmids and how they contribute to the spread of antimicrobial resistance!

I have learned that growing as a scientist involves;
- self-confidence
- critical thinking
- growing as a person (outside of science)

As I wrap up my thesis and look back, I am grateful for the opportunities and I have definitely enjoyed the journey 🥳👩‍🎓

I am excited for a new chapter working on AMR and solving new problems with other scientists. 🧫🧬👩‍🔬🧑‍🔬👨‍🔬

Here is my takeaway to all people in STEM: