Alaina G. Levine is a professional speaker, STEM career coach and author of “Networking for Nerds” (Wiley) and “Create Your Unicorn Career!” (forthcoming). Her columns have appeared in Science, APS News and Physics Today. Connect with her on LinkedIn @AlainaGLevine.
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Building a global community: Q&A with Black In Neuro co-founder Clíona Kelly
As Black In Neuro Week 2024 continues through Sunday, Kelly explains how the organization expanded from its humble beginnings as a Slack channel to connect Black neuroscientists across the diaspora.
Building a global community: Q&A with Black In Neuro co-founder Clíona Kelly
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Alaina G. Levine
2 August 2024 | 6 min read
The Transmitter Launch: Q&A with Kaitlyn Casimo
A self-proclaimed “neuroscientist, engagement manager and theater nerd,” Casimo taps her broad training to engage the public and deliver “elevator pitch” workshops for Allen Institute scientists.
The Transmitter Launch: Q&A with Kaitlyn Casimo
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Alaina G. Levine
7 June 2024 | 5 min read
The Transmitter Launch: Networking in neuroscience—five ways to find people
These tips spell out how to reach new people for conversation and collaboration.
The Transmitter Launch: Networking in neuroscience—five ways to find people
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Alaina G. Levine
12 April 2024 | 6 min read
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