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Jennifer Geddes-McAlister, Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Guelph

'Moms in Protoemics' aims to bring together a community for supporting mothers in STEM

Moms in Protoemics works to remove barriers so people can flourish and pave the way for the next generation of scientists to advance even further. (Shutterstock)

“A mother’s job is never done.” We’ve all heard this phrase, but do we ever stop to think about what it truly means? How does this simple statement define the overwhelming feelings of motherhood and all its facets?

As a mother and scientist, I know that balancing and succeeding in both professional and personal situations requires strong mentorship and a supportive community — and sometimes, neither of these are available.

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