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New Faculty Zoom with Crystal Reynaga, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biology, Bryn Mawr College

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Thursday, October 07, 2021
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Crystal Reynaga, PhD
Academic Job Search Series

As part of a series of short, focused conversations with PhD and postdoc alumni who successfully navigated the academic job market during the pandemic, we'll feature Crystal Reynaga, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biology at Bryn Mawr College since June 2020 and former Duke postdoc in the Patek lab, Biology. Dr Reynaga's research investigates questions that lie at the intersection of musculoskeletal physiology and movement mechanics. Her lab employs an integrative approach using modern physiological and engineering tools, such as electromyography, muscle imaging, biological materials testing, high-speed videography, computer vision, and 3D printing. As a Chicana scientist, her experiences in STEM have motivated her to devote her career to help increase diversity in STEM fields and broaden the public's perception of science and scientists.

We'll ask each guest five questions about their experiences as new faculty members:

1. Could you tell us a bit about your institution and your responsibilities there as a new assistant professor?
2. How did you adapt to changes in the application and interview process and/or onboarding for your position due to the pandemic?
3. Given the impact of the pandemic, are there any specific experiences, credentials, or qualifications (eg, online teaching experience) that your department or institution now seeks in potential hires?
4. What advice would you offer current postdocs and grad students who will be applying for faculty positions soon?
5. What is the hiring outlook at your institution? (please note that the answer to this question may be "We don't know yet.")

Type: LECTURE/TALK
Contact: Molly Starback