The need to normalize failure

Two Schmidt Science Fellows describe their academic and career failures as they pursued their PhDs. Suggestions are included for how advisors, departments, and institutions can support students to open up about failure, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds.

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Two Schmidt Science Fellows share their experiences of academic and career setbacks during their PhD journeys, and provide suggestions for advisors, departments, and institutions to encourage students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, to openly discuss their failures.