Laura Gilmour – Stairway to STEM: Recent Episodes
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Stairway to STEM will offer individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families resources to pursue a College education.
Managing anxiety for autistic students can play a big part in college success. Learn from STEM grad student Laura Gilmour about how to minimize anxiety.
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Worried about someone saying something rude or inappropriate about your research? STEM grad student Laura Gilmour shares key presentation and conference pointers.
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Your academic journey may take some time, maybe even lots more time. Do your best and enjoy the ride, and don’t judge your self-worth by the length of time it takes to complete a degree, the grades you earn, or the salary you make.
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Video. By considering the autistic experience side by side with the immigrant experience, researcher Laura Gilmour seeks to advocate for both communities.
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To me, "honors" is about the quality of your work, the quality of your thinking. It's not about whether you can do this full time.
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Audio interview. "It happens to people teaching in any kind of academic discipline, where students think [their instructors] can give them advice on things that they’re really not qualified to talk about. We’re discipline experts."
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Audio interview. Dr. Schalomon: "If you don't quite know what the student needs, go to the student and ask."
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Align your strengths with your interests. Find a supportive mentor. Be willing to accept some trial-and-error. Autistic students can succeed in STEM.
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Laura Gilmour shares her journey from new student learning about college expectations to confident graduate student conducting her own STEM research.
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Emotional safety, physical safety, and practical considerations that help autistic students create and maintain a variety of healthy relationships.
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