I'm thrilled to share these insights from founding Science with Impact, featured in Chemical & Engineering News as part of their "My Chemical Story" series:
Vanessa Rosa, as told to C&EN
The piece explores how a career crisis became an opportunity to build something new—a company that helps researchers communicate the broader societal value of their work. What started as a 6-week scramble to replace income has evolved into a mission to help diversify funding opportunities and stabilize careers in STEM.
🔑 Key highlights from the article:
- How necessity led to the founding of Science with Impact
- Why diversifying beyond traditional academic funding can create more stability
- The importance of connecting laboratory work to the communities we serve
- Practical ways scientists can leverage their transferable skills
The response has been excellent, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to share this perspective on reimagining scientific careers in uncertain times.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the piece and continue the conversation about how we can collectively strengthen and diversify opportunities in STEM.
Best regards,
Vanessa
P.S. If you're interested in learning more about how Science with Impact helps organizations communicate their research value, I'd be happy to connect!
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