About this episode

Dr. Ying Diao discusses balancing a career in science with parenting, sharing insights on her research and personal experiences.

Can you be a scientist and parent? Of course. But it's not always easy. Dr. Ying Diao is at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in the chemical and biomolecular engineering department. She has a stack of awards, a lab and two children. She talks about her research, for instance a project focused on wearable electronics for plants with which one can track their growth and well-being. The idea came to her during her pregnancy. She talks about deciding to have children and the reactions of those around her. And she describes which conferences have lactation rooms and which do not. (Art: J. Jackson, Music: Bubbles by XiMo, licensed from artlist.io)

People in this episode

Host: Vivien Marx

Guest: Dr. Ying Diao

Topics covered

• science
• parenting
• research
• wearable electronics
• women in science

Keywords

• scientist
• parenting
• wearable electronics
• research
• lactation rooms

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Books & works: Bubbles by XiMo

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