Author: Madeleine Y Bee

Madeleine is a PhD Candidate in Food Science at Cornell University, where her research focuses on the developing a novel volatile analysis technique, for measuring aroma in wine and grapes by ambient ionization mass spectrometry. She has been actively involved in women’s empowerment and professional development efforts across on campus, and served on the organizing committee for ComSciCon – New York 2019. Off campus, she just completed her yoga teaching certification and loves cooking, baking, and traveling.

Selfie of the author wearing sunglasses, a backpack, and athletic clothes with gray mountains and greenery in the background.

In defense of the 9-5: flexible hours aren’t productive hours

This summer, I had the unique opportunity to finish my PhD research in an industry lab. Same me, same project, same advisor, different environment.

Channeling confidence: how to effectively nominate yourself for an award

An unspoken challenge of applying for awards: admitting that you are not only good at something but deserving of recognition for it.