Priscila Slepicka, Ph.D. 🇧🇷🇺🇸
@pfslepicka.bsky.social
Innovative Molecular Biologist • Science Writer • Translating Science into Real-World Impact • Research & Grant Strategist • Passionate about Mentorship
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⛵️Ever asked yourself why you mentor? Or what makes your mentorship truly yours? I did, and turned it into a Mentor Manifesto: a free guide to your 3 core elements to lead as a Captain. Read here: jointheship.substack.com/p/your-mento...
Your Mentorship Style and Strengths
A Mentor Manifesto to Find Your Unique Compass
jointheship.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:16 PM
⛵️Ever asked yourself why you mentor? Or what makes your mentorship truly yours? I did, and turned it into a Mentor Manifesto: a free guide to your 3 core elements to lead as a Captain. Read here: jointheship.substack.com/p/your-mento...
🚨It’s hard to argue with clear evidence: maintaining stable mental health during a PhD remains a major challenge.
A new study analyzing data from PhD students in Sweden used prescription records as a proxy for mental health.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
A new study analyzing data from PhD students in Sweden used prescription records as a proxy for mental health.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The impact of PhD studies on mental health—a longitudinal population study
Recent self-reported and cross-sectional survey evidence documents high levels of mental health problems among PhD students. We study the relationship…
www.sciencedirect.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
🚨It’s hard to argue with clear evidence: maintaining stable mental health during a PhD remains a major challenge.
A new study analyzing data from PhD students in Sweden used prescription records as a proxy for mental health.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
A new study analyzing data from PhD students in Sweden used prescription records as a proxy for mental health.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Ahoy, Mentors! 🧭 Mentor-Ship is dedicating the next 3 posts to helping you prep for the journey ahead. Too busy? No worries! We have a quick checklist!
🚢 Voyage Prep – Post 6: Where mentors learn more about a mentorship program before setting sail:
jointheship.substack.com/p/mentoring-... #mentor
🚢 Voyage Prep – Post 6: Where mentors learn more about a mentorship program before setting sail:
jointheship.substack.com/p/mentoring-... #mentor
Mentoring Program Essentials
A Checklist for Mentors Joining a Program
jointheship.substack.com
October 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Ahoy, Mentors! 🧭 Mentor-Ship is dedicating the next 3 posts to helping you prep for the journey ahead. Too busy? No worries! We have a quick checklist!
🚢 Voyage Prep – Post 6: Where mentors learn more about a mentorship program before setting sail:
jointheship.substack.com/p/mentoring-... #mentor
🚢 Voyage Prep – Post 6: Where mentors learn more about a mentorship program before setting sail:
jointheship.substack.com/p/mentoring-... #mentor
⛵️Every great mentorship starts with a conversation. Mentor-Ship latest Voyage Prep post helps mentees get ready for that first call: structure it, ask key questions, and find the right captain for the journey ahead. jointheship.substack.com/p/introducto...
#mentor #mentorship #networking
#mentor #mentorship #networking
Introductory Meeting With a Mentor
A Mentee’s Guide to the First Call With a Potential Mentor
jointheship.substack.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:13 AM
⛵️Every great mentorship starts with a conversation. Mentor-Ship latest Voyage Prep post helps mentees get ready for that first call: structure it, ask key questions, and find the right captain for the journey ahead. jointheship.substack.com/p/introducto...
#mentor #mentorship #networking
#mentor #mentorship #networking
🚢 Finding the right mentor is like choosing your ship’s captain: it’s not about luck, but alignment.
In my latest Mentor-Ship post, I share a step-by-step framework + worksheet to help you find a mentor aligned with your goals, values, and style.
Read here 👉 open.substack.com/pub/jointhes...
In my latest Mentor-Ship post, I share a step-by-step framework + worksheet to help you find a mentor aligned with your goals, values, and style.
Read here 👉 open.substack.com/pub/jointhes...
Finding the Captain for Your Journey
Researching and Identifying Potential Mentors
open.substack.com
September 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
🚢 Finding the right mentor is like choosing your ship’s captain: it’s not about luck, but alignment.
In my latest Mentor-Ship post, I share a step-by-step framework + worksheet to help you find a mentor aligned with your goals, values, and style.
Read here 👉 open.substack.com/pub/jointhes...
In my latest Mentor-Ship post, I share a step-by-step framework + worksheet to help you find a mentor aligned with your goals, values, and style.
Read here 👉 open.substack.com/pub/jointhes...
🗺️New on Mentor-Ship: "Identifying Your Mentorship Coordinates." This guide helps you define your mentorship goals, milestones, and action steps with a new worksheet to plot their course. Meet you at the harbor!
jointheship.substack.com/p/identifyin...
#mentee #mentorship #leadership #goals
jointheship.substack.com/p/identifyin...
#mentee #mentorship #leadership #goals
Identifying Your Mentorship Coordinates
A Mentee’s Guide to Setting SMART and More Than OK Goals
jointheship.substack.com
August 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
🗺️New on Mentor-Ship: "Identifying Your Mentorship Coordinates." This guide helps you define your mentorship goals, milestones, and action steps with a new worksheet to plot their course. Meet you at the harbor!
jointheship.substack.com/p/identifyin...
#mentee #mentorship #leadership #goals
jointheship.substack.com/p/identifyin...
#mentee #mentorship #leadership #goals
🧭 Ready to start a mentorship but not sure how to prepare for it? Mentor-Ship’s new article, “ Mapping Your Personal North Star” is live! A free 7-step checklist to help future mentees discover their path before the journey begins. Meet you at the harbor jointheship.substack.com/p/mapping-yo...
Mapping Your Personal North Star
A Mentee's Guide to Gearing Up for Your Mentorship Journey
jointheship.substack.com
August 12, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🧭 Ready to start a mentorship but not sure how to prepare for it? Mentor-Ship’s new article, “ Mapping Your Personal North Star” is live! A free 7-step checklist to help future mentees discover their path before the journey begins. Meet you at the harbor jointheship.substack.com/p/mapping-yo...
⛵️Mentor-Ship is launching: Voyage Prep!
Ready to start a mentorship but don't know where to begin? This new section is filled with resources and reflective “homework” to help mentors and mentees prepare for a successful expedition!
jointheship.substack.com/p/equipping-...
#Mentorship #Career
Ready to start a mentorship but don't know where to begin? This new section is filled with resources and reflective “homework” to help mentors and mentees prepare for a successful expedition!
jointheship.substack.com/p/equipping-...
#Mentorship #Career
Equipping Your Mentorship Vessel
Introducing Your Voyage Prep Homework
jointheship.substack.com
July 29, 2025 at 10:55 PM
⛵️Mentor-Ship is launching: Voyage Prep!
Ready to start a mentorship but don't know where to begin? This new section is filled with resources and reflective “homework” to help mentors and mentees prepare for a successful expedition!
jointheship.substack.com/p/equipping-...
#Mentorship #Career
Ready to start a mentorship but don't know where to begin? This new section is filled with resources and reflective “homework” to help mentors and mentees prepare for a successful expedition!
jointheship.substack.com/p/equipping-...
#Mentorship #Career
How to reform science? Here are a couple of intriguing ideas, especially for the future directors out there who hold the power to make a change.
Which Kind of Science Reform
What hope is there for science reform, if we can't agree on what to reform? Right now, principles are more important than practices.
elevanth.org
July 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
How to reform science? Here are a couple of intriguing ideas, especially for the future directors out there who hold the power to make a change.
💡Understanding Soft Skills Part II is LIVE!
Ever felt your emotions take over at work? You are not alone! Our new Mentor-Ship post is your guide to Emotional Intelligence (EI), with practical tools and tips. 🛟 Navigate EI with us:
jointheship.substack.com/p/part-ii-un...
#career #mentorship
Ever felt your emotions take over at work? You are not alone! Our new Mentor-Ship post is your guide to Emotional Intelligence (EI), with practical tools and tips. 🛟 Navigate EI with us:
jointheship.substack.com/p/part-ii-un...
#career #mentorship
Part II: Understanding Soft Skills
Connecting with Your Inner Compass: Emotional Intelligence at Work
jointheship.substack.com
July 15, 2025 at 5:27 PM
💡Understanding Soft Skills Part II is LIVE!
Ever felt your emotions take over at work? You are not alone! Our new Mentor-Ship post is your guide to Emotional Intelligence (EI), with practical tools and tips. 🛟 Navigate EI with us:
jointheship.substack.com/p/part-ii-un...
#career #mentorship
Ever felt your emotions take over at work? You are not alone! Our new Mentor-Ship post is your guide to Emotional Intelligence (EI), with practical tools and tips. 🛟 Navigate EI with us:
jointheship.substack.com/p/part-ii-un...
#career #mentorship
⛵️ Mentor-Ship is sailing strong in the currents of career development with Part I: Understanding Soft Skills. How are these traits relevant to career development, especially with AI on the rise? Hop on aboard to find out.
#Career #mentorship #softskills
jointheship.substack.com/p/part-i-und...
#Career #mentorship #softskills
jointheship.substack.com/p/part-i-und...
Part I: Understanding Soft Skills
The essence of being human.
jointheship.substack.com
May 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
⛵️ Mentor-Ship is sailing strong in the currents of career development with Part I: Understanding Soft Skills. How are these traits relevant to career development, especially with AI on the rise? Hop on aboard to find out.
#Career #mentorship #softskills
jointheship.substack.com/p/part-i-und...
#Career #mentorship #softskills
jointheship.substack.com/p/part-i-und...
⛵️Our “Foundations of Mentorship” voyage has reached the final harbor. Can you guess what it is? ⚓️
The Mentor-Ship is sailing through the third foundational element of building impactful mentoring programs. Click the link to know what that is.
#mentorship #leadershipdevelopment
The Mentor-Ship is sailing through the third foundational element of building impactful mentoring programs. Click the link to know what that is.
#mentorship #leadershipdevelopment
Organizations & Mentorship
The third foundational component of the mentoring relationship.
jointheship.substack.com
May 6, 2025 at 1:35 AM
⛵️Our “Foundations of Mentorship” voyage has reached the final harbor. Can you guess what it is? ⚓️
The Mentor-Ship is sailing through the third foundational element of building impactful mentoring programs. Click the link to know what that is.
#mentorship #leadershipdevelopment
The Mentor-Ship is sailing through the third foundational element of building impactful mentoring programs. Click the link to know what that is.
#mentorship #leadershipdevelopment
New series alert🔥! Mentor-Ship's Career Development starts with Informational Interviews! ⛵We share a step-by-step guide with downloadable files (free) to navigate this career networking tool. jointheship.substack.com/p/the-power-... #mentorship #careeradvice
The Power of Informational Interviews
Sailing into new waters: a practical conversation guide
jointheship.substack.com
April 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
New series alert🔥! Mentor-Ship's Career Development starts with Informational Interviews! ⛵We share a step-by-step guide with downloadable files (free) to navigate this career networking tool. jointheship.substack.com/p/the-power-... #mentorship #careeradvice
Bring your compasses! ⛵️Mentor-Ship is mapping out the roles and responsibilities of both mentees and mentors. What treasure await in mentorship? Find out the benefits! Is there just one type of Mentor? Let’s pinpoint the coordinates together: jointheship.substack.com/p/mentors-an...
#mentorship
#mentorship
Mentors and Mentees
Understanding roles and responsibilities.
jointheship.substack.com
April 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Bring your compasses! ⛵️Mentor-Ship is mapping out the roles and responsibilities of both mentees and mentors. What treasure await in mentorship? Find out the benefits! Is there just one type of Mentor? Let’s pinpoint the coordinates together: jointheship.substack.com/p/mentors-an...
#mentorship
#mentorship
✨New project alert!✨ Mentor-Ship is here, inspired by my own sometimes-adrift mentorship journey. Sound familiar? This first post dives into the definition of mentorship. Let's set sail together! ⛵
#mentoring #careerdevelopment #STEM #academia
priscila.slepicka.co/mentor-ship/
#mentoring #careerdevelopment #STEM #academia
priscila.slepicka.co/mentor-ship/
Mentor-Ship - For Science & Mentor-Ship by Priscila Slepicka
This is your port of call for navigating one of the most fulfilling journeys in career development.
priscila.slepicka.co
April 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
✨New project alert!✨ Mentor-Ship is here, inspired by my own sometimes-adrift mentorship journey. Sound familiar? This first post dives into the definition of mentorship. Let's set sail together! ⛵
#mentoring #careerdevelopment #STEM #academia
priscila.slepicka.co/mentor-ship/
#mentoring #careerdevelopment #STEM #academia
priscila.slepicka.co/mentor-ship/
Have you scrolled through your work/history lately? I did, and I was amazed by the passion & effort I put in. I pushed hard, learned constantly, & wasn't afraid to ask for help. Remember to acknowledge your own dedication! What are you proud of? #careerjourney #achievements #reflection #academia
April 2, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Have you scrolled through your work/history lately? I did, and I was amazed by the passion & effort I put in. I pushed hard, learned constantly, & wasn't afraid to ask for help. Remember to acknowledge your own dedication! What are you proud of? #careerjourney #achievements #reflection #academia
There is a way… there is always a way
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
March 7, 2025 at 3:20 AM
There is a way… there is always a way
Reposted by Priscila Slepicka, Ph.D. 🇧🇷🇺🇸
A meeting in the woods, what can go wrong
This will be amazing, cool & wild! Imagine having a possibility to leave a conference in a canoe 😁 ... stay tuned.
#theconferencetoendallconferences
#theconferencetoendallconferences
February 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A meeting in the woods, what can go wrong
I wish I was in Europe or Australia to qualify as a mentor! But if you are, please register! #DisabledInSTEM
The #DisabledInSTEM 2025 program is still looking for mentors from Europe and Australia!
Please fill out this form to join: forms.gle/hK36kzPpgdJa...
Please fill out this form to join: forms.gle/hK36kzPpgdJa...
Mentor Application for DisabledInSTEM 2025
Thank you for your interest in becoming a mentor for DisabledInSTEM! Here, we aim to provide people with disabilities a mentor to help guide them through their careers as they enter STEM. If you have ...
forms.gle
December 15, 2024 at 2:09 AM
I wish I was in Europe or Australia to qualify as a mentor! But if you are, please register! #DisabledInSTEM
Following them all always makes my day! 🤩
My favorites are
@sanandreasfault.bsky.social @karlthefog.bsky.social and @atlantic-ocean.bsky.social. If you know other ones not listed here, please share!
My favorites are
@sanandreasfault.bsky.social @karlthefog.bsky.social and @atlantic-ocean.bsky.social. If you know other ones not listed here, please share!
Listen..if you aren't following @mtsthelenswa.bsky.social @mtadamswa.bsky.social @altmtrainier.com @therockymountains.bsky.social and @atlantic-ocean.bsky.social, please do because I'm literally in tears from laughing.🤣🤣 To the other mountains that I have forgotten, I apologize
December 15, 2024 at 2:05 AM
Following them all always makes my day! 🤩
My favorites are
@sanandreasfault.bsky.social @karlthefog.bsky.social and @atlantic-ocean.bsky.social. If you know other ones not listed here, please share!
My favorites are
@sanandreasfault.bsky.social @karlthefog.bsky.social and @atlantic-ocean.bsky.social. If you know other ones not listed here, please share!
Well, hopefully this is a step in the right direction to promote #inclusioninacademia and to incentivize investments to more Universities.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute to limit eligible universities for Investigator Program in bid to spread the wealth
The next round of competition, slated for late 2025, will have a new focus, according to an HHMI spokesperson.
www.thetransmitter.org
December 10, 2024 at 4:16 AM
Well, hopefully this is a step in the right direction to promote #inclusioninacademia and to incentivize investments to more Universities.
I worked in many laboratories during my career, and I always wondered what would happen with my research if I became disabled. Honestly, none of the places would be able to accommodate a disability involving wheelchair, crutches or even movement impairment. Informative article, with great links.
Since it's International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I wanted to share a handful of disability-related stories I've written.
First, for @cenmag.bsky.social, I recently wrote about how a lot of labs are still inaccessible to disabled scientists: cen.acs.org/careers/dive...
#DisabledinSTEM 🧪
First, for @cenmag.bsky.social, I recently wrote about how a lot of labs are still inaccessible to disabled scientists: cen.acs.org/careers/dive...
#DisabledinSTEM 🧪
Making space in STEM for people with disabilities
Many research labs are inaccessible to disabled scientists, but they don’t have to be
cen.acs.org
December 3, 2024 at 11:59 PM
I worked in many laboratories during my career, and I always wondered what would happen with my research if I became disabled. Honestly, none of the places would be able to accommodate a disability involving wheelchair, crutches or even movement impairment. Informative article, with great links.
Reposted by Priscila Slepicka, Ph.D. 🇧🇷🇺🇸
Women are under-represented at senior levels in #academia globally, & across all #science 🧪 disciplines, as shown by these "scissor-shaped curves" ✂️
So how can we ever achieve #gender #equality?
We discuss various strategies in this #Cell Commentary
#WomeninSTEM
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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So how can we ever achieve #gender #equality?
We discuss various strategies in this #Cell Commentary
#WomeninSTEM
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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November 25, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Women are under-represented at senior levels in #academia globally, & across all #science 🧪 disciplines, as shown by these "scissor-shaped curves" ✂️
So how can we ever achieve #gender #equality?
We discuss various strategies in this #Cell Commentary
#WomeninSTEM
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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So how can we ever achieve #gender #equality?
We discuss various strategies in this #Cell Commentary
#WomeninSTEM
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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Reposted by Priscila Slepicka, Ph.D. 🇧🇷🇺🇸
This from Liberali and Schier (2024) @priscaliberali.bsky.social @schierlab.bsky.social is just some of the things basic research in Developmental Biology alone has allowed since 1974. Fund basic research. Push back against anti-science nonsense pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38906136/
December 2, 2024 at 8:10 PM
This from Liberali and Schier (2024) @priscaliberali.bsky.social @schierlab.bsky.social is just some of the things basic research in Developmental Biology alone has allowed since 1974. Fund basic research. Push back against anti-science nonsense pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38906136/
Reposted by Priscila Slepicka, Ph.D. 🇧🇷🇺🇸
"Overall, Black and Hispanic faculty received 7% more negative votes from college committees and were 44% less likely to receive unanimous “yes” votes than their white and Asian colleagues." - Kate Langin, Science
www.science.org/content/arti... #AcademicSky #PhDsky
www.science.org/content/arti... #AcademicSky #PhDsky
Racial bias can taint the academic tenure process—at one particular point
Black and Hispanic professors fare worse when voters include colleagues who are less familiar with their work, new study finds
www.science.org
December 1, 2024 at 10:25 PM
"Overall, Black and Hispanic faculty received 7% more negative votes from college committees and were 44% less likely to receive unanimous “yes” votes than their white and Asian colleagues." - Kate Langin, Science
www.science.org/content/arti... #AcademicSky #PhDsky
www.science.org/content/arti... #AcademicSky #PhDsky