Dr. Kelsey Crane - Geologist - Seres Engineering
[PODCAST] Diverse Routes: Career Journeys in Science & Medicine (Episode 23)
Dr. Kelsey Crane is a geologist with expertise in planetary research and environmental geology. She earned her BS in Mathematics and Geology from the University of Tennessee, where she began studying planetary geology, and later completed her PhD at the University of Georgia, analyzing Mercury's tectonics for NASA's MESSENGER mission and conducting fieldwork in the Yakima Fold Province. After serving as a faculty member at Mississippi State University, where she achieved tenure and discovered her passion for mentoring students, Dr. Crane transitioned to Seres Engineering. There, she leads a GIS team, conducts innovative research, and thrives in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration and compassion.
Episode Highlights:
Navigating doubts about your graduate program after you start
Advocating for your life goals while advancing your career
Resigning from a faculty job, but continuing your own research
Resources
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