About The Social Scientist

Hi! My name is Danielle and I'm the founder of The Social Scientist. The idea for this initiative started when I was at my first conference as a postdoc and struggled to make any lasting contacts.

Every career development event I have attended has emphasized the necessity to build up a network and the need to spark a conversation with a stranger or cold call a possible mentor, which is not only time consuming but largely ineffective. What our fields are missing is a mentorship community; people willing to give an honest view of their career and what it took for them to get there. Our careers are shaped by a community of mentors and peers.

Our goals

• Create an engaging and open atmosphere to expand access to STEM education.
• Strengthen and diversify the STEM fields.
• Amplify underrepresented and marginalized voices within STEM.
• Provide a global community of enthusiastic volunteers that are readily available and willing to speak on their experiences.