Mentoring and Teaching Philosophy
Throughout her career, Dr. Chen has been fortunate to receive mentorship from inspiring, supporting, and hardworking scientists. As a first-generation American, she acknowledges the importance of diverse and inclusive role models. Dr. Chen is committed to nurturing young scientists and is passionate about improving society for future generations.
Mentorship (select)
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Abhishek Shah
Rabi Scholars Program, Columbia College
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Margaret Shannon
Clinical Psychology Program, Teacher’s College
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Alicia Whye
Technician, Denny Lab
Mentorship
Masters Students
Margaret Shannon, Columbia University
Clinical Psychology Program, Teacher’s College
Undergraduate Students
Maya Passman, Barnard College
Barnard Summer Research Institute (SRI) Fellow
Abhishek Shah, Columbia College
Rabi Scholars Program
Serra Goker, Barnard College
Grace Shin, Boston University
Isha Asim, Barnard College
Justin Truglio, Columbia College
High School Students
Kacey Reynoso
BRAINYAC Program
Olivia Anderson
QuestBridge Scholarship
Connor To
Teaching
Mentor, BRAINYAC Program, New York, NY
Mentor, Barnard Summer Research Institute (SRI), New York, NY
Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Neuroscience, Barnard College
New York, NY
Teaching Assistant, Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, Columbia College
New York, NY
Volunteer Teacher, Citizen Schools, Isaac Newton Middle School
New York, NY
Volunteer Teacher, Calhoun Elementary School
New York, NY
Community Education
Marketing Director & Writer, Scientist on the Subway
Distinguished Alumnae Panel, Agnes Irwin School, Bryn Mawr, PA
Volunteer, Harlem Biobus Program, New York, NY
Volunteer, Columbia BioBase Program, New York, NY