Michelle Sugimoto

Written By New England GWiSE

Advisor

Michelle (she/hers) graduated from Boston University in May 2022 with a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering. Her dissertation investigated mitigation strategies to chromium poisoning in solid oxide fuel cells. She now works at Saint Gobain in research and development focusing on ceramic processing.

This is Michelle’s sixth year with NE GWiSE. While no longer a graduate student herself, Michelle remains passionate about helping students, especially from underrepresented groups feel supported during their graduate studies.

New England GWiSE

NE GWiSE is an alliance between GWISE groups from universities across New England. We are joining together to support and celebrate women and gender minorities in STEM fields, to increase awareness of the issues we face, and create change within our community. We support ideas and actions to increase diverse gender representation in STEM departments, create fair and positive workplace environments, increase the support and mentorship students receive, and enact equitable university and federal policies. Through advocacy, diversity, outreach efforts, and networking opportunities, as well as collective actions and supporting developing GWISE groups, NE GWiSE works to advance policies and programs across New England to promote equality and improve the experience of students. All members of the graduate community are welcome to become NE GWiSE members and attend our events.

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