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Waldron Career Conversation with Sandy Waxman and Jackie Cantu: Posner Research Program

This episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Professor Sandy Waxman and Jackie Cantu, who are working together with the Posner Research Program. Professor Waxman is a Weinberg College Faculty member in the Department of Psychology and the Director of Northwestern’s Infant and Child Development Center. Jackie Cantu is a rising sophomore majoring in Psychology and Global Health Studies. Sandy and Jackie share insights on their research in child development at Northwestern, participating in the Posner Research Program, what goes on inside a lab, how their research has affected their career path, and advice for those interested in pursuing research!

Timestamp Details for Alumni Speakers:

1:15 - Introductions
6:20 - The Posner Research Program
10:05 - What do you do in the lab
14:20 - Paths after Northwestern and the value of research
23:15: Advice for students about research
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