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Linda Vahala

Linda Vahala

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA USA

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Linda's work combines: Engineering, Science, and Teaching / Mentoring

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Day In The Life

Associate Professor

Teaching and research

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Physics, General

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  • Graduate Degree

    Physics, General

    The University of Iowa

  • Doctorate

    Physics, General

    Old Dominion University

  • Certification

    Phd

    Old Dominion University

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Associate Professor:

Bachelor's Degree: Physics, General

Graduate Degree: Physics, General

Doctorate: Physics, General

Certification: Phd

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    After my husband received tenure, I went back to school to obtain my Phd.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Teachers:

    Women should not go into science/engineering.

  • How I responded:

    Do what you like to do and enjoy.