The chemistry of mentorship
Making connections from the small scientific community of Costa Rica to a global network of peers
When I started my journey as a young scientist, I met the professor who would change everything – my current mentor. During my third year studying chemistry at the University of Costa Rica, I asked if I could join his research group. He said yes immediately, without knowing whether I even had good lab skills. That simple ‘yes’ became the foundation of my scientific career – the first spark in a chain reaction of mentorship that I now hope to continue for those who come after me.