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The France I Love, the France I Watch: A personal reflection on belonging and social cohesion
–The opinions expressed here are strictly personal– Over the years I’ve spent living and working in Europe, I’ve learned to hold two truths at once. One truth inspires admiration: I’ve encountered a continent richer and more varied than I imagined, full of landscapes that caught me by surprise. Coming from Venezuela (where our national identity…
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88 Forgotten Keys
I always think of Mercedes Sosa’s song that says: “Uno vuelve siempre a los viejos sitios donde amó la vida” (“We always return to the old places where we loved life”). And every time I hear it, I feel it is profoundly true. We return in memories, in dreams, in places, in old hobbies… anywhere…
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Live and Soul Like
I’ve always been positive, seeing the cup as more than half full—or at least believing we can always fill it more. This approach can be both an advantage and a disadvantage. I always prepare for a positive outcome when I take on a personal, professional, or emotional challenge. This doesn’t mean things can’t go off…
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A Woman’s Journey in Science
These last weeks (especially this one), I have been reflecting on what it means to be a woman in science 🤔💭. I am a physicist, which is evident at this point, given the content of my portfolio 😆. Also, I am a [cis] woman. So, in honor of today’s International Women’s Day, I want to…
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The mystery of Customer Churn: A Data-Driven Approach 💡
The past month has been nothing short of vitalizing for me. My project, <Quantum| Chamitas>, embarked on its first face-to-face talk, marking a significant milestone in its journey. As I walk this path, I’ve been diving deeper into preparing educational and technical materials on quantum computing. It’s fascinating how the world of quantum intertwines with…
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[Personal] Reflections on my Summer 2023
What a summer it has been in France! I’ve had my fair share of adventures and experiences. From exploring the world of quantum computing with the Womanium Foundation to embarking on a job hunt in the private sector, and of course, savoring quality time with my loved ones, it’s been quite the journey. I’ve been…
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More Womanium Quantum Adventures: the Marvels of Quantum Sensing and Technology Development
Hello there! ☺️ I hope you’re all doing great. I managed to sneak in a few vacation days recently and headed over to Lyon to catch up with some family friends 🐙. Now that I’m back in the Centre-Val-Loire region, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. Speaking of sharing, I’ve been…
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My Journey at Womanium Quantum Summer Program 2023
Hello there! 😃 I want to start by having a brief look at how my 2023 is shaping up so far. I spent the first half of the year creating pedagogical content for an educational website. A fantastic opportunity that also allowed me to spend time in Brazil (details in my other post) and reconnect…
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New roads
I finished my Ph.D. 3 months ago and recently started a job as a French pedagogical content writer! Daily, I write about mathematics, physics, and chemistry for teenagers between 13-18 years old. Explaining why learning these notions is relevant. Especially concerning our hobbies (music, sports, movies, and travel, among others). The perks of télétravail: being…
Dr. Carolina Perdomo 