YWIB-Philadelphia Metro: Lunch & Learn With the Atlanta Jewish Academy's Young Women in STEM

WIB-Philadelphia Metro's Young Women In Bio Chair, Melissa McDonnell, joined the Atlanta Jewish Academy’s Young Women in STEM Lunch & Learn on December 1, 2025, for a virtual conversation with the school’s STEM club. She shared her education and career journey, giving students a real look at what it’s like to build a path in STEM. The group asked thoughtful questions about everything from work–life balance to navigating male-dominated fields to knowing when it’s time to make a career shift. Their curiosity and insight made it clear they’re already thinking deeply about what it takes to thrive in STEM.