TMI’s founder and chief scientist, Dr. Anne A. Madden, was featured in STEM Crew Magazine (Winter, 2025), a STEM education magazine with an aim to empower parents, educators, and STEM advocates to inspire kids in STEM through trailblazer stories. Dr. Madden was interviewed in the magazine and shared advice to those interested in a career in STEM.

“...always remember that a STEM career is open to everyone—regardless of your background, wether you like hiking boots or high heels, or prefer visiting the great outdoors or staying inside. A STEM career isn’t even just about memorizing facts or just doing well on classroom tests. What truly matters is how creative you are when facing challenges, how persistent you can be when things get tough, how well you collaborate with a team, and, when difficulties arise,—as they often do in STEM fields—how resiliently you respond.””

— Anne A. Madden, Ph.D. (STEM Crew Magazine, Winter 2025)