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has really helped me in my career is that
I've had many experiences that have
given me confidence in myself," says Su.
"I think that's what women in engineering need. They have unique talents but
need the confidence and opportunity to
use them." As a result, Su is applying
her talents not only to the next generation of chip design but also to the next
generation of chip designers.
"My philosophy is taking chances on
people, really trying to give people opportunities that stretch and grow them," says
Su, adding that she's felt added responsibility to give those chances to women,
specifically Asian women. "My role now is
more of an enabler and advisor. I've been
given the chance to grow, and now it's my
responsibility to grow the next generation
of engineers."
-Julia C. Keller is a freelance science writer in Boston.

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encourages other girls to adopt, if that
love is there. "Don't be afraid to try anything at least once," she advises. "I think
girls have this mentality that they'll be
labeled as the math or science nerd and
that that's what you'll be forever. But
don't be afraid to pursue what you really
enjoy. You're the one who has to get up
and go to that job every day."
Despite her busy schedule, Carr is sure
to make time for outside interests. "Having a professional career is no excuse to
get boring!" she declares. She and her husband absolutely love to cook and are selfdescribed "big food people." Growing up,
she danced ballet for ten years and played
the piano so "I joined a local theater group
in college. I also got into music and I had
friends that were DJs, so I've tried to keep

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going on with those things." Living in Baltimore, the opportunities for concerts,
museums, and other enjoyable activities
abound, which only adds to Carr's
prospects for her future. "I don't think my
family ever spent three years in any one
place, so the fact that I've now been [in
Baltimore] for four and we just bought a
house is amazing to me," she marvels.
While she loves being an engineer,
one needs only to look at her accomplishments with writing and communications
to see what she means when she says that
a career doesn't have to define a person.
"Doing what you're good at doesn't mean
you can't be good at other things too. It's
just one aspect of who you are."
-Leslie Prives is a freelance writer
living in New York City.

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