Usha Rao, PhD

Usha Rao, PhD, is a researcher, speaker, college professor, and consultant. She is a recipient of the Association for Women in Science’s Zenith award, a lifetime award for achievement, leadership, and advocacy by senior scientists; the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching; the Distinguished Lectureship for research from the Association for Women Geoscientists; and the Bingham Award from the Philadelphia chapter of the Association for Women in Science. For over 25 years, she has advocated for women and minorities in STEM.

Articles by Usha Rao, PhD

Two workers take part in a reverse mentorship meeting

How Reverse Mentoring Can Build a More Resilient Business

by Usha Rao, PhD

Reverse mentoring can bridge the gap between employees of different ranks and generations

Two female scientists work at microscopes in the lab

How to Combat STEM's Retention Issues for Women

by Usha Rao, PhD

STEM fields show high recruitment rates of women but fail to provide ongoing support to ensure retention