Emily's Journey in Biology Education

Emily, a biology content fellow at Khan Academy, discusses her role in expanding biology content, her journey to joining the organization, and her future goals. She shares her day-to-day activities, offers advice for aspiring biologists, and reflects on the collaborative work environment at Khan Academy. Emily is excited about upcoming projects and the potential to create engaging biology content.

What is Emily's primary role at Khan Academy?

• Chemistry Instructor

• Physics Researcher

• Biology Content Fellow

• Mathematics Content Developer

What led Emily to discover Khan Academy?

• A recommendation from a friend

• An online search for educational platforms

• A job posting she stumbled upon

• A conference on educational technology

What is one of Emily's main goals for the biology content at Khan Academy?

• To focus solely on plant biology

• To develop a library that is both high-quality and enjoyable

• To make biology content more challenging

• To create content that is as detailed as a graduate-level textbook

How does Emily describe the biology content she aims to create?

• Accessible and enjoyable

• Focused on advanced topics

• Textbook-like and detailed

• Challenging and complex

What advice does Emily give to those interested in pursuing biology?

• Choose a career in education

• Focus on one specific area from the start

• Follow what truly fascinates you in biology

• Avoid reading scientific papers

What was a key moment in Emily's academic journey?

• Publishing her first research paper

• Teaching her first biology class

• Attending a biology seminar as a freshman

• Winning a biology competition

What was Emily's initial reaction to reading scientific papers in college?

• She immediately excelled at it

• She was indifferent

• She was terrified and considered dropping the class

• She found it easy and enjoyable

What has surprised Emily about working at Khan Academy?

• The limited interaction with other departments

• The lack of collaboration

• The cross-functional and collaborative environment

• The focus on mathematics over biology

What aspect of her work at Khan Academy excites Emily the most?

• The development of new biology content

• The administrative tasks

• The opportunity to work alone

• The focus on mathematics

What does Emily appreciate about the people she works with at Khan Academy?

• They are all researchers

• They come from diverse professional backgrounds

• They focus solely on biology

• They work independently