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This immigrant mom is “living proof” dreams and duty can coexist

Originally from a small town in Tamil Nadu, India, Muthusamy moved to the United States in 2014 after completing a master’s degree.

Lavanya Muthusamy / Clemson University

After nearly ten years away from the academic world, an Indian immigrant and mother has successfully completed her doctorate, marking a significant return to her professional career.

Lavanya Muthusamy, a Tamil Nadu native, who is now a postdoctoral researcher in semiconductor design at Clemson University, says her journey is proof that women, especially immigrant mothers, can return to research and thrive in demanding STEM fields.

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