Discover the inspiring journey of Megan Hill, a trailblazing woman in STEM, in this 20-minute TEDx talk. Follow her path from childhood to adulthood as she overcomes societal expectations and self-doubt to pursue her passion for design and engineering. Learn how Hill, a first-generation college and transfer student, transitioned from a successful career in Sales and Marketing to become a Materials Science and Engineering student at UC Riverside. Explore her achievements as a Great Minds in STEM Scholar and NSF-funded researcher specializing in 2D material thin films. Gain insights into Hill's advocacy for underrepresented minorities in STEM, her entrepreneurial spirit, and her future aspirations as a PhD student and aspiring astronomer. Be inspired by her determination to shatter glass ceilings and encourage others to pursue their dreams in the world of science and technology.