There is power in the process.

Purposeful PhD’s mission is to ensure the success and well-being
of graduate students by transforming their journey.

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Meet Renã

Renã AS Robinson, PhD is a world-class researcher, chemist, scientist, professor, STEM advocate, and entrepreneur. Renã has spoken to more than 100 audiences of undergraduate and graduate, postdoctoral and staff scientists,and professors about her scientific research and on topics of diversity in STEM. She has mentored more than 50 students in her own laboratory and hundreds of students in their graduate journey across various disciplines.

While extremely successful in her career Renã vividly remembers the rollercoaster ride of her graduate journey.

Success Stories

01 Amir

Dr. Robinson has been more than welcoming and insightful. I feel very confident for someone who is transitioning into a new discipline to start my career. Her success in science is definitely an inspiration to my ambitions as an African American in the STEM field.

- Amir

02 Rhashanda 

When I came to know Dr. Robinson, I was at a low point in my academic career. I was at a point where I was contemplating leaving academia altogether. Through Dr Robinson’s support, advice, encouragement and being a resource of information, she has helped me to get back on the PhD track and walk into my destiny! She is truly an amazing person and I am grateful that she has become my academic mentor!

- Rhashanda 

03 Rachel

I have found Dr. Robinson to be an incredible mix of brilliance, innovation, and compassion. Her dedication to students is awe-inspiring.

- Rachel

04 Brandy Young-Gqamana, PhD

Renã has notable empathetic abilities that are backed by years of experience in post-secondary education. This coupled with her desire to serve makes her a wonderful asset to any curious minded and ambitious student.

- Brandy Young-Gqamana, PhD

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