Faculty Profile

Nichol Castro

Assistant Professor
Communicative Disorders and Sciences
nicholca@buffalo.edu

Education:

PhD, Psychology and Gerontology, University of Kansas, 2017

Professional experience:

Assistant Professor, Communicative Disorders and Sciences, University at Buffalo
Postdoctoral Fellow, Clinical Aphasiology, University of Washington

What mentoring means to me:

I would not be where I am today without my mentors. To appreciate their hard work, I strongly believe in continuing a legacy of mentorship and sharing the wisdom and advice I have received with others. I also believe it is important for people to have a network of mentors, not a single mentor. Each mentor brings a unique experience and skill set to help mentees reach their goals.

Topics I am willing to discuss with students:

Academic Culture

Decoding and demystifying academic culture and norms.

Uncertainty about staying in grad school.

Personal Experiences

Experiences related to being a woman.

Experiences related to racial, ethnic, cultural and/or religious minority status.

Financial stress and strain.