Book excerpt: Journeys in Science: Inspiring the Next Generation examines the STEM education pipeline and discusses important strategies on working through the various challenges that STEM trainees face. The book takes a look at career possibilities for scientists in the broadest sense, and is not solely limited to academia. Coverage includes individual and local concepts, as well as a discussion on how STEM education impacts trainee communities across the globe. The book also focuses on diversity in STEM and offers valuable insights based on the authors' own experiences. - Offers advice for those in the STEM pipeline at all stages of training - Contains global perspectives on trainees in STEM - Includes personal vignettes, also utilizing primary research literature and data