How do our brains know who’s boss? In this Young Scientist Spotlight, neuroscientist Dr. Nancy Padilla tells us how she studies social dominance in mice. In the process, she walks us through her journey from college in Puerto Rico to postdoctoral research in California, sharing lessons learned along the way. We can’t wait for you to meet this rising neuroscience star! This episode was produced by Celia Ford. Music used in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions on Free Music Archive. Episode art by Ben Mansky. A full transcript is available at tinyurl.com/nancy-padilla-ep. Dr. Padilla also produces her own podcast! Check out Stories of Women in Neuroscience (www.storiesofwin.org) to hear more interviews with brilliant women doing outstanding science. Image Description: An Erlenmeyer flask filled with red liquid sits in a pool of light in front of an orange background.