My Feet Are Killing Me! w/ Dr. Ebonie Vincent
You may recognize Dr. Ebonie Vincent from TLC’s hit show, “My Feet Are Killing Me”! She has seen some shocking cases with her patients and we’re chatting all about it.
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You may recognize Dr. Ebonie Vincent from TLC’s hit show, “My Feet Are Killing Me”! She has seen some shocking cases with her patients and we’re chatting all about it.
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Corina Newsome is a wildlife conservationist conducting field research in rural Georgia, which is a long way from her hometown of Philly. The town has plantation museums glorifying slavery and
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Exhaustion, Agitation, Sleeplessness, Burnout – are you experiencing these symptoms? It may be time for you to take a deep breath and listen to this episode. Michelle Warren (Electrical Engineer, The
In this episode, Ama Addai, P.E. gives us a run down of what it really means to be a “professional engineer”. And guess what… it’s not only for civil engineers! Over a
Our eyes are far more complex than what we can see. Often times we take our vision for granted, but after listening to this chat you’ll learn to appreciate your
In this episode, we’re looking at a few paths you can take with your STEM degree. Should you stay on the traditional route and join Corporate America? Or should you
In our very first episode, I’m giving you a rundown of who I am, the history of Sistas in STEM, and what inspired me to launch this podcast. Let’s Do
The school year is kicking off just right for Spelman College and Florida A&M University! The STEM programs at both schools will receive government funding totaling over $4 million. Spelman,
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Meet the latest STEMpowered Woman making history, Dr. Amber Johnson. In July 2019, she crossed the stage as the first African-American woman to earn a PhD in Computer Science at
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It’s always the same person – the old, gray-haired, white man, who’s been with the company for decades. No matter where you go, he’s the manager, the VP, and the
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The stories of notable Black Women in STEM aren’t always taught in school. Either we have to do the research ourselves or we never hear them at all! Today, I’m
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Happy New Year Sistas! 2018 was a year of many firsts for Sistas in STEM. We launched our blog, hosted our first brunch, hosted our first panel, and launched our
Recently, I traveled to San Francisco for Blavity’s 3rd-annual AfroTech conference. It’s a highly anticipated weekend-long event filled with techies, aspiring entrepreneurs, and Black excellence. I didn’t go there with
Meet Lauren Underwood! Last Tuesday, she was elected to represent the Illinois 14th congressional district. She’s not your average politician, whose career has been solely driven by social justice. Lauren
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As our society continues to push forward in a digital age, toy companies have to get a little creative to take us offline. Not too long ago the “adult coloring
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Meet Corlis Murray, the Senior Vice President of Quality, Regulatory, and Engineering Services at Abbott Labs. Throughout her almost 30-year career she has been an advocate for increasing diversity in
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Two Sistas chatting it up about traveling everywhere under the sun! We share our stories and travel tips so every STEM girl can travel too.
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Chicago Tech Academy High School ended May by hosting its highly anticipated 4th Annual Little Black Dress Night. Women and men from across the city came to support the
Hey Sistas! We’re on YouTube! Make sure you subscribe to our new YouTube channel where you can find interviews, SIS Chats, and insiders from Sistas all over! Watch the video
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Meet Adrianne Wheeler! Adrianne is a STEM educator, who graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a B.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering. She received her Masters of
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