In this episode, Lindsey talks about where she learned her most valuable leadership lessons and why she considers her personal relationships to have transformed her career. She also shares her model for encouraging education at a young age and how she supports her faculty to help them perform at their best.

Contents:

●     Meet Lindsey: 00:47–05:27

●     The difference a Dean can make: 05:28–08:47

●     Supporting your faculty to support your higher-education students: 08:48–15:40

●     Facilitating connections in impactful mentorship: 15:41–23:05

●     The power of personal relationships in your professional career: 23:06–32:38

●     Championing openness and authenticity in leadership: 32:39–36:32

●     Providing holistic support to help people help their community: 36:33–40:09

●     How we can support our children to encourage future success: 40:10–46:55

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Yelena Janumyan is a postdoctoral fellow at the Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach at Vanderbilt University (TN, USA). Since receiving her PhD, Yelena has taught science and math in schools; however, she is now turning her attention back to research.

At the time of recording, Zachary Conley was also a postdoctoral fellow at the Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach at Vanderbilt University. Before joining the Collaborative, he was working toward his PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology from the Baylor College of Medicine (TX, USA).

At the Collaborative, Yelena and Zachary were co-instructors for the Day of Discovery Program, an initiative for middle school students to participate in a research-based STEM curriculum one school day per week.

Content:

• Introductions: 00:00–02:39
• More about the Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach and their Day of Discovery initiative: 02:40–05:27
• Why should we care about this initiative? 05:28–07:45
• How do your science classes differ from standard classes? 07:46–09:34
• How does this program support and inspire students? Plus, personal motivations for instructing this program: 09:35–12:46
• Expanding the horizon of career prospects, belonging and scientific exploration: 12:47–18:15
• Navigating STEM careers, from mentors to research: 18:16–22:36
• A lesson in leadership: 22:37–24:15
• How can we improve education for all? 24:16–29:52
• How can scientists and teachers work together to improve STEM education? 29:53–32:27
• Closing thoughts: 32:28–36:27

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Ulises shares his journey to STEM, including how he developed his research and the value of diverse perspectives within that research. He also shares why not everyone is cut out to be a mentor and where to start with tackling representation in academia.

Since the recording, Ulises has pursued other opportunities outside of academia.

Contents:

• Meet Ulises and what drives his research 00:55–23:41
• Why encouraging professional–personal balance can support diverse recruitment 23:42–43:00
• What makes a mentor 43:01–55:38
• Closing 55:39–56:46

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Brielle and Angeline share why visibility is so important in representation and the valuable lessons they’ve learned about being a mentee and a mentor. They also discuss their journey towards launching Black in Neuro and what unmet needs remain.

Contents:

• Meet Brielle Ferguson 01:00–02:04
• Meet Angeline J. Dukes 02:05–03:14
• Welcoming – and retaining – under-represented groups on campus 03:15–07:47
• Prioritizing yourself to push for progress 07:48–12:56
• The power of visibility in enabling authenticity 12:57–18:57
• Why mentorship is a must, and the mentors who made a difference for Brielle and Angeline 18:58–27:08
• The genesis and goals of Black in Neuro 27:09–34:28
• Building community and addressing funding disparity 34:29–39:15

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Luis discusses why amplifying marginalized experiences as knowledge sources is vital to challenge the status quo in STEM pedagogy, in addition to his perspectives about leadership as a researcher. He also shares his experiences of being an openly queer man of color as a form of resistance and the ethos of his equity-minded mentorship in the academy.

Contents:

• Meet Luis 00:41–02:54
• The evolving definition of ‘STEM’ and variation of disciplinary cultures in the sciences 02:55–04:48
• Expanding opportunities for historically marginalized groups in STEM through pedagogy 04:49–07:35
• A glimpse into pedagogy in postsecondary calculus for STEM educational equity 07:36-12:25
• Sustaining professional energy by nurturing aspects of personal life 12:26–16:30
• The leadership challenges of making space for multiple voices whilst maintaining a collective vision 16:31–22:04
• Passion for amplifying and validating experiences of intersectionality to foster a sense of belonging in STEM 22:05–25:25
• Learning and growing alongside research mentees in equity-minded advising 25:26–29:54
• Being out as a form of resistance, especially in STEM environments 29:55–33:13
• Mentorship: paying it forward, facilitating connections and embracing equity 33:14–39:16
• Closing 39:17–40:37

Relevant publications:

• Racially-affirming community in instructional servingness for Latin* students’ gateway mathematics classroom participation
• The rights of undergraduate queer and trans* students of color as STEM majors
• “It seems like they purposefully try to make as many kids drop”: An analysis of logics and mechanisms of racial-gendered inequality in introductory mathematics instruction

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Haysetta discusses the value of I–O psychology and how students at HBCUs can be supported with hands-on experience, mentorship and network building. She also shares her tips for choosing a mentor or mentee and the value of saying less and listening more.

Contents:

• Meet Haysetta 00:55–04:36
• Spotting, seizing and maximizing opportunities 04:37–08:27
• Generating evidence on the positive impacts of improving work–life balance 08:28–13:12
• Preparing students at HBCUs for their next steps through Project Strengthen 13:13–24:37
• The impact and remaining need for HBCUs 24:38–31:41
• Engaging students and their families to secure the Black STEM pipeline 31:42–35:59
• Being led by student needs when developing programs 36:00–40:03
• Building a strong, sustainable and effective mentor–mentee relationship 40:04–47:07
• What the future holds for STEM, I–O psychology and Project Strengthen 47:08–58:09

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In this episode, Corey explains his current role as a medical science liaison (MSL) and how it varies from his experiences in academia. He also discusses the crucial need for more Black scientists in every stage of the scientific process, from student labs to clinical trials.

Contents:

• Meet Corey 00:56–05:50
• Understanding and securing a MSL role 05:51–09:11
• The differences between MSL and academic roles 09:12–12:36
• Dealing with uncertainty in an industry role 12:37–16:25
• Mentoring Black students at different institutions 16:26–19:19
• Black in Physiology as a place of sanctuary and mentorship 19:20–26:22
• The impact of winning awards 26:23–28:49
• Encouraging collaboration 28:50–32:29
• Corey’s life outside of work 32:30–33:53
• Reversing the downward trajectory of diversity in higher education 33:54–40:42
• Championing increased clinical trial diversity 40:43–44:24

To learn more about Black in Physiology, listen to our podcast with founder Clintoria Williams.

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In this episode, Clintoria shares her journey in mentorship, sharing her tips for balancing your professional and personal life, and turning every experience into an opportunity for learning. She also shares highlights from last year’s Black in Physiology Week, an online and community event that celebrates achievements, and provides resources and support.

Contents:

• Meet Clintoria Williams and her research: 0:00–2:02
• Promoting equity and inclusion in your space: 2:03–5:35
• Getting the most out of mentoring for both mentors and mentees: 5:36–9:10
• Balancing professional and personal commitments: 9:11–14:50
• The birth and growth of Black in Physiology: 14:51–21:40
• Championing Generation Now and preparing Generation Next: 21:41–26:16
• Taking time to celebrate your strengths and turn weaknesses into opportunities: 26:17–28:43
• Leading with the ‘why’ in research and communication: 28:44–31:08
• Her journey towards being a mentor and a leader: 31:09–35:34
• The power of bringing your true self everywhere you go: 35:35–38:00
• Highlights from the most recent Black in Physiology Week and what’s to come in the future: 38:01–42:59
• What’s next for Clintoria and her team of Zinc-sperts? 43:00–46:33
• Clintoria’s advice for her younger self: 46:34–47:46
• Wine recommendations to stay fearless from Clintoria and AJ: 47:47–49:50

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At CREATE, he spearheads efforts to increase access, engagement and interest in STEM fields to communities throughout Southern California. In this episode, he offers advice for students to look beyond the mirror to find a mentor, how to advance passion and purpose by building strong relationships and why you should consider ‘different normals’.

Contents:

• Meet Beto: 0:38–04:33
• What is the CREATE Program? 04:34–9:33
• Planning the programs and supporting communities with different normals: 9:34–14:14
• The impact of holistic applications in uncovering hidden STEM talent: 14:15–21:38
• Balancing work and family to remain authentic to yourself: 21:39–27:52
• Building your ecosystem through mutual support: 27:53–35:36
• Evolving a narrow view of mentorship towards true equity: 35:37–48:27
• Beto’s advice for service, mentorship and leadership: 48:28–57:32

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In this episode, Angela calls on her experience in academia and industry to discuss factors to consider when pursuing a scientific career in industry as well as career options for scientists who don’t want to be at the bench, highlighting the multitude of different roles that one can pursue.

Contents:

• Meet Angela Pack: 00:00–02:25
• Starting with her PhD research: 02:25–04:57
• Expanding your skillset during your graduate education to prepare for a role in industry: 04:57–09:23
• What are hiring teams in industry looking for? 09:23–14:52
• A peek at the future of vaccinology: 14:52–18:33
• How to make yourself stand out as an industry applicant: 18:33–25:20
• CV-specific tips: 22:12–25:20
• What is Angela’s experience of work–life balance in industry? 25:20–30:32
• Finding opportunities to engage in mentoring and outreach: 30:32–36:52
• Progressing in industry: the roles that exist besides working at the bench: 36:52–40:19
• Moving companies to move vertically: 40:19–43:51
• Keep your LinkedIn up to date to attract recruiters: 43:51–45:32
• What does Angela do for fun? 45:32–48:51
• Parting advice from Angela: don’t be afraid to reach out to industry professionals to learn more about their work: 48:51–50:55
• You can reach out to Angela on LinkedIn or X!

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In this episode, however, the focus is on mentoring. Throughout David’s 35-year professorship, he has given back to the scientific community by mentoring junior faculty and teaching others how to be the best mentors they can be. He highlights the importance of finding work–life harmony, setting boundaries and having empathy for those starting their scientific careers. With references to Neil Young and Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, David shares the life lessons that have stuck with him throughout his career.

• Introductions: 00:00–01:51
• A day in the life of David Drake: 01:51–03:54
• Why mentoring is important to David: 03:54–07:00
• A musical meander down memory lane – the relevance of Neil Young’s “Old Man”: 07:00–07:57
• What are David’s most significant accomplishments as a Professor? And how does he share lessons from these accomplishments with his mentees? 07:57–12:10
• What advice would David give to an early career scientist? 12:10–14:31
• What should early career scientists look for in a mentor? And how can senior faculty be the best mentors they can be? 14:31–18:46
• Meet the mentors who influenced David’s life and career: 18:46–22:00
• The life lessons that have stuck with David throughout his career: 22:00–24:53
• Why is learning how to be a better mentor a worthwhile pursuit? 24:53–27:02
• The “welcome to science, most of your stuff’s not going to work” lesson and how to teach it: 27:02–33:00
• A mentor’s guide to setting boundaries and communicating them without discouraging mentees: 33:00–36:39
• How does David spend his free time? 36:39–40:06
• Navigating personal time, boundaries and breaks from work: 40:06–41:03
• How does David encourage mentees to slow down? 41:03–45:17
• The importance of reading: 45:17–48:37
• What is David drinking? 48:37–50:14
• Outro: 50:14–51:48

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In this episode, Ashley discusses her career, what led her to her current role and her favorite accomplishments. Ashley and AJ also explore how to create space for people to thrive, the biggest obstacles in leadership and the importance of impressing yourself, not others.

Contents:

·      Introductions: 00:00–04:33

·      What led you to where you are today? 04:33–08:30

·      Favorite accomplishments: helping students to “dream with their eyes wide open”: 08:30–12:23

·      Using life experiences as a driver for mentoring: 12:23–15:10

·      Creating space for people to thrive: 15:10–19:46

·      The biggest obstacles in leadership: 19:46–21:20

·      Focus on impressing yourself, not others: 21:20–23:10

·      Gaps in education: 23:10–26:33

·      What do you do for fun? 26:33–29:21

·      Balancing work and life: 29:21–30:25

·      Upcoming events: 30:25–32:47

·      Life in Rochester: 32:47–34:28

·      Bringing in more layers of perspective: 34:28–37:13

·      Thank yous: 37:13–38:27

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Here, Quinton discusses his journey into academia, his lab’s research and how he balances life with work, blocking out time to look after his mental health. Quinton and AJ then delve into leadership, including how to lead a lab, transitioning to a leadership role and the challenges that come with it. We also hear about academic life on the sunny West Coast!

Contents

·      00:00–01:00: Introductions

·      01:00–04:05: Quinton’s journey into academia and life as an Assistant Professor on the West Coast

·      04:05–06:00: Looking after your mental health in academia

·      06:00–09:35: Quinton’s lab focuses and his mentoring style

·      09:35–11:47: Challenges of balancing leading a lab with a faculty role

·      11:47–13:45: Why choose this career path?

·      13:45–16:30: Curating an inclusive lab

·      16:30–18:30: Transitioning to a leadership role

·      18:30–24:14: Howard Hughes Medical Institute

·      24:14–27:55: Life outside science

·      27:55–35:36: How has DEIA impacted your career?

·      35:36–38:43: Breeding success and making an impact

·      38:43–39:59: Communicating science

·      39:59–43:19: Favorite experiments

·      43:19–44:47: What are you drinking?

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In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, Alhaji and AJ discuss the role that Project1808 is playing in building global and local partnerships for young people in Sierra Leone, reaching out to communities to equip young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive in STEM. Plus, find out how you can get involved in Alhaji’s global initiative.

Contents

• Introductions: 00:00–01:40
• How Alhaji’s journey brought about the formation of Project1808: 01:40–08:27
• Project1808 and its university partners: 08:27–14:30
• What educational needs exist? 14:30–21:30
• How you can support Project1808: 21:30–24:40
• Learning more about Alhaji’s research career, from genomics to Ebola virus to Head & Shoulders: 24:40–32:40
• What is the next step for expanding global health, based on Sierra Leone’s public health reforms? 32:40–38:42
• Opportunities for virtual and in-person collaborations: 38:42–42:44
• Are there international internship opportunities for students to get involved? 42:44–47:23
• Redefining the classroom: the Gola Rainforest for training students: 47:23–48:33
• Potential for pathogen discovery in the Gola Rainforest as climate changes: 48:33–52:36
• Concluding remarks and social media handles! 52:36–54:09

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Here, Ricardo discusses his journey into medicine and academia, the network of mentors he built along the way and how to increase minority representation in medical school. Ricardo also explains the concept of health disparities and talks about some of the projects he’s involved in, including collecting data for neglected transgender populations and addressing vaccination disparities in minority communities.

Contents:

·        Introductions: 00:00­–01:10

·        Ricardo’s journey into medicine and academia: 01:10–04:20

·        Focusing on health equity: 04:20–05:49

·        Defining health disparities and providing interventions for communities: 05:49–10:32

·        Ricardo’s role models and mentors: 10:32–15:50

·        Getting money for interventions: 15:50–20:17

·        Affirmative action and getting minorities into medical school: 20:17–24:08

·        Medical school application tips: 24:08–30:56

·        Choosing the right medical school: 30:56–34:14

·        Gathering health data for transgender populations: 34:14–37:25

·        Ricardo’s work on adrenal glands: 37:25–39:42

·        Disparities and vaccination uptake: 39:42–42:39

·        Discrimination in healthcare for LGBTQIA+ individuals: 42:39–47:00

·        Balancing work and life: 47:00–48:50

·        Picking and prioritizing opportunities: 48:50–52:48

·        The importance of empathy: 52:48–54:20

·        Finding career development opportunities: 54:20–56:53

·        What are you drinking? 56:53–59:57

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Here, Annet discusses how her experiences growing up influence her work, how she sets up and maintains international collaborations and the importance of looking at someone’s potential rather than their track record. AJ and Annet also talk about how they both foster a growth mindset, competing with themselves rather than their peers.

Contents

• Introductions: 00:00–01:40
• Annet’s background and what inspired her to research cardiovascular disease: 01:40–03:45
• Annet’s research on inflammation and how it impacts cardiovascular disease: 03:45–06:15
• Picking and maintaining international collaborations: 06:15–10:55
• Looking at what people can do, rather than what they have done: 10:55–13:00
• Assessing the impact of collaborations: 13:00–17:10
• Communicating research to affected communities: 17:10–18:10
• Choosing mentors and taking opportunities: 18:10–27:05
• Being inclusive when choosing a mentor: 27:05–28:45
• Important lessons: teamwork, inclusivity and a growth mindset: 28:45–32:15
• Look to others for inspiration, not comparisons: 32:15–35:25
• Identifying pitfalls: 35:25–38:50
• Finding fun in everything: 38:50–43:00
• What’s the tea? 43:00–44:53

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In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, Brian shares the experiences that brought him to a career in research, the importance of authenticity in a leadership position and the goals he has for resolving the sex disparities observed in past and current research.

Contents

• Introductions 00:00–02:03
• What made you fall in love with science and pursue a career in bioengineering? 02:03 –05:12
• Tell us more about your research examining sex-specific cardiovascular differences 05:12–10:28
• What role have your lived experiences played in your science? 10:28 –12:07
• What are your greatest scientific accomplishments to date? 12:07–15:37
• Read Brian’s paper here: Genes that escape x chromosome inactivation modulate sex differences in valve myofibroblasts
• How have you utilized your leadership skills to diversify science? 15:37–20:02
• What goals are you currently working towards? 20:02–23:24
• Can you tell us more about LatinXinBME? 23:24–27:49
• How do you choose who to collaborate with, and how do you think creatively in your research? 27:49–31:12
• How are we going to continue our DEI work in science? 31:12–33:54
• How does your lab foster diversity and inclusivity? 33:54–36:45
• What are you sipping on? Plus, social media! 36:45–39:16
• Outro 39:16–39:36

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Feather and Kaye talk candidly about the importance of maintaining DEAI support through to adulthood, getting comfortable with talking about race in public and professional contexts and the peace that can be found in the reading and writing of romance novels…

Contents:

• Introduction: 00:00–01:00
• Introducing Kaye Thomas and Feather Ives: 01:00–02:40
• Feather’s career path: 02:40–05:50
• Kaye’s career path: 05:50–10:15
• The impact of mentoring on both Feather (10:15–12:30) and Kaye’s careers (12:30–16:10)
• How cores can be a source of kindness and real learning for early career researchers: 16:10–19:50
• Introducing Pair-Up and BINA: 19:50–25:00
• DEAI committees and programs at Rochester: 25:00–27:00
• Grassroots community DEAI work and the importance of maintaining support through to adulthood: 27:00–29:00
• Getting comfortable with talking about race in public spaces: 29:00–31:00
• Addressing the pressures of Black excellence and explaining the pressure to be perfect: 31:00–34:00
• Fun activities to stay grounded and make the most of family life: 34:00–39:00
• Career development, next steps and microscopy courses: 39:00–44:15 

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Schafer and Krystofiak discuss their career paths, from their undergraduate degrees to where they are now, highlighting the twists and turns that scientific careers can take. Beyond work at the core, the two share how they like to spend their free time (raising chickens and tap dancing make an unlikely appearance…).

Contents

• Introductions 00:00–01:03
• What have your career paths looked like up to this point and what brought you both to this work? 01:03–07:47
• What about your career excites you? 07:47–12:46
• What lessons have you [Evan] learned from helping others on their scientific path? 12:46–14:04
• Have you [Evan] done any leadership or management training to help you mentor others? 14:04–14:55
• What lessons have you [Jenny] learned from helping others on their scientific path and how have you found mentoring individuals in your department? 14:55–18:08
• What achievements do you celebrate as a unit at the core and what personal successes have you had in your career? 18:08–20:37
• What personal qualities are beneficial for working successfully in science? And how would you re-evaluate an experiment if there are issues? 20:37–25:14
• How do you resolve conflict in the core? 25:14–28:24
• What do you do with your free time? 28:24–30:50
• How do you balance work and life? 30:50–34:15
• Ways to get in touch with Jenny and Evan and the importance of networking 34:15–35:40
• Outro 35:40–36:18

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Estevao discusses his path into the physical sciences and the current research landscape and outlook for this rapidly expanding field, detailing the biggest risks and key motivating moments throughout his career, before revealing the parallels between coaching and mentoring, and how he encourages people to take small steps at the beginning of their fitness journey. We also get a fascinating insight into the impact of space travel on muscle tissue and the “balloon and anchor” people that Estevao surrounds himself with to stay motivated.   

Contents:

·        Introduction: 00:00-02:00

·        Estevao’s background and route into a career in physical sciences: 02:00-05:00

·        What is on the horizon for scientific research into and our approach to physical activity: 05:00-06:40

·        Estevao’s greatest career achievements so far and what is next: 06:40-08:30

·        Estevao’s current approach to research: 08:30-09:50

·        The biggest risks in his career and what are you most proud of? 09:50-12:00

·        Achieving work life balance: 12:00-13:20

·        Setting someone up on the path to fitness and the impacts on health: 13:20-17:40

·        Techniques to help address stress with exercise: 17:40-19:00

·        Molecular impacts of exercise: 19:00-20:15

·        Impacts of poor diet and low exercise levels on health: 20:15-22:15

·        Small steps to start a fitness journey and the challenges they may face: 22:15-25:10

·        Challenge for Estevao’s own exercise routine and staying motivated: 24:40-26:25

·        Key moments of serendipity in Estevao’s career: 26:25-27:30

·        The intersection of stress and acute health: 27:30-28:30

·        Coaching as mentoring and building leadership skills and setting goals: 28:30-31:40

·        Spending time outside of work and most motivating memories: 31:40-36:00

·        Personal goals for growth: 36:00-39:00

·        The current state of research infrastructure in Brazil: 39:00-41:40

·        Key research fields of Brazil: 41:40-43:30

·        Trust in science in Brazil: 43:30-45:15

·        Muscle development in space: 45:15-47:15

·        Outro: 47:15-48:45

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Armstrong is a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) Science Diversity Leadership (SDL) grantee, awarded for her study of inter-organ communication with adipose tissue and her long-standing commitment to mentoring and outreach activities since graduate school. Her passion for mentoring the next generation of Black and Brown students has been at the forefront of her science journey, and she is now participating in two programs: South Carolina – Advancing Diversity in Aging Research (SC-ADAR) and Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP). Here, she discusses her research, how she encourages a healthy working environment in her lab and how her mentoring work and mentoring practices help encourage diversity in 

Contents

• Introductions 00:00–02:07
• Could you tell us a bit more about your research focus? 02:07–03:23
• How did you secure a CZI SDL grant? 03:23–07:38
• What drives you to support and mentor students? And what should students look for in a mentor? 07:38–09:28
• How do you collaborate with students and mentees to get them excited about science, and how do you foster their growth and leadership within science? 09:28–12:00
• How do you encourage creative thinking in the workplace? And how does the sense of ‘belonging’ translate to an academic environment? 12:00–14:34
• What are your greatest mentoring accomplishments? 14:34–16:26
• When you were growing up, did people ever discourage you, and if so, how did you overcome that? 16:26–17:49
• What are some of your greatest science accomplishments? 17:49–18:51
• How can mentoring in science be improved? 18:51–20:08
• How does diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) fit into science spaces? 20:08–22:10
• What motivates you and your lab to do great science? 22:10–25:22
• How did you acquire the skills to be both a professional and personal support to your mentees? 25:22–27:55
• How do you and your lab set boundaries for productivity to ensure that you’re not over-working? 27:55–30:36
• What do you see your lab focusing on in the future? 30:36–31:56
• Where do you think DEI will go in science and mentoring in the future? 31:56–32:30
• Do you have any open postdoc or graduate positions at the moment? 32:30–34:02
• What’s the tea? 34:02–35:11
• Outro 35:11–35:36

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Contents:

• Introduction 00:00 – 03:15
• What is the difference between the Senior Editor and Editor-in-Chief of a journal? 03:15 – 06:03
• Take us through the day-to-day of an Editor-in-Chief. 06:03 – 09:55
• When commissioning for a special issue, how do you ensure its novel? 09:55 – 14:18
• How do you move the science forward to contribute to the larger community and not just the journal? 14:18 – 21:06
• How do you work with authors to cultivate high-quality and impactful research? And how do you make time to continue your own learning? 22:33 – 26:40
• What gaps do you see in the education system? 26:40 – 36:43
• How can scientists improve their science communication to those without an extensive science background? 36:46 – 40:29
• Tell us about the books that you’ve authored. 40:29 – 46:03
• How do you stay active? 50:36 – 51:30
• Outro 51:30 – 52:02

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Contents:

o  Introduction 00:00 – 01:03

o  What has been your journey to the DNA Learning Center? 01:03 – 02:11

o  How are you communicating science to the wider community? 02:11 – 03:55

o  What are some key areas that could inspire and motivate students to be the best scientists? 03:55 – 06:48

o  Do you work with translations at Frontiers for Young Minds? 06:48 – 08:12

o  What drove you to become a mentor? 08:12 – 10:36

o  What are some accomplishments in your career that made you interested in science communication and mentoring? 10:36 – 13:00

o  Who inspires you? 13:00 – 14:26

o  Have you had any experiences where you needed to fail in order to succeed? 14:26 – 17:52

o  Could you discuss the importance of high-quality science being communicated to students? 17:52 – 20:11

o  What qualities do you have that have made you successful in your career thus far? 20:11 – 22:20

o  The importance of collaboration 22:20 – 25:27

o  What advice do you wish someone had given you earlier in your career 25:27 – 29:11

o  How can people learn about other career development opportunities outside of the lab? 29:11 – 32:32

o  How were you able to cultivate the leadership skills that you needed for your career in research administration? 32:32 – 36:23

o  Outro 36:23 – 38:15

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Contents

• Introductions 00:00 – 01:38
• Could you tell us more about your research program? 01:38 – 03:10
• Why did you choose to go to Peking University for your postdoc? Can you speak Mandarin Chinese? 03:10 – 05:54
• Do you still take time to practice Mandarin today? 05:54 – 07:37
• Do you have advice on how to pick postdocs and faculty positions 07:37 – 10:20
• What did you have to assess when coming back to the States to ensure you could acquire the position that you wanted? 10:20 – 13:55
• Highlight some of your best mentorship experiences throughout the years 13:55 – 16:16
• How do you mentor someone who may have interests outside of science? 16:16 – 20:44
• What do you do to mentor students outside of the lab? 20:44 – 24:31
• How do you support alternative careers as a mentor? 24:31 – 28:12
• How did you prepare yourself for your new leadership position? 28:12 – 33:16
• How do you amplify others? How do you decide which opportunities you say yes to? 33:16 – 37:25
• What do you do for fun and to relax? How do you celebrate your accomplishments? 37:25 – 42:05
• The opportunities being a scientist provides and the possibilities within this career from science communication to changing policy 42:05 – 44:30
• Amplifying other voices and sharing opportunities 44:30 – 51:20
• What’s the tea? 51:30 – 52:24
• Where can people find out more about you? Do you have any advice for others? 52:24 – 57:35
• Final thoughts 57:35 – 59:12 

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This episode is moderated by Ella Adjei-Sowah, a graduate student at the University of Rochester (NY, USA) studying nanoparticles as drug delivery methods. She is joined by Haysetta Shuler, a DEI consultant and STEM mentor; Elsie Calderon Spencer, Administrative Director for the National Center for Children and Families at the Teachers College, Columbia University (NY, USA); Estevão Scudese, a researcher at the Laboratory of Biosciences of Human Motricity at the Federal University of State of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil); and Cicely Wilson, an Associate Professor of Communications at Union University (TN, USA) who studies the lack of research featuring students and scholars of color in the field of communication. 

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Cicely Wilson, an Associate Professor of Communications at Union University (TN, USA) who studies the lack of research featuring students and scholars of color in the field of communication, hosts this episode and discusses these topics with Haysetta Shuler, a DEI consultant and STEM mentor; Elsie Spencer, Administrative Director for the National Center for Children and Families at the Teachers College, Columbia University (NY, USA); Ella Adjei-Sowah, a graduate student at the University of Rochester (NY, USA) studying nanoparticles as drug delivery methods; and Maria Namwanje, a clinical genomics scientist at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (TN, USA).

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Heather is a Postdoc at the Hinton Lab (Vanderbilt University) studying cancer biology, and Mariya is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (WA, USA) whose research focuses on cellular mechanisms in kidneys.

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Keisha is a Postdoctoral Scholar and PROVIDES fellow at The University of Texas Southwestern (TX, USA) in cancer biology studying how cells respond metabolically to different types of drugs. Arnaldo is the Assistant Dean for Diversity for the graduate school of biomedical science at The University of Texas South Western. 

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Chrystal is a faculty member at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (NC, USA) in the biochemistry and biophysics department and is a structural biologist studying cell surface receptors. Aileen is a postdoc at Yale School of Medicine (CT, USA) in the department of pathology and studies translational oncology and is passionate about cancer health disparities.

Contents:

• Introduction 00:00 – 05:55
• Future career goals 05:55 – 11:08
• What is DEI to you? 11:08 – 16:35
• How well do you think academia and industry are doing with integrating real DEI change? 16:35 – 23:31
• What can leaders focus on to create authentic DEI change at their institution? 23:31 – 32:29
• How do we monitor an institution’s performance towards DEI? 32:29 – 48:18
• What do you think the future of DEI will look like? 48:18 – 50:23
• Discussion about the importance of mentoring in DEI DEI 50:23 – 55:50
• Should proof of DEI be required for grant mechanisms? 55:50 – 1:04:24
• What’s the tea? 1:04:24 – 01:12:25

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What emerges throughout the episode though, is the consistent theme of Melanie's powerful faith and how it has helped her on numerous occasions throughout her career. Melanie reveals the tools and proverbs, taken from her faith and applied in a professional scientific context, that have empowered her to find her voice, reducing the impact of her speech impediment on her professional interactions, helping her address imposter syndrome and so much more.

Contents:

• Intro: 00:00-01:05 
• Introduction to Melanie and her early research: 01:05-02:35 
• Melanie's research and transition from postdoc to faculty position: 02:35-04:00 
• Overcoming hurdles during postdoc studies: 04:00-08:50 
• Building community around faith-based science: 08:50-11:45 
• Melanie’s journey to postdoc and stepping out on faith: 11:45-17:35 
• Finding her voice and using faith to guide her next steps in science: 17:35-20:05 
• Overcoming imposter syndrome: 20:05-23:30 
• What do you want to do for individuals as you build yourself up? 23:30-25:20 
• What are the next steps in faith-based science and mentoring? 25:20-27:25
• Techniques for caring for your mental health: 27:25 – 31:20 
• Advice on pursuing your dream and applying for grants 31:20-33:50 
• Choosing a postdoc, and picking a research query to follow: 33:50-38:00 
• What’s the tea today? 38:00-39:00

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Contents

• Introduction: 00:00 – 01:30
• Introduction to the panel of guests: 01:30 – 02:47
• Elsie Spencer’s research in STEMM education and DEI efforts within the field: 02:47 – 05:09
• Elsie Spencer’s research on maternal health 05:09 – 06:41
• Vivian Gama’s research program: 06:41 - 08:33
• Vivian Gama’s journey through academia and approach to mentoring: 08:33 – 12:59
• Jose Gomez’s research background and journey through academia: 12:59 – 17:29
• Edgar Garza Lopez’s research background and postdoc work: 17:29 – 23:48
• How did you cultivate your leadership skills? 23:48 – 35:27
• How do you continue to become a stronger mentor? 35:27 – 44:03
• Experiences as a Hispanic scientist: 44:03 – 56:00
• What’s the tea? And concluding thoughts: 56:00 – 01:04:57
• Social media: 01:04:57 – 01:06:19

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Stanley's drive to help people from disadvantaged backgrounds and those who have been incarcerated transition into professional careers, is matched only by his passion for endocrinology research. Hear AJ and Stanley discuss his story, from his latest publication on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in black women, his work to understand the pathways that lead to insulin resistance, the intergenerational impact of incarceration and mentoring practices.

You can also get an insight into his recently published book, From Prison Cells to PhD: It is Never Too Late to Do Good, and find out how scientists and the general public can do more to support the people Stanley helps.

Contents:

• Introduction: 00:00-01:35
• Introducing STEMTea guest, Stanley Andrisse: 1:33-03:05
• Understanding mechanisms of insulin resistance: 03:05-05:20
• PCOS and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in Black women: 05:20-07:05
• Good mentoring practices and inspirations: 07:05-09:40
• Examples of mentoring improving critical thinking and relationships with failure: 09:40-11:30
• Developing a mentoring relationship: 11:30-16:30
• Life experiences that improve mentoring capabilities: 16:30-21:50
• The Endocrine Society and two recent publications: 22:45-28:50
• Pell Grants and their inaccessibility to the incarcerated: 28:50-34:00
• NSF grant and STEM Ops: 34:00-38:15
• Incarceration, higher education, family structure and intergenerational impacts of both: 38:15-44:20
• The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones and From Prison Cells to PhD by Stanley Andrisse 44:20-49:30
• Takeaways and conclusions 49:30-51:30
• Ways scientists can support From Prison Cell to PhD 51:30-52:25
• What’s the tea? 52:25-54:47

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In this episode, Antentor dives into a conversation with Christina Termini, Assistant Professor at the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center (CA, USA) about mentoring practices, LatinX representation in STEM and the role that scientific societies, such as the American Society of Cell Biology, can play in the development of their members.

Contents:

• Introduction: 00:00-03:10
• Christina's Research in hematopoietic stem cells and cancer treatments. 03:10-06:20
• Building mentoring networks and addressing microaggressions: 06:20-09:05
• Isolation in academic spaces and countermeasures: 09:05-10:30
• The community of scholars and the 1000 Black scientists lists: 10:30-17:00
• What are you drinking? 17:30-18:00
• Mental health in mentoring: 18:00- 20:30
• The work of the American Society of Cell Biology developing mentors: 20:30-23:00
• Equalling opportunities with virtual and non-traditional faculty interviews: 23:00-26:50
• Building the 100 Latinx list: 26:50-29:30
• Contact Tina: 29:30-31:55
• Coming up on STEM Tea: 32:10-34:54

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