STEMCAST with Dr. Reagan Flowers

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The influence of Architecture within STEM with Danny Samuels Apr 30, 2018

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Danny Samuels, FAIA, is a Professor in Practice at the Rice School of Architecture, Director of the Rice Building Workshop (now Construct), and, since 1972, a founding Partner of Taft Architects. Since 1996, students of the Rice Building Workshop have designed and built various projects at Project Row Houses, including research and development in affordable housing.

In this episode we discuss:

The different aspects between architecture and engineering.
How important are communication skills in the work that you do?
How does STEM intersect with your work?

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Aquaponics, Hydroponics and Healthy Eating with Lynn Henson Apr 13, 2018

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Aquaponics, Hydroponics and Healthy Eating with Lynn Henson Lynn Henson discovered aquaponics for health reasons and shares with us the benefits of aquaponics and hydroponics. In this episode we discuss:

The difference between aquaponics and hydroponics.
The relationship between fish and plants.
The significance of community gardens such as Urban Harvest.

Resources:

City of Houston: Complete Communities - Third Ward

Upcoming Events:

8th Annual State of STEM Education Address Breakfast on April 25, 2018

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STEMpreneurship with LaToya Bullard-Franklin Apr 02, 2018

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LaToya Bullard-Franklin is CEO of The Bulsard Group, LLC-a firm focused on partnering with clients to uncover value, create value, and deliver value in the pursuit of Operational Excellence. She believes her POWER Principles are the way to ensure success: “Persevere, Own, Win, Empower, and Respect.”

She has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University, a M.S. in Project Management from Boston University; and an experienced Master Black Belt Facilitator of Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, and Organizational Strategy Development.

In her spare time, she instills excellence and provides scholarships to young students through her non-profit, the Girl POWER Network with Principles to ensure success: “Persevere, Own, Win, Empower, and Respect.”

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The Bulsard Group
Donations towards the Houston Young Enterprising Women Scholarship Foundation donate today to assist us in making dreams come true for young women pursuing STEMpreneurship http://enterprisingwomen.com/yew-mentoring-forums/yew-houston-tx

Upcoming Events:

8th Annual State of STEM Education Address Breakfast on April 25, 2018

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The Revamp of C-STEM with Dr. Reagan Flowers Mar 19, 2018

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Dr. Reagan Flowers shares with us the vision of C-STEM and new changes in store for 2018.

The impact of Hurricane Harvey throughout Houston schools.
The importance of rebranding the organization.
C-STEM's influence on the community and national recognition.

Upcoming Events:

8th Annual State of STEM Education Address Breakfast on April 25, 2018

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How Curiosity Leads To a Rewarding Career with Jessica Autrey Oct 17, 2017

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Jessica Autrey is the Business Development Lead with AT&T Foundry For Connected Health. Jessica shares how she was able to combine her love of education, technology, and health into a successful career. In this episode we discuss:

The joint venture between AT&T Foundry for Connected Health and the Texas Medical Center Innovation Institute in Houston.
How AT&T helped start-up Aira with a Boston Marathon runner?
Jessica's advice on curiosity leading to career opportunities.

Sponsored by Halliburton.

For more information visit http://cstem.org.

Helping Corporations Overcome Multigenerational Challenges with Institutional Knowledge with Tonya Chatton Jordan Aug 07, 2017

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Tonya Chatton Jordan is the Senior Counsel of Labor Employment at Conoco Phillips. Tonya's primary responsibility at ConocoPhillips is to advise the company's executive leadership, business unit managers/supervisors, and human resource professionals on labor and employment law matters.

In this episode we discuss:

How her career has evolved in 25 years with Conoco Phillips.
How organizations can overcome multigenerational challenges?
How to understand and apply your value in your organization?

For more episodes visit http://cstem.org.

Creating Emotional Intelligence Among Your Team with MarCia Ekworomadu Jul 24, 2017

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MarCia Ekworomadu is an executive project manager at an academic medical center.

In this episode we discuss:

What is project management within a hospital setting?
The components of emotional intelligence.
Key aspects to networking and the mentor-mentee relationship.

For more episodes visit http://cstem.org.

Defining Your Path to Forensic Pathology with Dr. Joye Carter Jul 10, 2017

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Dr. Joye Carter is a board certified forensic pathologist and the first African-American to be appointed a Chief Medical Examiner in the history of the United States. Dr. Carter has worked as the deputy Chief Medical Examiner of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner Department, Chief Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia, and Chief Medical Examiner of Harris County (Houston), Texas. Now she adds another first as the first African-American and female to be appointed as the Chief Forensic Pathologist to the Coroner of Indianapolis, Indiana. In this episode we discuss:

Dr. Carter's journey as a forensic pathologist started at the age of 14.
The importance of your role in the jury selection.
The insight she has gained from traveling for work and pleasure.

For more information on Dr. Joye Carter's website.

For more STEMCAST episodes visit CSTEM.org.

Insuring Your Legacy with Charles Samuel Jun 26, 2017

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Charles Samuel serves as Regional Director, Annuity Distribution, AIG Financial Distribution, the life and retirement services business of American International Group, Inc. (AIG). In this role, he is responsible for driving sales results through the sales team and independent distribution partners. Additionally, Charles develops and delivers sales concepts and strategies that maximize productivity, while improving overall core selling skills for agents, wire house financial advisors and internal sales teams. He joined AIGLR in August of 2003.

Since 2005, he has passed 33 industry leading self-study financial service exams. He currently holds 8 financial service designations (CLU, ChFC, FLMI, AFSI, AAPA, AIRC, ACS, ARA). This year he will take 3 additional courses at The American College and will acquire the RICP designation. The pursuit of knowledge and understanding allows him to properly address customer concerns and stay on top of current market trends. Business partners and clients have crowned him with the nicknames “The Professor” and “Book’em”. At the age of 8, his parents enrolled him in the Theocratic Ministry School. This school trained him to be a public speaker able to present information to individuals and large groups. There he learned the importance of Pace, Pitch and Power along with many other public speaking skills. In 2010, he joined Toastmasters International and later became an Advance Communicator and Advance Leader. Participating in these programs has given him the ability to effectively share what he has learned with others in a way that motivates them to act.

This has led to the following accomplishments/awards:

2012 - Toastmasters International - Advance Communicator Bronze
2012 - Toastmasters International - Advance Leader Bronze
2013 - Toastmasters International District 56 Champion for Table Topics
2014 - Toastmasters International 1st Place in District 56 Area 0 International Speech Contest
2015 - AIG Annuity Distribution - 212° Award for Going Over and Beyond
2016 - Toastmasters International District 56 Champion for Table Topics for the 2nd time
2017 - LIMRA Top 25 Rising Stars Under 40 in Distribution

In this episode we discuss:

Overcoming life challenges
How love and fear are both motivators?
The law of supply and demand.
The value of financial services that leads to legacy.

For more info visit http://cstem.org.

The Power Advocate with Ivette Mayo Jun 12, 2017

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After a 25 year corporate career, Ivette Mayo launched into entrepreneurship by starting Yo Soy I Am, LLC, training and consulting firm. She helps organizations and people find the skills they need to grow. In this episode we discuss:

How Ivette shifted from a corporate to entrepreneurial mindset and created the foundation for her business?
How she defines a multicultural experience?
How to leverage your expertise within your industry?
Ivette's advice for solopreneurs.

For more information on Ivette Mayo visit http://yosoyiam.com/.

For more information on CSTEM visit http://cstem.org.

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