STEMCAST with Dr. Reagan Flowers

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From Intern to Energy Trader with Miara Shaw May 30, 2017

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Miara Shaw’s corporate career spans over 25 years with 15 of those years spent as a natural gas trader at some of the nations largest oil companies. Miara has taken her extensive corporate experience and transitioned to professional speaker, coach and consultant. In this episode we discuss:

The importance of interpersonal skills within the job market.
How to position yourself while adding value to others?
Finding your balance rhythm in life.
The shift in corporate culture with Millennials.

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

The Gifted Storyteller with Gregg Korrol May 14, 2017

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Gregg Korrol works in the field of education, with over 20 years experience as a teacher and administrator in NYC. He has received numerous awards and accolades as a leader in his field, and sat on various advisory teams for top education officials. Utilizing his degree in Psychology from StonyBrook University and certification in Strategic Intervention in coaching, Gregg’s focus is on helping people see empowering meaning in the present moment and seize the opportunity to create lasting change for themselves and others.

In this episode we discuss:

How Gregg started his career in education and progressed into administration?
How to tell yourself a better story?
How to gain perspective by writing?
Gregg's insight on how STEM intersects with his work on a daily basis.

Gregg currently lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and daughter. You can follow Gregg on his website TheGiftedStoryteller.com, Facebook.com/theGiftedStoryteller, Tweet Gregg @TheGiftedStory and email him at Gregg@TheGiftedStoryteller.com.

7th Annual State of STEM Education Stakeholder Breakfast

May 17th, 2017, 7:30AM-9:00AM CST, hosted at The Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, TX 77027, SUPPORT the event be a SPONSOR or ATTEND.

National CSTEM Challenge

We need you to VOLUNTEER at the National CSTEM Challenge May 20th, REGISTER to volunteer today.
Attend the challenge, it is FREE and open to the public, May 20th, 2017, 9:00AM-5:00PM CST, hosted at The Health Museum of Houston, 1515 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004 :
Registration is OPEN for 2018 National CSTEM Challenge! Register HERE!

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

The Spirit of Market Leadership with Tejuana Edmond May 01, 2017

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Tejuana Edmond is the Vice President & Market Leader, Oil & Gas - North America for Bureau Veritas. Edmond studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas Austin and received her MBA from the University of Houston Clear Lake.

In this episode Tejuana discusses:

How she was able to navigate various leadership positions.
Breaking the norm of traditional roles for women in Corporate America.
Managing the spirit of entrepreneurship within Corporate America.
Advice on dealing with a difficult boss.

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

The History of Sports with Dr. Damion Thomas Apr 17, 2017

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Dr. Damion Thomas is the Curator of Sports at the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the author of Globetrotting: African American Athletes and Cold War Politics.

In this episode we discuss:

The process of establishing NMAAHC.
How Damion turned his NFL dreams into sports curation.
The role of a sports curator at the NMAAHC.

For more information visit the Smithsonian Campaign.

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Curating Art & STEM with Evelyn C. Hankins Apr 03, 2017

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Evelyn C. Hankins is the curator of the Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden located in Washington D.C. She earned her bachelor’s degree in art history from UC Santa Barbara, and her master’s and PhD degrees from Stanford University.

About Hirshhorn Museum:

The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is a leading voice for contemporary art and culture and provides a national platform for the art and artists of our time. We seek to share the transformative power of modern and contemporary art with audiences at all levels of awareness and understanding by creating meaningful, personal experiences in which art, artists, audiences and ideas converge. We enhance public understanding and appreciation of contemporary art through acquisition, exhibitions, education and public programs, conservation, and research.

In this episode we discuss:

Why we need more women as tastemakers?
Her role between the artist and museum.
How art and STEM collide?
Managing the open door policy with interns.

For more information visit Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden

Creating Opportunities in the Newsroom with Brittaney Wilmore Mar 20, 2017

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Brittaney Wilmore is a news producer at KHOU-TV, the CBS affiliate in Houston, TX. She produces the 5-6am of the morning show. In addition, she is a journalist with CultureMap.

In this episode we discuss:

How preparation led her to being a news producer?
The importance of adding value to your team.
Becoming patient and overcoming challenges when told no.
Leveraging the Internet to gain experience for your career.

Recommended Books:

APA Style Guide
Broadcast Journalism Street Smarts: The 2012 Survival Guide for Today's Television Newsroom

For more information visit Brittaney Wilmore's website.

A World of Money with Sabrina Lamb Mar 06, 2017

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Sabrina Lamb is the Founding CEO of the WorldofMoney.org, which has been an 11 year leading provider of immersive classroom financial education for 4,000 youth in the Tri-State New York City area. Sabrina is a NAACP Image Awards nominee in Outstanding Literary Work- Instructional for her book “Do I Look Like An ATM? A Parent’s Guide To Raising Financially Educated African- American Children” and the satirical “A Kettle Of Vultures…Left Beak Marks On MyForehead”.

In this episode we discuss:

The importance of discussing money with young people to help bring awareness.
Going beyond consumerism when it comes to engaging with money.
Practicing financial management to grow a successful organization.

For more information on Sabrina's work visit World Of Money and make sure to download the World Of Money app.

LaToia A. Jones for DNC Vice Chair Feb 20, 2017

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Georgia-raised and Chicago-born, LaToia A. Jones is a Democrat, organizer, community leader, activist & strategist. Her purpose and drive have always been to be the most effective public servant possible. In most cases, this meant behind-the-scenes roles and learning from impactful servant leaders.

LaToia is currently the Assistant Director for the Human Rights and Community Relations Department at the American Federation of Teachers where she coordinates, trains and connects members on community, political, and civic engagement. She recently held previous roles directing special projects for both the CEO of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, PA and for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.

In this episode we discuss:

Understanding your worth.
How students can get involved in politics?
African-American women representation with the DNC.

The DNC Meeting/Election is held February 23-27, 2017.

Visit LaToia Jones for more information.

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

Medicine & Media with Dr. Renee Matthews Feb 06, 2017

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Dr. Renee Matthews has appeared on television shows such as, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Roland Martin’s NewsOne Now (TVOne) and WGN-TV’s People to People where she discussed different health topics. She started her media career with her own radio show on ReachMD, a medical broadcast network for health professionals. In addition, Dr. Renee has been a featured medical correspondent on SiriusXM’s Sway in the Morning and WVON (“The Voice of A Nation”).

Dr. Renee is a contributing writer for Ebony Magazine where she addresses topics such as asthma, health, and wellness. Dr. Renee is the contributing health blogger for BlackDoctor.org and Good Enough Mother; a leading community dedicated to moms providing advice and exposing the myths of motherhood. She is also a sought after speaker for various health organizations and schools. In addition to writing about health, Dr. Renee conducts speaking engagements on social media, branding and becoming an entrepreneur.

In this episode we discuss:

Dr. Renee journey from medicine to media.
How to have an open dialogue with your physician?
The importance of preventative medicine in the African-American community.
The benefits of social media and technology for managing your personal brand.

For more information visit http://askdrrenee.info.

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

Save A Girl, Save A World with Glenda Gill, Machelle Williams, & Aisha Habeeb Jan 23, 2017

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Save A Girl, Save A World is a nonprofit organization focusing on four pillars, wealth, life skills, careers and health & wellness, our mission is to provide education and awareness by sharing successful life experiences through mentoring that brings together several generations of young girls and women whose life experiences transcend time. Through these mentor relationships we:

• Ensure that young girls are equipped with a healthy self-image to contribute to social importance and personal development. • Instill self confidence, life skills and new experiences to contribute to society in a life-changing way. • Promote academic achievement through programs, conversations and one-on-one interactions. • Provide mentors across diverse disciplines aligned to resources, industries and experiences to help young women develop goals and ideas to have a global impact. • Engage young women in financial literacy to foster healthy consumerism and spending habits. Dr. Flowers interviews Glenda Gill, Founder and CEO, Machelle D. Williams, Partner and Mentor, Volkswagen Group of America and Aisha Habeeb, Program Director

For more information on Save A Girl, Save A World visit the http://www.saveagirlsaveaworld.org.

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