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.
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.
Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green developed a nanotechnology laser treatment that has cured cancer in mice. Now, she needs our help to begin human trials and change the world! It’s not easy
Surprise! It’s a new episode! I know it’s been a long time since we’ve chat. I’m hopping back in here to share a few life updates, funny stories, and motivation
Today, I’m discussing 10 STEM side hustles and alternative career paths you can take. You might be able to earn some extra cash or find a career that better suits
Have you spent years learning about engineering, biology, or chemistry, and thought to yourself – “This ain’t really for me.” You love the concepts, but you rather apply them in
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
Dr. Aaleeyah Pringle Alim, dentist and creator of #ToothTuesday, is sharing her expertise with us on oral health. Did you know that your oral health is connected to your overall
Switching jobs can be tricky, but switching industries and leaping into a new career is no joke. Throughout this season I’ll share little bits about my journey breaking into my
I’m kicking off season 2 with some news!! I QUIT MY JOB! I quit my mechanical engineering job, started a new one in tech, and have been busy ever since.
In her latest Forbes feature, author @MindaHarts, shared her inspirational views on Black women allies, building community, and excelling professionally. Amplify each other’s voices. Promote each other’s work. Hire each
We Need #MoreBlackDoctors! You know it. I know it. And now, Dr. Oz is doing something to help push this initiative forward. He’s launching the Diversity in Medicine Scholarship Award
In this episode, we’re chatting with Dr. Adeline, the creator of BrownSkinDerm, on the importance of brown skin representation in dermatology and skin health, and the impact it has on
Think about it… What did high school REALLY teach you? So many of us are coming from education systems in underrepresented communities that aren’t properly preparing us for college and definitely
Over the weekend, I journeyed to Oakland, CA for my first ever #AfroTech and had a blast! From the people to the music to the parties – I loved it
Let’s take a moment to check in on you, Sis… In this Motivation Moment, I’m reminding you to work at your own pace – not anyone else’s. Host: Brittany A
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,
Introducing the STEMpowered Women podcast! Tune in each week to hear stories from boss women sharing inspiration, career advice, health tips, and serving realness that’ll prepare you to take on
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
If you’ve never considered a career in energy then you definitely should! You’ve probably learned a little about the large companies leading in oil and gas (petroleum industry), but there’s
Last week in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, on a whim I decided to call my 2nd grade Science Teacher. Surprisingly, she’s the only Black STEM Teacher I’ve had. Now you
This past week I had the pleasure of spending a couple days at the AABE (American Association of Blacks in Energy) Conference in Indianapolis, IN. Every year the organization brings
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
Guess what today is… Our Anniversary!! It’s been exactly 1 year since SistasinSTEM.org first launched. Now, we have 32 blog articles, 11 videos, and 1 store to add to the
How did NASA decide to wrap up Women’s History Month? By cancelling the first ever all-female spacewalk because the spacesuits were too big! Our host + founder, Brittany AJ Miriki,
Many of the apps and devices we rely on daily are all practically babies in the tech world. Your beloved Instagram is only 9 years old, Twitter is 13, and
Happy International Women’s Day to all the beautiful, smart, amazing women making an impact in their field, in other’s lives, and beyond! I made this Black women in STEM collage
The stories of notable Black Women in STEM aren’t always taught in school. Either we have to teach ourselves or we never hear them at all! Today, I’m sharing a
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
We just had a new opportunity cross our table and we wanted to share it with you all IMMEDIATELY! This February, Accenture Chicago will host their Midwest Diversity Career Consortium
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
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
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
Meet Dr. Arlyne Simon! Arlyne is a biomedical engineer, inventor, author, and entrepreneur with three medical device patents. In 2012, she invented a blood test that detects when cancer patients
It’s difficult for our community to find a space to call our own, so we had to create one! On Sunday, September 16th, we hosted the very first unCommon Denominators
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
Did Black Panther make you wish you worked in Wakanda? Their technology is out of this world, men and women are treated as equals, and melanin flows everywhere you go!
We’re women of color spreading our #BlackGirlMagic to every country we visit! Listen in as we share our #Travel stories, tips, and pictures from our journeys.
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.
Want to learn how you can travel the world?! I’ve been to every continent (except Antarctica!) all before starting my first full-time job as an engineer, and you can do
Are you interested in graduate school, but not certain which path to take? You’d love to further your education, but have no clue what the next steps are? Then you
The University of Chicago is changing the game! Recently, the prestigious university announced that they will be stepping away from the traditional college admissions process by eliminating their ACT and
Meet Billye Boddie! Billye is a Telecommunications Engineer striving to make an impact in her field and beyond. At the beginning of her career, she spent many late nights teaching
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
There are many challenges that come along with entrepreneurship. Mix that with five children, and you get a whole new set of obstacles thrown in your way. You’re focused on
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
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED. Project SYNCERE needs your help! This year they are going BIG by hosting the 1st Annual ENpowered Games, a Middle School Engineering Competition. The event will
As you begin your career, you are metaphorically adding paint strokes to the empty canvas that is adulthood. The brush is in your hand and your decisions are the different
Hello Everyone! Welcome to the Sistas in STEM website! Sistas in STEM (SIS) was started by a few friends as an organization at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Black Panther is finally here! Thousands of people flocked to the movie theaters last weekend wearing Africa’s Best attire to show support for Marvel’s latest blockbuster. The film follows King
Every year Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry hosts its Black Creativity program during Black History Month. Its aim is to inspire African-American children to pursue educational opportunities in STEM