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Deidric Davis
Black Nerds Matter Podcast: Teja Deonarine
Hello everyone, welcome to Black Nerds Matter! Joining us on today’s episode is Teja Deonarine, a marine biology graduate with a strong passion for conservation. Teja has worked with major institutions like the New York,...
Black Nerds Matter: Trevaughn Ellis
Welcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we're thrilled to introduce TreVaughn Ellis—a NOAA Hollings and Udall Scholar, recent American University graduate, and multi-talented artist, scientist, beekeeper, and firefighter! TreVaughn’s incredible journey has taken him from...
Black Nerds Matter: Jasmine Suarez
In this episode of Black Nerds Matter, we’re excited to welcome Jasmine Suarez, a multi-award-winning technologist, mentor, and advocate with a Master’s in Information Technology Management and Cybersecurity from Colorado State University-Global. Jasmine has worked...
Black Nerds Matter: Madeleine Pacheco
In this exciting episode, we welcome Madeleine Pacheco, a 2nd-year PhD student in the Barber Lab at UCLA, UC Santa Barbara alumna, and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship recipient. Madeleine shares her unique journey into the...
Black Nerds Matter: Cameron Cooper
Welcome to the 6th episode of Black Nerds Matter! We’re joined by Cameron Cooper, a recent graduate from Morehouse College and a current Health Equity Scholar pursuing his Master’s in Public Health at Brown University....
Black Nerds Matter: Raven “The Science Maven” Baxter
Welcome to the 5th episode of Black Nerds Matter! In this exciting episode, I’m joined by Dr. Raven "The Science Maven" Baxter, a powerhouse in science communication, a Forbes 40 Under 40 honoree, and a...
Black Nerds Matter: Anisa Sellers
In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome our first remote guest, Anisa Sellers! Anisa is an educator at the Virginia Aquarium, a Virginia State University (VSU) graduate, and an alumna of The Diversity Project....
Black Nerds Matter: Walter Smith Jr.
Walter Smith Jr, an environmental engineer at the Sierra Club, explores his background coming from a notable HBCU, living in South Africa around Apartheid, and the importance of science to the Black community.
Black Nerds Matter: Elliot Mcphatter
Elliot Mcphatter, a Marine ecotoxicolgist from Eckerd College discusses his upbringing in the midwest, the role his family plays in his scientific career and the importance of networking.
Black Nerds Matter: Jada Alexander
Jada Alexander, a marine ecologist from UCSB takes a deep dive into her life as a scientist, mental health in STEM fields and her experience as a Black woman in marine biology
