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Minorities Who Are Astonishingly Driven Scientists is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving underrepresented minorities in STEM. We aim for them to believe that they are graced to dominate STEM fields. We offer insight about being successful, obtaining a successful career, and overcoming obstacles that come with pursuing a career in STEM.
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Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
We hope you enjoy this episode of Mrs. Willie Aiken as she discusses her career in STEM and her work in industry for over 25 years. Mrs. Aiken shares an instance of discrimination she faced, how she remains resilient after disappointments, and also how she learned to continue to go after the positions she wanted even if she wasn’t qualified. She also discusses how to format your resume and cover letter, getting your foot in the door and doing the best you can, and seeking God on behalf of your career. We hope you enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @MADScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell.
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
God wants to be involved in every area of your life including your life as a student. He wants to help you make decisions on the right school to choose, right major, right friend group, great internship, help correct your study habits, and so much more. Today we discuss how you can put God 1st as a student. We hope you enjoy and remember we are graced to dominate STEM. Follow us on Instagram @MadScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Are you someone who’s into sports? Or are you familiar with the on season and off season that athletes encounter. When they’re in season it’s GAME TIME! When they’re off season, it’s a time to rest, reflect, train, spend time with loved ones, travel, and focus on other aspects of their career. Today, we take this approach as people who are pursuing a career in STEM. We tackle the preparation for game time during your off seasons. Remember we are graced to dominate STEM. Follow us on Instagram @MadScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell.
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Life after graduation can be an interesting space. It’s the gap between completing one milestone and figuring out what the next one will be. There’s constant questions of what’s next? What do I do now? Where do I go? Where should I move? Should I take that job? Should I go back to school? Although the time could be nerve wracking, weird, scary, or unmotivating, it’s the perfect place to be. There’s endless opportunity for what you could do and who you can become. In this episode, we focus on two ways of navigating life after you flip the tassel. We hope you enjoy. Remember we are graced to dominate STEM. Follow us on Instagram @MadScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell.
Monday May 30, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
Confidence…On a scale of zero to Kanye West, what are you? Confidence, defined as being self-assured in one’s own abilities or qualities, can often be the thing that wavers as we are pursuing a career in STEM. One day you feel like you’re killing it and everything is working as planned and next there could be moments of doubt. In this episode, we interview the amazing LaToya Jackson. She was a STEM student in college and now works as a physical therapist assistant and senior fitness instructor. LaToya is also a female transformation coach, entrepreneur, investor, and author. We discuss how having confidence impacts your life, how LaToya learned to build confidence, and how we as people pursuing a career in STEM can show up confidently. Remember we are graced to dominate STEM!
Keep up with LaToya Jackson
Instagram: iam_latoyaj
Buy her book here! Confidence: May You Shift Vibes When You Walk In The Room
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
College for many can be the place that allows them to grow personally, academically, and socially. The experience often comes with a lot of learned lessons. Today, our hostess talks about what she learned after 5 years of college. Feel free to let us know about your experience and what you learned. Follow us on Instagram @MadScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell. Remember we are graced to dominate stem!
Sunday May 08, 2022
Sunday May 08, 2022
Welcome to season 2! We are so excited to be back. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes. Remember we are graced to dominate STEM.
Follow us on Instagram @MADScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
After tutoring introductory chemistry for over 3 years, there are some things that tutoring has taught me about patience, learning, and God. It is amazing how the things we set out to do, provide some of the best life lessons. What are some lessons you have learned throughout your STEM journey? Remember we are graced to dominate STEM!
Follow us on Instagram @MadScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell.
Feel led to give? Donate here! https://gofund.me/212daeca
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
After being a student in Science, there are a few life lessons to be learned. We encourage you to think about what being in your field had taught you! Remember we are graced to dominate STEM. Follow us on Instagram @MadScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell. Feel led to give? Donate here! https://gofund.me/212daeca
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
As those pursuing a career in STEM, sometimes the journey can get a little shaky. We begin to have doubt about finding the right job, money, building our own company, caring for our family, being accepted in our field, being adequate, and the list goes on. In this episode, we discuss the most comforting words to hear, “I got you.” These words are great to hear after worrying about what’s next. We discuss how God takes care of us and has us in EVERY moment of our lives. Remember we are graced to dominate STEM! Follow us on Instagram @MADScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell. Feel led to give? Donate here! https://gofund.me/212daeca