VanguardSTEM Conversations
Making, taking and creating [hyper]space for BIWOC and NBPOC in STEM
VanguardSTEM
We’re an online platform created and curated by women of color in STEM ++ an ongoing conversation series hosted by @JedidahIslerPhD #intersectionalSTEM
Anicca Harriot
PhD Candidate @ University of Maryland, School of Medicine. VanguardSTEM Chief of Comm Dev. Motherboard Humans of the Year & Root Young Futurist
Arianna Long
Astrophysics PhD Candidate. Mentor. Writer. Speaker. Hoping to change STEM culture through compassion + connection. #BlackandSTEM | ariannalong.space | she/her
Latest Posts
Community Features: Kara Branch, E.M.B.A. (She/Her)
Kara is an innovator, role model, motivator, and business woman who is determined to create spaces in STEM and provide representation for…
What’s in a name?
How accurate name pronunciation is a powerful way to create a culture of inclusivity and respect in our diverse world.
S̶u̶r̶v̶i̶v̶i̶n̶g Thriving in Graduate School
Students, especially those underrepresented, face a variety of challenges from financial pressures, social isolation and mental health…
Community Features: Mecca Robinson-Jahi (She/Her)
As a high-schooler Mecca told us “Use your obstacles as fuel for your ambition!” Now she is breaking barriers and building a bright future!
Indigenous Leaders Advancing Data and Genetic Sovereignty
These Indigenous women are widely recognized as data warriors fighting to increase ethical engagement with genomic research.
Community Features: Atiyah Harmon, M.S.Ed. (She/Her/Hers)
Atiyah, a math enthusiast and a perpetual teacher, is a Philly girl with a Brooklyn heart who also loves music, sneakers, and art.
Community Features: Endia Fletcher, B.S. (She/Her)
Endia is a confident, well-versed, and multifaceted scientist who believes “well-behaved women rarely make history”.
Taking a Page Out of Their Book: Learning Mentorship From Our Mentors
A reflection on the important lessons learned from mentors who prioritize connection and community.
Reflecting on Silence: Lessons Learned in Mentoring
Kenna shares her perspectives on the nuances of being a mentor with an anti-oppressive approach.
The Impact of Mentoring Moments
How one-off, seemingly small moments can have large, long-term impact on a Black woman’s STEM journey.
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