Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome

Modern Figures Podcast

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Elevating the voices of Black women in computing

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Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome

Episodes

Pink & Green Robot Queen – Episode 014 10.02.2020 54:41

Episode 14 – Pink & Green Robot Queen Hosts: Dr. Jeremy Waisome & Dr. Kyla McMullen Guest: De’Aira Bryant Instagram – @DeeGotRobots Twitter – @DeeGotRobots Web – www.deairabryant.com Description: De’Aira is a graduate student conducting interdisciplinary research focused on helping children through social robotics at Georgia Institute of Technology. Listen in...

In charge, INTech, and in grad school – Episode 013 03.02.2020 48:29

Episode 13 – In charge, INTech, and in grad school Hosts: Dr. Jeremy Waisome & Dr. Kyla McMullen Guest: Khalia Braswell Instagram – @digital.diva , @intechcamp Twitter – @KhaliaBraswell Web – https://www.khaliabraswell.com , https://intechcamp.org Description: Imagine taking a leap of faith to start something new when you’re already secure in your perceived dream...

Squad Goals – Episode 012 27.01.2020 54:13

Episode 12 – Squad Goals Host: Dr. Jeremy Waisome & Dr. Kyla McMullen Guest: Isa Watson Instagram – @isadwatson Twitter – @isadwatson Web – https://www.isawatson.com Description: Join us as we chat with Isa Watson. She talks about her childhood rooted in curiosity, kindness, and humility, fostered by her parents. Hear about her experience transitioning fr...

Started from the Java, Now We Here – Episode 011 20.01.2020 1:02:13

Episode 11 – Started from the Java, Now We Here Host: Dr. Jeremy Waisome Guest: Dr. Kyla McMullen( @Dr_Kyla (Twitter) , @drkylanol (IG) ) of  Modern Figures Podcast Description: In this episode, Dr. Kyla McMullen takes a seat on the opposite side of the podcast table to become a guest for the day.  Dr. McMullen talks about her journey into computing, although she cou...

Code[dot].play() – Episode 010 – Video 20.12.2019 58:50

https://youtu.be/V7lVr9wOnCs Episode 10 – Code[Dot].play(); Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome Guest:  Dr. Raquell Holmes ( @raquellholmes )   of improvScience and cestemer   Description:   From biology to biomedical research, and ultimately high performance computing, Dr. Raquell Holmes has had a very “circuitous” journey. In college, she...

Making History Every Day – Episode 009 – Video 20.12.2019 48:08

https://youtu.be/55IdEhtoaXw Episode 9 – Making History Every Day: Privacy, Security, and Authorship Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome Guest:  Dr. Siobahn Day ( @drsiobahncday ) [ http://www.siobahncday.com ] Description:   With parents in computing, a career in CS was a natural fit for Dr. Day. Math was her favorite subject because she could check her...

Never Hustle Backwards – Episode 008 – Video 20.12.2019 53:42

https://youtu.be/iVe7ojlAxLI Episode 8 – Never Hustle Backwards (Part 2) Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome Guest: Nancy Douyon ( @therealnancydouyon ) Description:  Humanities in technology and culture in research.  Users in design and training the teacher. Branding herself for conscious customizing. These are a few of Nancy’s favorite things.  In...

All Work and All Play – Episode 007 – Video 20.12.2019 55:18

https://youtu.be/n0RGY87vI_s Episode 7 – All Work and All Play Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome Guest: Nancy Douyon ( @therealnancydouyon ) Description:   Listen in as Nancy Douyon , The Missy Elliot of Technology, gives insight into how her inquisitive nature opened doors. Nancy attributes much of her success to “hood logic” and not knowing any better. But...

Lady Boss: Black Tech Founders – Episode 006 – Video 20.12.2019 42:37

https://youtu.be/UZ18TxMMoAQ Episode 6 – Lady Boss: Black Tech Founders Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome Guest: Dr. Angelique Johnson ( @thevissionaire ) Description: In this episode you’ll meet Dr. Angelique Johnson , Founder and CEO of MemStim. Learn what it’s like starting and running a company that combines computing and medicine to develop microelectromechanical systems...

Instabrand- Episode 005 – Video 20.12.2019 1:01:30

https://youtu.be/rFKE9g3ukZ0 Episode 5 – InstaBrand (Developing Your Personal Brand) Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome Guest: Jamie Berger Description: : From math to CS, Jamie has experienced several transitions along her educational journey. In this episode, we dive deep into what it’s like to be a graduate student. Learn how her love for video games inspired her to...

Computer Science is for Everyone – Episode 004 – Video 20.12.2019 1:07:34

https://youtu.be/0yvD6N3fmpg Episode 4 – Computer Science is for Everyone Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome Guest: Dr. Jamika Burge Description: : Roots. Rome. Religion. And Black Girl Magic. Listen in as Dr. Jamika Burge describes what mentorship means to her. She’s a self-described “big city girl with a country heart” who used the knowledge she gained from attending HBCUs to...

The Secret Life of the “Only” Magical Black Girl – Episode 003 – Video 20.12.2019 47:35

https://youtu.be/60R3-XGNBlM Episode 3 – Why is This Even Important? Part 2: The Secret Life of the “Only” Magical Black Girl Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome NCWIT Contributor: Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder Guest: Dr. Stacie LeSure Description: True support for underrepresented science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computing students in higher education is rare. To comba...

I Can’t Fake Humble… – Episode 002 – Video 20.12.2019 47:43

https://youtu.be/nXpnhy_9XqA Episode 2 – Why is This Even Important? Part 1: I Can’t Fake Humble… Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome NCWIT Contributor: Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder Guest: Dr. Stacie LeSure Description: True support for underrepresented science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computing students in higher education is rare. To combat issues of...

Introducing Modern Figures Podcast – Episode 001 – Video 20.12.2019 42:36

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k0l9NrAhYU Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome NCWIT Contributor: Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder Black women were pioneers in various fields of computing, but it’s often hard to find their stories, even today. This episode introduces Modern Figures Podcast and begins the story of how we will elevate the voices of Black women in computing to i...

Code[dot].play() – Episode 010 01.04.2019 58:50

Episode 10 – Code[Dot].play(); Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome Guest:  Dr. Raquell Holmes ( @raquellholmes )   of improvScience and cestemer   Description:   From biology to biomedical research, and ultimately high performance computing, Dr. Raquell Holmes has had a very “circuitous” journey. In college, she had professors who weren’t a...

Making History Every Day – Episode 009 25.03.2019 48:08

Episode 9 – Making History Every Day: Privacy, Security, and Authorship Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome Guest: Dr. Siobahn Day ( @drsiobahncday ) [ http://www.siobahncday.com ] Description: With parents in computing, a career in CS was a natural fit for Dr. Day. Math was her favorite subject because she could check her answers. She was developing websites in middle school...

Never Hustle Backwards – Episode 008 18.03.2019 53:42

Episode 8 – Never Hustle Backwards (Part 2) Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome Guest: Nancy Douyon ( @therealnancydouyon ) Description:  Humanities in technology and culture in research.  Users in design and training the teacher. Branding herself for conscious customizing. These are a few of Nancy’s favorite things.  In the sequel to her previous ep...

All Work and All Play – Episode 007 11.03.2019 55:18

Episode 7 – All Work and All Play Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome Guest: Nancy Douyon ( @therealnancydouyon ) Description:   Listen in as Nancy Douyon , The Missy Elliot of Technology, gives insight into how her inquisitive nature opened doors. Nancy attributes much of her success to “hood logic” and not knowing any better. But truth be told, Nancy has a t...

Lady Boss: Black Tech Founders – Episode 006 04.03.2019 42:37

Episode 6 – Lady Boss: Black Tech Founders Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome Guest: Dr. Angelique Johnson ( @thevissionaire ) Description: In this episode you’ll meet Dr. Angelique Johnson , Founder and CEO of MemStim. Learn what it’s like starting and running a company that combines computing and medicine to develop microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for cochlear implants...

Instabrand- Episode 005 25.02.2019 1:01:30

Episode 5 – InstaBrand (Developing Your Personal Brand) Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome Guest: Jamie Berger Description: : From math to CS, Jamie has experienced several transitions along her educational journey. In this episode, we dive deep into what it’s like to be a graduate student. Learn how her love for video games inspired her to pursue research.  Jamie...

Computer Science is for Everyone – Episode 004 18.02.2019 1:07:34

Episode 4 – Computer Science is for Everyone Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome Guest: Dr. Jamika Burge Description: : Roots. Rome. Religion. And Black Girl Magic. Listen in as Dr. Jamika Burge describes what mentorship means to her. She’s a self-described “big city girl with a country heart” who used the knowledge she gained from attending HBCUs to leverage tech as a vehicle fo...

The Secret Life of the “Only” Magical Black Girl – Episode 003 11.02.2019 47:35

Episode 3 – Why is This Even Important? Part 2: The Secret Life of the “Only” Magical Black Girl Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome NCWIT Contributor: Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder Guest: Dr. Stacie LeSure Description: True support for underrepresented science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computing students in higher education is rare. To combat issues of access, equity, a...

I Can’t Fake Humble… – Episode 002 04.02.2019 47:43

Episode 2 – Why is This Even Important? Part 1: I Can’t Fake Humble… Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome NCWIT Contributor: Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder Guest: Dr. Stacie LeSure Description: True support for underrepresented science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computing students in higher education is rare. To combat issues of access, equity, and inclusion, Dr. Stac...

Introducing Modern Figures Podcast – Episode 001 26.01.2019 42:36

Hosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome NCWIT Contributor: Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder Black women were pioneers in various fields of computing, but it’s often hard to find their stories, even today. This episode introduces Modern Figures Podcast and begins the story of how we will elevate the voices of Black women in computing to inspire the next generation of the advanced technology workforce.