NALA(STEM) Podcast

In this episode, host Imani Porter talks to Dr. Jasmir King, who discusses his tumultuous time during his PhD and beginning as an early career scientist in industry/start-ups. Despite his hurdles, Jasmir pushes to succeed and shares how he has developed intentionality and is building his professional skills in his new dream job at Noctrix Health, Inc. STAY CONNECTED LeRoy Jones II, PhD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...

In this episode, host Imani Porter talks to Dr. Jasmir King, who discusses his tumultuous time during his PhD and beginning as an early career scientist in industry/start-ups. Despite his hurdles, Jasmir pushes to succeed and shares how he has developed intentionality and is building his professional skills in his new dream job at Noctrix Health, Inc. STAY CONNECTED Jasmir King, PhD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ linke...

In this episode, host Imani Porter kicks off the the Graduate School Edition episodes with an exploration of factors to assess when considering your current trajectory and preparing for your next steps. Whether it's graduate school or going into a career after undergrad, Monique Claiborne, this episode's guest, can help any student identify the path that best fits them and their interests! STAY CO...

In this episode, host Imani Porter speaks with Karla Alcaraz, an environmental biologist working in consulting. Karla speaks about her experience in community engagement, staying curious, and remaining open to new experiences. STAY CONNECTED Karla Alcaraz: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlagalcaraz/ https://linktr.ee/NALASTEM MUSIC: ⁠https://on.soundcloud.com/LKwM3CBp0Z7N5PSmD9

In this episode, host Imani Porter speaks with Dr. Aravind Natatajan, a microbiologist and advocate for diversity in STEM. Aravind shares his various perspectives and thoughtful lessons he has learned during the course of his shifting career in academia. He also shares some of the traits he carries with him as he transitions out of the academic sphere in addressing global health issues. STAY CONNE...

In this episode, host Imani Porter candidly reflects on the first full year of the podcast and shares what she envisions for future episodes. STAY CONNECTED https://linktr.ee/NALASTEM MUSIC ⁠: https://on.soundcloud.com/LKwM3CBp0Z7N5PSmD9

In this episode, Imani and guest Dr. Jonathan Wosen, explore his journey from being a curious child interested in science to navigating the challenges of graduate school and ultimately transitioning into science journalism. The conversation highlights the importance of communication in science, the skills developed during graduate school, and the resilience required to succeed in both academia and...

In this episode, host Imani Porter speaks with Dr. Crystal Kennedy, a first-generation scientist and recent graduate of Duke University, where she earned her PhD. In this conversation Dr. Kennedy explores how her unique experience has shaped her perspective of her journey through science and what she considers for her next steps in her career. STAY CONNECTED Crystal Kennedy ⁠linkedin.com/in/crysta...

In this episode, host Imani Porter speaks with Dr. Cara Cowan Watts, CEO of Tulsa Peer Drilling, about her journey in STEM, the importance of community, and her entrepreneurial ventures. Dr. Cowan Watts shares her experiences as a Native American woman in engineering, her advocacy for education and economic development in Native communities, and her insights on navigating various career paths in S...

In this episode, host Imani Porter speaks with Dr. Carmen Banks, a scientist and educator dedicated to increasing diversity in biotech. Dr. Banks shares her unique journey through various scientific fields, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, mentorship, and sponsorship in navigating STEM careers. She discusses her organization, Melanin Science, which aims to bridge the gap for underrepres...

In this episode of the Nala STEM podcast, host Imani Porter speaks with CJ Kemdirim, a software engineer who transitioned from aerospace engineering to the startup world. CJ shares his journey, discussing the skills he gained from his aerospace background and how they informed his work in software engineering. He emphasizes the importance of confidence, learning from failure, and the impact of net...

Imani Porter dives deeper with commentary from her own experience from the professional development workshop led by Victoria Auger last fall. This conversation focuses on navigating STEM careers. The discussion covers key tips for early career scientists and engineers, including the importance of identity and representation, career planning aligned with personal values, and the necessity of self-c...

CONNECT WITH NALA(STEM) Host Imani Porter and guest Victoria Auger discuss the complexities of navigating STEM careers. They explore the non-linear nature of career paths, the importance of understanding career transitions, building transferable skills, the power of networking and mentorship, and the necessity of resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges. The conversation emphasizes th...

CONNECT WITH NALA(STEM) In this episode of the NALA(STEM) podcast, host Imani Porter speaks with Steven Philpott Jr., a former US Marine and current research associate at East Carolina University. They discuss Steven's unique journey through education, the influence of his military background on his career, and his passion for research in cannabis and health. The conversation delves into the c...

Graduate School Series kicks off with Imani Porter interviewing Mone't Sawyer. She's a Ph. D. Candidate at Boise State University in Biomedical Engineering. She shares her story about growing up as one of the few black people in Idaho and her experiences champion STEM despite obstacles. You don't want to miss this episode! STAY CONNECTED WITH MONE'T IG LINKEDIN   STAY CONNECTED WIT...

STAY CONNECTED WITH NALA(STEM) In this second part of the Professional Development Series on Leadership, Imani continues to extract knowledge from Paul Faronbi's talk last year and shares impactful stories from her own life and from what she has observed as well. Paul goes deeper into leadership and talks about the Five Levels of Leadership to close out his session.

STAY CONNECTED WITH NALA(STEM) Imani dives deep into another professional development session. This time hosted by Paul Faronbi, founder and President of NALA(STEM). He talks about Leadership and Imani shares key commentary and feedback on how she applies what he talks about and how you can do the same!

In this episode, Imani Porter interviews Keiondra Marshall. She has been a Project Coordinator at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium since 2022. Growing up she developed her love for the ocean and its organisms due to her close proximity to the east coast beaches. Keiondra is excited to work alongside the Mote team to increase the visibility and engagement of underrepresented minorities in the...

STAY CONNECTED WITH NALA(STEM)⁠ Continuing with the Professional Development series, Imani guides us through a discussion that Dr. Sana Nasim led on Mentorship.

STAY CONNECTED WITH NALA(STEM)⁠ In this third episode and beginning of Professional Development series, Imani guides us through a discussion that Dr. Ana Chicas-Mosier led on Mental Health earlier this year.

STAY CONNECTED WITH NALA(STEM)⁠   In this episode of the NALA(STEM) Podcast, Host, Imani Porter, interviews Paul Faronbi, President of NALA(STEM), discusses his journey in creating Nala(STEM) and the IncrediPaul Leadership Podcast. He shares how his passion for uniting and supporting historically excluded peoples in STEM led to the formation of NALA(STEM) which has the mission to unite, support, a...

Host of NALA(STEM) podcast, Imani Porter gets interviewed by Paul Faronbi. This episode is a collaboration with the IncrediPaul Leadership Podcast. interviews. Imani is a genetics PhD student at Stanford School of Medicine. They discuss Imani's interest in podcasting and her experience in radio during her time at Hampton University. She shares her inspiration for starting the podcast, which is...