Episode Summary
1) Physics explained as a series of interactions and the study of those interactions is physics.
2) Creating and spreading knowledge is also what physicists and those in STEM are in the business of doing.
3) HBCU's are important in creating Black in STEM
4) Mentors are forever
Dr. Trina Coleman Bio
Trina L. Coleman is a STEM thought leader, entrepreneur, streaming media personality, HBCU advocate, mentor and public speaker. Her passion for education drives her to focus on finding ways to bolster STEM proficiency in K-12 and post-secondary students.
Dr. Coleman is the founder of Coleman Comprehensive Solutions, LLC, the creator of the STEM Skills online course platform (get.stemskills.online), the persona behind the Academic Blue Blood brand, and the author of the upcoming Mathguistics series of books. She believes in devoting time and resources toward improving skills in math and the sciences while providing mentorship opportunities. This formula will ultimately equip students to become the new technological and scientific workforce. It is also her goal to help find solutions for closing the STEM race/gender gap.
As a scholar and former academic administrator, Dr. Coleman crafted a diverse professional portfolio. From post-doctoral researcher and faculty member, to executive director, assistant provost and CIO, her experience ranges across a broad spectrum. Her professional journey includes: educating high school and postsecondary students in physics and astronomy, conducting unclassified research sponsored by the Central Intelligence Agency, and spearheading enterprise initiatives as a member of the Howard and Hampton University administrations.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtrinacoleman/
You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here:
https://www.drtoshia.co
STEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/xAc25J7UH9A