Dr. Malika Grayson completed a master’s degree and PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Cornell with a focus on wind energy, computational fluid dynamics, modeling and simulation, and wind tunnel experimentation. After graduation, Malika participated in a rotational program through Northrop Grumman and currently works there as a Program Manager. Malika discusses the importance of mentorship and building a community to be successful. She is a Fortune 100 global keynote speaker, best-selling author, and founder of STEMinist Empowered LLC, an organization focused on supporting women of color who are pursuing graduate degrees.

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You can find Malika on:

IG: @drmalikagrayson

Linkedin: Dr Malika Grayson

Twitter: MalikaGrayson

She shares the following books:

Hooded: A Black Girl's Guide to the Ph.D. by Malika Grayson

Lessons Learned: Stories from Women Leaders in STEM Paperback by Deborah M Shlian (Editor)

Wall of Wonder: Cornell Women Leading the Way in Science, Technology, and Engineering by Madeline Dubelier, Catherine Gurecky, et al.

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