Welcome to the 5th episode of Black Nerds Matter! In this exciting episode, I'm joined by Dr. Raven "The Science Maven" Baxter, a powerhouse in science communication, a Forbes 40 Under 40 honoree, and a University of Buffalo alumna. Dr. Baxter shares her incredible journey into making science accessible and fun, all while breaking down barriers in the world of STEM.

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome our first remote guest, Anisa Sellers! Anisa is an educator at the Virginia Aquarium, a Virginia State University (VSU) graduate, and an alumna of The Diversity Project. She shares her inspiring journey into marine science, discussing the role her family played in supporting her along the way.

Walter Smith Jr, an environmental engineer at the Sierra Club, explores his background coming from a notable HBCU, living in South Africa around Apartheid, and the importance of science to the Black community.

Elliot Mcphatter, a Marine ecotoxicolgist from Eckerd College discusses his upbringing in the midwest, the role his family plays in his scientific career and the importance of networking.

Jada Alexander, a marine ecologist from UCSB takes a deep dive into her life as a scientist, mental health in STEM fields and her experience as a Black woman in marine biology