M.A.D. Scientists Podcast

We hope you enjoy this episode of Mrs. Willie Aiken as she discusses her career in STEM and her work in industry for over 25 years. Mrs. Aiken shares an instance of discrimination she faced, how she remains resilient after disappointments, and also how she learned to continue to go after the positions she wanted even if she wasn’t qualified. She also discusses how to format your resume and cover letter, getting your foot in the door and doing the best you can, and seeking God on behalf of your career. We hope you enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @MADScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell. 

God wants to be involved in every area of your life including your life as a student. He wants to help you make decisions on the right school to choose, right major, right friend group, great internship, help correct your study habits, and so much more. Today we discuss how you can put God 1st as a student. We hope you enjoy and remember we are graced to dominate STEM. Follow us on Instagram @MadScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell

Are you someone who’s into sports? Or are you familiar with the on season and off season that athletes encounter. When they’re in season it’s GAME TIME! When they’re off season, it’s a time to rest, reflect, train, spend time with loved ones, travel, and focus on other aspects of their career. Today, we take this approach as people who are pursuing a career in STEM. We tackle the preparation for game time during your off seasons. Remember we are graced to dominate STEM. Follow us on Instagram @MadScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell. 

Life after graduation can be an interesting space. It’s the gap between completing one milestone and figuring out what the next one will be. There’s constant questions of what’s next? What do I do now? Where do I go? Where should I move? Should I take that job? Should I go back to school? Although the time could be nerve wracking, weird, scary, or unmotivating, it’s the perfect place to be. There’s endless opportunity for what you could do and who you can become. In this episode, we focus on two ways of navigating life after you flip the tassel. We hope you enjoy. Remember we are graced to dominate STEM. Follow us on Instagram @MadScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell. 

Confidence…On a scale of zero to Kanye West, what are you? Confidence, defined as being self-assured in one’s own abilities or qualities, can often be the thing that wavers as we are pursuing a career in STEM. One day you feel like you’re killing it and everything is working as planned and next there could be moments of doubt. In this episode, we interview the amazing LaToya Jackson. She was a STEM student in college and now works as a physical therapist assistant and senior fitness instructor. LaToya is also a female transformation coach, entrepreneur, investor, and author. We discuss how having confidence impacts your life, how LaToya learned to build confidence, and how we as people pursuing a career in STEM can show up confidently. Remember we are graced to dominate STEM!

Keep up with LaToya Jackson

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Buy her book here! Confidence: May You Shift Vibes When You Walk In The Room

College for many can be the place that allows them to grow personally, academically, and socially. The experience  often comes with a lot of learned lessons. Today, our hostess talks about what she learned after 5 years of college. Feel free to let us know about your experience and what you learned. Follow us on Instagram @MadScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell. Remember we are graced to dominate stem!

Welcome to season 2! We are so excited to be back. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes. Remember we are graced to dominate STEM. 

After tutoring introductory chemistry for over 3 years, there are some things that tutoring has taught me about patience, learning, and God. It is amazing how the things we set out to do, provide some of the best life lessons. What are some lessons you have learned throughout your STEM journey? Remember we are graced to dominate STEM!

Follow us on Instagram @MadScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell.

After being a student in Science, there are a few life lessons to be learned. We encourage you to think about what being in your field had taught you! Remember we are graced to dominate STEM. Follow us on Instagram @MadScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell. Feel led to give? Donate here! https://gofund.me/212daeca