STEM-ish

Leading the number one academically ranked high school in the City of Detroit is no easy task. Inspiring and preparing Detroit’s brightest for the top colleges and universities in the nation is not a job for the weak of heart. This week we will hear from the leader of Renaissance High School, who’s vision has resulted in making and keeping her school number one during her tenure. Sit back and enjoy her knowledge and wisdom on what it takes to be number one.

As a Project Executive, Mr. Tyler is responsible for the executive oversight of all the projects. IGWT’s principal has been at the forefront of the construction industry for decades, serving on several major construction and program management projects thoughout the nation, ncluding Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL in the 1996 Olympic Equestrian Venue in Atlanta, GA and major expansions to international airports, including New Orleans International Airport, Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Fatima A. Majid is a STEM advocate with a passion for building confidence in the youth and encourages them to pursue careers in STEM fields. She has a history of volunteer involvement for several non- profit organizations in Detroit as speaker or workshop facilitator in STEM and volunteers as a biomedical lab technician for World Medical Relief where she performs tests, repairs and packaging of medical equipment that is sent to the impoverished both in Detroit and abroad.

Dr. Allen is an accomplished Pediatrician practicing at Henry Ford Health Systems, while also inspiring medical students as a course director at Wayne State University School of Medicine. During this interview, Dr. Allen shares her inspiration, advice to young people aspiring to become a medical doctor, strategies for successfully getting into and completing medical school, and so much more!

As a parent and a STEM professional life can be challenging. In this segment Mrs. Trolisie Fletcher gives her perspective on balancing family, life and a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.