STEMulating Conversations with Dr. Q

STEMulating Conversations with Dr. Q

By Marquita M. Qualls, PhDBusinessEntrepreneurshipCareers
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STEMulating Conversations with Dr. Q episodes

  • SC81: MIT to Merck to MIT: Dr. Kristala Jones Prather

    Dr. Kristala Prather Jones knew before she entered graduate school that working in industry would be critical to her success as a research professor. She understood then that impacting students as individuals was her passion, and walks in that purpose each day as the Arthur D. Little Professor of Chemical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

    After listening to the episode, you can learn more about her research at Prather Research Group

    59 min
  • SC79: Dr. John Harkless is a Storytelling P-Chemist

    Dr. John Harkless has always loved science, so it come as a surprise that this P-Chemist is all about communication, storytelling and being inventive in ways that he didn't know that he can be. He has taken this philosophy with him in every job he has had, so it is no surprise that he has engaging approach to teaching P-Chem.

    Check out Dr. Harkless'sYouTube Dhannel to view some of the student videos explaining their chosen P-Chem topic as well as G-Chem tutorials.

    Follow him on Twitter @JHarklessPhD

    48 min
  • SC78 Happy New Year!

    January is not the only month for someone to celebrate a NEW YEAR. This episode is a conversation with myself as I share my journey beyond the bench!

    15 min
  • SC77: Latrease Garrison's lifetime career at the American Chemical Society

    Chemists who stay at a single organization their entire career are a rarity. Latrease Garrison started her career as an intern writing obituaries for C&EN and is now the Executive Vice President of Education at the American Chemical Society. It was an interesting, fun, and STEMulaitng conversation!

    Follow Latrease on Twitter @MrsGfromVA

    American Chemical Society

    44 min
  • SC76: Tech Transfer Manager Dr. Merissa Baxter

    Her career journey has gone from a SLAC with no undergraduate research experience to managing technology transfer projects within the Federal government. This week's conversation with Dr. Merissa Baxter reveals another exciting path for STEM trained PhDs who are interested in areas of scientific communication.

    Follow her on Twitter @DrM_Baxter

    37 min
  • SC75: Mississippi Raised PhDiva Liz Wayne

    Dr. Elizabeth Wayne credits Mississippi School for Math and Science for providing the solid foundation which has led to her becoming an award-winning biomedical engineer, TED Fellow, speaker, and advocate for women in higher education.

    Listen in as she shares her journey beyond the bench and plants seeds for several STEMulating conversation.

    She is also the co-host of the show PhDivas Podcast phdivaspodcast.wordpress.com

    Follow her on Twitter @LizWaynePhD

    @PhDivaspodcast

    48 min
  • SC73: The Rewards and Risks of a Biotech Career with Dr. Melanie Nelson
    You never know where your career will lead you, particularly if you choose to pursue biotech roles. The rewards can be as fulfilling as the risks are frustrating. When Melanie entered a PhD program in bioscience at The Scripps Research Institute, she had no idea that her career path would lead her to a formal project management role; however, that's exactly what happened, and she is enjoying it. Through this journey she has learned that it's not just about your degree, but to go where your interests take you. Be sure to follow her on Twitter @melanie_nelson Also mentioned on the show: Melanie's blog: http://beyondmanaging.com/ Navigating the Path to Industry Melanie welcomes questions and comments about project management, time management or whatever else may be on your mind after listing to this episode. [email protected]
    41 min
  • SC72: Chem Diva Malika Jeffries-El

    Choosing a career as a professor means more than research. In this week's episode the Chem Diva, Dr. Malika Jeffries-El, shares a range of views on a variety of topics on her experiences as a successful African American female chemist navigating the scientific academic landscape.

    Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @Chem_Diva

    44 min

About STEMulating Conversations with Dr. Q

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STEMulating Conversations with Dr. Q is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the art and science of leadership. Hosted by a trained scientist and seasoned leader in STEM, each episode features in-depth discussions with executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who share their insights, experiences, and practical strategies for effective leadership.