https://www.wmnf.org/events/black-nerds-matter/ Hosted by Deidric Davis. An interview style podcast where guests of different backgrounds will describe their experiences and interests in the world of science. en-usno@ Nathan B Stubblefield FoundationWMNF,tampa,floridaAn interview style podcast where guests of different backgrounds will describe their experiences and interests in the world of science.An interview style podcast where guests of different backgrounds will describe their experiences and interests in the world of science.WMNF 88.5 FM Tampaweb@wmnf.orgWMNF 88.5 FM Tampa 2501060000011481 full https://www.wmnf.org/black-nerds-matter-cam-mosley Welcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we're honored to host Dr. Cam Mosley, a fisheries ecologist and National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Minnesota. Growing up along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, Dr. Mosley developed a deep connection to the natural world, sparking their passion for environmental science. With a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and undergraduate degrees from Emory University, Dr. Mosley's journey is one of perseverance, discovery, and trailblazing. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0400 web@wmnf.org (WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa)noWelcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we're honored to host Dr. Cam Mosley, a fisheries ecologist and National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Minnesota. Growing up along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, Dr. Mosley developed a deep connection to the natural world, sparking their passion for environmental science. With a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and undergraduate degrees from Emory University, Dr. Mosley's journey is one of perseverance, discovery, and trailblazing.WMNF 88.5 FM TampaWelcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we're honored to host Dr. Cam Mosley, a fisheries ecologist and National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Minnesota. Growing up along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, Dr. Mosley developed a deep connection to the natural world, sparking their passion for environmental science. With a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and undergraduate degrees from Emory University, Dr. Mosley's journey is one of perseverance, discovery, and trailblazing.WMNF,tampa,florida 2412300000011481 full https://www.wmnf.org/black-nerds-matter-stanton-belford Welcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we're honored to host Dr. Stanton Belford, a professor of biology at Tennessee Southern in Nashville, Tennessee. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Belford brings his Caribbean roots into his groundbreaking work in plant molecular biology, bioinformatics, and microbial ecology. He's also a passionate advocate for diversity in STEM, serving as a board member for Black in Marine Science (BIMS), where he amplifies Black voices in marine and environmental sciences. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0400 web@wmnf.org (WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa)noWelcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we're honored to host Dr. Stanton Belford, a professor of biology at Tennessee Southern in Nashville, Tennessee. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Belford brings his Caribbean roots into his groundbreaking work in plant molecular biology, bioinformatics, and microbial ecology. He's also a passionate advocate for diversity in STEM, serving as a board member for Black in Marine Science (BIMS), where he amplifies Black voices in marine and environmental sciences.WMNF 88.5 FM TampaWelcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we're honored to host Dr. Stanton Belford, a professor of biology at Tennessee Southern in Nashville, Tennessee. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Belford brings his Caribbean roots into his groundbreaking work in plant molecular biology, bioinformatics, and microbial ecology. He's also a passionate advocate for diversity in STEM, serving as a board member for Black in Marine Science (BIMS), where he amplifies Black voices in marine and environmental sciences.WMNF,tampa,florida 2412230000011481 full https://www.wmnf.org/black-nerds-matter-alex-davis Welcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Alex Davis, a marine scientist from California State University, Northridge, whose dedication to advancing diversity and accessibility in STEM is reshaping the field. Originally from New Mexico, Dr. Davis brings a unique perspective to marine science, blending her passions for water polo, lifeguarding, diving, and science fiction. She's an active member of Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science (BWEEMS) and an advocate for neurodivergent and disabled scientists, working to make fieldwork more inclusive for all. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0400 web@wmnf.org (WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa)noWelcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Alex Davis, a marine scientist from California State University, Northridge, whose dedication to advancing diversity and accessibility in STEM is reshaping the field. Originally from New Mexico, Dr. Davis brings a unique perspective to marine science, blending her passions for water polo, lifeguarding, diving, and science fiction. She's an active member of Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science (BWEEMS) and an advocate for neurodivergent and disabled scientists, working to make fieldwork more inclusive for all.WMNF 88.5 FM TampaWelcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Alex Davis, a marine scientist from California State University, Northridge, whose dedication to advancing diversity and accessibility in STEM is reshaping the field. Originally from New Mexico, Dr. Davis brings a unique perspective to marine science, blending her passions for water polo, lifeguarding, diving, and science fiction. She's an active member of Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science (BWEEMS) and an advocate for neurodivergent and disabled scientists, working to make fieldwork more inclusive for all.WMNF,tampa,florida 2412160000011481 full https://www.wmnf.org/black-nerds-matter-dkaria-bascom we're excited to feature D'Karia Bascom, a senior at North Carolina A&T majoring in laboratory animal science and an emerging scientist with a passion for marine biology. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0400 web@wmnf.org (WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa)nowe're excited to feature D'Karia Bascom, a senior at North Carolina A&T majoring in laboratory animal science and an emerging scientist with a passion for marine biology.WMNF 88.5 FM Tampawe're excited to feature D'Karia Bascom, a senior at North Carolina A&T majoring in laboratory animal science and an emerging scientist with a passion for marine biology.WMNF,tampa,florida 2412090000011481 full https://www.wmnf.org/black-nerds-matter-jalen-smith Welcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we're joined by Jalen Smith, a filmmaker and recent Yale University graduate who began his academic journey as a community college transfer student. At Yale, Jalen majored in political science and created a powerful documentary thesis on South Africa's energy crisis and its ties to systemic corruption. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0400 web@wmnf.org (WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa)noWelcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we're joined by Jalen Smith, a filmmaker and recent Yale University graduate who began his academic journey as a community college transfer student. At Yale, Jalen majored in political science and created a powerful documentary thesis on South Africa's energy crisis and its ties to systemic corruption.WMNF 88.5 FM TampaWelcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we're joined by Jalen Smith, a filmmaker and recent Yale University graduate who began his academic journey as a community college transfer student. At Yale, Jalen majored in political science and created a powerful documentary thesis on South Africa's energy crisis and its ties to systemic corruption.WMNF,tampa,florida 2412020000011481 full https://www.wmnf.org/black-nerds-matter-podcast-episode-10-teja-deonarine Hello everyone, welcome to Black Nerds Matter! Joining us on today's episode is Teja Deonarine, a marine biology graduate with a strong passion for conservation. Teja has worked with major institutions like the New York, Virginia, and Mystic Aquariums, played a key role in initiatives like The Hudson River Project, and even uses her unique platform as a mermaid performer to inspire others and promote sustainability and ocean conservation. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0400 web@wmnf.org (WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa)noHello everyone, welcome to Black Nerds Matter! Joining us on today's episode is Teja Deonarine, a marine biology graduate with a strong passion for conservation. Teja has worked with major institutions like the New York, Virginia, and Mystic Aquariums, played a key role in initiatives like The Hudson River Project, and even uses her unique platform as a mermaid performer to inspire others and promote sustainability and ocean conservation.WMNF 88.5 FM TampaHello everyone, welcome to Black Nerds Matter! Joining us on today's episode is Teja Deonarine, a marine biology graduate with a strong passion for conservation. Teja has worked with major institutions like the New York, Virginia, and Mystic Aquariums, played a key role in initiatives like The Hudson River Project, and even uses her unique platform as a mermaid performer to inspire others and promote sustainability and ocean conservation.WMNF,tampa,florida 2411250000011481 full https://www.wmnf.org/black-nerds-matter-podcast-episode-9-trevaughn-ellis Welcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we're thrilled to introduce TreVaughn Ellis--a NOAA Hollings and Udall Scholar, recent American University graduate, and multi-talented artist, scientist, beekeeper, and firefighter! TreVaughn's incredible journey has taken him from the classroom to the coastlines, and even to Oregon's wildlands as a firefighter. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400 web@wmnf.org (WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa)noWelcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we're thrilled to introduce TreVaughn Ellis--a NOAA Hollings and Udall Scholar, recent American University graduate, and multi-talented artist, scientist, beekeeper, and firefighter! TreVaughn's incredible journey has taken him from the classroom to the coastlines, and even to Oregon's wildlands as a firefighter.WMNF 88.5 FM TampaWelcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we're thrilled to introduce TreVaughn Ellis--a NOAA Hollings and Udall Scholar, recent American University graduate, and multi-talented artist, scientist, beekeeper, and firefighter! TreVaughn's incredible journey has taken him from the classroom to the coastlines, and even to Oregon's wildlands as a firefighter.WMNF,tampa,florida 2411180000011481 full https://www.wmnf.org/black-nerds-matter-podcast-episode-8-jasmine-suarez In this episode of Black Nerds Matter, we're excited to welcome Jasmine Suarez, a multi-award-winning technologist, mentor, and advocate with a Master's in Information Technology Management and Cybersecurity from Colorado State University-Global. Jasmine has worked as an advisor on Capitol Hill, guiding national and international leaders on technology security policies and innovative approaches in cybersecurity. As a queer woman and passionate advocate, she speaks openly about her experiences breaking barriers in tech as an underrepresented voice and shares how her journey shaped her resilience and ambition. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400 web@wmnf.org (WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa)noIn this episode of Black Nerds Matter, we're excited to welcome Jasmine Suarez, a multi-award-winning technologist, mentor, and advocate with a Master's in Information Technology Management and Cybersecurity from Colorado State University-Global. Jasmine has worked as an advisor on Capitol Hill, guiding national and international leaders on technology security policies and innovative approaches in cybersecurity. As a queer woman and passionate advocate, she speaks openly about her experiences breaking barriers in tech as an underrepresented voice and shares how her journey shaped her resilience and ambition.WMNF 88.5 FM TampaIn this episode of Black Nerds Matter, we're excited to welcome Jasmine Suarez, a multi-award-winning technologist, mentor, and advocate with a Master's in Information Technology Management and Cybersecurity from Colorado State University-Global. Jasmine has worked as an advisor on Capitol Hill, guiding national and international leaders on technology security policies and innovative approaches in cybersecurity. As a queer woman and passionate advocate, she speaks openly about her experiences breaking barriers in tech as an underrepresented voice and shares how her journey shaped her resilience and ambition.WMNF,tampa,florida 2411110000011481 full https://www.wmnf.org/black-nerds-matter-madeleine-pacheco In this exciting episode, we welcome Madeleine Pacheco, a 2nd-year PhD student in the Barber Lab at UCLA, UC Santa Barbara alumna, and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship recipient. Madeleine shares her unique journey into the world of marine science, reflecting on how her upbringing, heritage, and community shaped her path as a scientist. As the first Hispanic guest on Black Nerds Matter, she opens up about the influence of her cultural identity on her research and experiences in STEM. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400 web@wmnf.org (WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa)noIn this exciting episode, we welcome Madeleine Pacheco, a 2nd-year PhD student in the Barber Lab at UCLA, UC Santa Barbara alumna, and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship recipient. Madeleine shares her unique journey into the world of marine science, reflecting on how her upbringing, heritage, and community shaped her path as a scientist. As the first Hispanic guest on Black Nerds Matter, she opens up about the influence of her cultural identity on her research and experiences in STEM.WMNF 88.5 FM TampaIn this exciting episode, we welcome Madeleine Pacheco, a 2nd-year PhD student in the Barber Lab at UCLA, UC Santa Barbara alumna, and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship recipient. Madeleine shares her unique journey into the world of marine science, reflecting on how her upbringing, heritage, and community shaped her path as a scientist. As the first Hispanic guest on Black Nerds Matter, she opens up about the influence of her cultural identity on her research and experiences in STEM.WMNF,tampa,florida 2411040000011481 full https://www.wmnf.org/black-nerds-matter-cameron-cooper Welcome to the 6th episode of Black Nerds Matter! We're joined by Cameron Cooper, a recent graduate from Morehouse College and a current Health Equity Scholar pursuing his Master's in Public Health at Brown University. Cameron's academic journey is nothing short of inspiring, as he's been a part of numerous prestigious programs, including SMASH Morehouse, McNair Scholars, The Diversity Project, and the USHA at Morehouse School of Medicine. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400 web@wmnf.org (WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa)noWelcome to the 6th episode of Black Nerds Matter! We're joined by Cameron Cooper, a recent graduate from Morehouse College and a current Health Equity Scholar pursuing his Master's in Public Health at Brown University. Cameron's academic journey is nothing short of inspiring, as he's been a part of numerous prestigious programs, including SMASH Morehouse, McNair Scholars, The Diversity Project, and the USHA at Morehouse School of Medicine.WMNF 88.5 FM TampaWelcome to the 6th episode of Black Nerds Matter! We're joined by Cameron Cooper, a recent graduate from Morehouse College and a current Health Equity Scholar pursuing his Master's in Public Health at Brown University. Cameron's academic journey is nothing short of inspiring, as he's been a part of numerous prestigious programs, including SMASH Morehouse, McNair Scholars, The Diversity Project, and the USHA at Morehouse School of Medicine.WMNF,tampa,florida 2410280000011481 full https://www.wmnf.org/black-nerds-matter-raven-the-science-maven-baxter 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. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 web@wmnf.org (WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa)noWelcome 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.WMNF 88.5 FM TampaWelcome 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.WMNF,tampa,florida 2410210000011481 full https://www.wmnf.org/black-nerds-matter-s1-e4-anisa-sellers 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. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 web@wmnf.org (WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa)noIn 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.WMNF 88.5 FM TampaIn 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.WMNF,tampa,florida 2405100000011481 full https://www.wmnf.org/black-nerds-matter-walter-smith-jr 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. Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 web@wmnf.org (WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa)noWalter 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.WMNF 88.5 FM TampaWalter 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.WMNF,tampa,florida 2405030000011481 full https://www.wmnf.org/black-nerds-matter-elliot-mcphatter 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. Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 web@wmnf.org (WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa)noElliot 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.WMNF 88.5 FM TampaElliot 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.WMNF,tampa,florida 2404260000011481 full https://www.wmnf.org/black-nerds-matter-jada-alexander 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 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 web@wmnf.org (WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa)noJada 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 biologyWMNF 88.5 FM TampaJada 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 biologyWMNF,tampa,florida