Modern Figures Podcast
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Cultivating Tech – Episode 032
Modest in nature, Dr. Nashlie Sephus is a tech giant. A native of Jackson Mississippi, she grew up doing it ALL. She has worked with everyone, she knows everyone, she probably has your number.
Like a Kid in a Computing Store – Episode 031
Being the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Computer Science at Purdue University is only one part of Ambers story. Amber has always been curious and interested in gadgets (and their destruction at
Big STEM Energy – Episode 030
Dr. Karina Liles is nothing short of amazing. She has been using technology to solve problems from a young age. From teaching colors to her sister at a young age, to being the on-call tech guru for he
Applying Pressure – Episode 029
Episode 29 - Applying Pressure Hosts:Dr. Jeremy Waisome & Dr. Kyla McMullen Guests: Erik Russell and Dr. Burin Tamer Description: If youve watched Disneys newest hit movie Encanto, you can relate
Wandavision – Episode 028
Episode 28-Wandavision Hosts:Dr. Jeremy Waisome & Dr. Kyla McMullen Guest: Dr. Wanda Eugene Description:Dr. Wanda Eugene, an actor turned engineer, has ALL of the degrees.She found her home and c
Guess Who’s Back, Back Again – Episode 027
Episode 27-Guess Who's Back, Back Again Hosts:Dr. Jeremy Waisome & Dr. Kyla McMullen Description:We are back (again). We have a *BIG* update (listen until the end). In this episode, we reflect a b
Corporate-ish. Identity, Retention: Her Passion, Our Mission.-Episode 025
Guest: Dr. Denae Ford Robinson
Educating the Tech Workforce – Episode 023
Here’s a secret: you don’t have to get a degree in computing to have a career in the tech industry. Our next guest has degrees in physics, optical engineering, and engineering education, but none in computing. Today,