In this episode we talk with researcher and STEM advocate Dr. Shy Brown about:
- Getting into scientific research and industry, (and going on to become the first African American woman on the Gatorate Sport Science Institute
- Her foundation Building Bridges, and how she moved from nutrition science to advocating for girls in STEM
Dr. Shy Brown is the founder of Building Bridges, Inc, where she is an executive and strategic leader supporting young girls’ empowerment through STEM. With degrees in Biology and Biological Sciences from Jackson State University and her Master’s and PhD from Tennessee State University, Dr. Shy is also a biochemist with expertise in exercise science, sports physiology, bioinformatics, immunology, and cancer biology from industry and academia backgrounds. Passionate about mentoring and inspiring the next generation, Dr. Shy is deeply committed to helping youth explore their interests through exposure to STEM and building self-confidence. Her experience with students has shaped her understanding of mentorship. Her guiding philosophy is encapsulated in her favorite self-quote: “If I can be a stepping-stone to help one student get to where they desire to go quicker than I did, then I have served my purpose as a mentor.”
Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.
Connect w/ Dr. Shy Brown:
- Dr. Shy Brown IG: www.instagram.com/dirito21/
- Building Bridges IG: www.instagram.com/iambbinc
- Dr. Shy Brown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shyretha-brown-phd-77b04028
Mentioned:
- Building Bridges, advocating for girls in STEM: https://www.iambbinc.com/mission-1
- The Awakening by Dr. Shy Brown: https://amzn.to/4k4fr72
- Million Women Mentors: https://mwm.stemconnector.com/
- More about Dr. Marie Daly, the first African American woman to earn a PhD in the United States: https://www.sciencehistory.org/education/scientific-biographies/marie-maynard-daly/
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Dr. Shy Brown: From Nutrition Science to Advocating for Girls in STEM
