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VanguardSTEM @VanguardSTEM

#VanguardSTEM: Making, taking, changing STEM spaces. An online community devoted to encouraging conversations btw emerging & established women of color in #STEM

Joined June 2015
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VanguardSTEM@VanguardSTEM
10 Jan 2024
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We welcome you to engage in constructive conversations w/ us abt identity in science & the context of science in society. None of us are free until we all are.
On a blue to purple gradient, text reads: Free Palestine. Free Congo. Free Sudan. [Back and white VanguardSTEM logo]. Our mission is one of cross-cultural solidarity with oppressed peoples.

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How do you "Take Up Space" in STEM? For us, it means being authentically YOU in any & every STEM space. This #TakeUpSpaceTuesday article discusses building inclusive STEM spaces to acknowledge the intersections of identity that LGBTQ women of color occupy bit.ly/4fsduyx
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5 Tips for Turning Your PhD Internship into a Full-Time Offer! medium.com/vanguardstem-conv…

5 Tips for Turning Your PhD Internship into a Full-Time Offer

Dr. Markaisa R. Black, a scientist at Procter & Gamble (P&G), shares how an impressionable internship experience can land a full-time…

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Do you remember Mecca, our community feature when she was just a ninth-grader rocking the STEM world? We recently got an update from Mecca! Read more here on how her journey only continues to get better! conversations.vanguardstem.c…
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Last day to register! Share this with a student you know who may be seeking community right now.
VanguardSTEM@VanguardSTEM
22 Jan 2025
Looking for a mentor who shares your identity? We're hosting our annual #NationalMentoringMonth Guerilla Mentoring event January 29, 2025 at 6:30pm ET! We've recruited an incredible roster of mentors working in academia, industry, nonprofits and more! tinyurl.com/vs2025mentees
Guerilla Mentoring Session. January 29, 2025 6:30-8:30 ET. Sign up as a mentee at tinyurl.com/vs2025mentees

ALT Guerilla Mentoring Session. January 29, 2025 6:30-8:30 ET. Sign up as a mentee at tinyurl.com/vs2025mentees

Looking for support and mentorship? Jan. 29 at 6:30 ET or 3:30 PT. We have a roster of BIPOC women & non-binary folks ready to connect with you! Mentor line-up at tinyrul.com/vs2025mentors. Sign-up by Jan. 27th: tinyurl.com/vs2025mentees

ALT Looking for support and mentorship? Jan. 29 at 6:30 ET or 3:30 PT. We have a roster of BIPOC women & non-binary folks ready to connect with you! Mentor line-up at tinyrul.com/vs2025mentors. Sign-up by Jan. 27th: tinyurl.com/vs2025mentees
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Natasha Berryman explores her Top 5 Tips for Entering STEM at the Master’s Level! conversations.vanguardstem.c…

My Top 5 Tips for Entering STEM at the Master’s Level

Making the switch from Creative to STEMicist could be challenging — it will most certainly be life-changing. Here are five insights you…

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Algorithmic Justice League
@AJLUnited
24 Jan 2025
📚 Are you an educator looking to bring AI discussions into your classroom? Are you passionate about learning more about social and ethical issues relating to AI? For #InternationalDayofEducation, we're spotlighting the incredible resources available at ajl.org/learn. 📕#UnmaskingAI Official Action Guide: connect with @jovialjoy's story of "unmasking" hidden biases in AI systems and explore practical ways to join the fight for algorithmic justice. 🎥 @CodedBias Viewing Guide: the award-winning documentary by Shalini Kantayya is available on Netflix or you can request permission to screen the film. 💄 Drag vs AI Lesson Plan: #DRAGVSAI explores identity, gender presentation, face surveillance, artificial intelligence, and algorithmic harms - use it to host your own workshop with students. Visit ajl.org/learn today! And be sure to tag us to let us know how you use the guides - we love seeing these resources in action!
A drag queen is standing behind a plant, looking pensively up at the lefthand corner of the screen. White and red text at the top lefthand corner of the image reads "Algorithmic Justice League" and white text at the bottom of the image reads "Drag vs. AI Lesson Plan & Resources for Educators" A link underneath reads "AJL.org/learn" and "@AJLUnited." White text on the side of the image reads "#InternationalDayofEducation"

ALT A drag queen is standing behind a plant, looking pensively up at the lefthand corner of the screen. White and red text at the top lefthand corner of the image reads "Algorithmic Justice League" and white text at the bottom of the image reads "Drag vs. AI Lesson Plan & Resources for Educators" A link underneath reads "AJL.org/learn" and "@AJLUnited." White text on the side of the image reads "#InternationalDayofEducation"

A red background with an image of a Black woman with curly hair looking at the camera, and there geometric circles around her eyes and code running on the left side of her face. White and red text at the top lefthand corner of the image reads "Algorithmic Justice League" and Black text over a white background reads "Coded Bias. A Shailni Kantayya Film" A link underneath reads "AJL.org/learn" and "@AJLUnited." Red text on the side of the image of the book reads "Viewing Guide" and "#InternationalDayofEducation"

ALT A red background with an image of a Black woman with curly hair looking at the camera, and there geometric circles around her eyes and code running on the left side of her face. White and red text at the top lefthand corner of the image reads "Algorithmic Justice League" and Black text over a white background reads "Coded Bias. A Shailni Kantayya Film" A link underneath reads "AJL.org/learn" and "@AJLUnited." Red text on the side of the image of the book reads "Viewing Guide" and "#InternationalDayofEducation"

A drag queen is standing behind a plant, looking pensively up at the lefthand corner of the screen. White and red text at the top lefthand corner of the image reads "Algorithmic Justice League" and white text at the bottom of the image reads "Drag vs. AI Lesson Plan & Resources for Educators" A link underneath reads "AJL.org/learn" and "@AJLUnited." White text on the side of the image reads "#InternationalDayofEducation"

ALT A drag queen is standing behind a plant, looking pensively up at the lefthand corner of the screen. White and red text at the top lefthand corner of the image reads "Algorithmic Justice League" and white text at the bottom of the image reads "Drag vs. AI Lesson Plan & Resources for Educators" A link underneath reads "AJL.org/learn" and "@AJLUnited." White text on the side of the image reads "#InternationalDayofEducation"

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SACNAS@SACNAS
24 Jan 2025
Let’s shine a spotlight on STEM change-makers! 🌟 Nominate a mentor, colleague, or trailblazer to speak on the plenary stage at #NDiSTEM2025, October 30–November 1, 2025. Help us celebrate achievements and inspire future leaders. Submit your nomination: hubs.la/Q033Pb-10 ✨
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RT @13adh13: Honestly… just come sit and be in solidarity with our community while we all try to figure out how to navigate what’s ahead
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Black In Neuro 🧠@BlackInNeuro
22 Jan 2025
We're heartbroken to share the passing of BIN member James S. Brown. He touched so many lives with his warmth. Our thoughts are with all who knew him. 🖤 You can support his family via GoFundMe: gofund.me/ce58707c
Memorial image for James S. Brown with a black and white photo of him smiling in the middle surrounded by colorful flowers. The text reads ‘In loving memory, James S. Brown’.

ALT Memorial image for James S. Brown with a black and white photo of him smiling in the middle surrounded by colorful flowers. The text reads ‘In loving memory, James S. Brown’.

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Looking for a mentor who shares your identity? We're hosting our annual #NationalMentoringMonth Guerilla Mentoring event January 29, 2025 at 6:30pm ET! We've recruited an incredible roster of mentors working in academia, industry, nonprofits and more! tinyurl.com/vs2025mentees
Guerilla Mentoring Session. January 29, 2025 6:30-8:30 ET. Sign up as a mentee at tinyurl.com/vs2025mentees

ALT Guerilla Mentoring Session. January 29, 2025 6:30-8:30 ET. Sign up as a mentee at tinyurl.com/vs2025mentees

Looking for support and mentorship? Jan. 29 at 6:30 ET or 3:30 PT. We have a roster of BIPOC women & non-binary folks ready to connect with you! Mentor line-up at tinyrul.com/vs2025mentors. Sign-up by Jan. 27th: tinyurl.com/vs2025mentees

ALT Looking for support and mentorship? Jan. 29 at 6:30 ET or 3:30 PT. We have a roster of BIPOC women & non-binary folks ready to connect with you! Mentor line-up at tinyrul.com/vs2025mentors. Sign-up by Jan. 27th: tinyurl.com/vs2025mentees
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We need mentors from our community (that’s YOU, fam!!) to come through to support and uplift the next generation of women and non-binary folks of color in STEM. Mentors: if you’re available and already game, please sign up below by Friday tinyurl.com/VSGM2025
Guerilla Mentoring Session. January 29, 2025 6:30-8:30pm ET. Sign up as a mentor at tinyurl.com/VSGM2025

ALT Guerilla Mentoring Session. January 29, 2025 6:30-8:30pm ET. Sign up as a mentor at tinyurl.com/VSGM2025

What is guerilla mentoring? Connecting emerging and established BIPOC women & non-binary folks in STEM! Intro to our Decolonized Mentorship Framework. Virtual session with personalized mentor-mentee pair. Tips for navigating STEM based on your identity & career stage.

ALT What is guerilla mentoring? Connecting emerging and established BIPOC women & non-binary folks in STEM! Intro to our Decolonized Mentorship Framework. Virtual session with personalized mentor-mentee pair. Tips for navigating STEM based on your identity & career stage.
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Earlier this year, Kenna Klass shared Reflecting on Silence, a thought-provoking exploration of group mentorship. In the article, she invites us to rethink anti-oppressive mentoring in STEM and the lessons silence can teach. Have you read it yet? conversations.vanguardstem.c…

Reflecting on Silence: Lessons Learned in Mentoring

Kenna shares her perspectives on the nuances of being a mentor with an anti-oppressive approach.

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It’s #NationalMentoringMonth, and our community needs connection and support now more than ever. We're calling on BIPOC mentors (YOU!) to come share your wisdom with emerging women of color scholars on January 29, 2025. Mentor registration closes Friday: forms.gle/5VW3p5a8gNDPQdCj8
Guerilla Mentoring Session. January 29, 2025 6:30-8:30pm ET. Sign up as a mentor at tinyurl.com/VSGM2025

ALT Guerilla Mentoring Session. January 29, 2025 6:30-8:30pm ET. Sign up as a mentor at tinyurl.com/VSGM2025

What is guerilla mentoring? Connecting emerging and established BIPOC women & non-binary folks in STEM! Intro to our Decolonized Mentorship Framework. Virtual session with personalized mentor-mentee pair. Tips for navigating STEM based on your identity & career stage.

ALT What is guerilla mentoring? Connecting emerging and established BIPOC women & non-binary folks in STEM! Intro to our Decolonized Mentorship Framework. Virtual session with personalized mentor-mentee pair. Tips for navigating STEM based on your identity & career stage.
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VanguardSTEM@VanguardSTEM
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Ever been interested in a career path outside of academia? Check out our article "From PhD to Industry: 5 Things to Know Before Beginning Your Journey". Dr. Kendra Souther, an Intel engineer, shares her experiences and tips for transitioning into industry. medium.com/vanguardstem-conv…

From PhD to Industry: 5 Things to Know Before Beginning Your Journey

Dr. Kendra Souther, an engineer at Intel, shares her experience on transitioning from the PhD to industry.

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Check out our community feature on Natalia Rodríguez Nuñez, a data expert and Helen Gurley Brown Fellow at the American Museum of Natural History! She empowers Latinas in tech through co-anchoring segments in Spanish about tech, for Univision NYC. 🔗 bit.ly/2EoYhQZ
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DNA tests are powerful, but who owns your genetic data? For marginalized communities, DNA isn’t just personal—it’s ancestral. Protecting genetic sovereignty means guarding our stories and heritage. Our podcast dives into this topic! bit.ly/40LN2Ma

DNA Ancestry & Genetic Sovereignty

Have you ever wondered about the science behind Ancestry.com or the...

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Reimagining equity in STEM involves creating liberating spaces for marginalized communities. In our article "The Impact of Mentoring Moments," Kenna, our Program Coordinator, explores how community and relationships drive change. bit.ly/3URORDN

The Impact of Mentoring Moments

How one-off, seemingly small moments can have large, long-term impact on a Black woman’s STEM journey.

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We know the journey in grad school can be tough, but you don't just have to survive - you can thrive! Our digital curator Lupita Valencia created a guide to thriving in grad school. It provides strategies to conquer challenges & unlock your potential. conversations.vanguardstem.c…

S̶u̶r̶v̶i̶v̶i̶n̶g Thriving in Graduate School

Students, especially those underrepresented, face a variety of challenges from financial pressures, social isolation and mental health…

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