The Research Her
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Scicomm for you sis! The Research Her highlights Black women researchers and research topics relevant to wellbeing. Essentially, it's your source for sisterly science. We dive into biology, sexuality, behavioral and physical science, and everything in between. Research Scientist, Dr. Elissia Tenea, is a chemist and science communicator who brings the realness to keep us improving our..
The Research Her
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We're delving into a crucial topic: toxic chemicals in the products we use to enhance our beauty.
In this episode, we discuss:
What are some toxic chemicals in cosmetics?
Understanding the Link between Toxic Chemicals and Health Conditions
Reducing Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
Thank you for tuning in! We hope this episode has empowered you to make informed choices about your beauty products.
This episode was made in partnership with the Resilient Sisterhood Project ..read more
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The Research Her
2y ago
In honor of Megan Thee Stallion's THOT Shit release, we talk about hoe shit, the history of being considered a hoe, the politics of body autonomy, and the practice of pleasure activism. We get into the origin of the word, the work of pleasure activists, the history of control over black women's bodies, and how to ways to pursue personal liberation.
In the episode, we talk Drs.
Clarissa 'Serenity' Francis
Ashley Townes
Jasmine Abrams
Zelaika Hepworth Clarke
Connect with them:
Clarissa 'Serenity' Francis, PhD, CSE
Black Sexual Liberation Scholar
Sayyestoserenity.com
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2y ago
The narrative about being single is often seen as monolithic. Every single person is expected to want a relationship. There are stereotypes about educated Black women and their desires. In this episode, we two Black women share their story.
In this episode we discuss:
Family and friends putting pressure on single women to find partners
Women's desire to be married or single long term
Priorities when pursuing one's profession and dating.
More About Beverly Hutcherson
As a Biologist, Beverly seeks to apply her knowledge in efforts that bridge that gap between the biomed ..read more
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2y ago
As we continue our conversation after Teacher Appreciation week and celebrate Mental Health Aware Month this May we discuss recruiting and retention in the teaching profession with Dr. Valerie Hill-Jackson who dives into the topic of teacher's mental health and how to create better spaces for teachers.
Dr. Valerie Hill-Jackson received her Interdisciplinary Doctorate in Educational Leadership degree, summa cum laude, in 2003 from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She joined the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture at Texas A&M University in September 2004 and ..read more
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2y ago
We are revisited by the wonder Dr. Arianna Stokes from episode 20 of the show. She educates us on her dissertation titled "Faculty Perceptions of Persistence Among African American Students Enrolled in Distance Education Courses at Community Colleges" and much more.
In this episode, we discuss
Challenges faced by online learners
Disparities in distant learning
The benefits of community college
More about Dr. Arianna Stokes
Dr. Arianna C. Stokes is a two-time graduate of Jackson State University, where she received a B.S in History Education and a Ph.D. in Urban High ..read more
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2y ago
With all the talk and skepticism about vaccines, it is a great time to take a sit back and evaluate the science of vaccines. Today, we have the pleasure of learning from Natasha Duggan. Natasha is a virologist whose work is centered around understanding antibodies for potential HIV treatment. In this episode, we discuss: -Why vaccines work after virus mutation -The clinical trial process and how the COVID-19 vaccine was rolled out -The types of vaccines, their structures, and how they are studied More about Natasha Natasha was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and immigrated to The United States at ..read more
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2y ago
Professor Kelly Knight is a mother, wife, professor, Ph.D. student, and sarcoma survivor who researches how to improve the middle school to STEM career pipeline for girls of color. Right after being accepted to a Ph.D. program, she was diagnosed with sarcoma. staying busy helped her keep life going as normal. She speaks to surviving sarcoma during the COVID-19 pandemic and the support she got from her institution.
In this episode, we discuss:
Branding yourself on social media as a successful Black woman in STEM
Choosing the appropriate teaching platform during the pandemic
The pros of b ..read more
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2y ago
Let's start a conversation.
Let’s talk about settling for less out of fear of being single. Dr. Stephanie S. Spielmann explores the dynamics of romantic relationships. One topic that she has probed is the idea of settling for less out of fear of being single.
In this episode, we discuss:
The idea of losing oneself in a relationship and dealing with behaviors that cross your boundaries
The way that family reacts to a divorce and people viewing singleness as a plague or contagious
What limits our abilities to exist as ourselves in romantic relationships.
The sacrifice ..read more
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2y ago
In today’s conversation with Dr. Dominique Barnes-Walker, we discuss the impact of the Strong Black Woman Archetype on romantic relationships. The Strong Black Woman Archetype is a culturally relevant term to describe Black woman's perceived roles, expectations, and experiences. In addition, we discuss how one’s income correlates with relationship satisfaction. An interesting finding is that endorsing the Strong Black Woman Archetype limits one’s ability to heal and impacts mental and physical health.
In this episode we discuss:
The characteristics of the Strong ..read more