STEM Tea | Founding Black in Neuro

Future Science Group

In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, host AJ Hinton is joined by Brielle Ferguson, Assistant Professor in Genetics and Neurology at Harvard (MA, USA), and Angeline J. Dukes, Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota (MN, USA). Brielle is a researcher studying the biomarkers of cognitive dysfunction and Angeline shares her time between teaching and leading DEI initiatives at the University of Minnesota. In this episode, Brielle and Angeline share why visibility is so important in representation and the valuable lessons they’ve learned about being a mentee and a mentor. They also discuss their journey towards launching Black in Neuro and what unmet needs remain. Contents: ● Meet Brielle Ferguson 01:00–02:04 ● Meet Angeline J. Dukes 02:05–03:14 ● Welcoming – and retaining – under-represented groups on campus 03:15–07:47 ● Prioritizing yourself to push for progress 07:48–12:56 ● The power of visibility in enabling authenticity 12:57–18:57 ● Why mentorship is a must, and the mentors who made a difference for Brielle and Angeline 18:58–27:08 ● The genesis and goals of Black in Neuro 27:09–34:28 ● Building community and addressing funding disparity 34:29–39:15