We Need to Tell Our Stories with Dr. Natoshia Anderson, STEM Advocate and Author (S8:Epi 218)
Release Date: 11/26/2024
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Dr. Anderson, has an incredible background in STEM and STEM Education. She has been able to parlay her career as a Mechanical Engineer, Engineering and Math Educator, and CEO of Nerdy STEM Queens, for the advancement of STEM in many different areas including a podcast, STEMming in Stilettos, that highlights the stories of women of color in STEM.
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LinkedIn: Dr. Natoshia Anderson
Website: The Nerdy Brain
Podcast: Stemming in Stilettos
BOOKS:
ABC Engineering Book
London Gets Curious
Empowered: A Black Girl’s Guide to Building Self-Esteem
ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS:
Website - Sweet but Fearless
LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless