On the Vanguard

The History, Politics, and Science of Black Hair

On this month's episode of On the Vanguard we're covering the scientists and innovators throughout history who have pioneered Black hair care. Join Drs. Anicca Harriot, Arianna Long, and Geraldine Ezeka as we shine a light on the history of Black cosmetic scientists and how our hair has been centered in political action. Follow us  @VanguardSTEM  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCXxzDhijIriZXhQ7WgvLGIw] on Twitter (X), YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok! -- Produced by: Patrick Long; Anicca Harriot, PhD; Arianna Long, PhD; and Geraldine Ezeka, PhD Edited and Mixed by: Chaitlin Bell Hosted by: Anicca Harriot, PhD; Arianna Long, PhD; and Geraldine Ezeka, PhD -- Vanguard: Conversations with Women of Color in STEM, or ⁠⁠VanguardSTEM⁠⁠ for short, is an online platform and community that connects emerging and established women of color, girls of color and non-binary people of color in STEM. Our content centers the lived experiences and technical expertise of our community.

Decolonized Mentoring w/ Dr. Arianna Long

Dr. Arianna Long, VanguardSTEM's Mentoring Maven, joins us today to talk about the praxis she's developed to help folks from any background be effective mentors to marginalized students. Follow @VanguardSTEM on Twitter (X)/Instagram to find out about our upcoming mentoring opportunities! -- Produced by: Patrick Long; Arianna Long, PhD; Anicca Harriot, PhD Edited and Mixed by: Chaitlin Bell Hosted by: Arianna Long, PhD; Anicca Harriot, PhD; Geraldine Ezeka, PhD -- Vanguard: Conversations with Women of Color in STEM, or ⁠VanguardSTEM⁠ [https://vanguardstem.com/] for short, is an online platform and community that centers the experiences of women of color, girls of color and non-binary people of color in STEM.

DNA Ancestry & Genetic Sovereignty

Have you ever wondered about the science behind Ancestry.com or the ethics of 23&Me? Well, on today's episode we're diving into topics around swabbing your DNA and mailing it off. Join us as we discuss the best and worst practices and highlight indigenous folks working in data rights and genetic sovereignty. -- Produced by: Patrick Long, Anicca Harriot, PhD; Geraldine Ezeka, PhD Edited and Mixed by: Chaitlin Bell Hosted by: Anicca Harriot, PhD; Geraldine Ezeka, PhD -- Vanguard: Conversations with Women of Color in STEM, or VanguardSTEM [https://vanguardstem.com/] for short, is an online platform and community that centers the experiences of women of color, girls of color and non-binary people of color in STEM. Our online community programming connects folks of all stages and ages with peers and mentors who share their identities. Our articles, blogs, and academic literature helps people of any identity build safe spaces for people of color in STEM. Our videos, podcasts, and community features increase the digital footprint of women and non-binary scientists, reminding us all that we are what scientists look like. To support this work, consider donating to our parent non-profit The STEM En Route to Change (SERCH) Foundation, Inc. via PayPal

Diagnosing and Blocking Bias w/ Ina Coleman

Implicit bias is a set of beliefs that one does not consciously control; they may even be embedded in our culture. Today's episode is a throwback from November 7, 2017 where VanguardSTEM founder, Dr. Jedidah Isler, interviews Ms. Ina Coleman who is an independent expert on organizational development focus on gender equity, inclusion, and diversity. With the help of Ms. Coleman we discuss the various types of bias folks may encounter in the workplace and how we can work together to block them. Listen for more! If you enjoy our original content, consider supporting by donating to our parent not-for-profit, The SeRCH Foundation, Inc [https://www.paypal.me/TheSeRCHFoundation/25]. via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TheSeRCHFoundation/ Produced by: Jedidah Isler, PhD; Natasha Berryman, M.A.; Anicca Harriot, PhD Edited by: Anicca Harriot, PhD Hosted by: Jedidah Isler, PhD; Ina Coleman

Bias in Artificial Intelligence

Welcome to On the Vanguard: Conversations with Women & Enbys of Color in STEM! In our first episode hosts, Dr. Arianna Long and Dr. Anicca Harriot discuss the current landscape of artificial intelligence... The good, the bad, and the racist. The truth is that AI reflects human biases when deployed without care, but it can also be an incredibly useful tool to help inform a more equitable and productive landscape. Listen for more! Produced by: Patrick Long, Anicca Harriot, PhD; Arianna Long, PhD Edited and Mixed by: Chaitlin Bell Hosted by: Anicca Harriot, PhD; Arianna Long, PhD