Episode 052: The Future Faces of STEM

On this week's special Mother-Daughter edition of Unpolished MBA Monique welcomes her daughter Amerie to the show to discuss an upcoming opportunity that she will be participating in at Stanford University. Alongside a number of high school students from around the world, Amerie will be studying at Stanford as part of a special summer program targeted toward gifted students in areas of STEM and medicine. 

In this episode, Monique and Amerie discuss this program while unpacking the importance of college prep and how this opportunity promises to open a number of doors for Amerie in the area of networking and mentorship. 

In addition to discussing the Stanford program, Monique and Amerie also reflect on a recent trip they took to Martha’s Vineyard to attend a conference held by Bwise for diverse women in the field of medical innovation. Monique was invited to speak at this conference and decided to bring Amerie along in order to expose her to some of the incredible women who were both attending and presenting at the event. 

In this episode, you will hear both Monique and Amerie’s reflections on the conference and their discussion on the importance of mentorship and strong leadership for minority women in the field of medical research and ongoing innovations! 

Topics Include:

Women of Diversity in STEM The Importance of College PrepHow Networking Can Shape Your FutureThe Need for Solid Mentorship The Future Faces of Medicine 

Link to Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-035-augusta-uwamanzu-nna-destined-for-greatness/id1525373601?i=1000544776791

Bwise Website: http://www.bwiseusa.org/

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