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“I’ve had life experiences I probably would’ve never had, if only I had someone to look up to, and guide me. This is why I’m currently creating an organization to inspire, mentor and empower young females in STEM or looking to go into STEM.”
“I want other women and girls to learn more about pursuing careers in construction and the built environment; for them to know that while it's a male-dominated field, there is space for women to occupy here and we have the potential to do great things.”
“Being an author and an IT professional certainly keeps me busy, but understanding the opportunities STEM/STEAM can expose young girls to gives me that extra boost to keep going. “
“Once you've identified your gaps, start working towards improving in those areas. That could mean spending time learning a new concept/technology OR just improving your knowledge in an area in which you may be weak.“
“The most important step, especially for women of color, is to draw on your resources, especially ones geared toward underrepresented communities. That’s where you can find your support base, find people and groups that really do want to see you shine.“
“I’ve been inspired by a lot of the tactics in Tim Ferris’s The 4-hour work week, and Jason Fried's It Doesn’t Have to be Crazy at Work. I try to be selective on what I spend my energy on in addition to committing to a few activities that I complete every day. “
“Less than 1% of high school girls are even interested in pursuing a computer science degree. I think raising interest in STEM should be done at an early age. Girls hearing from me, a millennial, who likes fashion and music just like most of them but also thinks coding is cool, has made an impact on them.”
“Engaging people in conversation about science and seeing the wonder in their expressions when they talk about science. It reminds me of hope and possibility. It is really cool to hear people get excited about science.”
“Normalize women of color in STEM. This means show them on your platform often. Show people that we exists and the possibilities are endless. “
“We as women of color need to recognize, pursue and stand in our intelligence so that we can show our peers and the next generation of STEM what they are also capable of.”
“I quickly saw a need to connect 'every day' language to the academic mathematical language that is presented to students in school.”
“But, throughout the process, trust yourself, because whatever you need to know to accomplish the task at hand is already within you.”
“I just want to plant seeds of encouragement and let her know that the years ahead will not be easy but it is all worth it in the end.”
“I served in the military for 10 years. As a woman, I had to learn how to navigate a pure male environment: how to be heard, how to be respected, how to be a leader.”
“Women are capable of bringing fresh, innovative ideas, new perspectives and methodologies that could immensely benefit everyone.”
“In my class, my students are 'melaninated mathematicians.' I build love of their identity while also teaching them math.”
“Always remember even if you do not see anyone who looks like you along your journey into tech, you still belong there and just keep going. You can do it!”
“Having the advice of a woman who has already “been there, done that” can vastly improve the ability of women rising up within their fields to stay the course and see that success is possible.”
“BE RESILIENT. The road to getting a PhD is not easy, and you’re going to get knocked down many times but they key is to get back up. Also, have a support system.”
“I would advise women to embrace standing out and possibly being the only woman or woman of color within a math related career. There have been many before us that took the risk to stand out and pave the way for us.“
“Staying focused young women on the goal at hand is going to get you there. Trust me, this journey will not be easy, and remember that anything worth having is worth fighting for.“
“To all my fellow women, especially my fellow Black and Latina queens, continue your dreams no matter who tells you otherwise.”
“It’s discouraging for the moment, but it’s important to remember that for every door that closes, there’s another one opening up that’s going to get you where you need to go. Don’t be afraid to take detours.“
“If you are discouraged or do not believe in yourself, know that every woman pursuing her PhD has felt the way the you feel but each one holds on to something to push them through.”
“Academia is not easy, it can take an emotional toll on you and there is often stigma attached to speaking openly about it. In sharing my truth I hope that more young women realize it’s ok to have bad days and that eventually, you will get there.”
“We must shine a light on the knowledge that African American women bring to STEM, and model for young ladies that STEM ca be vast and diverse.”
“It's more than just shattering glass ceilings and meeting representation quotas, it’s about showing every little girl who questions science, technology, engineering and math”
“Be bold and unapologetic! Don’t apologize for being a leader. Don’t apologize for being smart. Don’t apologize for being innovative. Stop playing small!“
“Passion coupled with hard-work, grit and perseverance will get you extremely far.”
“I set out to develop products that were safe and of good quality for Black women to use. I thought I would only develop products for my cosmetic line, but I started getting inquires from people asking for help with the development of their product line.”