Webinar: (Re)Defining the Image of STEM

Despite much progress, women and other racial and ethnic minority groups continue to be underrepresented in STEM. We must continue to dismantle the stereotypical image of what a scientist looks like and show the world there are #ManyFacesofSTEM.

Dr. Korie Grayson will explain to you how to overcome obstacles such as unconscious bias, stereotype threat, and imposter syndrome to help you succeed in the opportunistic world of STEM.

Key Takeaways:

Understanding unconscious bias, stereotype threat and imposter syndrome
Strategies for counteracting unconscious bias, stereotype threat, and imposter syndrome
Ways to create inclusive environments in STEM
Reframing your mindset to see and find different examples of role models in STEM

Meet Dr. Korie Grayson

Dr. Korie Grayson is a biomedical engineer, chemical engineering researcher, and a diversity advocate in STEM. She is a first-generation student and proud alumna of the HBCU Norfolk State University, where she earned her BS in Chemistry (2012). Korie obtained her MS (2017) and PhD (2020) in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University where she studied cancer drug resistance in 2D and 3D prostate cancer cell culture environments. Currently, Korie is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Michigan in Chemical Engineering. Her research focuses on the evaluation of novel nano- and microparticles for therapy in neutrophilic, acute inflammatory disease and cancer.

Korie is passionate about increasing the number of underrepresented minorities in STEM by illustrating that #representationmatters. She is the Diversity Chair for @womendoingscience, a popular IG account that showcases women in STEM from all over the world. She is also on the planning council for STEMNoire, a holistic wellness and research retreat for Black women in STEM, and the Finance Director for BlackInCancer, an organization that aims to strengthen networks and highlight Black excellence in cancer research and medicine. She is also a part of the STEM Avengers that successfully planned the STEM Success Summit, a virtual conference designed to equip and empower young adults, who are traditionally underrepresented in STEM, to launch and build a successful STEM career with purpose. Korie continues doing advocacy work via community service, workshops, and speaking engagements while (Re)Defining the Image of STEM!