In The Know With CaT Bobino Podcast

Dr. Carlotta A. Berry is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and the Dr. Lawrence J. Giacoletto Endowed Chair for Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Berry is the first Black woman to earn tenure, full professor and endowed chairship at Rose-Hulman. She has a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Spelman College, bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, master's in electrical engineering from Wayne State University, and PhD from Vanderbilt University. Her research interests are in robotics education, interface design, human-robot interaction, and increasing historically marginalized and minoritized populations in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields. She is author of the textbook, "Mobile Robotics for Multidisciplinary Study" and editor for "Mitigating Bias in Machine Learning".Support the show

David Wilcots is a Paleontologist and Geologist who has worked on a variety of sites and digs. He is the Senior Geologist and Manager of Environmental projects at Sci-Tek Consultants. He has also worked on digs that included the mighty T - Rex! Dr. Wilcots also loves to give back, and often does science programs at local schools, where he brings bones from his private collection!Support the show

This episode comes all the way from Tanzania.  On International Women and Girls in Science day, I got the opportunity to interview Clara Mlemba.  Clara background is in pharmacy, and on this episode we discuss the difference in education, how she got into pharmacy, and her work with the nonprofit Adilisha Child and Youth Development.  They work with getting children in STEM, especially women.  In Tanzania, women are still seen as less than in some tribes, and it is harder to get them an education.  Support the show

Dr. Proctor is a geoscientist, explorer, space artist, and astronaut. She is the mission pilot for the Inspiration4 all-civilian orbital mission to space.I had the great opportunity to speak with Dr. Proctor before she got the great news about Inspiration 4.  Tune in to see and hear this podcast originally aired on August 12, 2022.Support the show

I am a science teacher. I currently teach Honors Biology and AP Environmental Science. I am an Ambassador for Pear Deck Learning and Edpuzzle. I am an expert mentor for the Modern Classroom Project. I love all things STEM and teaching students through real-world relevant experiences. I teach students how to think like a scientist. Support the show

Description: In this episode of In The Know with CaT Bobino, we celebrate an incredible milestone: the promotion of Astronaut Dr. Yvonne Cagle to General! Joined by special guest Renee, we discuss Dr. Cagle's groundbreaking achievements, the significance of this honor, and her inspiring legacy in STEM. Tune in to explore the story behind this monumental moment!Support the show

Christopher Huie, known to his teammates as “Chuie”, is an Aerospace Engineer and Senior Manager on Virgin Galactic's Flight Sciences Engineering team. "In the six years" he has been with the company leading the External Loads Engineering discipline, Chuie's thoughtful approach to both his work and to those he works with has set him apart as a leader at Galactic.The University of Maryland Clark School of Engineering graduate is intimately familiar with VSS Unity and VMS Eve having worked on nearly every component of the spaceship's and mothership's designs, helping to ensure both structural integrity and mission success. He is the co-founder of and spokesperson for Virgin Galactic's Black Leadership in Aerospace Scholarship and Training (BLAST) Program, mentoring college students with the aim of increasing the number of Black leaders in the aerospace industry. Chuie, who hails from Florida, is the son of Jamaican immigrants and became only the 19th Black astronaut in the world.Support the show

Throwback Episode!Meet Julian Herbert, a techie turned business man! Julian used his skills that he learned from a B.S. from Southern University  (an HBCU) and he's MBA to cultivate a lucrative career! And you'll never guess who he and his wife like to spend down time with!Support the show

Throw back episode!Dr. Abrams has her PhD in Microbiology, and has finished her post doc at UCSF while also learning the business side of pharma!  She comes to us by way of Houston with a passion for science and a passion for giving back.  Also, she loves nail art.Support the show

Jerome McQueen is an engineer, NASA fellow, founder of AcaSTEMics, and a Tedx speaker.  Join us as we discuss how his upbringing in rural South Carolina helped him decide to become an engineer, and how his work in STEM is changing the lives of students through mentorship and opportunities.Learn more at:CaT Bobino - Host - www.catbobino.comHey Dr. Tay - Co-Host - www.heydrtay.comJerome McQueen - Guest - www.acastemics.comSupport the show

Ok, the title Engineer is kinda derivative.  Dana Bolles is more than just an engineer, but I couldn't fit her full title on the line.  Dana is a NASA headquarters External Infomation Technology Lead, Science Mission Directorate.  Dana has been at NASA for 29 years.  She has worked at 3 NASA sites and is currently in DC working with Astrobiologists (yes, we explain what that is on the show).Dana talks about her background, disability, and ability to get the work done.  Make sure you check out this episode and learn more. Support the show

We are celebrating Black History Month with a conversation about Black in Aviation.  With guests Asante Day and Elizabeth Antoine-Hands.  Two extraordinary young people in aviation and aviation mechanics/engineering.  We will also discuss the history of Blacks in Aviation and where they see the future in it, including more programs to encourage students of color to go into aviation.  Support the show

Dr. Bryan Gaensler is an Astrophysicist from Australia, who has done work with the University of Sydney, Harvard, and the Smithsonian, and is currently the Dean of the Division of Physical and Biological Sciences at the University of Santa Cruz.  Support the show

CSI Bill Montgomery is a Hidden Pioneer who is working in the Transportation and Technology segment, looking to uplift high school students in STEM.  His group of Hidden Pioneers come from all walks of life and are all looking for ways to engage and promote STEM.  Support the show

Dr. Earyn McGee, a #herpetologist, #science communicator, IF/THEN ambassador, co-organizer for Black Birders Week, & advocate for #diversity in #STEM careers! Support the show

This is a throw back episode.  If you want to see the video, go to YouTube, or follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EId7LEXGwSk&t=379sRuby O'Lexy is a PhD candidate. In her own words: I study how cells communicate with each other. For all multicellular organisms, cell-cell communication is an essential process in coordinating development and interacting with the environment. More specifically, I study how cells in plant roots communicate with each other under agriculturally challenging conditions such as low nutrients or heavy metal contamination. The biggest gap between potential and achieved crop yield is because of bad soils, so this is a real problem in feeding our ever growing global population. She believes it is important to understand that there are Latinas in STEM - she is one, and she encourages more to young girls to follow in her footstepsSupport the show

Step into the fascinating world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with our captivating podcast with If/Then Ambassadors. Join us as we sit down with eight remarkable If/Then Ambassadors, including my co-host Hey Dr. Tay, each a trailblazer in their respective fields, to uncover their inspiring journeys, groundbreaking discoveries, and the pivotal moments that shaped their careers.Discover the stories behind these extraordinary individuals, their relentless pursuit of excellence, and their dedication to empowering the next generation of STEM leaders. "If/Then Ambassadors Unveiled" is your window into the minds and hearts of the women who are redefining what's possible in the world of science and technology. Subscribe now and embark on a journey that celebrates the limitless potential of science and innovation!Support the show

Join us as we dive deep into the dynamic intersection of Hip Hop, community, and STEM with the renowned Hip Hop MD and the innovative mind behind STEAM Urban. Explore their groundbreaking work at the crossroads of music, science, and education. Discover how they're inspiring the next generation of STEAM enthusiasts through the power of art and culture. Don't miss this exciting conversation at the cutting edge of STEAM education!

School is starting, and there are so many programs for you and your families.  For the next few weeks, we are going to highlight a few from around the nation.  On this episode, we chat with Charlotte Dickert from the USS Hornet.  The USS Hornet is a Sea, Air, and Space museum located in Alameda, Ca.  Dr. Tay and I also discuss some things that we have been a part of and things we have coming up.  Tune in, enjoy the conversation, and let us know if there are any other programs we should highlight.Support the show

Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd is a leading international expert in weather and climate. Dr. Shepherd was the 2013 President of American Meteorological Society (AMS), the nation's largest and oldest professional/science society in the atmospheric and related sciences. Dr. Shepherd is Director of the University of Georgia's  (UGA) Atmospheric Sciences Program and Full Professor in the Department of Geography. He is the Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences. Dr. Shepherd is also the host of The Weather Channel's Award-Winning Sunday talk show Weather Geeks, a pioneering Sunday talk show on national television dedicated to science and contributor to Forbes Magazine. In 2014, Ted Turner and his Captain Planet Foundation honored Dr. Shepherd with its Protector of the Earth Award. Prior recipients include Erin Brockovich and former EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. He is also the 2015 Recipient of the Association of American Geographers (AAG) Media Achievement award, the Florida State University Grads Made Good Award and the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Sandy Beaver Award for Excellence in Teaching. In 2015, Dr. Shepherd was invited to moderate the White House Champions for Change event. Prior to UGA, Dr. Shepherd spent 12 years as a Research Meteorologist at NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center and was Deputy Project Scientist for the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, a multi-national space mission that launched in 2014.  President Bush honored him on May 4th 2004 at the White House with the Presidential Early Career Award for pioneering scientific research in weather and climate science. Dr. Shepherd is a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society. Two national magazines, the AMS, and Florida State University have also recognized Dr. Shepherd for his significant contributions. In 2016, Dr. Shepherd was the Spring Commencement speaker at his 3-time Alma Mater, Florida State University and was recently selected for an SEC Academic Leadership Fellows program.Support the show

Join us on Wednesday as CaT Bobino and Hey Dr. Tay (Lataisia Jones) speak with Dr. Kory Burns and Marlon Napier on being Black Fathers in STEM.  Dr. Burns is an assistant professor in materials science and engineering at the University of Virginia, visiting assistant professor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, committee member at Sandia national laboratories, and practitioner in the astrophysics division at NASA.Marlon Napier is an engineer working as an Investor and Consultant with Project and Process Management.Support the show

Join CaT Bobino and co-host Hey Dr. Tay as we speak with Dr. Justin Ballenger and Tavare Williams on being Black Fathers in STEM.  Dr. Ballenger is the Assistant Professor of STEM Education at Morehouse College and Deputy Director at Atlanta University Data Science Initiative.  Tavare Williams is a Financial Advisor for multiple nonprofits.Support the show

This is a throwback Jeremy Johnson is a recent transplant to Oakland, and is a Senior Systems Engineer & Architect.  With training in computer science and technology, Jeremy has come a long way from dismantling computers in his home as a child, to now building them up and keeping them running.  The official description of his work is he "designs and builds enterprise hi-tech information systems infrastructure."Support the show

Join CaT Bobino and Dr. Tay as we speak with Dr. Lucy Lomas, OB/GYN as we discuss Black Maternal Health.  Pregnancy, postpartum, and more are important when it comes to a healthy mother and child.  However, Black maternal health has not been discussed as much as it should, and how we as a community should work together.  Join Dr. Tay and CaT Bobino as we speak with Dr. Lucy Lomas on the importance of Black maternal health.Support the show

This is a thowback!Dr. Stephani Page is working on her PostDoc in Pharmacology, while developing and maintaining #BlackandSTEM social media, while also raising her son!  A phenomenal woman who has dedicated her life to working in science, while being a mother and a motivator!  Check out her story above and see what it's like to be Dr. Stephani Page!Support the show

Hamid Haqq is a specialist that works with surgeons that deal with the spine.  Check out this throwback interview.  Support the show

Anna Rothschild is a science presenter, video producer, and journalist.  She is currently the producer at ABC's FiveThirtyEight and host of the podcast FiveThirtyEight.  Previously, she was the host of Science Magic Show Hooray for Amazon Prime and the creator, host, and animator of Gross Science for NOVA and PBS.On this throwback episode, we talked with Anna when she was still the host of Gross Science.  Support the show

On today's special episode of In The Know with CaT Bobino, I partnered with Dr. Lataisia Jones (Hey Dr. Tay) with guest Aisha Lawrey to discuss motherhood and STEM.  Aisha is the mother of 16 year old twins, I am the mother of a toddler, and Dr. Tay is excitedly ready to join the ranks of motherhood.  Together, we discuss what it's like to work in STEM through the different stages of motherhood.  Support the show

Raneem Shahin is a technologist that worked on the new space suites that NASA will use in future missions.  She comes from HR and entrepreneurship to working with Axiom on the future of space travel. Support the show

MarchLa'rina is a teacher and STEM educator.This is a throwback of my television show.  To see the video, please visit my YouTube channel.  Support the show

Winston Scott is a former astronaut that was one of the first people to do a space walk.  He also was a top gun pilot for the Navy and a musician.  That is just a few of the things he has done and continues to do.  Make sure you listen and find out more of Winston's amazing life!Support the show

Mary Sam is a chemist turned coder!  With 10 years of environmental chemistry under her belt, she is learning how to code and hopefully combine the two loves together.  ALSO, Mary is a child of refugees from Cambodia, that used education to get out of the neighborhood she grew up in and on to a better life.  She is the true definition of someone making a goal, and going after it!* This is a throw back from a previous showSupport the show

Dr. Ann C. Kimble-Hill is a research professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Indiana University School of MedicineSupport the show

In today's episode, Samihah talks about being Muslim in tech, and being in high school with 9/11 happened.  The backlash and subsequent decisions made after that day and how she wanted to be perceived.  Her pathway into tech is completely obscure, and you will never guess what her favorite past time is outside of work!*This is a throw back episode of my show. Support the show

Dr. Cimona Hinton has her PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry) and is a professor at Clark Atlanta University.  Join in the conversation as I speak with Dr. Hinton about her journey into research and medicine.Support the show

Nia is a chemist that specializes in the chemistry of make-up.  She has some ups and downs, but looking good isn't one of them!*This program was previously recorded.Support the show

Dr. Kast is a Professor of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Urology, and Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryWalter A. Richter Cancer Research ChairDirector Medical Biology Graduate ProgramSupport the show

Dr. Varma has his PhD in Electrical Engineering, and now works in physics with optics and lasers!  Also, he loves music, which is why I asked him to start the show off with a little melody!  Make sure you check out the video and let his smooth singing take you to another world!This is a throwback to my old tv show.  ENJOYSupport the show

Dr. Delk is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas as Dallas and the Assistant VP for Research Development.She also is a genius with her hair and skin regimen!  You have to see her glow!Support the show

Dr. Robin Walker-Vassel and I went to college together in Connecticut, but I couldn't stand the snow so I left.  Because she is from Brooklyn, NY, she was able to stay and receive her PhD in Molecular Plant Biology.  Outside of the work that she has done, she is a wife, mother, and traveler!  Check out her story above!This is a throw back from my local tv show.  EnjoySupport the show

Jordan Forman is a recent graduate with a  B.S. in Astronomy & Astrophysics at Florida Institute of Technology.    She was recently in Germany working on an internship looking at black holes.  Support the show

Throw back to Mariah Matthews, who at the time was a project manager for Genetech.Please enjoy this audio from a previous television show.Support the show

Tracy Hill is the founder of Fur, Scales, and Tails - an interactive kid's show that showcases animals of all kinds.Support the show

Dr. Chanelle Adams-Griffin went to undergraduate with me at Stillman College - majoring in Biology.  She took that degree and proceeded to get her Masters from the University of Connecticut in Microbiology and her PhD in food science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.  Check out her story from California to an HBCU in Alabama, to a PWI on the East Coast!!Support the show

Regina Wong was a pre-med major that decided to change into software engineering.  And from the East Coast to the West Coast, Regina is creating a space for her to engage in STEM!Support the show

Kevin is known in the Bay Area as the Social Engineer.  He spends most of his time working on social issues that impact African Americans - wellness, diversity in technology, politics, and creating a pipeline into tech for students.  Watch the episode above and learn more about Kevin L. Nichols!!Support the show

Robert Joseph, Ph.D.: Data Scientist, Computer Scientist, Educator, Entrepreneur, GEM Fellow alumni, and Father. He is the Co-Founder of Team MindShift, a former Director and Senior Data Scientist at Stanley Black & Decker working in Industry 4.0, and 15+ years as a University Professor teaching over 4,600 students. Robert's experience spans recruitment, healthcare analytics, telecommunication, supply chain, manufacturing, and software development. With a B.S. and M.S. from MIT in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. and Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University in Computer Science, he has deep technical roots. He has built 100s of mobile, web, and desktop apps. He has a patent for an internet DJ system. However, his proudest accomplishment is being the father of 2 teenage boysSupport the show

*This is a throw back episodeGloria Veal is the Chief Communications Officer for INC Tutoring as well as an Operations Analyst for Microsoft.  She has also a dancer, criminologist, mechanic, Air Force Vet, technologist..... the list goes on and on.  Her motto:  If there is something in your life that you want to do, do it!  You don't have to do it all at once, you can do it throughout your lifetime.  Gloria's story is amazing!Support the show

This was previously recorded.Fon Powell is the epitome of STEM.  She is working on her PhD in Computational Neuroscience, while also being the founder of S.A.L.T.  With a background in science, computers, tech, and business, this young woman is someone to keep an eye on!Support the show

Dr. Darin Gray is the Director of the USC Viterbi K-12 STEM Center and CS@SC Coding Camps. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering from USC Viterbi School of Engineering, a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences,  a Master's degree in teaching with an emphasis in mathematics from USC Rossier School of Education, a Master's degree in Cybersecurity from Cal State San Marcos and a Doctorate in Education Technology from Boise State University. He also holds teaching credentials in math and science. He teaches an introduction to engineering course and a cybersecurity seminar at USC. Darin is also an IT and cybersecurity engineer for California State Guard (CSG).Support the show

Kate is a field Scientist that works in environmental science.  After deciding to go back to college in her late 20s, Kate discovered her love of a challenge.  She took her degree and is now making sure developers are respecting and utilizing the environment correctly.Support the show