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Episode 41: Science Communication

Feb 10, 2023โ€ข33 min
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Episode description

My guest for Episode 41 is Talithia Williams, PhD, Associate Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College.

The theme for the episode is ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป.

Talithia and I explore the following topics:โฃ

โœ… Developing models to detect the need for cataract surgery
โœ… Changing the public perspective on science
โœ… Making numerical concepts understandable and relatable
โœ… Hosting the television show NOVA Wonders on PBS
โœ… Her personal journey as a black woman in STEM
โœ… Diversity in STEM across the education spectrum

If you are interested in learning from a seasoned researcher who is passionate about quant professions and our potential impact, you want to listen to this.

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