Redefining the Image of a Scientist

Dr. Korie Grayson is a biomedical engineer, chemical engineering researcher, and a diversity advocate in STEM. She is a proud alumna of 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. Currently, Korie is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Michigan in Chemical Engineering. Her research will focus on the evaluation of novel nano- and microparticles for therapy in neutrophilic, acute inflammatory disease and cancer.

Recently, Korie received the honor of making the “2020 List of Influential African American Women to Follow on LinkedIn” and the “1000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America” list. Dr. Grayson is passionate about increasing the number of underrepresented minorities in STEM by illustrating that representation matters. 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.

Korie continues doing advocacy work via workshops and public speaking engagements while redefining the image of WHAT A SCIENTIST LOOKS LIKE! Korie is a proud member of the Biomedical Engineering Society, National Society of Black Engineers, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

In this episode, we discuss the process and the challenge of pursuing a PhD. Dr. Grayson talks about the Black, female scientists she was exposed to along the way that encouraged her to become a scientist. Are you or someone you know interested in earning a PhD? Then this is the episode for you!

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