Miss Me with the Ms. Part 1 – Episode 049

Episode 49 - Miss Me with the Ms. Part 1 Host: Dr. Jeremy Waisome & Dr. Kyla McMullen Guest: Tiffanie R. Smith, Ph.D. http://www.tiffaniersmith.com Episode Description: We are joined by Dr. Tiffanie R. Smith, a self-professed over-achiever, who recounts her journey to PhD from making the “best decision ever made” in her entire life to being shunned by her lab mates. Her path to current success included many twists and turns. Dr. Smith excels at following her gut instincts while remaining focused on her goals. Tiffanie’s Bio- Dr. Tiffanie R. Smith is currently an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Lincoln University of PA. She received her Ph.D. in Human Centered Computing from the University of Florida in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering in 2019. Her research interests include educational technologies, embodied learning, culturally relevant education, and broadening minority participation in STEM.

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The Institute for African-American Mentoring in Computing Sciences (iAAMCS), a national resource for all African-American computer science students and faculty, launches a new podcast in collaboration with the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), a non-profit that works to increase women’s meaningful participation in computing. Modern Figures Podcast (modernfigurespodcast.com) guest stars Black women in computing who share their stories and perspectives on technical, societal, and personal topics. Geared toward high school and college students, each guest also highlights the interestingly relatable, pivotal moments along their journey in computing.