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May 13, 20232 min read

I got my first F on a college exam. What do I do now?

The first step is to realize that this is not the end of the world. Don't panic. A delay is not a denial. Slow and steady wins the race....

Nov 19, 20212 min read

What do I do in Office Hours?

#ILookLikeAProfessor #ILookLikeAStudent #NoireSTEMInist #OfficeHours101 #DoingCollege #ProfessorAdvice101 #MySTEMIsForTheStreets I know...

Aug 22, 20214 min read

Recommendation Letters 101

I was that student who did not really talk to professors. There were several reasons. I was extremely shy and intimidated by professors....

Aug 11, 20213 min read

How Do I Prepare for a PhD program?

This post provides advice to college students considering going on to graduate school for a masters or PhD.

Jul 14, 20213 min read

Getting Ready for STEMMING

Today's blog post is inspired by all of the #BlackListCleared posts on my Twitter timeline. As we prepare for a new school year,...

Jul 7, 20216 min read

Doing College

Another thing I have discovered in my 18 years as an engineering professor is that high school does not really prepare students for how...

Jul 3, 20214 min read

To the struggling Engineering student

When I graduated from Vanderbilt in 2003 with my PhD in Electrical Engineering, I was the second Black woman to do so. Shout out to...

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