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“If You Have Thought About Entering into the Tech Workforce, Our Training i...

Jessica Diaz Council, Managing Director of Per Scholas Baltimore joins Elena Russo to discuss their free tech training and how they are building a diverse tech workforce.

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4:38

Investing in Women of Color to Transform the Tech Sector

Over the past decade, rates of Black, Latina, and Native American students earning computing degrees dropped by one-third. A lack of gender diversity can have negative implications for not only individual organizations, but the entire tech sector.

Dwana Franklin-Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Reboot Representation, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss the coalition’s commitment to double the number of Black, Latina, and Native American women who earn computing degrees by 2025, and share actionable recommendations to help tech companies close the gender gap.

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7:25

Closing the Digital Divide for Black Americans in the Rural South

Approximately 38 percent of Black Americans living in rural areas of the southern U.S. lack home internet access.

Spencer Overton, President of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss how expanding broadband access can help improve employment, income, and healthcare for this population.

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5:42

Indigenous Students and STEM: A Pathway to Opportunity

Research suggests that Native American students are underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.

Kathy M. DeerInWater, Ph.D., citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and Chief Program Officer of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss STEM programs that are conducive to success for Indigenous students and professionals.

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5:23

STEM Exhibits Go Mobile

For 45 years the Museum of Discovery and Science has been inspiring South Floridians who are interested in the STEM fields. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to think outside-of-the-box in how it showcases exhibits to curious minds. Museum President and CEO Joseph Cox chats about their STEMobile program.

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4:24

Taming The Invasive Lionfish

Lionfish are decimating Florida’s ecosystem. With no natural predators, experts say the invasive species are having a devastating impact on our waters. Cox Science Center and Aquarium Marine Biologist Rebecca Fago discusses how they’re combatting these dangerous fish.

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4:51

What is the Metaverse? Keeping Kids Safe in the Digital World

The Metaverse is an immersive, virtual-reality space in which users are embodied in the experience as an avatar. The technology is growing in popularity, but what are the safety risks?

Stephen Balkam, Founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss what parents need to know to keep their children safe in the digital world.

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7:49

How an App Can Give Hundreds of Thousands of Visually Impaired Individuals ...

Tony Cancelosi, President and CEO of the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind talks with Elena Russo about emerging technologies that boost accessibility to the blind and visually impaired population.

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6:15

Digital Equity: Preparing Latinos for the Workforce of Tomorrow

According to the National Skills Coalition, workers of color are disproportionately impacted by a digital skills gap, including half of Hispanic workers age 16 to 64.

Frankie Miranda, President and CEO of the Hispanic Federation, joins host Liliana Henao Holmes for a conversation on the causes of this gap, and an initiative aimed at boosting digital skills and providing workforce training in the Latino community.

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6:01

Igualdad Digital: Preparando Latinos para la Fuerza Laboral del Mañana

Según la Coalición Nacional de Habilidades, los trabajadores de minorías étnicas se ven afectads de manera desproporcionada por una brecha de habilidades digitales, incluidos la mitad de los trabajadores hispanos de 16 a 64 años.

Frankie Miranda, presidente y director ejecutivo de la Federación Hispana, se une a la presentadora Liliana Henao Holmes para charlar sobre las causas de esta brecha y de una iniciativa destinada a impulsar las habilidades digitales y brindar capacitación laboral a la población latina.

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6:54

Tech Careers for Military Veterans and Young Adults

Helen Kogan, Executive Director of NPower, discusses how her organization is building a diverse tech talent pipeline by offering technology training to veterans and young adults from underserved communities. Recorded July 29, 2022.

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4:27

Preserving Our Coral Reefs

Coral Reefs account for less than 1% of the ocean floor, but support nearly a quarter of all marine life. Restoration efforts are underway to protect and revitalize these crucial ecosystems. Doctor Erinn Muller, Lead Coral Reef Researcher at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, talks about their work.

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10:03

LGBTQ+ Representation: ‘Lack of Visibility’ in Science & Tech Fields

Homelessness, lack of family support, and visibility in science and tech professions present barriers for LGBTQ+ Americans to pursue careers in these fields. A new initiative aims to help LGBTQ+ individuals see the journey of others to inform their own career paths.

Host Tetiana Anderson and Chris Wood, Executive Director and Co-Founder of LGBT Tech, discuss PATHS, a program to inspire LGBTQ+ youth and young adults to explore careers in science and tech fields.

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4:40

Bridging the Filipino Generational Gap

Asian Americans are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the country. The US Pinoy for Good Governance is creating events to spread knowledge about the Filipino culture. Brenda Sanagustin, Chairperson of the 2022 Filipino Unity Day and President of the US Pinoy for Good Governance joins Laurel Hess to discuss the importance of Unity Day.

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7:04

Art for Art's Sake

Studies have shown that art and culture policies and programs increase economic development in states by attracting businesses, creating new jobs, increasing tax revenues and promoting tourism. Phil Gilchrist, Executive Director of the Anton Art Center discusses how art can support many different aspects of life and communities.

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5:36

Equity in STEM? Addressing the ‘Leaky’ Talent Pipeline

While the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math are rapidly growing, diverse communities face barriers to job entry.

Allison Scott, CEO of the Kapor Center, joins host Tetiana Anderson to share how her organization is working from the inside to provide equitable pathways to representation in STEM fields.

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