Imagine walking into a lab, classroom, or a meeting, and being the only Black woman in the room. This is a reality for many of us in the field of STEM. Currently, only 2% of STEM jobs are held by Black women. Unfortunately, some of us end up leaving due to feelings of isolation, mistreatment, and a lack of opportunities. However, there are organizations working tirelessly to change this narrative.

Meet Dr. Kilan Ashad-Bishop and Teressa Alexander, the co-founders of STEMNoire ! After a fateful phone conversation in 2019, they founded STEMNoire and began recruiting a team of Black women in STEM to build a community for us, by us. Since then, STEMNoire has grown into a global research and wellness community that convenes Black women and non-binary people in STEM to foster community, facilitate collaboration, and enhance personal and professional outcomes. STEMNoire hosts an annual conference where attendees across the globe are able to leave with targeted personal and professional development resources necessary for resilience in STEM education and the workforce.

Tune in to learn more about why STEMNoire was created, how to join, and details on their upcoming conference!! Word on the street it’s coming to Washington D.C next year!!

Get Connected with STEMNoire:

IG/Twitter: @stemnoire

Website: stemnoire.org

Download the STEMNoire mobile app on Google Play or the App store!

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