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STEM Tea

Welcome to the STEM Tea podcast!This series dives into the conversations shaping the future of science — blending social, societal and scientific perspectives in STEM. Episodes explore everything from building healthy and productive research environments, to the strategies scientists use to communicate their work, expand outreach to the broader community, and strengthen collaboration across disciplines.Each week, Antentor Othrell Hinton Jr., Assistant Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics

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STEM Tea | Humans first, professionals second

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2025/11/13

In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, host AJ Hinton is joined by Lindsey Keith-Vincent, Associate Dean for Research, Outreach and Innovation at Louisiana Tech University (LA, USA). Lindsey is a first-generation college graduate who originally trained as a high school teacher before moving into STEM.In this episode, Lindsey talks about where she learned her most valuable leadership lessons and why she considers her personal relationships to have transformed her career. She also shares her model

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36:27

STEM Tea | Investing in our students

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2025/10/24

In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, host AJ Hinton is joined by two science educators who are striving to instill a love of science and a sense of belonging within K–12 students through outreach initiatives and programs.Yelena Janumyan is a postdoctoral fellow at theCollaborative for STEM Education and Outreach at Vanderbilt University(TN, USA). Since receiving her PhD, Yelena has taught science and math in schools; however, she is now turning her attention back to research.At the time of

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56:45

STEM Tea | Being visible as an act of service

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2025/10/24

In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, host AJ Hinton is joined by Ulises Ricoy, who was the Director of Outreach Initiatives at the University of Arizona (AZ, USA) at the time of this recording. Ulises haschampioned low-cost approaches to basic neuroscience researchas well as educated underrepresented groups in STEM academia.Ulises shares his journey to STEM, including how he developed his research and the value of diverse perspectives within that research. He also shares why not everyone is cut

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40:57

STEM Tea | Founding Black in Neuro

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2025/10/24

In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, host AJ Hinton is joined byBrielle Ferguson, Assistant Professor in Genetics and Neurology at Harvard (MA, USA), andAngeline J. Dukes, Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota (MN, USA). Brielle is a researcher studying the biomarkers of cognitive dysfunction and Angeline shares her time between teaching and leading DEI initiatives at the University of Minnesota.Brielle and Angeline share why visibility is so

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40:43

STEM Tea | Disrupting racism and cisheteropatriarchy...

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2025/10/24

In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, host AJ Hinton is joined byLuis A. Leyva, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education & STEM Higher Education in the Peabody College of Education & Human Development at Vanderbilt University (TN, USA). Luis is the Director of thePower, Resistance & Identity in STEM Education (PRISM) Research Lab. He describes how his research examines equity through pedagogy to disrupt racism and cisheteropatriarchy for broadening opportunities among historically

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STEM Tea | Strengthening HBCUs

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2025/10/24

In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, host AJ Hinton is joined by Haysetta Shuler, an academic consultant in industrial–organizational psychology (I–O psychology) and a DEI mentor. Haysetta is an experienced administrator at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), and she is passionate about increasing the involvement of Black students in STEM.Haysetta discusses the value of I–O psychology and how students at HBCUs can be supported with hands-on experience, mentorship and network

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45:23

STEM Tea | Working together for better science and...

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2025/10/24

In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, host AJ Hinton is joined by Corey Reynolds, a Regional Medical Scientific Director in industry. Corey’s background ranges from academics to industry consulting; he applies these varied experiences to mentoring the next generation of Black scientists.In this episode, Corey explains his current role as a medical science liaison (MSL) and how it varies from his experiences in academia. He also discusses the crucial need for more Black scientists in every stage

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49:50

STEM Tea | Impact and sustainability in mentorship

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2025/10/24

In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, host AJ Hinton is joined by Clintoria Williams, Principal Investigator in the Kidney PathoPhysiology Research Group atWright State University(OH, USA). Clintoria is a physiologist who is passionate about ‘lifting while climbing’ and is a co-founder of Black in Physiology.In this episode, Clintoria shares her journey in mentorship, sharing her tips for balancing your professional and personal life, and turning every experience into an opportunity for learning

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57:32

STEM Tea | Supporting underserved communities through...

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2025/10/24

In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, host AJ Hinton is joined by Alberto “Beto” Vasquez, Director of STEM Engagement & Community Relations for the Center for Research in Education & Teaching Excellence (CREATE) atUniversity of California, San Diego(CA, USA). Beto is a biologist, educator and community leader applying his colorful lived experience to support students from similar backgrounds and communities.At CREATE, he spearheads efforts to increase access, engagement and interest in

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50:55

STEM Tea | The experiences of an industry scientist

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2024/12/03

In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, AJ Hinton is joined by Angela Pack – Senior Scientist at a pharmaceutical company in Rockville/Gaithersburg (MD, USA). Angela is an immunologist, who recentlytransitioned from infectious disease vaccine development to translational medicine and clinical trial data analysis.In this episode, Angela calls on her experience in academia and industry to discuss factors to consider when pursuing a scientific career in industry as well as career options for

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51:48

STEM Tea | Mentoring junior faculty: how to handle...

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2024/10/01

In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, AJ Hinton is joined by guest co-host Andrea Marshall, a Staff Scientist in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics atVanderbilt University(TN, USA) studying age-related changes in mitochondrial networks. The pair speak with David Drake (left), Professor of microbiology and infectious diseases in the Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry (IA, USA), where his research focuses on the development of the oral

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38:27

Science beyond academia: a career in the charity sector

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2024/09/17

In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, host AJ Hinton is joined by Ashley Campbell. After being an Assistant Professor and working in EDI at the University of Rochester (NY, USA), Ashley is now Chief Impact Officer at United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes (NY, USA), a charity bringing together local people, companies, nonprofits and leaders to address the region’s biggest human services challenges to help the community thrive.In this episode, Ashley discusses her career, what led

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44:47

STEM Tea | How to lead a lab

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2024/08/13

In this episode of STEM Tea, host AJ Hinton is joined by Quinton Smith, an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Irvine (CA, USA). Quinton’s lab focuses on distilling the complexity of early human development to controllable factors, creating synthetic biomaterials that support the differentiation and expansion of stem cell-derived organoids and building small and large-scale vascularized tissues from single donor iPSCs for regenerative medicine applications.Here, Quinton discusses

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54:09

STEM Tea | Empowering youth, empowering communities:...

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2024/08/06

Host AJ Hinton is joined by Alhaji N’jai, a man wearing many hats; Alhaji is a Senior Scientist, Associate Professor, Pan Africanist and philanthropist. Alhaji currently teaches at the University of Sierra Leone (Freetown, Sierra Leone) and the California University of Science and Medicine (CA, USA) while maintaining the position of Director of the Global Health Institute – One Health, West Africa, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (WI, USA). Additionally, he is the Founder and Chief Strategist

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59:56

Championing health equity for underserved communities

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2024/07/02

In this episode of STEM Tea, host AJ Hinton is joined by Ricardo Correa, an endocrinologist and the Director of Diversity in Graduate Medical Education at the University of Arizona College of Medicine (AZ, USA). After becoming a doctor in Panama and relocating to the USA to focus on research, Ricardo discovered a passion for health equity and decided to focus on helping underserved communities.Here, Ricardo discusses his journey into medicine and academia, the network of mentors he built along the

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44:52

Beyond borders: building an international...

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2024/06/11

In this episode of STEM Tea, host AJ Hinton is joined by Annet Kirabo, an associate professor at Vanderbilt University (TN, USA). Annet research focuses on uncovering the molecular mechanisms underlying activation of the immune system in response to hypertensive stimuli including excess dietary salt, sympathetic nerve outflow and oxidative stress, and how this impacts cardiovascular disease.Here, Annet discusses how her experiences growing up influence her work, how she sets up and maintains

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39:36

The beating heart of bioengineering, cardiovascular...

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2024/06/04

Host AJ Hinton is joined by Brian Aguado, an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at UC San Diego (CA, USA). Brian’s lab investigates sex differences in cardiovascular disease, using biomaterial and tissue engineering techniques to dissect the mechanisms that underly these sex differences. He is also the co-founder of LatinXinBME, a virtual community where LatinX individuals in biomedical engineering can connect. In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, Brian shares the experiences that brought him

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44:18

Mentoring and microscopy cores: central pillars of...

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2024/05/13

In this episode of the STEM Tea Podcast, AJ speaks with Kaye Thomas (University of Rochester, NY, USA) and Feather Ives (University of California, Berkley, CA, USA) about the career paths that led them to their respective microscopy cores. Feather and Kaye detail the value that cores can impart on your career and how they can be critical sources of hands-on, practical learning. Discover the work of communities such as PAIR-UP and BioImaging North America – operating to improve DEAI in the microscopy

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36:18

Navigating the twists and turns of a career in academia

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2024/04/11

In this episode, host AJ Hinton is joined by Jenny Schafer – Managing Director of the Cell Imaging Shared Resource (CISR) Core and a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology (both Vanderbilt University, GA, USA) – and Evan Krystofiak – Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology. Krystofiak is also responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of CISR’s electron microscopy division. Schafer and Krystofiak discuss their

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48:49

Estevao, exercise and coaching as mentoring

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2024/04/02

In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, AJ delves into the world of exercise science with Estevao Scudese, a Research Associate at the Federal University of State of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) investigating the intersection between molecular biology and exercise, where he also works as a physical trainer and coach. Estevao discusses his path into the physical sciences and the current research landscape and outlook for this rapidly expanding field, detailing the biggest risks and key motivating moments

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