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Podcast: Diverse: a SWE podcast
Episode: Ep 290: Celebrating Indigenous Voices in STEM With Dr. Teenie Matlock
Description: Dr. Teenie Matlock, professor emerita of cognitive science at the University of California, Merced and active member of the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, joins us in this episode of Diverse to honor Native American Heritage Month.
Interviewed by Laurie Shuster, editor-in-chief of SWE Magazine, Dr. Matlock shares how her heritage shaped her upbringing, educational journey, perspective, and career in the sciences.
Hear the challenges and opportunities Indigenous women face in STEM, the importance of fostering inclusive environments, and Dr. Matlock’s vision for increased representation in leadership.
Plus, learn how to get involved with Advancing Indigenous Peoples in STEM (AISES), on...