AJ, your STEM Tea host, chats with Jose Gomez, Vivian Gama, Edgar Garza López and Elsie Spencer (all Vanderbilt University; TN, USA) about their different paths through academia and their research. Together, they discuss their experiences of developing leadership skills and continuously improving their approaches to mentoring. The panel concludes with a discussion about their experiences as Latino or Latina in STEM.

Contents* Introduction: 00:00 – 01:30 * Introduction to the panel of guests: 01:30 – 02:47 * Elsie Spencer’s research in STEMM education and DEI efforts within the field: 02:47 – 05:09 * Elsie Spencer’s research on maternal health 05:09 – 06:41 * Vivian Gama’s research program: 06:41 - 08:33 * Vivian Gama’s journey through academia and approach to mentoring: 08:33 – 12:59 * Jose Gomez’s research background and journey through academia: 12:59 – 17:29 * Edgar Garza Lopez’s research background and postdoc work: 17:29 – 23:48 * How did you cultivate your leadership skills? 23:48 – 35:27 * How do you continue to become a stronger mentor? 35:27 – 44:03 * Experiences as a Hispanic scientist: 44:03 – 56:00 * What’s the tea? And concluding thoughts: 56:00 – 01:04:57 * Social media: 01:04:57 – 01:06:19

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