S03E20 | Coming-of-Age in Academia: Interview with Brianda Beverley of Flyy Science

Our latest guest Brianda is at a turning point: pursue a PhD in STEM or follow her dream of growing Flyy Science, which combines science communication with hip hop and style. This is a coming-of-age in academia episode that everyone can relate to! Liz and Xine chat with Brianda about her current work as a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist, the gap between STEM degrees and jobs, and the journey from realizing you love something to what it means to develop a career. Why don't kidneys get the same attention as hearts in popular culture? Brianda asks the PhDivas for advice on the next steps as a possible pre-PhDiva and what the best path might be for someone who describes herself as a mix of Bill Nye the Science Guy, Aaliyah, and Left Eye. Brianda on Twitter: @flyyscience1 On Tumblr: http://flyyscience.tumblr.com/ On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKzUwVctzKHV6_VGB8cp1KQ