EP#30 - CODING FOR STEM EMPOWERMENT with Dr. Natoshia Anderson

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Natoshia Anderson, Director of LINGO, about Coding for STEM Empowerment.Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Dr. Anderson:How did you get started with your work at LINGO?Can you share more about LINGO and its founder, Aisha Bowe?Who do you help through LINGO, and how do you do it?What role does representation play in your work and in the world of STEM?Can you share some success or heartwarming stories you've witnessed in your role?Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Coding for STEM Empowerment:The importance of early exposure to coding and STEM for minority students, particularly Black women and girls.LINGO kits provide both hardware and software experiences, combining hands-on activities with coding.LINGO's flexible models allow for use in schools, after-school programs, and at home, ensuring wide accessibility.Representation and diversity in STEM fields are crucial, and LINGO aims to contribute to better representation by reaching young students.Success stories, including a community member in Chicago using LINGO kits to teach coding to homeless kids in his neighborhood, demonstrate the profound impact of LINGO's work.About the Host: Tiffani TeacheyTiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, TEDx international speaker, and international best-selling author of the children’s book “What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z,” the STEM Crew Kids Adventures series, and three empowerment books. She is the host of the Read It Right Radio Show on WDRBmedia. Tiffani owns Thrive Edge Publishing and is the owner/publishing consultant of Inspired Authors Publishing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a Leadership Studies Ph.D. student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.As an engineer with over 19 years of experience, Tiffani is passionate about inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor. For more about Tiffani, visit her website at www.TiffaniTeachey.com. Check out the free STEM gift—the 10 STEM Scholarships & Organizations e-book—at www.stemistheway.com.