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Tiffany Oliver, Ph.D., associate professor and vice chair of the Department of Biology at Spelman, was a featured
speaker at TEDxMorehouseCollege.
During her presentation, Dr. Oliver provided steps on how to increase diversity, inclusion, and equity in the growing field of data science.
At Spelman College, Dr. Oliver's federally funded research lab studies the role of how near-infrared light inhibits cell death affiliated with wound healing. As a scientist and mentor her passion resides in mentoring and training minority students in STEM by studying and evaluating the best
practices for women of color who are interested in pursuing careers in science and medicine.
Dr. Oliver has received several distinguished honors related to her laudable STEM mentorship geared towards "Increasing Diversity and Inclusion in a changing Research Landscape."
Her ultimate goal is to change the narrative around women of color in STEM by increasing their opportunities in STEM in academia and beyond.
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Jamirra Franklin, C'2022, a health sciences major, will be featured on the cover of a limited edition EBONY commemorative print issue, featuring the winners of its annual HBCU Queens edition.
With a new focus on STEM this year, the popular initiative is dedicated to recognizing collegiate Black women who are poised to affect significant societal change - both locally and globally.
At Spelman, Franklin who appears on the cover standing second from left in a pink blazer, is a mentor for The Lady Buds Mentoring program, the co-social chair for the Junior Class Council, and a Spelman Ambassador.
"I have a passion for community service, science, public health, and finding ways to improve healthcare," said Franklin. "I
plan on attending medical school after graduating from Spelman and becoming an Obstetrician-Gynecologist."
In addition to landing the cover of EBONY, the winning Queens were also awarded a $10K grant and a mentorship opportunity with women scientists at OLAY.
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Tyler Clark, C'2014, a Dual Degree Engineering Program student who majored in mathematics, is making waves with her 3D mixed media and synthetic hair art.
"There are so many beautiful elements incorporated in her art that I can’t narrow down which is the most striking," wrote Shalwah Evans for Essence.com. "Her muses have Bantu knots, cornrows, Senegalese twists, and natural curls amongst other styles, that literally come off the canvas."
Clark left her full-time job in 2020 to launch her brand Inspire by Tyler. Since then her work has been collected by several notable entertainers including Issa Rae and Taraji P. Henson.
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Spelman College is known for educating global change agents who are leaders in the classroom, in the community, and in their careers. If you have an idea for a news story about Spelman faculty, staff, students, or alumnae, we would love to hear about it. Submit your story ideas to spelmanconnection@spelman.edu. Check out the submission guidelines for the weekly e-newsletter.
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