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STEM TeaGet the tea on the latest in mentoring and DEAI initiatives in STEM Author: BioTechniques
Welcome to the STEM Tea podcast!This series dives into the conversations shaping the future of science blending social, societal and scientific perspectives in STEM. Episodes explore everything from building healthy and productive research environments, to the strategies scientists use to communicate their work, expand outreach to the broader community, and strengthen collaboration across disciplines.Each week, Antentor Othrell Hinton Jr., Assistant Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics at Vanderbilt University (TN, USA), invites a guest to 'spill the tea' on their journey in science. Together, they highlight the discoveries driving their fields forward, discuss how to create sustainable and supportive research practices and share mentoring approaches that train and inspire the next generation of scientists.Beyond the science itself, the podcast uncovers the human side of research how investigators navigate challenges, build resilient careers and balance innovation with responsibility. With a rotating set of guest hosts adding their own perspectives, the series serves as both a resource and a reflection point for anyone committed to advancing science while shaping a stronger research culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Life Sciences, Science, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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STEM Tea | Humans first, professionals second
Episode 9
Thursday, 13 November, 2025
In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, host AJ Hinton is joined by Lindsey Keith-Vincent, Associate Dean for Research, Outreach and Innovation at Louisiana Tech University (LA, USA). Lindsey is a first-generation college graduate who originally trained as a high school teacher before moving into STEM. In this episode, Lindsey talks about where she learned her most valuable leadership lessons and why she considers her personal relationships to have transformed her career. She also shares her model for encouraging education at a young age and how she supports her faculty to help them perform at their best. Contents: ● Meet Lindsey: 00:47–05:27● The difference a Dean can make: 05:28–08:47● Supporting your faculty to support your higher-education students: 08:48–15:40● Facilitating connections in impactful mentorship: 15:41–23:05● The power of personal relationships in your professional career: 23:06–32:38● Championing openness and authenticity in leadership: 32:39–36:32● Providing holistic support to help people help their community: 36:33–40:09● How we can support our children to encourage future success: 40:10–46:55 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
