Meet Dr. Aisha Lawrey: The Importance of Interning, Becoming Yourself, and Using Your Voice,

Episode Summary:
1) Internships are so important especially when deciding on your next career move right out of college. Do them and discover what it is that you like or don't like;
2) It is so important that as a woman in STEM and a Black women in particular that you do not downplay your abilities for anyone. Own all of your talents and gifts
3) When you have the opportunity to be in the room, use your voice for good and help others.
4) Let's not compete with other Black women, but try to help where needed.
5) Take the time to find yourself and your sweet spot, personally and professionally.
Bio:
STEM advocate, Aisha Lawrey, has 20 years of experience on this journey. Working in industry, government, nonprofits, and education she knows how to engage many different stakeholders, at all levels. Her focus is on increasing the number of women and minorities in engineering.

Aisha recently joined the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), Inc. as the Senior Director, Programs and Scholarships. She is responsible for planning, directing and executing all scholarships and program activities. Prior to joining NACME, Aisha was the Director of Engineering Education with the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME). She directed and guided the work of ASME in helping to shape the future of mechanical engineering and engineering technology.

Aisha obtained a Master of Public Administration and Policy from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. A New Jersey native, Aisha now resides in Maryland with her husband and 12-year-old twins.

Social Media Accounts:

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/AishaKenya

Twitter

https://twitter.com/AishaKenya77

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/akbosslyfe

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aishalawrey

For students studying engineering and computer science, please check out NACME, Inc. for opportunities to apply for scholarships. www.nacme.org

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