Creating Equity In STEMM
Creating Equity In STEMM
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Creating Equity in STEMM is a podcast by the CPASS Foundation, dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEMM fields. We highlight the journeys of remarkable individuals breaking barriers in healthcare, engineering, veterinary medicine, and more. Our mission is to support underrepresented students in Illinois pursuing careers in STEMM through our programs. Learn more and support our work by visiting cpassfoundation.org, where you can donate and get involved.
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The podcast emphasizes themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion within STEMM, examining the journeys of individuals breaking barriers in areas like veterinary medicine, aerospace engineering, and healthcare. Episodes include discussions on the challenges faced by underrepresented students, mentorship opportunities, and systemic changes needed to foster inclusive environments, such as those featured with Dr. Coretta Patterson and Dr. Wendi Wills El-Amin.
Creating Equity in STEMM is a podcast by the CPASS Foundation, dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEMM fields. We highlight the journeys of remarkable individuals breaking barriers in healthcare, engineering, veterinary medicine, and more. Our mission is to support underrepresented students in Illinois pursuing careers in STEMM through our programs. Learn more and support our work by visiting cpassfoundation.org, where you can donate and get involved.
In this episode of Equity in STEMM, host Jinja Birkenbeuel sits down with Dr. Coretta Patterson, a trailblazing veterinarian who has broken barriers in the field of animal medicine. Born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, Dr. Patterson’s journey began at Whitney Young High School, where she was a member of the CPASS Foundation’s Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers Program (CAHMCP)—a transformative initiative that has supported underrepresented students pursuing careers in healthcare. She later earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and two Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, building a career that now spans multiple states.
Joined by CPASS Foundation Executive Director Dr. Stephen Martin, this episode explores the importance of representation in veterinary medicine, overcoming systemic barriers, and how aspiring students from underrepresented backgrounds can follow in Dr. Patterson’s footsteps. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about mentorship, perseverance, and expanding diversity in STEMM fields.
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Production Company: CPASS Foundation
Post-Production Company: Birk Creative
Music Composer: Grant Birkenbeuel
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