A Mechanical Engineer Unbound by Conventional Career Paths: Dr. Malika Grayson ‘14, ‘16

Dr. Malika Grayson completed a master’s degree and PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Cornell with a focus on wind energy, computational fluid dynamics, modeling and simulation, and wind tunnel experimentation. After graduation, Malika participated in a rotational program through Northrop Grumman and currently works there as a Program Manager. Malika discusses the importance of mentorship and building a community to be successful. She is a Fortune 100 global keynote speaker, best-selling author, and founder of STEMinist Empowered LLC, an organization focused on supporting women of color who are pursuing graduate degrees. Transcript Link: https://tinyurl.com/ECCtranscript1 You can find Malika on: IG: @drmalikagrayson Linkedin: Dr Malika Grayson Twitter: MalikaGrayson She shares the following books: Hooded: A Black Girl's Guide to the Ph.D. by Malika Grayson Lessons Learned: Stories from Women Leaders in STEM Paperback by Deborah M Shlian (Editor) Wall of Wonder: Cornell Women Leading the Way in Science, Technology, and Engineering by Madeline Dubelier, Catherine Gurecky, et al. Bertrand Odom-Reed, Director Cornell Broadcast Studios [email protected] Melissa Bazley, Editor

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