Join the Story Collider in Atlanta for an evening of true, personal stories about science at Waller’s Coffee Shop.
Hosted by Meisa Salaita and Emma Yarbrough. Doors at 7, show at 7:30.
This show will take place outdoors, weather permitting.
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Jordan Chapman is originally from South Philly and completed his undergraduate degrees in Anthropology and Geoscience at Penn State University. He will soon complete a master’s degree in Anthropology at the University of Georgia and will be beginning a PhD in Geoscience at Baylor University this upcoming Fall. He is also a co-founder and president of the Black Science Coalition and Institute (B-SCI) a nonprofit that focuses on encouraging Black and underrepresented communities to B-Scientists. You can hear more about B-SCI on their B-Scientists podcast or visit their website at b-sci.org.
Audra Davidson is a scientist-turned-science-communicator in the Atlanta area, and has worked to translate complex science for non-expert audiences at places like NASA, the U.S. Department of State, and Science ATL. As a mostly self-taught writer, graphic designer, and social media-er, Audra uses her unbridled enthusiasm and penchant for sarcasm to navigate not only science news and outreach, but issues like imposter syndrome, mental health, and burnout. When she isn’t working, Audra enjoys singing (decently), playing the guitar (poorly), and reading (also decently). Predictably, she is obsessed with her dog.
Emil Moffatt has been a reporter at Atlanta's NPR station, WABE 90.1 since June of 2019. He currently serves as the host of WABE Tech Cast, a podcast focusing on Atlanta's tech scene. Emil began his career in radio while in high school and has been in public radio since 2013. Originally from Texas, he enjoys reading, discovering new music, running and hanging with his dog, Valta.
Jason Raines is a staunch chemical engineer turned accidental STEM innovator. For nearly two decades, he has brought a hands-on, experiential approach to STEM education as a teacher, administrator, mentor and coach to students and educators across the country. As a passionate advocate of the school-to-STEM pipeline, his goals are to raise the awareness students, particularly those from underrepresented areas, have to the vast potential STEM fields have to offer, while helping to remove the barriers that prevent students from experiencing STEM. He currently is the Director of STEM Innovation, & Partnerships at Graham Moore Education Design Consultants. He lives in Atlanta, GA and loves his wife, Anji, three daughters, Cami, Evi and Dele, and son Ryan. He loves sandwiches and hates mosquitoes.