The NALA(STEM) Podcast aims to invite listeners to go on a scientific journey that explores various experiences and STEM career paths open to early career scientists and engineers, through interviews with NALA members. Look for Monthly Episodes the 3rd Monday at 5pm ET!
In this episode, host Imani Porter, celebrates the 2-year anniversary of the podcast by inviting the OG Dr. Porter (a.k.a. her mother), who is a hair scientist of more than 20 years, to share her scientific journey from accounting to polymer chemistry. She shares about how she navigated the uncertainty of finding her field and how she was able to trust the process in balancing life and her career.
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Dr. Crystal Porter: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenmbanks/) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniqueclaiborne/) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/derricktillmankelly/)linkedin.com/in/hairscientistdrcrystal (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hairscientistdrcrystal/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BcIM1K4KdQTq9KIQEHEgMMQ%3D%3D)
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17 Aug 2026
EP 24: Searching for Support Systems - Graduate School Edition Series w/ Dr. Derrick Tillman-Kelly
In this episode, host Imani Porter continues the Graduate School Edition series in her conversation with Dr. Derrick Tillman-Kelly for the Ohio State University. They discuss the shifted landscape of support systems students can use to navigate grad school. They also discuss the implications of the funding crisis for all levels of academia and opportunities to succeed despite the new challenges students may face.
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Dr. Derrick Tillman-Kelly: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenmbanks/) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniqueclaiborne/)linkedin.com/in/derricktillmankelly (https://www.linkedin.com/in/derricktillmankelly/)
tillman-kelly.1@osu.edu
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https://linktr.ee/NALASTEM
MUSIC:
https://on.soundcloud.com/LKwM3CBp0Z7N5PSmD9 (https://on.soundcloud.com/LKwM3CBp0Z7N5PSmD9)
20 Jul 2026
EP. 23: Academia and Athletes w/ Dr. Jarrad Hampton-Marcell
In this episode, host, Imani Porter talks to longtime mentor, Dr. Jarrad Hampton-Marcell. They discuss his previous dreams of being a professional athlete to his current position as one of the leaders in studying the gut microbiome in athletes.
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Jarrad Hampton-Marcell, PhD: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenmbanks/) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniqueclaiborne/) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmir-king-/) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leroy-jones-ii-20903716/)linkedin.com/in/jarrad-hampton-marcell-ph-d-78232432 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrad-hampton-marcell-ph-d-78232432/)
Reach out to NALA!
https://linktr.ee/NALASTEM
MUSIC:
https://on.soundcloud.com/LKwM3CBp0Z7N5PSmD9 (https://on.soundcloud.com/LKwM3CBp0Z7N5PSmD9)
Who has been a guest on NALA(STEM) Podcast
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Jonathan Wosen
Crystal Kennedy
Dr Cara Cowan Watts
Carmen Banks
CJ Kemdirim
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
6
Social presence
91
YouTube
0
Engagement
32
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