Black Doctors Talk Podcast Ep35: Dr. Treva Brown - Women in Science

Join us on this week’s Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Treva Brown. Dr. Brown speaks to us on the topic of women in Science and the importance of STEM outreach. Dr. Brown is a physical scientist with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory at NASA’s Stennis Space Center. With a passion for microscopy, she helps the Department of Defense gain a
better understanding of organisms that cause corrosion on metal materials.
During the podcast, Dr. Brown shares her journey to completing both her graduate degrees and how her faith and favor landed her the current dream opportunity she has in her current position. Although there were some who doubted her abilities, it was the village that surrounded and supported her that continuously provided the motivation to believe and accomplish personal and professional goals.
She discusses being active in outreach and mentorship activities as she advocates for STEM outreach in the local community where she spearheads initiatives aimed to improve diversity and inclusion within the scientific community.
Dr. Brown completed her undergraduate at Louisiana State University in 2011 and doctorate in Chemistry at the University of New Orleans in 2017. She lives in New Orleans, Louisiana and currently serves on professional boards for the National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, the Louisiana local section of the American Chemical Society, and the Microscopy Society of America.