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by Mr. D.J. Ferguson
The STEAM Success游戏副本 deconstructs career acceleration strategies from the world's top science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics leaders. Host The New Chemist interviews MIT legends, Ivy League chancellors, biotech pioneers, and leading research directors to extract actionable blueprints you won't find in textbooks. Previous guests included: Provost R. Beyah, Dr. R. Langer, Chan. G. May, Amb. S. Collie, G. Zuckerman, Dr. C. Hardy, K. Woumn, Dr. V. Miranda, Dr. J. Burrows, J. Desmond PhD, A. Utthayakumar MEM & more to discuss career blueprints.
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- Yesterday39 min
The STEAM Success Blueprint: Why Not You? — Romeo Mays's Growth and Path to a Career in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
In this episode of The STEAM Success Blueprint, host David Ferguson( a fourth-year pharmacy student) sits down with Romeo Mays, a fourth-year medical student at PCOM in Philadelphia applying to residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Romeo opens up about growing up in the Bay Area balancing competitive basketball with a science-driven environment shaped by nearby institutions like Stanford and Cal, choosing a Master's in Organizational Leadership over a direct path to medical school, and the imposter syndrome that he encountered. The conversation moves through what "intelligence" really means once memorization stops being enough, how one conversation with a friend turned into a medical-school content platform followed by thousands, and why Romeo believes the biggest thing holding people back is rarely ability , it's exposure. David also previews an early build of his own Bahamian-set chemistry textbook and gets Romeo's live, on-the-spot reaction to it.In this episode:Growing up in the Bay Area near Stanford and Cal, and how that environment shaped Romeo's dual pursuit of basketball and academic excellenceChoosing Dominican University of California for biology, and why chemistry and psychology became his minorsThe COVID-year decision to pursue a Master's in Organizational Leadership at the University of Redlands instead of heading straight to med schoolConfronting imposter syndrome in his first two years at PCOM, and redefining what "intelligence" actually meansThe third-year rotations — OB, family medicine, radiology, surgery — that reconnected him with his reason for pursuing medicineThe origin story of his content platform, @romeomaysjr, and the first-generation students it was built forHis current focus on sports medicine, adaptive sports, and pediatrics as he applies to PM&R residencyA live look at David's in-progress chemistry textbook and Romeo's real-time feedback on itWhy "comparison is the thief of joy" and "why not you?" have become two of Romeo's guiding principlesFollow & Subscribe:🎧 Follow us and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts: The STEAM Success Blueprint👉 Follow us, young leaders, on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-ferguson-458b97aa/🔗 Connect with Romeo Mays on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/romeo.mays.71 or Instagram @romeomaysjrGuest Biography: Romeo Mays, a great young leader, who is a fourth-year medical student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), currently applying to residency programs in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Raised in the Bay Area of Northern California, Romeo earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Dominican University of California, with double minors in Chemistry and Psychology, while playing collegiate basketball throughout his undergraduate career. After an extra year of NCAA eligibility granted during the COVID-19 pandemic, he continued playing basketball at the graduate level while earning his Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Redlands.A first-generation college graduate now finishing his medical training, Romeo's clinical interests include sports medicine, adaptive sports, and pediatrics, fields that let him draw on his own background as an athlete to help patients regain function, mobility, and confidence. He is also the creator of a widely followed medical school content platform (@romeomaysjr), where he documents his journey through the pre-med and medical school process to demystify it for students , particularly first-generation and underrepresented students , who don't typically have a canonical roadmap of their own to follow.Outside of medicine, Romeo recharges by hiking near water, playing pickleball, and staying active around his neighborhood , chasing the same discipline outdoors that carried him through his hardest semesters.Please note: The views of this podcast represent those of my guest and I.
- Jul 31, 202610 min
An Interview with A Mentor- Dr. Robert Langer, Sc.D. (MIT Institute Professor) on aspects of the Future of Diabetes Medicine Research
An Interview with A Mentor- Dr. Robert Langer, Sc.D. (MIT Institute Professor) on aspects of the Future of Diabetes Medicine Research======Diabetes therapy is entering a new phase. For decades, the central challenge was how to deliver insulin more safely, more intelligently, and more responsively. The research work by Dr. Langer has produced a generation of technologies aimed at making therapy more autonomous: glucose-responsive insulin systems, microneedle patches, implantable rescue devices, lipid nanoparticles, and mRNA-based approaches to protein replacement.At the same time, a separate revolution emerged from pharmacology. GLP-1 receptor agonists, dual GIP/GLP-1 agonists, and now triple GIP/GLP-1/glucagon agonists have changed expectations for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. =====Music by ANDRII KORNIEV from Pixabay====Views of this interview reflect those of my guest and I. They don't constitute medical or professional advice. We disclaim any loss in any way.
- Jul 24, 202626 min
An Interview with An Academic Mentor- Chancellor Gary May, 7th Chancellor of University of California, Davis (Recorded in 2026)
An Interview with A Mentor- Chancellor Gary May, 7th Chancellor of University of California, Davis- Recorded in 2026INTERVIEW OVERVIEWChancellor Gary S. May7th Chancellor, University of California, Davis KEY FIGURES• 433 underrepresented students earned Ph.D.s in science and engineering at Georgia Tech — most in the nation• 73% of SURE program participants went on to graduate school• 200+ technical publications; 15 book contributions; 1 patent• $13.2 billion annual economic contribution to California• 40,000+ students enrolled at UC Davis• $1 billion+ in annual sponsored research Some of the questions in this interview included: Background: Created the Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering/Science (SURE) program backed by NSF. Founded FACES and the University Center of Exemplary Mentoring with NSF and Sloan Foundation grants. Produced the most Ph.D.s among underrepresented groups in science and engineering in the nation. Q3. SURE sent 73% of participants to graduate school. What design principles separate a research experience that genuinely transforms a student from one that's merely decorative on a résumé? Q4. Through FACES and the University Center of Exemplary Mentoring, 433 underrepresented students earned Ph.D.s — the most in the nation. If a provost called you tomorrow wanting to replicate that, what's the one structural element they cannot skip — and the mistake institutions most often make? Background: Steve W. Chaddick Chair, Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dean, Georgia Tech College of Engineering — largest and most diverse engineering school in the nation (400+ faculty, 13,000 students). Executive Assistant to President G. Wayne Clough. Elected to the National Academy of Engineering, 2018. Q5. You went from the Chaddick Chair to dean of the largest, most diverse engineering school in the country while sustaining 200+ publications. How did you manage the scholar-administrator tension, and what did serving as executive assistant to President Wayne Clough teach you about executive leadership before you ever held the title? Q6. Leaders keep emerging from your Georgia Tech orbit including President DesRoches at Rice, Isbell at UIUC, President Ayanna Howard now at Spelman, President Blake at Georgia State, Provost Beyah as provost. Coaches have coaching trees — you have a leadership tree. Was this the product of a deliberate, repeatable system for developing leaders, or a culture that leadership simply grows in? Q7. Often a mentor sees leadership potential in someone before they see it in themselves. When you spot that raw material in a young faculty member or administrator, what exactly are you looking for — and how do you have the conversation that plants the seed of "you could run an institution one day"? Background: 7th Chancellor, UC Davis (2017–present). Four colleges, six professional schools, 40,000+ students, $1B+ in annual sponsored research. Ranked 3rd best public university in the United States (Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, 2024). Ten-year strategic plan: To Boldly Go. Music by Nikita Kondrashev from Pixabay
- Jul 17, 20261h 0m
Mastering Science Communication with Simar Bajaj, Multi-Award-Winning Science Journalist
[Re-Aired] Mastering Science Communication with Simar Bajaj, Multi-Award-Winning Science Journalist--In this remixed fireside chat from 2023, we sit down with Simar Bajaj then a Harvard undergraduate student and now: a Stanford medical student, Knight-Hennessy Scholar, Oxford Marshall Scholar, and Harvard University graduate. Join us as we discuss Simar's incredible achievements in science communication, the perseverance his field demands, and the sheer hard work behind producing top-tier journalism. As a current award-winning former New York Times reporter and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Simar shares invaluable insights from his experiences writing for major outlets like NPR, The Atlantic, and The Washington Post, as well as publishing first-author research in premier medical journals. This is truly a must-listen episode!Connect with Simar:Website: https://www.simarbajaj.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simar-bajaj/Disclaimer:The views expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guest(s). This episode is designed to provide educational and intellectually stimulating support for peer pharmacists in training. It is not intended to serve as medical advice or recommendations. For personalized medical guidance, please consult your local board-certified physician, PA, NP, or pharmacist.
- Apr 14, 202633 min
The STEAM Success Blueprint: An Interview with an Engineering Genius- Jee'von Pratt ( Howard University Senior Student & Graduate Student Aspirant for Georgia Tech/ NYU)
The STEAM Success Blueprint: An Interview with an Engineering Genius- Jee'von Pratt ( Howard University Senior Student & Graduate Student Aspirant for Georgia Tech/ NYU) ---In this episode of The STEAM Success Blueprint, we sit down with Jee'Von Pratt , an aspiring robotics engineer graduate student whose journey spans from overhauling 2-stroke marine engines in Nassau, Bahamas to pushing the boundaries of computational fluid dynamics at Howard University. Aspiring to attend graduate school at either Georgia Tech or NYU, he is on a path to making a great positive difference in the world. Also, in this interview we get the insights of this Bahamian genius, on the ideas of Dr S. Kahf and Dr. Robert Langer from UCLA and MIT respectively.---Please note the views of the podcast represent those of my guests and I, and they don't constitute medical, professional or clinical advice or suggestions. Please see a board and state certified health professional.
- Mar 22, 202610h 31m
A Celebration of Excellence with Leaders in Academia, Medicine, Engineering, & Athletics- Black History Month Celebration!
A Celebration of Excellence with Leaders in Academia, Medicine, Engineering, & Athletics- Black History Month Celebration! Here is the complete list: Chancellor Gary May ( Chancellor of UC Davis), Dean Raheem Beyah (Dean, College of Engineering, Georgia Tech), Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD ( Anesthesiologist-Statistician, Harvard/ MIT/ Mass. General Hospital), Chase Griffin ( Toigo Fellow, Investment Fellow, Athlete Creator and Quarterback, UCLA), Nagela Nukuna (Product Lead, The White House), Dr. Shane Campbell-Staton (Evolutionary Biologist and Assistant Professor at Princeton University and Two Time Emmy Nominated PBS Host), Leselle Vincent ( Senior Associate, Center for Public Impact), Sonola Onasanya ( ESG Equity Analyst, Net Purpose), Gabriel Galaraza (Professional Services Manager, Amplitude), Kyle Woumn (Engineering Manager, Nerd Wallet and Forbes 30 Under 30, 2022), Ms. Pinder (Vice Principal, Bishop Michael Eldon School, The Bahamas), Mr. Bourne ( Chemistry Teacher, B.M.E.S.) ,Mr. R. Deveaux (Deputy Permanent Secretary, The Ministry of Education, The Bahamas), Former Ambassador S. Collie ( Former Bahamian Ambassador to Washington, DC), Mr. Isaiah Swann ( MD-PhD Student at The University of Virginia), Dr. Jenaye Burrows, MBBS (Medical Doctor), Chadwin Hanna ( MD-PhD Student, The University of Florida), Dr. Kuna Fortingo, MD ( Medical Resident), Dr. Sheena Collie (Chief Medical Officer, Doctors Hospital, The Bahamas), Aaron Levarity (Professional Basketball Player in France & from The Bahamas).
- Mar 22, 202631 min
The STEAM Success Blueprint: Understanding "Grit", Resilience and Mental Toughness with a long-time friend- Jordan Mike , Ph.D., LPC-MHSP (TN), NCC
The STEAM Success Blueprint: Understanding "Grit", Resilience and Mental Toughness with a long-time friend- Jordan Mike Ph.D., LPC-MHSP (TN), NCC--- In a world of attempts to provide quick solutions and high-pressure environments, true mental toughness is often misunderstood. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Jordan Mike, PhD to better understand key concepts in mental health, resilience and growth as a professional.Drawing on Frederic Flach’s Resilience and Harvard Business Review's Mental Toughness books, and modern counseling insights, we discuss the necessity of "disruption" to build a new structure. We also explore the intersection of cultural background and professional success, discussing how our Bahamian roots influence leadership styles in high-stress environments. Whether you are a pharmacist, engineer, or leader, this episode reveals the emotional intelligence skills that allow for building resilience.---Please note: The views of this podcast represent those of my guest and I, and we disclaim any loss in any way. Please see a licensed and state certified professional for medical advice and professional advice or suggestions.
- Feb 19, 20261h 3m
The Blueprint: Dr. Cray Noah, MD Returns- 2.0 (UCLA/Harvard/Georgia Tech)
The Blueprint: Dr. Cray Noah, MD Returns- 2.0 (UCLA/Harvard/Georgia Tech)---Innovation isn't accidental; it's designed. Welcome to The Blueprint, a show committed to inventing the future and closing the gap between aspiration and achievement. We deconstruct the mechanics of success in modern science to provide access to the insights that matter most.On this episode with Dr. Cray and Chadwin Hanna (MD-PhD Student at University of Florida), we sit down again in December 2025, five years after his initial guest appearance with Dr. Cray Noah, a General Surgery Resident at UCLA and an emerging leader at the intersection of engineering and medicine. A graduate of Harvard Medical School and a summa cum laude Biomedical Engineer from Georgia Tech, Cray has a track record of moving technical ideas from concept to clinical practice.We dive deep into his journey, and have real conversations on wellness, success and the journey of being a surgery resident.Also, this conversation includes:The Future of Transplants: His current feasibility study using hematopoietic stem cells to eliminate long-term immunosuppression in liver transplant recipients.From the GT environment to the operating room, this is a masterclass in navigating—and leading—the next era of discovery.Definitely an episode worth listening to. Please note: The views of this podcast represent those of my guest and I, and do not constitute medical advice, suggestions, or opinions. We disclaim any loss in any way.Music is open source.
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The STEAM Success游戏副本 deconstructs career acceleration strategies from the world's top science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics leaders. Host The New Chemist interviews MIT legends, Ivy League chancellors, biotech pioneers, and leading research directors to extract actionable blueprints you won't find in textbooks. Previous guests included: Provost R. Beyah, Dr. R. Langer, Chan. G. May, Amb. S. Collie, G. Zuckerman, Dr. C. Hardy, K. Woumn, Dr. V. Miranda, Dr. J. Burrows, J. Desmond PhD, A. Utthayakumar MEM & more to discuss career blueprints.
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