Electrifying Lives & Engineering Minds

Being Black in the ‘ivory tower’: UGA faculty members share experiences in academia was originally published on Racheida Lewis

H E L L O! It's roll call Monday for #BiEWeek you should know that “I’m a passport holding, concert going, engineer from DC, PhD in engineering ed is my damn thing”. #BiERollCall #DrKnuckIfYouBuck https://www.instagram.com/p/CER0MoQBOii/?igshid=1dilysh1bswwz

✨𝘛 𝘞 𝘌 𝘕 𝘛 𝘠 - 𝘕 𝘐 𝘕 𝘌 ✨⁣ ⁣ This past year has been filled with tremendous highs and unimaginable lows. Nevertheless I'm grateful and blessed to have made it to another year. I pray God provides many more.⁣ #BirthdayGirl #LeoSeason (at McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD63VPBhzc9/?igshid=18dg6elbmwyml

𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘏𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘥⁣ ⁣ A year ago today I left DC to begin my life in Georgia. Ironically the place I left is now no longer my home. Redevelopment of certain communities in DC has been a slow, long process but alas it is our time. But regardless of where I or my momma go, this will always be home.⁣ ⁣ Salute to 640 - you weren't perfect but you were mine.⁣ #OurLivesMatter #BlackLivesMatter #DC #ParkMorton #640 https://www.instagram.com/p/CDun4XoB1o5/?igshid=zqaam2w2zrrg

We celebrate all of Leo season but it's something about them August Leos. I like surprises. You have two weeks. Hair: @_balobeauty_ Shirt and mask: @shopmelanized Skin: @glass.skin.co https://www.instagram.com/p/CDWcFNdBdna/?igshid=rrypjkol5l38

#IamanEngineer and this is #whatanEngineerlookslike. For the finale of #BlackWomeninSTEMWeek we are highlighting #STEMStyleSunday. #MySTEMStyle consists of being an avid traveler, concert goer, and friend. It’s classy, bougie, and ratchet. It may not look like the stereotypes because the stereotypes never envisioned a Black woman with 3 engineering degrees let alone depicting one. So here’s your example - from the poor projects of DC to a professor, just know that yes, you little Black girl, young Black woman, and even seasoned Black women can make an impact and be the image you don’t commonly see. Hopefully one day there will be more than enough images that highlight the potential of Black women. https://www.instagram.com/p/CC2SSFwhZxN/?igshid=1r02un64xan6b

It was a great #SipNPaint with @stemnoire for #BWISTEMWeek https://www.instagram.com/p/CCuZIgKBE0x/?igshid=1kd7ygl92dat5

Some long time needed socially distanced fun with the doggies! (at Tallulah Falls, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCkH51HhfBJ/?igshid=151muu18zm4fq

First trip to the groomers! 🐶🤩 https://www.instagram.com/p/CCPESL0BgCD/?igshid=1rhk6nvnayy7d

I'm eternally grateful that I was able to put this smile on your face and bring joy to your life. I'm equally grateful to call you my Daddy. ⁣ ⁣ Happy Father's Day to all the fathers and father figures!⁣ ⁣ #DaddysGirl #GirlDad #FathersDay https://www.instagram.com/p/CBsmix-BFtW/?igshid=rafs6cipbyp0

#BlackLivesMatter https://www.instagram.com/p/CA7netcBh1S/?igshid=lkisus6rosfp

I-⁣ ⁣ NO WORDS! ⁣ ⁣ #excited #grateful ⁣ ⁣ *We are ignoring the misspelling of my name 🙂⁣ ⁣ Is Road to Tenure a hashtag? #RoadtoTenure 🤣 https://www.instagram.com/p/CAdY6ExhLiU/?igshid=xbz2gc1j1th2

I've been holding on to this all day but I'm ecstatic to share that my first grant proposal got FUNDED (and legit the first one I've ever written)! My first year as a professor has been interesting to say the least but this was a great way to wrap up Y1. I'm so excited to work with my friend and colleaguesb(Trina Fletcher and Nicki Sochacka) on this important work, gathering the experiences of underrepresented engineering students during the pandemic. Be on the lookout for my posts inviting people to share their stories! https://www.instagram.com/p/CAERmx0hD0g/?igshid=1nkoof634aqn6

There's no me without you (either of you 😂) Happy Mother's Day to my mom, your mom, your momma's mom, and all the mother/auntie figures in our lives. https://www.instagram.com/p/CABGtd6hdU7/?igshid=1ipgn7rdi0nf

Looking forward to connecting with my GEM network tomorrow! Tune in if you can as we discuss the ability to be innovative in the spaces you're in 🧡 https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nhxjoBFrt/?igshid=7wmh68fw3ffx

Leo says hi guys! ☺️🐶 #dogmom #dogsofinstagram #zuchonteddybear https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Yygmsh1lE/?igshid=re8156noc69o

I thank God for you. Happy Birthday to my Daddy! https://www.instagram.com/p/B6zS1o2BUBZ/?igshid=1fipdkue9my6u