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In this episode, we had the honor of speaking with Dr. Radiah Minor. Dr. Minor is an Associate Professor within the Animal Science Department at North Carolina A&T State University. She is also an Immunologist with training/experience in cell and molecular biology and uses in vitro and in vivo models to investigate mammalian immune regulation. You will learn about how Dr. Minor became interested in immunology, why students should step out of their comfort zone and build a network of mentors, current research projects on how gut microbes influence Health and immunity and much more.

Societies for Immunology and Microbiology


American Association of Immunologists (AAI)
Society for Leukocyte Biology (SBI)
American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
American Association of Veterinary Immunologists (AAVI)

Internship and Additional Opportunities/Resources 


National Health Institute - SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH (SIP)
National Health Institute - List of Summer Programs 
University of Alabama Immunology Program
Journal of Immunology 

Contact Dr. Radiah Minor

Email: rcminor@ncat.edu

Twitter: @DrRCMinor

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*This episode was recorded in August 2021 prior to the outbreak of the Omicron Variant.*


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In this episode, Arneisha sat down with Mrs. Randiesia Fletcher and Mr. Herman Harris Jr for a discussion about The Urban Forest Project. The Urban Forest Project by HFE is a Housing Community with a focus on equity planning--building a culture of Sustainability that encompasses a Sustainable and Socially-Just planet. We discussed the mission behind The Urban Forest Project, Financial challenges POC face when starting a business and MUCH MORE.



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In this episode, Arneisha sat down with Jamillah Gilmore and Jamille Hawkins to talk about the Fresh on Dek Mobile Farmer's Market in DeKalb County, GA. Fresh on DeK, is a 16-week long market that was created to educate residents living in communities designated as “food deserts” on the importance of healthy living and fresh, in-season produce. 



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Website: https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/dekalb/fresh-on-dek.html



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Welcome to Season 2 of the Agriculture is Life Podcast 💚

On this week's episode, you'll meet Dr. Chastity Warren English. Dr. English is a Professor and Program Coordinator for Agriscience Education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She holds more than 19 years of experience in agricultural and distance education and the author of 18 scientific publications that focus on diversity, employability skills, and leadership development in regard to agricultural education. Dr. English is the mentor and professor that every student needs when matriculating through their college experience and it was an absolute pleasure to highlight her in celebration of National Teach Ag Day. 

In this episode, you'll learn:   


The influence Dr. English's parents and high school agriculture teacher had in her decision to pursue a career in Agricultural Education   
Agricultural Education degree programs offered at North Carolina Agriultural and Technical State University    
How to establish a personal network and advice for first-year educators



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Maria Lopez Gonzalez is a proud Immigrant and Mexican woman who currently serves as the Program Coordinator for Student Action for Farmworkers (SAF). SAF is a non-profit organization that is committed to improving conditions for farmworkers and building connections between students and farmworkers. Ms. Lopez participated in SAF's Into the Fields Internship Program and now she has the pleasure of managing that particular program. 
In this episode, you will learn: 
- The purpose behind Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF) 
- Maria's experience as a participant in SAF's "Into the Fields" Internship and how to apply to for  2021 internship opportunities through SAF 
- A Brief History of Farmworker and Immigrant Rights

Maria's Contact Information: maria@saf-unite.org
SAF Website: https://saf-unite.org
SAF Instagram: @Studentactionwithfarmworkers
SAF Blog: http://saf-unite.tumblr.com
2021 Into the Fields Internship Application: https://saf-unite.org/content/fields-internship

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This week's guest is Ms. Briana Holness. Briana was raised in Enfield, North Carolina. She graduated from Southeast Halifax High School which is where her foundation for agriculture began. Briana’s high school agriculture teacher has instilled so much knowledge in her about the agriculture industry. She completed her undergraduate studies at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, North Carolina where she received a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education (Professional Service) in 2017. She has always had a passion for educating youth in the field of agriculture. Following graduation, she decided to pursue her goal of higher education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in the Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics, and Agriscience Education. While attending NC A&T SU, she was appointed the National MANRRS Region II Graduate Vice-President. This position allowed her to see, firsthand, diversity and inclusion in the field of agriculture.  Briana has published her Master thesis entitled “An Assessment of the Impact of MANRRS Involvement Upon the Leadership Development Competence of Chapter, Regional, and National Officers”. She soon after graduated with her master’s degree from North Carolina A&T State University in Agricultural Education (Secondary Education) in May 2019. In November 2018, Briana started working at the high school she graduated from in the area of agriculture which fueled her passion. She enjoys educating the youth of the community she grew up in about agriculture. Students are needed to be exposed to agriculture every day, so they know how to address the crucial needs of the economy. Briana has a son named Braylen who is motivating her day by day to be a great mom, leader and educator. It is a pleasure to educate students in a rural area about leadership, career and personal enhancement within the field of agriculture education.

In this episode, you will learn about: 

- Briana's passion for educating students in an rural area about agriculture education 

- How to balance being a full-time educator and mother 

- The important role that MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) plays in the lives of students seeking careers in agriculture and related sciences



Learn more about MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) : 

Website: https://www.manrrs.org



Research Apprenticeship Program at NC A&T SU:

https://www.ncat.edu/caes/agricultural-research/rap-program.php

*Please note that this program has been canceled this year due to COVID-19*



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*This podcast was recorded earlier this year prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic. 




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