Raised in Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Malika Grayson (@drmalikagrayson) is a STEM speaker, engineer, and author who has her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University where she became the 2nd black woman in Cornell’s history (and 1st Black American) to receive her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. She is inspired by another great sister of ours Dr. Jedidah Islah.   On this episode, we discuss How Dr. Grayson's got started on her book Hooded: A Black Girl's Guide to the Ph.D. The origin of her blog Black Girls Guide to Grad School being on outlet for the trauma experienced while working on her Ph.D. Her experience leading students for the first time and feeling intimidated. Being supported by Black women and men as she transitioned into her small university.     Dr. Grayson also leaves us with these three tips to guide us through grad school:   Leverage your undergraduate experience or take undergraduate courses Get a study group that you can depend on Find a mentor who does not look like you   Listen for more about Dr. Malika Grayson   Dr. Malika Grayson's Book: Hooded: A Black Girl's Guide to the Ph.D.     Connect with her Website: blackgirlsguide2gradschool.com Website: malikagrayson.com Instagram: @drmalikagrayson Twitter: @BGG2gradschool LinkedIn: MalikaGrayson   Connect with me Website: TheResearchHer.com TikTok: @TheResearchHer Instagram: @TheResearchHer Twitter: @TheResearchHer Facebook: @TheResearchHer