In today's episode, I chat with Dr. Imari Walker. She is a PhD Candidate at Duke University investigating the fate, occurrence, and transformation of plastic additives within freshwater environments. In particular, her dissertation work focuses on endocrine disrupting chemicals like Bisphenol A (BPA) that are of concern to human health and the environment. Before Duke, Dr.Walker completed her Bachelors in Marine Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Alongside her PhD work, Dr. Walker uses her science communication based youtube channel to share information about plastic pollution, microplastics, and chemicals associated with these consumer products.

Website: imariwalker.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/calimari93

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/imariwalker100

Listen to today's episode to her about her incredible experiences, ideas, and advice. Visit our website at illuminatestem.com to learn more about women in STEM across the past, present, and future. Here, you'll also find invaluable resources to help you embark on your own STEM journey.