Hear from software engineer, Bukola Somide, the inventor of the first computer science interactive doll, as she leads us all the way from idea to invention and the passion, diligence, resilience required to achieve your dreams. Bukola also has a word for women pursuing STEM degrees who are considering quitting. She talks about working through burn out and rejuvenating yourself in your impact journey. “Aspire, Believe and Create” as you listen to this phenomenal woman on today’s episode. Black women invent too! 

Bukola Somide "aka" CompSci Bae as she refers to herself on social media, is an intensely passionate individual. Her inherent free-spirit allows her to dream big beyond societal norms/limitations which is evident in her latest invention.  Born in Kaduna, Nigeria, she migrated to the United States as a teenager with her family. Having decided to pursue a Computer Science degree as early as 10th grade, she attained a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP). She also acquired a Masters in Technology Management from UMUC and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate from PMI.  Bukola is a serial entrepreneur, managing her nonprofit, CompSci ABC, and for-profit, Innovant Technologies, LLC.  Connect with Bukola @CompSciBae on Instagram and Facebook.

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