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Correspondent on @CBSUnstoppable 📺 Miss Universe Ireland 2019 👸🏽 Systems Engineer 👩🏾💻 NASA Datanaut ‘18 🚀 STEM Advocate👩🏽🔬
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As a black woman on a national science show, I intentionally wear braids and my curly Afro to normalize black hair in stem. In this pic, I’m wearing cornrows to study plants being sent to space at NASA.
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You can be BOTH 🌟. In 2019, I made history as the first Black woman to represent Ireland at
@MissUniverse
. I also am a systems engineer working in the space industry and as a correspondent on a national science tv show
@CBSUnstoppable
.
#WomenInSTEM
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So I’m tuning in this am to
#MeghanMarkle
’s podcast, and I’m listening to her speak w/ultimate diva & queen
@MariahCarey
about their experiences growing up as mixed race (b&w) women. As someone who also grew up navigating being mixed race w/my Black identity, I ❤️ this convo.
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Late to the party, but I still made it! It’s
#BlackInAeroRollCall
! Hi, I’m Fig 👋🏽. I am a systems engineer,
@nasa
datanaut, the founder and director of
@SpaceAppsDC_
. I’m a correspondent on national
#stem
show
@CBSUnstoppable
helping to spotlight
#womeninstem
! 👩🏽💻🚀💫
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I’m deeply honoured to be conferred today as an Honorary Fellow of
@EngineerIreland
!
.
@figoreilly
is the youngest person to receive the title of Honorary Fellow of Engineers Ireland. Honorary Fellowship is the highest honour, other than Presidency, that Engineers Ireland can bestow. Congratulations Fionnghuala on this wonderful achievement.
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Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and learning from several NASA astronauts, to now include active NASA astronaut Kayla Barron. Hearing the stories of their careers, journeys to space, and values, goals, and leadership styles has been incredibly inspiring.
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Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science👩🏽🔬. Thanks to the
@IrishSunOnline
for the feature!
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A few pics of my day at
@riseandrootfarm
with farmer
@karwasher
to learn about the science and sustainability of composting 👩🏾🌾🌱.
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A little background behind this day at NASA: as a science communicator & tv correspondent, I interview some impressive women in stem about the highs and lows of their careers. It got emotional with a scientist I met who is one of veryyy few Black horticulturists at the agency🧵
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Celebrating 45 years of Mu Delta and my 10 year anniversary as a member of the first historically Black sorority, the one and only, Alpha Kappa Alpha 🫶🏽💕💚
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I’m a steminist 😉
@IfThenSheCan
has made these sweatshirts available with 50% of profits going to
@ngcproject
through the end of March ⭐️
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Growing up, I ran track & cross country, but I’ve never taken on a distance like this. This was a big bucket list item for me, & I’m so happy I was able to complete my goal 🙌🏽 Training for this took a huge time commitment & getting past nerves I may not be able to run the 26.2 mi
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Thanks
@Yahoo
for sharing my story, thoughts on the importance of representation, and what we are doing at
#SpacetoReach
to create further change 💜
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Ease on down the road to go see The Wiz arriving today in Washington, D.C. 💫🌪️ 👠
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I’ve seen in a few articles about me that have listed me as a scientist. I am a systems engineer and data scientist—which is actually a technologist. I know, totally confusing 😅😂, but in stem it’s important to be accurate.
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You know what I love about my jobs in
#stem
? No one expects a sassy black girl in the beauty world to care or know much about science and space. Being underestimated is an opportunity.
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This month with , I’m sharing tips and tricks to help you start or level up in a career in tech. New blog posts are dropping every week!💙
#spacetoreach
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If you need some motivation to get started on your next project or to just take a leap of faith, I have a few words for you: “Better to do something imperfectly than do nothing flawlessly.”
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I started working in fashion as a teen. When I began working as an engineer & w/NASA, I got told to tone it down. Well, I didn’t. Thank you
@washingtonian
for listing me on the 2022 list of “DC’s most fashionable people”. Girls can be as equally stylish as they are smart.
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Hello to all of my new followers! Delighted that I was able to share my story on the
@tommytiernan
show last night on
@RTEOne
. I’m happy to answer any more questions you may have!
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Got my hands a little dirty for tomorrows episode of
@CBSUnstoppable
😉🌱🫶🏾. Nationwide on CBS at 10 or 11 am (check your local listings).
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Being recognised as a Trailblazer by my peers in the tech industry means so much 🥹
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📣Tune in tomorrow!📣 When I was in high school, a teacher changed the trajectory of my life by introducing me to stem and coding. I recently visited a teacher who is doing the same for the next generation
@CBSUnstoppable
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I'm happy to share that I've joined the revival of The Wiz as a co-producer! 💫
Coming to Broadway soon 🌟
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There are moments when my two cultures intersect. This is exactly what happened at a recent event I hosted as a (newly minted) Next-Gen Leader with the White House Historical Association
@WhiteHouseHstry
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Sprinkling some black girl in sustainable farming magic onto your timeline 🪄 you’re welcome 💖
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It’s important for me to advocate for others bc of my own experiences at the intersection of many demographics. I’ve recently received this Certificate of Recognition from NY State Senator Timothy Kennedy. I’m delighted others see the value in our community’s changing landscape.
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Leland Melvin makes the 3rd
@NASA
astronaut I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. Who knows, maybe I’ll make it to space one day 😉.
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She’s a TRAILBLAZER 🌟 Thanks
@DITAwards
for recognizing me with the Trailblazer Award at this years Diversity in Tech Awards.
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Adam wants to work for
@NASA
!Dreams really can come true!
@RTELateLateShow
can you put me in touch with Adam? I’m a
#NASADatanaut
and would love to meet our future Administrator.
#LateLateToyShow
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As a Black woman, I’ve learned the power and importance of holding space for each other and our stories. The only seats at the table reserved for us, are the ones we bring ourselves.
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I joined the
@RTELateLateShow
to chat about being an advocate for women and diversity in stem 🙌🏾
Watch the interview here:
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Every little girl deserves to see herself included and represented! 💖👸🏽 A whole queen
#LateLateToyShow
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Stem education opens students up to a world of opportunities 👩🏽🔬🧬🔭 Teachers can use resources from
@InfyFoundation
to tailor lessons to students abilities. Tune in to
@CBSUnstoppable
this weekend to see how students are being inspired to create positive change with technology 👩🏾💻
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Thank you!! 💖
@figoreilly
@CBSUnstoppable
@GeenaDavisOrg
@IfThenSheCan
We love seeing the representation you display on our screens. It’s the intentionality for me👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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Congratulations to my fellow awardees at this years’
@DITAwards
✨ So much excellence creating inclusivity in the tech industry.
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No 2 stories are the same, but most are alike in that they have experienced the impact of the overview effect which ultimately shows us that we are more connected in the world than we sometimes think 🌍🫶🏾
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From runways to runways 🌟. From fashion shows featured on
@voguemagazine
to astronaut trainings with
@GoZeroG
, I want people to know that women can do both!!
#womeninstem
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The National Tour for The Wiz is in full swing. Coming to a city near you:
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This
#BlackHistoryMonth
I’d rather see organizations share what they are actively doing to disrupt unjust systems. I want to see their data on inclusion initiatives and not just pictures of diverse smiling faces on their social media pages.
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At we are creating space for Black and Brown women in stem. Start your application today🌟
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On the last day of
#blackhistorymonth
I’m celebrating
#blackwomeninstem
! As a correspondent on
@cbsunstoppable
, I get to interview
#womeninstem
who are change-makers tackling the world’s toughest challenges while building a brighter future. I see you, I value you, I AM you!
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I’m in
#DC
. I live downtown. This violence, this chaos is disgraceful. Our city is being terrorized. Today, a man followed me, yelled at me, & chased me down because I wore a mask while on a jog. This has completely gone to far.
#DCProtests
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I’ve been asking everyone around me what their 1 word for the new year is. If you had to pick a word to describe your 2023, what would you choose? My word is nurture.
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Edible microgreens are being grown at NASA so that one day astronauts can eat fresh salads in space 🌱
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I absolutely loved chatting with
@LashelleSpencer
who inspired me with her journey. She is working towards sending microgreens to space 🌱
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On set 🎥 with
@CBSUnstoppable
. Hey
#sciencetwitter
, can you guess what this segment is about? 🤔
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I think a lot of people have a hard time fitting me into a box. Beauty queen? Engineer? Advocate? Is she gunna drop her makeup routine or tell me about NASA’s next mission to the moon? Honestly, probably both 😂. Preferably at the same time if I can manage it 💁🏽♀️.
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SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS!
@CBSUnstoppable
is coming to Ireland!!!!!!! 🇮🇪
#MissionUnstoppableTV
#STEPSEngineersWeek
Engineers Ireland
#STEPSEngineersWeek
have partnered with
@cbsunstopabble
STEM programme “Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove’ Teachers & Parents can gain exclusive access to watch episodes for free!
Sign up via:
@figoreilly
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Fortunately I got my engineering degree too! Double win
@NASAHubble
@figoreilly
You know what judge Judy says beauty fades and your left with what’s upstairs your head !
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Spent the morning at the White House with some of my fellow
@WhiteHouseHstry
next-gen leaders for yesterday’s state visit 🌸
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hiii from me and these amazing students & future changemakers 🌸 we chatted all things
#spacetoreach
& the power of showing up authentically as yourself in every space 🫶🏽
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Heartbreaker, you got the best of me 🎶🌈🦋✨ Paying homage to the absolute queen that is
@mariahcarey
and her
#Rainbow
album cover 💖
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I was invited to the
@washingtonpost
’s headquarters to join the discussion about what it takes to build a diverse stem workforce 🤝
#PostLive
Photo: Kris Tripplaar for The Washington Post
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