Science Solutions for Environmental Health: Behind the Scenes with PhD Chemist and Certified Industrial Hygienist Dr. Yasmine Daniels [ep.11]
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Episode Summary
Have you ever noticed all of the ways you are kept safe at school? There are fire alarms that let you know when there is a fire. You even practice how to safely exit the building in case there ever is a fire. The air vents at your school blow out warm air when it’s cold outside and cold air when it’s hot outside. Did you know that there are people who make sure that each of these safety practices is working correctly? This STEM career is called an industrial hygienist.
In today’s episode, we get to hear from Dr. Yasmine Daniels, who is a PhD chemist and certified industrial hygienist. She shares behind the scenes of what it’s like to be a PhD chemist and industrial hygienist, the exciting things she gets to do on her job, and so much more! This episode is filled with so many exciting facts about her role as a PhD chemist and industrial hygienist. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be an industrial hygienist.
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Meet Dr. Yasmine Daniels:
Yasmine Daniels has a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry with a focus on Environmental Remediation and has conducted research aimed at developing fundamental tools to help design eco-friendly ways of removing toxic substances (like heavy metals) from the environment. With over 20 international and peer-reviewed journal publications, she is well-known within the science and social media community as the “Classy Chemist.” Dr. Daniels is also an Adjunct Chemistry Professor, an Occupational Safety and Health professional and STEAM advocate. She currently works full time as a Certified Industrial Hygienist in the US government, reviewing and assessing industrial & chemical hazards.
She is also a full time mom and wife, volleyball coach and mentor..
In 2021, she wrote a bestselling children’s book, Building My Self-eSTEAM in Science which helps to motivate youth to pursue STEAM. Her book has since appeared on Amazon Bestselling lists in three individual STEAM categories:
- Children’s Engineering Books
- Children’s Computer Hardware and Robotics Books
- Children’s Math Fiction.
In 2023, she wrote an award-winning children’s book, Black and Brown are Beautiful Crayons too!, which was featured on ABC7 News, on a segment which highlighted books that inspired and uplifted children during a time when literacy rates had plummeted.
Dr. Daniels has been highlighted as a Chemist who is, “breaking barriers” by the American Chemical Society Axial Journal and as a “Chemist Star” by the Chemical and Engineering News Magazine. She has a passion for ensuring that students are provided the tools that foster an equitable learning environment and she hopes to continue to inspire and support youth through her work.
Connect with Dr. Yasmine:
- Website: www.classychemist.com
- Instagram: @classychemist
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Naomi Meredith is an online K-5 STEM Coach in Colorado supporting elementary teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there. With over a decade of experience teaching, 5 years teaching elementary STEM, along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, Naomi helps teachers world-wide to navigate best practices, strategies and tools out there.
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