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Seeing the Future: Women in STEM with Margaret Greven, MD

October 29, 2025

Seeing is believing, they say. But for many people who walk into a retinal surgeon’s office, seeing is a difficult thing. Many are facing loss of sight–either permanently or temporarily during a long road to recovery. Retinal surgeons, like Margaret Greven, MD, are sometimes their…

Diversity & Inclusion, Science, Technology

Looking Ahead: Women in STEM with Eva Mueller, PhD

June 19, 2025

Eva Mueller needed a 3D bioprinter for her research, but her mentor didn’t have one. What’s a PhD student going to do? Build one, of course. When Eva Mueller, PhD, decided she wanted to move her research focus into bioprinting, her mentor was supportive, but…

Arts, Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Events & Programming

Juneteenth in Winston-Salem: The Evolution of a City’s Freedom Celebration

June 10, 2025

There is a deep-rooted connection between Cheryl Harry and the community she was born and raised in. She witnessed Winston-Salem’s transformational journey from segregation to the Civil Rights era to today, where she’s a community leader and catalyst for the city’s annual Juneteenth celebration. For…

Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Ecosystem

The Rich History of Black-owned Business in Winston-Salem

February 27, 2025

Naomi C. McClean. William S. Scales. Mary Burns. While these are names many may not recognize, they should not be forgotten. These were business owners, community leaders, and advocates–people who played an integral part in Winston-Salem’s Black history. Thanks to a local artist, many more…

Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Ecosystem

Keeping Innovation Running: Unsung Heroes Working in the Innovation Quarter

November 24, 2024

Have you ever attended an event in the Innovation Quarter? Or stepped foot in one of the many buildings that comprise the innovation district? If so, you’ve reaped the rewards of a job well done by behind-the-scenes people working in the Innovation Quarter. A bustling…

Diversity & Inclusion

Breaking with Tradition: Women in STEM with Olga Pierrakos

November 12, 2024

It may stem from her Greek heritage, but Olga Pierrakos, U.S. National Science Foundation Program Director for STEM Education and founding leader of Wake Forest University’s Engineering program, is passionate about more than just engineering education. She has a love for poetry. And history. And…

Diversity & Inclusion

Making Room at the Table: Women in STEM with Rebecca Alexander

July 18, 2024

Along with dinner, homework, and other typical uses, a young Rebecca Alexander could sometimes be found at her family’s dining table doing less typical things–like dissecting frogs. But it wasn’t behind her mother’s back. For Alexander, science was pretty much the family business. Her father,…

Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship

Tipping The Scales: Women in STEM with Jennifer Byrne

May 20, 2024

Why Read More About Women in STEM Careers? What do you think of when you think of STEM careers? Do you think of doctors, researchers, astronauts? Are they men, women, young, old? On its face, this series of articles is about women in STEM careers.…

Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship

Sparq-ing Entrepreneurs: Meet Cyatta Siler, the Visionary Behind IMAGES

February 23, 2024

To the cosmos–and beyond! That’s the vision of Cyatta Siler, executive director of IMAGES, an outreach ministry dedicated to bringing restoration to individuals, families and communities in the Piedmont Triad. No, she’s not a Space X wannabe. The cosmos she’s referencing is a universe where…

Diversity & Inclusion, Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

Dr. Kathryn Callahan: Celebrating Women in STEM

October 21, 2023

In the realm of healthcare and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), there are individuals whose steadfast commitment and innovative thinking have the potential to impact the lives of countless people. Located in Winston-Salem’s Innovation Quarter, Dr. Kate Callahan, a geriatrician, educator and researcher, aims…

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