Panelist in Brite 2020 Program

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“Having representation and being present in the field and having that push and drive to keep going so you can be an example for future generations is something that I look up to. And I keep pushing for it as a result.”

– DR. JOYONNA GAMBLE-GEORGE

Brite is a bold, interdisciplinary program built especially for girls ages 13-16 beginning on July 13th, 2020 that was created by a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the World Science Foundation (WSF), the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP), and The Hello Studios. It consists of three new courses that explore unique topics, such as the intersection of art and science, the strategies of women working with dangerous creatures, and the challenges of conducting experiments on the human brain. Each week features keynote speakers from cutting-edge fields with careers as diverse as working at YouTube, the National Forestry Service, and the nation’s top universities.

Dr. Gamble-George served as a panelist the week of July 27th at the Brite Virtual Summer Camp, providing a snippet of her lab work as a neuroscientist, and having the Brite girls serve as a “neuroscientist for the day.” Brite girls also learned about mindfulness and neuroscience research from Dr. Gamble-George (also known as Dr. Joy to the Brite girls). Dr. Gamble-George words of wisdom to the Brite girls were:

“Mindfulness will help you go from a very anxious state to a state where you’re very calm and relaxed.”

– DR. JOYONNA GAMBLE-GEORGE

“We do not know everything about the brain — it’s so complex. What drove me to pursue it was a passion for it. I can really make an impact helping humanity.”

– DR. JOYONNA GAMBLE-GEORGE

“Having representation and being present in the field and having that push and drive to keep going so you can be an example for future generations is something that I look up to. And I keep pushing for it as a result.”

– DR. JOYONNA GAMBLE-GEORGE


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Dr. Gamble-George

I love to empower people to become thought leaders and STEAM/STEMM innovators. I served as an expert science advisor for scientists that study chronic heart and lung diseases, HIV, and mental health. I also co-founded a biotech IoT application and device development company. As a scientist, I conduct research related to brain diseases and disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, anxiety and stress-related disorders, and substance use disorders.

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