23 min
Taking Underserved Communities “To the Stars” with Dr. Jose Morey AUTM on the Air
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“We need to make sure that we have everyone at the table so that everyone is being fed.”
In this episode, the first of our Hispanic Heritage Month series, Dr. Jose Morey joins us to share how including diverse perspectives in technological development is the key to breaking down systemic inequality.
Jose, formerly an advisor to NASA, Forbes, and MIT, is the founder of Ad Astra Media and the LISTA National Chair at TechLatino. His diverse background, Hispanic heritage, and drive to create economic opportunities in underserved communities make him a force to be reckoned with.
Tune in to hear his approach to driving positive change, which includes mitigating unconscious biases and crafting compelling stories to inspire the next generation of Hispanic STEAM professionals.
In This Episode:
[01:01] Introducing Dr. Jose Morey, the founder of Ad Astra Media and LISTA National Chair at TechLatino.
[02:28] The origin story of Ad Astra Media.
[05:59] Examples of how technology can exacerbate inequalities.
[11:20] How to mitigate our inherent unconscious biases.
[12:57] Ad Astra Media’s approach to inspiring future Hispanic generations to pursue careers in STEAM fields.
[14:49] The value of having mentors who look like you.
[17:48] Strengths that Hispanic and Latinx professionals bring to the technology transfer and STEAM sectors.
[19:44] What research shows about women-led versus male-led companies.
[21:23] Where you can learn more about the work being done by Ad Astra Media.
[21:42] Some of the exciting projects that Ad Astra Media is currently working on.
Resources:
Dr. Jose Morey on LinkedIn
Ad Astra Media
Ad Astra Media on Instagram
TechLatino
Coded Bias
A Million Miles Away
Encanto
“We need to make sure that we have everyone at the table so that everyone is being fed.”
In this episode, the first of our Hispanic Heritage Month series, Dr. Jose Morey joins us to share how including diverse perspectives in technological development is the key to breaking down systemic inequality.
Jose, formerly an advisor to NASA, Forbes, and MIT, is the founder of Ad Astra Media and the LISTA National Chair at TechLatino. His diverse background, Hispanic heritage, and drive to create economic opportunities in underserved communities make him a force to be reckoned with.
Tune in to hear his approach to driving positive change, which includes mitigating unconscious biases and crafting compelling stories to inspire the next generation of Hispanic STEAM professionals.
In This Episode:
[01:01] Introducing Dr. Jose Morey, the founder of Ad Astra Media and LISTA National Chair at TechLatino.
[02:28] The origin story of Ad Astra Media.
[05:59] Examples of how technology can exacerbate inequalities.
[11:20] How to mitigate our inherent unconscious biases.
[12:57] Ad Astra Media’s approach to inspiring future Hispanic generations to pursue careers in STEAM fields.
[14:49] The value of having mentors who look like you.
[17:48] Strengths that Hispanic and Latinx professionals bring to the technology transfer and STEAM sectors.
[19:44] What research shows about women-led versus male-led companies.
[21:23] Where you can learn more about the work being done by Ad Astra Media.
[21:42] Some of the exciting projects that Ad Astra Media is currently working on.
Resources:
Dr. Jose Morey on LinkedIn
Ad Astra Media
Ad Astra Media on Instagram
TechLatino
Coded Bias
A Million Miles Away
Encanto
23 min