Shakyra Richardson, PhD

I designed a website for myself and I’m super proud. 😊 check it out shakyrarichardsonphd.com

Working with your people that recognize your effort & values your contributions >>>

Who’s Brea the Scientist? When nerd meets fun. I’m a chemical biologist, a fun fanatic, and most importantly, I’m a mental health advocate. Tune in every week for knowledge, fun, and advice from Black mental health professionals! instagram.com/reel/Ch7p2I5Mo…

Updated my site to include an “Ask a Scientist” section. This will give me a chance to explore diverse topics and spruce up with my science communication skills. 😊 shakyrarichardsonphd.com/ask-scientist

I have no idea where my airpod case is.. I hate that for me

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Exciting to see metalloenzymes getting the attention they deserve! This might be the only time to see them outside a glovebox so get them while you can!! Donation to the American Cancer Society in honor of my grandmother Armar Jean. She is the reason all of this could happen!

Having a 9-5 that still allows you the mental flexibility to figure out your dreams >>>>

I am curious: what was your NEW starting salary after getting your PhD?#PhDvoice

Kids are soo embarrassing… there’s a family in this restaurant waiting patiently on their check. Their kid has been repeatedly yelling saying “I pooped I pooped” for a good 5 mins I wish y’all could see the embarrassment her parents faces.

@TamraBlue3 @LahomU Whooo go Tam!! 👏🏾👏🏾

Today, I am become the first person in my family to go overseas. Y'all pray to your respective Gods and non-gods for me and my human, @LahomU. ✈️🌍🇨🇲

@FoxesNatB @OpenAcademics Securing a job motivated me to write my thesis. Knowing that a PhD was required to actually start the job helped a lot.

I don’t know who needs to hear this but doing a PhD is work. It’s a job.

The process of gaining my confidence back post-grad school is a lot.

#AAI2022 #Biolegend #Portland

@SiegenthalerLab @blackinxnetwork Thank you!!

Successfully defended my dissertation today. 😌

@ELindstromPhD @DrCABerry Thank you!!

@CoquiTalksTrash @DrCABerry Thank you!!

@simongoldenber5 Thank you!!

@Shakyra_R Congratulations, DOCTOR!!!