About this episode

Audrey Calhoun shares her inspiring journey as the first Black woman to earn a forestry degree and her impactful career in environmental protection.

When Audrey Calhoun graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1973, she became the first Black woman in the country to earn a forestry degree. It was just the start of her one-of-a-kind career in the field. She's worked all over the country, protecting and preserving nature and the history connected to it. She's been a part of operations at the White House. She led evacuation efforts from the Pentagon daycare during the September 11 attacks. At every turn, she has been dedicated to sticking with her dreams, and she shares her full, inspiring story in this special episode. Website: 1894.latech.edu/beyond/ Email: 1894@latech.edu

People in this episode

Guest: Audrey Calhoun

Topics covered

• forestry
• Black women in STEM
• environmental protection
• history
• inspiration
• career achievements

Keywords

• Audrey Calhoun
• forestry degree
• Black woman
• environmental protection
• September 11
• career
• inspiration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Louisiana Tech

Places: White House, Pentagon

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