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SOFT POWER FOR THE JOURNEY THE LIFE OF A STEM TRAILBLAZER

By Sandra K. Johnson Copyright 2024

   
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DESCRIPTION

This is a story of an African American woman working at the highest levels in
STEM. Dr. Sandra K. Johnson earned a Ph.D. in electrical and computer
engineering from Rice University, Houston, Texas, in May 1988, the first Black
woman to do so. She then became a successful global technology leader and an IBM
Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The story narrates the inextricable human
dimension of dealing with various personal and familial challenges that people
naturally encounter—with the highs and lows, and exhilarations and
disappointments. It portrays her inner strength, persistence, dedication,
boldness, quiet resilience, wisdom and strong faith, this soft power she
leverages throughout her life. It is a heartwarming, compelling story designed
to encourage, be aspirational and awe-inspiring, and uplift the spirits of a
broad and diverse readership.

From tragically losing her father at the age of two, to being raised by a single
mother of four children, Sandra showed promise in math and science, and
discipline and unrelenting drive at a young age. Raised in the deep South, she
exhibited leadership even while in kindergarten and blazed trails in leadership
while in junior high and high schools. Her early education was in segregated
schools, with integration coming to her hometown as she started the 5th grade.
Dr. Johnson’s innate abilities led her to a summer engineering program for high
school students, then on to college and graduate school.

Dr. Johnson has made innovative contributions in high performance computing –
supercomputers – and other areas of computer engineering. She has dozens of
technical publications, over 45 pending and issued patents, and a plethora of
recognition and honors in her field. The book is a fascinating and intriguing
story that conveys in captivating and relatable ways the remarkable life arc of
a resilient person from an underprivileged background who persistently overcomes
whatever odds and challenges are encountered in her life. It is a riveting human
tale of a triumphant spirit, moving forward with soft power to celebrate
achievement and handle obstacles with steel willpower, influential support, and
faith.

Access the authors' webpage here https://softpowerforthejourney.com/




TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part 1. The Early Years
1. The Beginning
2. Junior High School
3. High School
Part 2. The College Years
4. Early College
5. The Upperclassman
Part 3. Graduate School
6. Stanford University
7. Rice University
Part 4. Blazing the Trail
8. A New Life in Westchester
9. Moving on Up
10. Rough Waters Ahead
Part 5. The Awakening
11. I Didn’t Know That
12. California and Texas
13. More Enlightenment—Why Are You Not a DE?
Part 6. The Move
14. Technology in Africa?
15. The Middle East and Africa
16. What’s Next?
Part 7. Amazing Opportunities
17. Entrepreneurship
18. Ups and Downs
Part 8. Keep Rising
19. New Opportunities
20. A New Life
Index


AUTHOR(S)


BIOGRAPHY



Sandra K. Johnson’s 26-year career at IBM included roles as Chief Technology
Officer, Research Staff Member, WebSphere Database Development Manager, and
Linux Performance Architect and Manager. Dr. Johnson was a member of the IBM
Academy of Technology, an IBM Master Inventor with more than 45 pending and
issued patents, author of over 80 technical publications and books, and a Fellow
of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. She is the first
African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering.






CRITICS' REVIEWS

> From the Foreword:
> 
> “…this is a unique story of a woman’s journey from a fatherless child at the
> age of two, to a precocious child and a trailblazing student in her formative
> years through college, to a successful STEM professional and global technology
> leader, to a blissful life as a wife, mother, and grandmother. She is now on
> the precipice of her purpose and destiny. Having been there from her years in
> advanced education, I have watched her blossom into a remarkable force to be
> reckoned with.
> 
> I strongly recommend anyone interested in pursuing a career in STEM, and/or
> anyone who needs inspiration or encouragement when faced with what may seem
> like insurmountable obstacles, to read her story. It will be medicinal for
> your spirit as you aspire to live on purpose in this life!"
> 
> Fayѐ A. Briggs, Ph.D.
> 
> Founder & CEO, Afristec International, Inc. & Niminq, Inc.
> 
> Intel Fellow Emeritus
> 
>  
> 
> “For anyone who harbors self-doubt possibly triggered by “imposter syndrome”
> or by being a “first and only” (what some describe as “Jackie Robinson
> syndrome”), this book can be directly and compassionately relatable and
> helpful to them.  For anyone from the broader community and readership who may
> wish to understand better and more intimately what persons who experience
> either or both of the two aforementioned syndromes might at times face and
> have to deal with in their lives and careers, the book can effectively speak
> directly and informatively to them as well.  And for all who aspire to attain
> success at the highest levels to fulfill their innate potential for
> accomplishment and achievement, no matter their past or current economic
> and/or social status, this book can motivate and be a north star for them in
> striving for and reaching their goals.”
> 
>  Timothy M. Pinkston, Ph.D.
> 
>  Professor and Vice Dean, USC Viterbi School of Engineering
> 
> University of Southern California
> 
>  
> 
> “This book is an inspiring tale of how to overcome seemingly insurmountable
> obstacles.”
> 
> Calvin Lawrence 
> 
> IBM CTO and author of bestselling book, Hidden in White Sight:  How AI
> Empowers and Deepens Systemic Racism
> 
>  





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