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STEMcastEpisode 38 | Education, Math and Drag! Exploring How Queer Identity and STEM Intersect with Kyne SantosThis week on STEMcast, we interview Kyne Santos, renowned math communicator and drag queen, known familiarly on TikTok and Instagram as OnlineKyne. With short content math videos, Kyne explores the mathematical world at all educational levels, all while dressed fabulously in drag! In this episode, we learn more about Kyne, his introduction to both the math and drag worlds, and how he uses his platform to expand access to education. We discuss the importance of scientific communication, the overlaps of art and science, and how queerness and gender interact with the STEM world. To top it off, we throw...
2025-10-0525 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 37 | Empowering Diverse Voices in STEM - a STEMcast SpecialThis week on STEMcast, we interview three professionals doing impressive technical and advocacy work across academia and industry, and ask them about their experiences with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in a panel-style format. You'll hear from Aflah Hanafiah, a graduate student researching epigenetics and a prominent advocate working to uplift LGBTQIA+ voices in academia; Mel Rees, an oil and gas systems operator with expertise in the energy sector, who also shares a passion for advocacy and promoting inclusivity in STEM; and Anmol Nagpal, the CEO and co-founder of a start-up specializing in therapeutics for genetic neurological disorders, and...
2025-10-0252 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 36 | “Specialization is for Insects”: Building Neuroscience Foundation Models with Prof. Adrien Peyrache and Prof. Blake RichardsWelcome to the Beyond the Lab series of STEMcast! Today, AI is helping us understand what allowed us to create it in the first place: our brains. Although the intersection of neuroscience and AI is nothing new, tools that leverage this combination are now making their way from the lab and into consumer markets. What are these tools? Why are they better equipped to analyze neural data, and why are researchers launching entrepreneurial ventures to bring them to life?In this episode, Adrien Peyrache and Blake Richards, professors at McGill University’s Montreal Neurological Institute and pioneers in...
2025-08-1142 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 35 | Handshakes between Methods and People: Fostering Collaboration at the Flatiron Institute with Prof. Andrew MillisWelcome to the Beyond the Lab series of STEMcast! With Prof. Andrew Millis, Professor of Physics at Columbia University and co-director of the Center for Computational Quantum Physics at the Flatiron Institute, we dive into the fundamental and fundamentally strange world of quantum mechanics and how it is connected to the world of everyday things. How do collective properties arise from the interaction of individual atoms and electrons? How is the whole different from the sum of its parts? Alongside these questions, we discuss the origins of the Simons Foundation and its internal research division, the Flatiron Institute. Prof...
2025-08-0338 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 34 | A Lesson in Science History: The Discovery vs. The Discoverer with Prof. Matthew CobbWelcome to the Beyond the Lab series of STEMcast! This week, we are joined by Matthew Cobb, Professor of zoology (Professor Emeritus) at the University of Manchester, historian and author. From the discovery of the double helix to the 1975 Asilomar conference on recombinant DNA, we explore various historical events that shaped public perception of the life sciences and talk about how the history of science can help explain disruptive technologies. Through these discussions, Prof. Cobb draws our attention both to the scientist(s) that made the discovery and to the discovery that made the scientist(s). Is there more...
2025-07-2844 minSTEMcastSTEMCast Episode 33 | “The Paper Beyond the Paper”: Publishing in Nature Neuroscience with Dr. Shari WisemanWelcome to STEMCast: Beyond the Lab, a series where we explore the many hats that scientists wear. From professors embarking on entrepreneurial journeys to researchers involved in policy making, join us as we explore both inside and beyond the lab.With Dr. Shari Wiseman, Chief Editor at Nature Neuroscience, we peer into her journey from the lab bench to the editor's desk, and how that transition gave her a broad view of scientific progress in neuroscience. Dr. Wiseman shares her perspective on the future of the field, explains how her team identifies and nurtures emerging research, and...
2025-07-1543 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 33 | Handshakes between Domains, Methods and People: Fostering Collaboration with Prof. Andrew MillisWelcome to Beyond the Lab, a series where we explore the many hats that scientists wear. From professors embarking on entrepreneurial journeys to researchers involved in policy making, join us as we explore both inside and beyond the lab.With Andrew J. Millis, Professor of Physics at Columbia University and co-director of the Center for Computational Quantum Physics at the Flatiron Institute, we dive into the fundamental and fundamentally strange world of quantum mechanics and how it is connected to the world of everyday things. How do collective properties arise from the interaction of individual atoms and...
2025-07-1238 minSTEMcast STEMcast Episode 32 | Nano-Physics with Peter Grutter: How do the Structure and Properties of Tiny Things Work, and What Does that Mean for Us?Dr. Peter Grutter, a physicist studying and developing atomic force microscopy (AFM), takes this episode to walk us through the varying facets of his work. We begin by understanding how manipulating the properties of nanoscale materials can alter their behaviours in ways unintuitive to us macro-scale beings, despite them following the same basic universal ruleset as everything else: physics. The episode continues to explore Dr. Grutter’s work, which involves using AFM to measure Nanonewton-scale forces or evaluate the shape of Nanometer-scale objects. He explains how this cutting-edge tool is applicable to a plethora of fields, including microbiology. Tune in...
2025-06-281h 06STEMcastSTEMcast Episode 31 | Meet the Judges! Dr Asia Vighi and Dr Jeff Bouffard share their wisdom and perspective as iGEM judges.This special episode of STEMcast is cut from a seminar presented to participants of miniGEM, a mini version of the iGEM competition that McGill’s iGEM team runs for high school students across Canada. We learn about the judges’ paths into synthetic biology, and we hear their opinions on various topics, like ‘how important is the visual component of an iGEM project?’, or ‘what features do award-winning projects have that others don’t?’. Tune in to step up your iGEM game!
2025-06-1445 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 30 | Biotechnologies and Their Perception in India with Dr. Julia Freeman: How Can We Best Utilize this Technology, and What’s Stopping Us?On this episode of STEMcast, Dr. Julia Freeman walks us through her experience working with farmers in India to understand the impact that modern biotechnology is having on both a personal and industrial level. She explains that biotech has more complicated questions associated with it than what most sensationalist coverage about it (both pro- and anti-biotech) makes apparent. Where is biotech a solution, and where does it need legislative protection? How to protect farmers health and economic well-being while taking advantage of these technologies? Are farmers choosing these seeds, or is biotech being forced upon them? Hear an on-field...
2025-06-0142 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 29 | The Hunt for Extraterrestrials with McGill iGEM Founder Dr. Jay Nadeau: Are They There, and How Can we Prove It?This STEMcast episode, we are joined by Dr. Jay Nadeau, an astrophysicist currently part of the search for extraterrestrial life and a key founder of McGill’s first iGEM team. We hear about how Dr. Nadeau’s career led her to McGill and how her physics background complements her biological work, before discussing the thermodynamic probability of life arising on other planets/moons, and how humanity might go about finding it.
2025-05-1837 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 28 | Plant-Fungi-Insect Interaction with Dr. Shireef Darwish: Everything About the Criminally Under-explored World of FungiFungi enthusiast and expert Dr. Shireef Darwish gives us a window into the third class of life on earth (after plants and animals) — fungi. After falling in love with these organisms early in his career, Dr. Darwish has experimented with all sorts of fungi-related work, including teaching, lab work, and even foraging for rare fungi (often to take home and eat!). In this episode, Dr. Darwish explains the ubiquitous role fungi play in the life cycles of both plants and animals, how these organisms can be used medicinally, and even the chemistry behind fungi-based hallucinogens.
2025-05-0456 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 27 | Ecology x Evolution with Dr. Simon Daoust: How Parasites and Hosts Co-evolveIn this episode of STEMcast, we join Simon Daoust to discuss the intersection of ecology, evolution, and medicine. We hear about everything from mind-controlling parasites to sustainable ecosystem design, and explore questions like “will there ever be a cure to cancer?”, or “why are Homo Sapiens the only human-like species to have avoided extinction?”. Dr. Daoust’s broad expertise provides for a thrilling and humorous deep-dive into all of these.
2025-04-2034 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 26 | Extreme Microbes with Dr. Nagissa Mahmoudi: How Does Life Survive Space, the Deep Ocean, and More?In this episode of STEMcast, we join Dr. Nagissa Mahmoudi — a biogeochemist at McGill University — in exploring how microbes live and thrive in various extremes. We hear how Dr. Mahmoudi fell in love with biology, and how she spends her days now as an educator and researcher. She provides wisdom on how events such as oil spills can affect their ecosystems’ microbiomes, and we hear an expert’s predictions on the possibilities of life outside of Earth. All this and more on this episode of STEMcast.
2025-04-0652 min
The LIV LabFrom Music to Meta: Matthew’s Career in STEM–Without a STEM degree | StemCast Episode 12 ft. Matthew MartinezCan you go from strumming guitar chords to writing production-ready code at Big Tech? Matthew Martinez did just that—and more. In this inspiring episode of StemCast, we sit down with Matthew, a former elementary school teacher and music major who pivoted into software engineering through a 12-week coding boot camp.He opens up about the challenges of breaking into tech without a traditional CS degree, landing roles at Meta and Amazon, navigating imposter syndrome, and balancing career growth with parenthood. Matthew also shares how ADHD shaped his productivity systems, why he pursued an MBA, and what ke...
2025-03-2528 minThe LIV LabCornell, Confidence & Coding: Emily Vick on Crafting a Career in Tech | StemCast Episode 11 ft. Emily VickWonder what it takes to get into Cornell and which path it will lead you down? In this episode of StemCast, we sit down with Emily Vick, a Cornell electrical and computer engineering grad who now works as a software engineer at YouTube. Emily shares how her high school love for STEM led her to Cornell, how she navigated Google internships, and why trying different classes and experiences helped shape her career path.She also opens up about building confidence in Cornell’s competitive environment, the importance of soft skills, and why your first career ch...
2025-03-0422 minThe LIV LabRestoring What’s Lost: Claire’s Story of Ecological Stewardship | StemCast Episode 9 ft. Claire Wilhelm-SafianEver wondered if starting at a community college could lead to a dream career?In this episode of StemCast, we chat with Claire, a restoration ecologist at the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration at UC Santa Barbara. Despite initially heading for an English major, Claire’s passion for the environment led them to a thriving career managing the 130-acre North Campus Open Space, filled with wetlands, grasslands, and salt marshes.Tune in to hear how Claire turned their early challenges into success, the science behind ecological restoration, and the hands-on work that’s shap...
2025-01-1416 minThe LIV LabBreaking the Bias: Noelle’s Rise in Sales Engineering Pt. 2 | StemCast Episode 7 ft. Noelle Tong-VillanuevaLoved Part 1 with Noelle? Get ready–this conversation is about to get even better. In this follow-up episode of StemCast, Noelle Tongvillanueva shares even more insights into her unique career journey. Starting with her father’s influence and her strong SAT scores that steered her toward engineering, Noelle opens up about her path from sales engineering to her current role as a business development manager specializing in industrial automation products. She discusses the highs and lows of her career, including the challenges of cold calling and meeting ambitious sales goals, as well as the joy of connecting with...
2024-12-1022 minThe LIV LabBreaking the Bias: Noelle’s Rise in Sales Engineering | StemCast Episode 6 ft. Noelle Tong-VillanuevaEver felt outnumbered but determined to succeed? In this empowering episode of StemCast, we talk with Noelle Tongvillanueva, a regional sales business development manager who started her career in industrial and systems engineering. Noelle shares how she pivoted from designing systems to mastering the art of sales engineering, combining technical expertise with strategic customer engagement. Along the way, she faced challenges in a male-dominated field, from isolation to gender bias, but found strength through mentorship and her own resilience.Tune in as Noelle reveals how she carved her niche, the lessons she’s learned, and he...
2024-11-2517 minThe LIV LabFirst Neuroscience, then Neural Networks: Jessica’s Journey from Lab Research to Data Science | StemCast Episode 5 ft. Jessica HorvathAre you worried about changing careers? In this fascinating episode of StemCast, we chat with Jessica Horvath, a former neuroscientist turned data scientist who currently works at IBM as a Watson X subject matter expert. Jessica takes us through her early days researching at Albert Einstein College and Rockefeller University, where she conducted brain surgery on mice and analyzed complex data. She shares why her passion for data analysis and coding led her to pivot from solitary lab research to a dynamic role in AI. Now, Jessica specializes in IBM's generative AI studio, exploring new applications for...
2024-11-1119 minThe LIV LabFrom Lab to Life: Gabriel’s Transition from Biomedical Engineering to Medicine | StemCast Episode 4 ft. Gabriel SoekamtoCurious about which engineering path to dive into?In this insightful episode of StemCast, we sit down with Gabriel, a UC Davis graduate who began his journey in Biomedical Engineering, only to find himself drawn to the medical field. Gabriel dives into what inspired his choice of major and advises which engineering major is best for specific interests. Moreover, he delves into the unique intersection of healthcare and engineering he explored, the hands-on experiences that shaped his career ambitions, and how he cared for himself during busy seasons.Tune in to hear why Gabriel decided...
2024-10-2924 minThe LIV LabFrom Unknown to Expert: Patricia’s Full-Cycle Career in Software | StemCast Episode 3 ft. Patricia RopelattoAre you worried you aren't ready for what computer science has in store for you? In this inspiring episode of StemCast, we chat with Patricia, who entered computer science with little knowledge about the field. After graduating with her master's in computer science, she began her career as a software quality assurance engineer, mastering each stage of the software development lifecycle. Now, as a customer success manager at Microsoft, Patricia helps clients achieve success through tailored tech solutions.Tune in as Patricia shares how she transformed from a newcomer to an expert. If you’re co...
2024-10-1523 minThe LIV LabBritish Beginnings: One course turned Chemistry into Cutting-Edge Tech | StemCast Episode 2 ft. Roy CornfordEver wondered how science skills can lead to a career in tech? In this exciting episode of StemCast, we chat with Roy, a tech innovator who began his career in chemistry before transitioning to the fast-paced world of technology. Coming from Britain, Roy’s career journey is a testament to the power of adaptability and lifelong learning.Tune in as he shares how one course ignited his passion for tech, the challenges he faced navigating the shift, and how his chemistry background gave him a unique edge in his field. Whether you’re exploring STEM care...
2024-09-3023 minSTEMcastSTEMCast Episode 25 | NeuroAI with Yohaï-Eliel Berreby: Finding Symbiosis Between Mind and MachineJoin us on this episode of STEMCast as we explore topics ranging from NeuroAI to student entrepreneurship with Yohaï-Eliel Berreby, a current Ph.D. student at McGill University's School of Biomedical Sciences. He is a CAMBAM and Childress Fellow and has received many prestigious awards alongside his doctoral studies in one of McGill's most renowned programs. Besides pursuing NeuroAI research, he has also won multiple high-profile hackathons (e.g., ReadyTraderGo Algorithmic Market Making Competition, Meta's AI Safety Hackathon, etc.) and is the acting CEO of ShapeShifters, an IT consulting firm based in Paris. How has he managed to b...
2024-08-1450 minSTEMcastSTEMCast Episode 24 | Deep Learning with Prof. Aaron Courville: What More is There to Learn?In this episode of STEMCast, we will be diving into the world of artificial intelligence with Professor Aaron Courville, with topics spanning from Game Theory to Explainable AI. Prof. Courville is from the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research at Université de Montréal. He is one of the founding members of Mila and a Canada CIFAIR AI Chair.Alongside Ian Goodfellow and Yoshua Bengio, he co-wrote the seminal textbook on deep learning: aptly named Deep Learning. His current research focuses on developing deep learning models and methods, with a particular interest in reinforcement learning, deep ge...
2024-08-0645 minThe LIV LabBusiness to Bytes: A Career Pivot into Computer Science | StemCast Episode 1 ft. Klaus RoderReady to unlock the secrets of combining business savvy with cutting-edge tech skills? In this must-listen episode of StemCast, we sit down with Klaus Roder, a dynamic Program Director at IBM who works with Sustainability Software, Data, and AI. Klaus started his journey majoring in business before making a bold leap into computer science. Now, he masterfully blends both fields to drive innovation at one of the world's leading tech companies.Join us as Klaus shares his eye-opening experiences, comparing the worlds of business and computer science. Discover how his dual expertise powers his work...
2024-08-0522 minThe LIV LabWelcome to StemCast! | StemCast Trailer🎧 Welcome to StemCast! 🌟In this trailer, discover what StemCast is all about. Join us as we explore exciting STEM careers through interviews with real professionals. Get ready to find your dream job with insights and stories that guide you every step of the way.Subscribe now and start your journey today! 🚀🎓🔬With love,StemCast, where your dream job is just a listen away. 🎧💗
2024-08-0401 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 23 | Microorganisms and Geomicrobiology with Dr. MahmoudiIn this episode, we dive into the wonders of the depths of Earth's oceans and the reaches of empty space to explore the role that microorganisms play in life everywhere with Dr. Nagissa Mahmoudi, a specialist in Geomicrobiology and Assistant Professor at McGill in the School of Environment and at Trottier Space Institute. Dr. Mahmoudi received her bachelor of science in integrative biology at the University of Toronto and her PhD in Environmental Geochemistry at McMaster University and has since had an incredibly successful career in geomicrobiology academia, with over a decade of attention-grabbing publications under her belt.
2024-07-2646 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 22 | Surface Chemistry and Binding with Dr. GuoIn this episode of STEMcast, we explore Dr. Shuaiqi Guo's academic history as well as his research in adhesive surface chemistry and its relation to antimicrobial resistance. Dr. Guo is an assistant professor in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at McGill University. He completed his education worldwide, starting at the undergraduate level at Mount Allison University, continuing into his Ph.D. at Queen's University, and finally in postdoctoral fellowship at Eindhoven University of Technology and Yale University. His current research is focused on combatting antimicrobial resistance through alternative methods focused on bacterial adhesion, which has particular promise...
2024-05-2923 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 21 | Radiotherapy with Dr. EngerThis episode of STEMcast focuses on Doctor Shirin Abbasinejad Enger and her research in oncology and medical physics. Dr. Enger is an associate professor in the Department of Oncology at the Jewish General Hospital section of McGill Medicine. Her work focuses in interdisciplinary development and testing of cancer therapies, including brachytherapy and much more. Dr. Enger received her PhD from Uppsala University, and uses her expertise to lead students across multiple branches for cancer research.
2024-05-2943 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 20 | Mechano-Biology with Dr. LiIn this special collaborative episode of STEMCast (McGill iGEM x UBC-Okanagan iGEM), we speak with Dr. Isaac Li, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Dr. Li's lab builds DNA-based molecular tools to study mechanobiology through single-molecule and quantitative imaging. These tools are used to better understand the cell-cell interactions involved in diseases such as cancer. Dr. Li was named UBCO Faculty Researcher of the Year in 2023. He also acts as the Primary Investigator for the UBC-Okanagan iGEM Team. Join us for this special episode featuring UBC-Okanagan iGEM's Human Practices Lead, Oluwatinufemi...
2023-10-0632 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 19 | Brain Injury with Dr. ParkDr. Eugene Park is a specialist in the pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury and brain injury therapeutics to improve outcomes. Dr. Park graduated with a master's from the department of Physiology at UofT and a Ph.D. from the Institute of Medical Science at UofT as well. Dr. Park is currently working as a Senior Research Associate at Unity Health Toronto.
2023-10-0449 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 18 | iGEM, SynBio, and Bioengineering with Dr. Drew EndyDr. Drew Endy is a synthetic biologist and professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University. He helped start new undergraduate majors in bioengineering at both MIT and Stanford. Twenty years ago Drew also helped launch the iGEM competition. As a group of students passionate about building with biology, it's a privilege to be able to speak with Dr. Endy.
2023-10-041h 07STEMcastSTEMcast Episode 17 | Public Health with Dr. BrownIn this mini-episode of STEMcast, we speak with Dr. Adalsteinn Brown. Dr. Brown is the Dean of Dalla Lana, the school of public health at the University of Toronto. He obtained his A.B. from Harvard and PhD at Oxford, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. He has been the co-chair of COVID-19 Advisory Board in Ontario and has held many senior leadership roles in health policy. His research interests include health policy, public health emergency preparedness, outcome assessment in healthcare, and equity in healthcare.
2023-10-0419 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 16 | Bone Models with Dr. HoffmanDr. Sandra Hofmann is an Associate Professor in Bioengineering Bone at the Orthopaedic Biomechanics research group at Eindhoven University of Technology. Dr. Hoffmann obtained her masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Basel, Switzerland in 2002, then achieved her Ph.D. with distinctions at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in 2007, studying "Silk fibroin as a biomaterial for drug delivery and tissue engineering". Dr. Hofmann specializes in creating a human cell-based, functional, 3D in vitro model of bone which allows for studying interactions between various environmental factors and their effects on the cells. Additionally, these models can be used for...
2023-10-0453 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 15 | Worms & Neuroscience with Dr. HendricksOn this episode of STEMcast, we’d like to introduce to you Dr. Michael Hendricks. Dr. Hendricks is currently a Canada Research Chair in Neurobiology and Behaviour. He did his BSc at Bowdoin, his PhD at NUS, and postdoc research at Harvard. On top of being a McGill prof, he is the Hendricks Lab at McGill, where he studies the behaviour of C. Elegans roundworms. Dr. Hendricks has published papers not just on worm neuroscience but also on the gender gap in research funding. His lab website is home to a pretty awesome picture of a cowboy water bear on a...
2023-10-041h 17STEMcastSTEMcast Episode 14 | Plant Biology with Dr. SinghOn this episode the STEMcast special release, we explore plant biology with Dr. Jaswinder Singh. Dr. Jaswinder Singh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Science at McGill, specializing in genomics, molecular breeding, and biotechnology. He earned his PhD from the University of Sydney and completed postdoctoral studies at the University of California, Berkeley. His research involves epigenetic silencing reversal, novel barley genes linked to Pre-Harvest Sprouting, and cysteine- rich proteins, redox regulation and transcription factors involved in different plant phase transitions. Dr. Singh also directs the NSERC-CREATE program on Genome Editing and has received numerous accolades...
2023-10-0435 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 13 | Science Education with Dr. Schwarcz Dr. Schwarcz is the head of the Office of Science and Society at McGill, which debunks scientific misinformation and provides scientific education to the general public. He also teaches over 3000 students at McGill and is the host of the Dr. Joe Show-a chemistry podcast that has been running for 40+ years-which addresses all kinds of scientific myths and everyday scientific phenomena. In this episode, he addresses the impact of his educational initiatives, the use of statistics, COVID misinformation, and more with McGill iGEM.
2023-07-2644 min
The JSAC STEMcastJSAC STEMCast: Science, Spirituality, & Emotional Health With Dr. Sylvia BartleyHello everyone and welcome to the JSAC STEMCast! Hosted by Sophia Huynh, this episode will feature incredible guest Dr. Sylvia Bartley who is a healthcare executive widely recognized as an advocate, and champion of social change, dedicated to eliminating health, education, and economic disparities. With a Ph.D. in Neurophysiology from St. Barts and The Royal London School of Medicine, she has a unique foundation of scientific research in neurophysiology and over twenty years of experience in the medical device industry with roles in training and marketing, physician education, philanthropy, and health equity.Today, we will discuss h...
2022-08-1336 min
STEMcastPandemic Readiness and Response with Dr. Joanne Liu | STEMcast Season 2, Episode 1Having spent a lifetime dedicated to improving the health of those most in need, and having been chosen as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in 2015, few have shaped the public health landscape as profoundly as Dr. Joanne Liu.Dr. Liu is the former International President of Doctors without Borders, otherwise known as Médecins sans Frontières (MSF). She led the MSF from 2013-2019 and coordinated the organization's response to some of the world's major crises; from the Syrian civil war to the Ebola pandemic. She currently leads the Pandemic and Health Emergency Readiness Lab, and is...
2022-05-2326 minThe JSAC STEMcastJSAC STEMCast: The Art of Engineering With Dr. Lonnie JohnsonHello everyone and welcome to the JSAC STEMCast! This episode will feature our new guest host, Sophia Huynh and her amazing guest today, someone who is a nuclear, mechanical, and aerospace engineer. Owner of over 140 different patents and inventor of the Super Soaker, we have Dr. Lonnie Johnson! This podcast will go over his journey and path that led him to his career, the importance of engineering, and how he developed JSAC itself!To listen to previous episodes and the audio version, type in "JSAC STEMCast" into Spotify or any other podcast host or visit www.johnsonstem.org...
2021-08-2032 minThe JSAC STEMcastJSAC STEMCast: Building STEM from ScratchHello everyone and welcome to the JSAC STEMCast! This episode will feature our new guest host, Sophia Huynh and her amazing guest today, Malik Saafir! Ever wonder about the world of robotics? Will AI take over the world? How does Machine learning affect our lives everyday? Stay tuned to learn the answers and how things we do every day are connected to STEM in every way.To listen to previous episodes and the audio version, type in "JSAC STEMCast" into Spotify or any other podcast host or visit www.johnsonstem.org. You can also click on the link b...
2021-08-1937 minThe JSAC STEMcastJSAC STEMCast: Cyber Security - Securing STEM Into Our LivesHello everyone and welcome to the JSAC STEMCast! This episode will feature our new guest host, Sophia Huynh and her amazing guest today, Wren Howell! Ever wonder how our information on the web stays safe? During this session, we will be talking about cyber security, steps to take if you want to get involved, and how cyber security impacts our lives everyday. Stay tuned to learn how things we do every day are connected to STEM in every way.To listen to previous episodes and the audio version, type in "JSAC STEMCast" into Spotify or any other podc...
2021-08-1930 minThe JSAC STEMcastJSAC STEMCast: Musical NeuropsychologyHello everyone and welcome to the JSAC STEMCast! This episode will feature our new guest host, Sophia Huynh and her amazing guest today, Phebian Gray! Ever wonder how music affects the brain? During this session, we will be talking about the neuroscience behind listening to music, playing music, and how music in also used in the medical field. Stay tuned to learn how things we do every day are connected to STEM in every way.To listen to previous episodes and the audio version, type in "JSAC STEMCast" into Spotify or any other podcast host or visit www...
2021-08-1830 minThe JSAC STEMcastJSAC STEMCast: DEI, Sociology, & STEMHello everyone and welcome to the JSAC STEMCast! This episode will feature our new guest host, Sophia Huynh and her amazing guest today, Oman Frame! During this session, we will be directing how DEI, Sociology, and STEM all connect to each other. How does sociology impact all of us? And how can we partake in our own social justice? These questions and more will be answered after listening! Stay tuned to learn how things we do every day are connected to STEM in every way.If you want to watch the video of this podcast, visit this link...
2021-08-1341 minThe JSAC STEMcastJSAC STEMCast: Poetry & PsychologyHello everyone and welcome to the JSAC STEMCast! This episode will feature our new guest host, Sophia Huynh and her amazing guest today, Megan Walter! Ever wonder how language itself and poetry can affect the brain? During this session, we will be talking about the neuroscience behind language comprehension, understanding poetry, and touching on how you can potentially write your own poems. Stay tuned to learn how things we do every day are connected to STEM in every way.This podcast is made by the Johnson STEM Activity Center, Inc. (JSAC) has been serving Atlanta's children for over...
2021-08-0326 minThe JSAC STEMcastJSAC STEMCast: Warping Into STEM Hello everyone and welcome to the JSAC STEMCast! This episode will feature our new guest host, Sophia Huynh and her amazing guest today, Catherine London! Get ready to warp through time as you listen to Sophia and Catherine delve into what it takes to be an industrial engineer, discover the different theories of quantum physics, and discuss the plots of many time traveling movies together! This podcast is made by the Johnson STEM Activity Center, Inc. (JSAC) has been serving Atlanta's children for over a decade. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, our mission is to empower students from diver...
2021-07-2733 min
Stemcast CiênciaNovos rumos do Stemcast Ciência e o projeto Academia STEMNesse primeiro episódio da segunda temporada do Stemcast Ciência, os professores Adan e Whasgthon abordam detalhes do projeto Academia STEM, ao mesmo tempo que estreiam o novo formato com áudio e vídeo em todas as plataformas digitais. Vem muita ciência por aí, fiquem ligados.
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2021-07-0928 min
Water Women73.LGBTQ+ Stemcast and SHARKS! -Annabel GongHave you listened to the LGBTQ+ Stemcast yet? if not you should be! Today, host Annabel Gong chats with Jill about her work studying sharks and rays, and their super amazing podcast!!
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2021-06-2137 min
Dear Grad StudentBursting With PRIDE: The Strength, Necessity, & Community of LGBTQIA+ Folks in AcademiaIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with incoming 2nd year Masters student, Annabel Gong, about their experience in grad school (& beyond) as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. They discuss shark research providing street cred, Annabel's co-hosting gig on the LGBTQ+ STEMCast, activism work and processing grief, & Annabel's favorite part of being LGBTQIA+. Follow the LGBTQ+ STEMCast on Twitter and EVERYWHERE elseFollow Annabel on TwitchLGBTQ+ STEMCast episodes mentioned: Lab Shenanigans with Darrion NguyenDear Grad Student episodes mentioned:Ep. 31: Trans & In Grad School: An Introduction to Vocabulary, J...
2021-06-141h 01STEMcastSTEMcast Episode 12 | Dr. Howe: Surgeon-Scientist at the University of Toronto (MD)Kathryn completed her PhD at McMaster University in the Molecular Immunology, Virology and Inflammation program. Her thesis focused on determining the mechanism behind the beneficial role of TGF-beta on enhancing intestinal epithelial barrier function and protection from EHEC O157:H7 infection. Kathryn went to medical school at the University of Toronto and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Sick Kids, publishing in several fields during this time, including infection and immunity in HIV, ethics and sustainability in global surgery, and ischemia-reperfusion. She has been awarded competitive Canadian Institutes of Health Research Fellowships and National scholarships throughout her research career. As...
2021-04-1630 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 11 | Dr. Agid: Neuroradiologist at the University Health NetworkAfter graduating from The Hebrew University with an MD, she attended the university of toronto starting July of 2005. Since then she has been a Neuroradiologist at the Toronto Western Hospital. Her research interests include: Cerebrovascular imaging, subarachnoid hemorrhage, neurovascular computed tomography (CT) angiography, neurovascular magnetic resonance (MR) angiography and MR venography
2021-04-0236 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 10 | Dr. Bellemare: Research Scientist at Google (Brain Team)From Bellemare himself, "I lead the reinforcement learning efforts of the Google Research team in Montréal, Canada. I also supervise a number of graduate students at Mila, of which I am a core industry member.My research focuses on two complementary problems in reinforcement learning. First comes the problem of representation: How should a learning system structure and update its knowledge about the environment it operates in? The second problem is concerned with exploration: How should the same learning system organize its decisions to be maximally effective at discovering its environment, and in particular acquiring information t...
2021-03-1927 min
De StemcastJA21: verkiezingsprogramma samengevatIn De Stemcast neem ik jou mee in de aanloop naar de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. In elke aflevering behandel ik een verkiezingsprogramma van één politieke partij. Geen moeilijke woorden en geen onduidelijke punten. Want laten we eerlijk zijn, de politiek kan soms heel lastig te begrijpen zijn. In deze aflevering: JA21.
2021-03-1417 minDe StemcastBIJ1: verkiezingsprogramma samengevatIn De Stemcast neem ik jou mee in de aanloop naar de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. In elke aflevering behandel ik een verkiezingsprogramma van één politieke partij. Geen moeilijke woorden en geen onduidelijke punten. Want laten we eerlijk zijn, de politiek kan soms heel lastig te begrijpen zijn. In deze aflevering: BIJ1.
2021-03-0921 minDe StemcastForum voor Democratie: verkiezingsprogramma samengevatIn De Stemcast neem ik jou mee in de aanloop naar de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. In elke aflevering behandel ik een verkiezingsprogramma van één politieke partij. Geen moeilijke woorden en geen onduidelijke punten. Want laten we eerlijk zijn, de politiek kan soms heel lastig te begrijpen zijn. In deze aflevering: Forum voor Democratie.
2021-03-0819 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 9 | Dr. Black: Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of OttawaDr. Amanda Black is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Ottawa. She completed her training at the University of Western Ontario, The University of Ottawa and Queen’s University, and a Masters of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. She holds appointment at The Ottawa Hospital and The Children’s hospital of Eastern Ontario and is an Associate Scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Her subspecialty areas of interest are Contraception / Family Planning and Adolescent Health. She is an active member of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) and sits on the...
2021-03-0526 minDe StemcastDENK: verkiezingsprogramma samengevatIn De Stemcast neem ik jou mee in de aanloop naar de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. In elke aflevering behandel ik een verkiezingsprogramma van één politieke partij. Geen moeilijke woorden en geen onduidelijke punten. Want laten we eerlijk zijn, de politiek kan soms heel lastig te begrijpen zijn. In deze aflevering: DENK.
2021-03-0517 minDe StemcastHet verkiezingscircus, beloftes of idealen, en stemmen op coronabeleid?Waarom stemmen partijen soms het tegenovergestelde van waar ze voor staan? Hoezo worden er verkiezingsbeloftes gemaakt en gebroken? Moet ik stemmen gericht op het coronabeleid van een partij? Dit zijn de vragen en onderwerpen die ik behandel in deze aflevering!
2021-03-0321 minDe StemcastSGP: verkiezingsprogramma samengevatIn De Stemcast neem ik jou mee in de aanloop naar de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. In elke aflevering behandel ik een verkiezingsprogramma van één politieke partij. Geen moeilijke woorden en geen onduidelijke punten. Want laten we eerlijk zijn, de politiek kan soms heel lastig te begrijpen zijn. In deze aflevering: de SGP.
2021-03-0120 minDe Stemcast50PLUS: verkiezingsprogramma samengevatIn De Stemcast neem ik jou mee in de aanloop naar de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. In elke aflevering behandel ik een verkiezingsprogramma van één politieke partij. Geen moeilijke woorden en geen onduidelijke punten. Want laten we eerlijk zijn, de politiek kan soms heel lastig te begrijpen zijn. In deze aflevering: 50PLUS.
2021-03-0115 minDe StemcastPartij voor de Dieren: verkiezingsprogramma samengevatIn De Stemcast neem ik jou mee in de aanloop naar de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. In elke aflevering behandel ik een verkiezingsprogramma van één politieke partij. Geen moeilijke woorden en geen onduidelijke punten. Want laten we eerlijk zijn, de politiek kan soms heel lastig te begrijpen zijn. In deze aflevering: Partij voor de Dieren.
2021-02-2719 minDe StemcastChristenUnie: verkiezingsprogramma samengevatIn De Stemcast neem ik jou mee in de aanloop naar de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. In elke aflevering behandel ik een verkiezingsprogramma van één politieke partij. Geen moeilijke woorden en geen onduidelijke punten. Want laten we eerlijk zijn, de politiek kan soms heel lastig te begrijpen zijn. In deze aflevering: de ChristenUnie.
2021-02-2620 minDe StemcastPvdA: verkiezingsprogramma samengevatIn De Stemcast neem ik jou mee in de aanloop naar de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. In elke aflevering behandel ik een verkiezingsprogramma van één politieke partij. Geen moeilijke woorden en geen onduidelijke punten. Want laten we eerlijk zijn, de politiek kan soms heel lastig te begrijpen zijn. In deze aflevering: de PvdA.
2021-02-2321 minDe StemcastSP: verkiezingsprogramma samengevatIn De Stemcast neem ik jou mee in de aanloop naar de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. In elke aflevering behandel ik een verkiezingsprogramma van één politieke partij. Geen moeilijke woorden en geen onduidelijke punten. Want laten we eerlijk zijn, de politiek kan soms heel lastig te begrijpen zijn. In deze aflevering: SP
2021-02-2318 minDe StemcastGroenLinks: verkiezingsprogramma samengevatIn De Stemcast neem ik jou mee in de aanloop naar de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. In elke aflevering behandel ik een verkiezingsprogramma van één politieke partij. Geen moeilijke woorden en geen onduidelijke punten. Want laten we eerlijk zijn, de politiek kan soms heel lastig te begrijpen zijn. In deze afleveringen: GroenLinks.
2021-02-2320 minDe StemcastD66: het verkiezingsprogramma samengevatIn De Stemcast neem ik jou mee in de aanloop naar de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. In elke aflevering behandel ik een verkiezingsprogramma van één politieke partij. Geen moeilijke woorden en geen onduidelijke punten. Want laten we eerlijk zijn, de politiek kan soms heel lastig te begrijpen zijn. In deze aflevering: D66.
2021-02-2321 minDe StemcastCDA: het verkiezingsprogramma samengevatIn De Stemcast neem ik jou mee in de aanloop naar de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. In elke aflevering behandel ik een verkiezingsprogramma van één politieke partij. Geen moeilijke woorden en geen onduidelijke punten. Want laten we eerlijk zijn, de politiek kan soms heel lastig te begrijpen zijn. In deze aflevering: het CDA.
2021-02-2319 minDe StemcastPVV: het verkiezingsprogramma samengevatIn De Stemcast neem ik jou mee in de aanloop naar de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. In elke aflevering behandel ik een verkiezingsprogramma van één politieke partij. Geen moeilijke woorden en geen onduidelijke punten. Want laten we eerlijk zijn, de politiek kan soms heel lastig te begrijpen zijn. In deze aflevering: de PVV.
2021-02-2320 minDe StemcastVVD: het verkiezingsprogramma samengevatIn De Stemcast neem ik jou mee in de aanloop naar de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. In elke aflevering behandel ik een verkiezingsprogramma van één politieke partij. Geen moeilijke woorden en geen onduidelijke punten. Want laten we eerlijk zijn, de politiek kan soms heel lastig te begrijpen zijn. In deze aflevering: de VVD.
2021-02-2318 minDe StemcastHoe werken de verkiezingen, op wie stemmen we, en wat doet de Tweede Kamer eigenlijk?In De Stemcast neem ik jou mee in de aanloop naar de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. In elke aflevering behandel ik een verkiezingsprogramma van één politieke partij of leg ik een belangrijk onderwerp uit. In deze aflevering praat ik je bij over de verkiezingen, wat de Tweede Kamer doet, en op wie je allemaal kunt stemmen.
2021-02-2315 minDe StemcastTrailer: De StemcastIn De Stemcast neem ik jou mee in de aanloop naar de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. In elke aflevering behandel ik een verkiezingsprogramma van één politieke partij. Geen moeilijke woorden en geen onduidelijke punten. Want laten we eerlijk zijn, de politiek kan soms heel lastig te begrijpen zijn.
2021-02-2301 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 1 | Dr Chen: anesthésiologiste à l'Institut de cardiologie de l'Université d'OttawaRobert Chen, MD, est anesthésiologiste à l'Institut de cardiologie de l'Université d'Ottawa. Le Dr Chen a obtenu son diplôme en médecine de l’Université McMaster en 1992. Il a terminé sa résidence en anesthésiologie à l’Université de Toronto et des bourses en anesthésiologie traumatologique au Ryder Trauma Centre (Université de Miami) et à l’hôpital St. Michael’s (Université de Toronto). Il a également reçu une formation complémentaire en échocardiographie transoesophagienne.
2021-02-2126 minSTEMcast STEMcast Épisode PiloteSTEMcast est un podcast à but non lucratif qui sert à mettre en évidence les liens entre les sous-domaines très variés de STEM. Nous interviewons des conférenciers invités provenant d'un large éventail de domaines pour répondre aux questions les plus fréquemment posées par les étudiants de premier cycle au sujet de leur carrière respective.
2021-02-1913 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 8 | Dr. Aaron: Respirologist at the Ottawa HospitalDr. Aaron is a respirologist with special research and clinical interests in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and cystic fibrosis (CF). Dr. Aaron's research has been focused on investigating acute pulmonary exacerbations of these diseases, with a specific interest in the critical assessment of interventions designed to prevent exacerbations and improve the diagnosis and treatment of exacerbations of COPD and CF. His other major interest is health services research related to the correct diagnosis and treatment of obstructive lung diseases in Canadian communities.
2021-02-0524 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 7 | Dr. Nessim: Surgical Oncologist at the Ottawa HospitalDr. Carolyn Nessim is a Surgical Oncologist at the Ottawa Hospital and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Ottawa. She completed her MD, MSc (Biomedical Sciences) and General Surgery Residency at the University of Montreal. Her fellowship training was in Surgical Oncology at the University of Toronto and then at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Center in Melbourne Australia.She is currently also a Clinician Investigator in the Cancer Therapeutics Program at The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) as well as the Program Director for the Complex Surgical Oncology Subspecialty Fellowship training program. Her clinical practice focuses on...
2021-01-2334 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 6 | Dr. Hakim: Senior Neuroscientist at the Ottawa Heart Research InstituteDr. Hakim's research interests have included the study of the biochemical, ionic, molecular and receptor events that determine selective cerebral vulnerability in stroke and other conditions, the determination of conditions for neuroprotection against ischemic damage, and investigation of post-stroke plasticity and means of enhancing it. During the course of his career, he has published more than 150 scientific papers and received in excess of $65 million in research funding.
2021-01-0827 min
STEMCast BrasilSTEMCast Brasil (e David) deseja um feliz natal e boas festas à todos!Olá olá! No episódio de hoje gostaria de apenas agradecer a todos que fizeram parte do STEMCast Brasil em 2020 e a todos que escutaram os episódios durante o ano. Mês que vem voltamos com tudo!
2020-12-2501 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 5 | Mr. Landry: Psychotherapist As Landry described "My ideal clients lead active lifestyles. Either being professionals in management, health field, sports or the arts industry, they know the importance of a well balanced life and how hard it is to achieve. They are professionals who want to better their emotional and relational lives while overcoming obstacles that might prevent them from becoming who they were meant to be. My clients value others, are willing to be vulnerable and want to contribute to the world around them on a small or a large scale. They value honesty and have the courage to change something...
2020-12-2532 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 4 | Dr. Adrian Chan: Biomedical Engineer at Carleton UniversityAdvances in technology, accelerated by commercial electronics, are revolutionizing how we monitor biomedical data; this includes wearable, pervasive, and continuous monitoring systems. These new biomedical monitor systems are fueling a large increase in the amount of biomedical data but also a decrease in data quality, with data being acquired with low-cost (lower-quality) systems, in uncontrolled environments, and by non-expert users. While there is useful information in these data, low quality biomedical data can result in misinformation, including false alarm and misdiagnoses. Dr. Chan's research group has been examining ways of:detecting low quality biomedical data...
2020-12-1127 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 3 | Dr. Fraser: Machine Learning & Math Researcher at the University of OttawaDr. Fraser received her first PhD in mathematics at the university of Stanford in 1994, followed by her second PhD in computer science at the university of Chicago in 2010. Her primary focus of research is Machine Learning (statistical machine learning and toplogical data analysis), along with Contact/Symplectic Geomtry and Computational Geomtry. Her focus in Machine Learning is its interaction with Neuroscience, specifically in understanding theoretical principles governing both artificial and biological learning, developing data-analytic tools for neuroscience data, and taking inspiration from biological learning to develop machine learning algorithm.
2020-11-2723 min
STEMCast BrasilEpisódio #5 - Marcel Bergerman, COO da Near Earth Autonomy e Fundador da MySTEM AcademyOlá a todos! No episódio de hoje do STEMCast Brasil, eu conversei com o Marcel Bergerman, que trabalha como COO da empresa Near Earth Autonomy, além de ter fundado a MySTEM Academy, uma organização que ensina robótica e programação para crianças. Marcel também já foi professor de robótica da universidade Carnegie Mellon! A conversa foi ótima e espero que gostem!
2020-11-2029 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 2 | Dr. Bell: Senior Cancer Researcher at the Ottawa Hospital Research InstituteDr. John Bell received his PhD from McMaster University in 1982. The three years that followed, he trained as a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Ottawa and then at the Medical Research Council in London, England. Dr. Bell began his independent research career at McGill University in 1986 and moved to the University of Ottawa, Department of Medicine, in 1989. He is a member of the Center for Cancer Therapeutics at The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Center, a Senior Scientist with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and Professor of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. He heads the Canadian Oncolytic Virus Consortium...
2020-11-1329 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Episode 1 | Dr. Chen: Anesthesiologist at the University of Ottawa Heart InstituteRobert Chen, MD, is a staff anesthesiologist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Dr. Chen received his medical degree from McMaster University in 1992. He completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of Toronto and fellowships in trauma anesthesiology at the Ryder Trauma Center (University of Miami) and St. Michael’s Hospital (University of Toronto). He also received further training in transesophageal echocardiography.
2020-10-3030 minSTEMcastSTEMcast Pilot EpisodeSTEMcast is a not-for-profit podcast that serves to highlight the connections between the largely varying subfields of STEM. We interview guest speakers from a diverse range of fields to answer the most commonly asked questions by undergraduate students about their respective career.
2020-10-2910 min
STEMCast BrasilEpisódio #4 - Jorge Scutti, Diretor de Biomarcadores e Diagnóstico da MerckOlá a todos! No episódio de hoje do STEMCast Brasil, eu conversei com o Jorge Scutti, que trabalha como Diretor de Biomarcadores e Diagnóstico da Merck. Jorge também já trabalhou em pesquisa, inclusive na equipe de James P. Allison, que ganhou o prêmio Nobel de Medicina em 2018! A conversa foi ótima e espero que gostem!
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STEMCastTechnology can be a tool, just like a paintbrushIn our first ever episode of STEMCast, Claire sits down with Christina Foust, the North American Program Manager for Raspberry Pi Foundation's North American branch. The two discuss authenticity, empathy, and creativity-and why those elements are crucial for a career in STEM. Email us at stemcastpod@gmail.com or call us at 317-975-0078 and leave us a question, you may hear it on the show! Teacher ResourcesMore on Raspberry PiMore on TechPoint Foundation for Youth
2020-09-2521 min
STEMCast BrasilEpisódio #1 - IntroduçãoOlá a todos e sejam muito bem vindos ao STEMCast Brasil! Nesse primeiro episódio eu irei me apresentar e falar um pouquinho mais sobre o que é o STEMCast Brasil e o que vocês deverão ver aqui no feed nas próximas semanas. Abraços!Publicação Original: 13/08/2020
2020-08-2802 minSTEMCastIntroducing STEMCastIntroducing TechPoint Foundation for Youth’s STEMCast sponsored by Roche! What’s STEM? Well, STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. This podcast will seek to answer the questions students want to know about working in STEM. Each episode is hosted by Claire, a robotics student and your guide on this journey behind the curtain of the STEM industry.
2020-07-2302 min
STEMCAST with Dr. Reagan FlowersDefining Your Path to Forensic Pathology with Dr. Joye Carter Dr. Joye Carter is a board certified forensic pathologist and the first African-American to be appointed a Chief Medical Examiner in the history of the United States. Dr. Carter has worked as the deputy Chief Medical Examiner of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner Department, Chief Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia, and Chief Medical Examiner of Harris County (Houston), Texas. Now she adds another first as the first African-American and female to be appointed as the Chief Forensic Pathologist to the Coroner of Indianapolis, Indiana. In this episode we discuss: Dr. Carter's journey as a forensic pathologist started at t...
2017-07-1058 minSTEMCAST with Dr. Reagan FlowersFrom Intern to Energy Trader with Miara ShawMiara Shaw’s corporate career spans over 25 years with 15 of those years spent as a natural gas trader at some of the nations largest oil companies. Miara has taken her extensive corporate experience and transitioned to professional speaker, coach and consultant. In this episode we discuss: The importance of interpersonal skills within the job market. How to position yourself while adding value to others? Finding your balance rhythm in life. The shift in corporate culture with Millennials. Contact Miara Shaw: https://miarashaw.com https://mavenbusinessacademy.com For more information on STEMCAST visit http://cstem.org.
2017-05-3057 minSTEMCAST with Dr. Reagan FlowersThe History of Sports with Dr. Damion ThomasDr. Damion Thomas is the Curator of Sports at the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the author of Globetrotting: African American Athletes and Cold War Politics. In this episode we discuss: The process of establishing NMAAHC. How Damion turned his NFL dreams into sports curation. The role of a sports curator at the NMAAHC. For more information visit the Smithsonian Campaign. To catch all the episodes of STEMCAST subscribe on iTunes, iHeartRadio or Stitcher. Visit our website CSTEM.org.
2017-04-1739 minSTEMCAST with Dr. Reagan FlowersLaToia A. Jones for DNC Vice ChairGeorgia-raised and Chicago-born, LaToia A. Jones is a Democrat, organizer, community leader, activist & strategist. Her purpose and drive have always been to be the most effective public servant possible. In most cases, this meant behind-the-scenes roles and learning from impactful servant leaders. LaToia is currently the Assistant Director for the Human Rights and Community Relations Department at the American Federation of Teachers where she coordinates, trains and connects members on community, political, and civic engagement. She recently held previous roles directing special projects for both the CEO of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, PA and for...
2017-02-2044 minSTEMCAST with Dr. Reagan FlowersMedicine & Media with Dr. Renee MatthewsDr. Renee Matthews has appeared on television shows such as, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Roland Martin’s NewsOne Now (TVOne) and WGN-TV’s People to People where she discussed different health topics. She started her media career with her own radio show on ReachMD, a medical broadcast network for health professionals. In addition, Dr. Renee has been a featured medical correspondent on SiriusXM’s Sway in the Morning and WVON (“The Voice of A Nation”). Dr. Renee is a contributing writer for Ebony Magazine where she addresses topics such as asthma, health, and wellness. Dr. Renee is the contrib...
2017-02-0647 minSTEMCAST with Dr. Reagan FlowersFrom Physics to Patents with Jami Valentine, Ph.D.Dr. Valentine joined the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in July 2006. She examines semiconductor patent applications including phase-change memory, nanoscale memory and spintronic devices. She became a primary examiner in 2012, and full time tele-commutes to her Washington DC area office from sunny Orlando FL. In this episode, Jami shares with us her childhood influence that led her to STEM and earning a doctorate degree, striving to change the face of physics and her role with the USPTO. For more information on STEMCAST visit http://cstem.org.
2016-06-0638 minSTEMCAST with Dr. Reagan FlowersCourageous Steps with Krista Bourne - Market President, South Central Verizon
Krista Bourne is the
president over a twelve state market for Verizon Wireless, the
nation’s largest and most reliable wireless carrier. In this
role, Bourne leads
the team responsible
for delivering extraordinary customer service and growing the
sales, marketing, operations and financial performance in the
market.
Bourne, a 15-year
veteran of the wireless business, has held positions of increasing
responsibility within Verizon including director - Customer
Service in the Northeastern U.S., director - Customer Service
for Verizon in the Southeast, director - Retail Sales for
Upstate New York and region president for the Houston and Gulf
Coast mark...
2016-05-0248 minSTEMCAST with Dr. Reagan FlowersIn Search of the Tangible Dream with Justin GarciaJustin Garcia is one of Houston's premiere artist by being
acknowledged in 2013 as one of the top “100 Creatives of Houston” by the Houston
Press, and was chosen by the Houston Press Editorial Board as the
2013 Artist of the Year. In 2014, Garcia was
named one of Houston's Top 10 Painters for 2014 by the Houston
Press Editorial, and 2016 Hunting Prize finalist.
Garcia describes his style as abstract expressionist using oils
and acrylics on canvas. Through years of life experiences and
creative ideas in 2015, he released his first book One Ton
Goldfish: In Search of the Tangible Dream, a retrospective of
his seve...
2016-04-2546 minSTEMCAST with Dr. Reagan FlowersAchieving Great Heights Through The C-STEM Civil Engineering Challenge with Nathelyne KennedyFor over thirty years Nathelyne Kennedy has led a successful career as an engineer in Houston. Founder of Nathelyne A. Kennedy & Associates specializes in civil and structural engineering. Her firm has worked on major projects with the City of Houston, Harris County Toll Road Authority, and the Texas Department of Transportation.
Nathelyne's personal accomplishments include being the 1st woman engineering graduate student from Prairie View A&M University and the 1st woman professional engineer registered with the state of Texas. In 2006 Prairie View named the Nathelyne Archie Kennedy Building, housing the School of Architecture and Art, in her honor. She has...
2016-04-1125 minSTEMCAST with Dr. Reagan FlowersSTEMCAST - Ideas Change The World: C-STEM's Innovation Challenge with Makeda RickettsMakeda Ricketts founded PinkThink, an education technology company in 2013. PinkThink is an interest-oriented and peer-supported web and mobile platform that makes (S)cience, (T)echnology, (E)ngineering, and (M)ath education powerful, relevant, and engaging for girls. PinkThink is known for creating cStyle Bracelets, a wearable that girls can code to change colors based on things like ambient light and body temperature. PinkThink has won numerous awards, and Makeda was recently named Maker of the Year by the International Alley Awards. PinkThink has also been featured in several publications including Edsurge, FW Magazine, and Chicago Inno.
Makeda...
2016-02-2959 minSTEMCAST with Dr. Reagan FlowersEngaging Pre K-12 Student's in STEM: The Urban Nexus ChallengeSTEMCAST is a podcast designed to entertain teachers and students on CSTEM professions. Dr. Reagan Flowers interviews professionals and entrepreneurs from various walks of life on how communication, science, technology, engineering, and math play a vital role in their day-to-day lives.
For more information visit http://cstem-break.ning.com/.
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