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The Priyanka Shinde Podcast | Strategy | Execution | Leadership#25: Confident Leadership with Prashha Dutra - Part 2Welcome back to the "Unleash Your Leadership" podcast! In today's episode, we're diving into part two of our conversation with the incredible Prashha Dutra, CEO of Believe in Your Brilliance LLC and a Confidence Coach who continues to inspire us with her insights and experiences. If you missed part one of our discussion, I highly recommend going back and checking it out, as we touched upon some fantastic topics.In this episode, we're delving even deeper into Prashha's leadership journey and how she unleashed her leadership qualities to make a lasting impact on the world...
2023-09-0632 min
The Priyanka Shinde Podcast | Strategy | Execution | Leadership#24: Confident Leadership with Prashha Dutra - Part 1Get ready for an inspiring episode of Unleash Your Leadership! In Part 1 of this engaging interview, I, Priyanka your host sits down with the remarkable Prashha Dutra, a TEDx speaker, CEO of Believe In Your Brilliance LLC, and a Confidence Coach. Prashha is on a mission to empower women in STEM fields, helping them find their path and confidently achieve their goals within 90 days.In this episode, Prashha shares her journey from growing up in India, pursuing degrees in chemical and mechanical engineering, and ascending the corporate ladder. She reveals the turning points that led...
2023-08-3027 min
Her Stem StoryHow to take charge of your STEM career without feeling guilty or overwhelmed?Your career is your responsibility and you have more control over it than you realize. Being in the driver's seat of your career can be overwhelming. To help you overcome EXACTLY that, we are talking to Richa Bansal, Founder and CEO, Pinkcareers + Sr. Advisor Corporate Strategy, Cistel. With a Bachelors in Mechanical from IIT, Delhi, Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and MBA from Rice University Richa has an extensive background in managing and growing her own career. With her organization Pinkcareers, Richa provides straightforward advice and coaching to help women pursue career success without feeling inad...
2021-08-0848 min
Her Stem StoryHow To Celebrate Our Differences In STEM (PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL)Caitlin Hirschler is a materials engineer from Georgia Tech, currently working in world's largest wire and cable manufacturer Prysmian Group and is a LGBTQ community advocate inside and outside of STEM. The PRIDE month means more than rainbow washing for Caitlin and they shares all about how we can all become more inclusive and accommodating of the LGBTQ community. Caitlin bravely opens up about their challenges while coming out in college, how they managed to build a successful STEM career while dealing with disabilities and how they thinks STEM can do a better job of ce...
2021-06-1657 min
Her Stem StoryBreaking Stereotypes While Excelling At STEMIn this episode, Romila Rout will share how she grew her career as a signals engineer in the US. Romila is an electrical engineer from UT Dallas, working full-time in the semiconductor industry and has grown a very cool IG page filled with colors and life!! Listen now to learn how you can build you can break stereotypes while excelling at your STEM career. The key points we discussed here are: 1. Romila's STEM story 2. Her best advice to anyone starting in the STEM workforce as a minority. 3. Her one t...
2021-06-1445 min
Her Stem StoryHow to build your confidence muscle in STEM & beyondTrigger warning: This episode contains discussions on self harm and suicide if this is triggering please avoid tuning in. CONFIDENCE SPECIAL You are not born with confidence. Confidence is a muscle and if you work on it you can build it up! In this episode, we are talking to Janelle Lynnae, Founder of Next Level Confident, a keynote speaker, confidence coach and a podcaster. Jenelle helps self-conscious women become self- assured. With her coaching business and her company she started this movement to help women overcome their limitations, become clear on their purpose & t...
2021-05-241h 06
Her Stem StoryHow to manage your mental health in STEMMENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SPECIAL From being diagnosed with Bipolar disorder to successfully defending her thesis during a global pandemic, Kimberly Fiock (Feeock) has set an example for what’s possible when you find ways to manage your mental health. Kimberly has a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology from UT Dallas and a Master of Science in Pathology from the University of Iowa. She is currently pursing PhD in Experimental Pathology at the University of Iowa. She works as a graduate assistant for the Iowa NeuroBank Core, a brain tissue and stem cell repository at the Un...
2021-05-1642 min
Her Stem StoryHow to strategically curate your career in STEMWATCH THIS MOM STEM!! From engineering to manufacturing to R&D and all the way to becoming a strategic marketing professional, our guest today Paula Garcia Todd has manuvered her career in STEM very carefully and efficiently. In this interview, we will get to know Paula's STEM story and her best advice on how to strategically manuever your own career in STEM. Amongst many things, Paula is an AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador, a mom of 3, a STEM education advocate and a community trailblazer. Join us for this amazing conversation and learn how to curate your...
2021-05-0945 min
Her Stem StoryHow To Conquer Any Crisis With ConfidenceFew quick steps to start facing any crisis that comes your way! With India and the rest of world back in the grip of COVID-19, its essential we talk about this important and urgent skill for minorities in STEM and beyond. Call to action: Send this quick and sincere message to your colleagues and friends in COVID hot spots - "Hi {first name}, Heard about the devastation and the COVID crisis in your region and wanted to reach out and extend my support. I hope your family is doing ok. Please let me know how I...
2021-04-2521 min
Her Stem StoryHow Crytpo Currency Can Change Your LifeOne of the reasons why we need more women in STEM is to help bridge the income gap between men and women around the world. STEM jobs pay ~34% more than average job in the US & financial freedom that these jobs can afford can give women the opportunity to have a seat at all the tables. Our guest today, Nikki Beesetti is a crypto currency enthusiast, IG influencer and works full time as a Product Manager at a popular tech company. She is passionate about financial literacy for women and educating women about the opportunities in crypto.
2021-04-1835 min
Her Stem Story3 Steps To Create Sustainable Success In STEM & BeyondHer STEM Story is back with new branding, new opportunities to connect with the host & guests and brand new episodes! Join us for LIVE STREAM every Sunday, subscribe here to never miss a live episode. Check out our new website & nominate your favorite woman in STEM to be on the show : https://prashadutra.com/her-stem-story Follow us on IG & all socials at @prashadutra.
2021-04-1114 min
Her Stem StoryHow to Balance Your PhD Life, Especially As A MomIn this episode, I interviewed Chiung-Wei is a PhD chemistry student, a science blogger and a mom of two. She was born and raised in Taiwan where she completed her BS and MS in chemistry. Being a first generation immigrant, she strives to use her voice to help the world see a holistic side of a scientist who writes about science and family, and supports women through coaching. Her experience of being a PhD mom along with the popular notion that being a scientist comes at a cost of sacrificing personal life, lead her to be on a mission to help...
2020-12-1844 min
Her Stem StoryHow Diversity & Inclusion Can Improve Our Healthcare SystemsThis episode is sponsored by IBM MASTER THE MAINFRAME sign up before January 17th, 2020 to win prizes and meet top global employers - https://masterthemainframe.com/?utm_source=herstemstory&utm_medium=podcast In this episode, we discuss the importance of diversity in making healthcare systems work for minorities with Jocelyn Ashford, who leads the Patient Advocacy work in Transthyretin Amyloidosis. In her role, she actively advocates for the inclusion of the patient voice throughout molecule development and commercialization. She holds a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering & Economics. She completed her Master’s work...
2020-12-0238 min
Her Stem StoryThis Mathematician Is Helping Academics Be More ProductiveThis episode is sponsored by IBM MASTER THE MAINFRAME sign up before January 17th, 2020 to win prizes and meet top global employers - https://masterthemainframe.com/?utm_source=herstemstory&utm_medium=podcast In this episode, I got to interview Toyin Alli, our very first woman in mathematics. She is a former McNair Scholar who received her PhD in Mathematics from the University of Alabama. She is now a full time Lecturer at the University of Georgia. Toyin started The Academic Society LLC to help graduate students succeed in grad school through time management, productivity, and s...
2020-11-2551 min
Her Stem StoryWhy women leave STEM careers - My TEDx has the answer to thisCheck out my TEDx video: https://youtu.be/kA08vfoZAJY Share this with your friends and family and email me your comments on herstemstory@gmail.com.
2020-10-2106 min
Her Stem StoryCreating Space For Women Of Color In STEMIn this episode , I got to interview Anna Ampaw, a PhD student, an emerging SciCommer and a passionate educator. She strives to share my knowledge and try to eliminate the idea of science being difficult. Growing up in different areas of Canada, she was usually one of the only few "dark-skinned" females in my classes, and then when she got into a science program in university, she saw the same thing. She would like to see this change and she would like to see more women of colour taking positions in the STEM fields. Listen Now to An...
2020-10-0732 min
Her Stem StoryHow to Personalize Your STEM SuccessToday, I am talking to Masha also known as Coding Blonde on Instagram. She is an entrepreneur, content creator, educator, ex-googler, stereotype challenger and a girl with big dreams and ambitions. She is the founder of Coding Blonde, a blog dedicated to empowering women in technology and breaking stereotypes. Masha’s mission is to empower Women in STEM to realise their unique potential, create fulfilling lives and have an impact that they’d like to have in this world. Listen now to learn about HER STEM STORY. Links: https...
2020-09-2336 min
Her Stem StoryMy STEM Story Part 3In this episode, I share three things: 1. How I got a job 8months before graduation? 2. How I got inspired to start HER STEM STORY? 3. How I secured my first TEDx? Follow my STEM story at @prashadutra Details of my TEDx at www.tedxwilsonpark.com
2020-09-0914 min
Her Stem StoryMy STEM Story Part 2In this episode, I continue to share my STEM Story with you and how I came to the US for SAE Aero Design 2011 and how I failed MANY times as I made it to college and different stages of my life. Links: My Alma Maters: http://www.vit.edu https://www.uta.edu
2020-09-0215 min
Her Stem StoryHow To Raise Venture Capital As An Immigrant Tech FounderSurbhi is the CEO and co-founder of Symbl.ai. At Symbl, she is building the programmable platform to empower developers to deploy conversational intelligence in their collaboration products and workflows. She co-founded Symbl (previously Rammer.ai) almost 2 years back and was a part of Techstars Seattle ’19 class, following which the company raised an early-stage venture round of 1.8M, just 6 months ago. She comes with a background in various technical and customer-obsessed roles across startups and enterprises like Nevis Networks and Amdocs. Before starting Symbl, she was working in the Conversational AI space focussed on delivering value to Te...
2020-08-2651 min
Her Stem StoryMy STEM Story Part 1Meet the host of HER STEM STORY in this 3 part mini series about who is Prasha and what is Her STEM Story. Follow Prasha on Instagram @prashadutra And send in any questions to herstemstory@gmail.com.
2020-08-1915 min
Her Stem StoryHow Miss America is changing mainstream stereotypes in STEMIn this episode, I interview Miss America 2020 Camille Schrier who holds two degrees from Virginia Tech: Biochemistry and Systems Biology, is pursuing her Doctor of Pharmacy from Virginia Commonwealth University. You know her from her showcase of the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide for her talent presentation. A First time Miss America competitor, won $73,675 in scholarship assistance through Miss America in 2019. Camille lives with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Camille's year of service is dedicated to reducing opioid abuse, medication errors, and the associated mortality of both by educating across communities and demographics, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Listen now...
2020-08-1244 min
Her Stem StoryHow To Become A Wonder Woman in STEMI am still riding the excitement of this year's Wonder Women in STEM Online Conference 2020! This is the 3rd Annual online conference that I have hosted and every year it keeps getting bigger and more engaging. In this episode, I share with you 3 ways to become a Wonder Woman in STEM even if you missed the event. Come join us in 2021 NOW!!! Sign up for the waitlist to be the first one to get all the information: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f1c6828a7759a00280ebac3
2020-08-0515 min
Her Stem Story3 Reasons Why You Are Stuck In Your STEM CareerIn this solo episode, I will breakdown the 3 reasons why you are stuck in your STEM career and give you 3 exercises to start getting UNSTUCK right away!! Listen now but make sure you have notebook by your side. Attend this year's most engaging online conference on July 25-26th. GET EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR $99 ONLY NOW: Wonder Women in STEM 2020 Online Conference.
2020-07-1518 min
Her Stem StoryHow This Civil Engineer Is Bringing Her Dreams To LifeIn this episode, we chat with Mariah Peart, a recent graduate of a Master of Science in Civil Engineering Program from Georgia Southern University and a content creator on Instagram & Youtube. Listen now to learn about: 1. What got Mariah interested in Civil engineering? 2. How she uses lasers and drones in her civil engineering work? 3. Her experiences being a minority in most of her classrooms. 4. How she thinks we can make STEM more inclusive and diverse? Follow Mariah on IG @a.curlyengineer. -------- ...
2020-07-0939 min
Her Stem StoryWhat Are My Core Values & Why You Should Care?In the last few weeks, I have been thinking about how I can create sustainable change in my life and my business. This week I am excited to share my 4 core values and why you should care? My values are inspired by the Black Lives Matter Movement and the leaders that led us through these challenging times. This time has taught us to think differently and do better with changing times. I am grateful to the people that have called me in, that have shared their knowledge with me and the authors that have guided me in...
2020-06-2414 min
Her Stem StoryWhy You Need A Personal Brand In STEM & How To Get StartedIn this episode, Cheryl Lau shares her STEM story and the importance of a personal brand in STEM and how you can get started. By day, Cheryl is an aspiring researcher in social welfare and an incoming Ph.D. student based in Hong Kong. By night, she's an online personal branding strategist who helps early-stage researchers and professionals develop an effective personal branding strategy so they can show up confidently on social media, create value-packed content, and make an impact both on and offline. In this episode, we discuss: 1. Cheryl's STEM journey.
2020-05-2749 min
Her Stem StoryHow Finding My Superpower Changed My Life?In 2017, I was lost, anxious, complacent, and unhappy with my career. In this episode, I walk you through my story of discovering my superpower in STEM and how it changed my life. Find your own STEM Superpower now, TAKE THIS FREE QUIZ NOW!! Share your answers with me by sending me a message on Instagram.
2020-05-2112 min
Her Stem StoryBusting the SUPERMOM myth while fighting workplace discrimination during COVID19Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers around the world! In this mother's day special episode, you will learn how Neta Meidav’s tech-startup Vault Platform is fighting workplace discrimination against minorities especially during COVID-19 and why we need to also bust the myth around being a supermom. The truth is it's not realistic to have it all and as a mother of two daughters and as a daughter of women in STEM herself, she is opening about how mothers should get to decide how they manage their motherhood expectations instead of the society doing it for...
2020-05-1340 min
Her Stem Story3 Simple Rules To Overcome ProcrastinationI am sure you avoid tasks once in a while. I am sure you stress over deadlines because you avoided the said task. I am also sure that you want to make progress on your biggest goals and procrastination is a roadblock in the way. To help you remove this roadblock here are 3 simple rules to help you overcome procrastination and make progress towards your dreams. Listen NOW! This episode was inspired by these amazing books: My Gita by Devdutt Patnaik Atomic Habits by James Clear The War of...
2020-05-0613 min
Her Stem StoryHow To Start Working On Your Million Dollar IdeaEver wondered how million-dollar ideas are built? Ever felt overwhelmed how many ideas you get every day? Ever wondered how to go from a dreamer to a founder? If yes, our guest Arjita Sethi is here to answer all those questions and more. Arjita is a serial entrepreneur and founder of not one but 3 startups. She has raised capital for her companies and created products that are changing the world and now starting another venture. Listen to Arjita's full story on our previous episode here. Apply for Arjita's Dreamers To Founders 4-Week Program. ...
2020-04-2946 min
Her Stem StoryHow To Find Your Dream Opportunities In A Foreign CountryMy international STEM story started with a flight from Bombay to Dallas in 2012. Since then, I have built a successful career in STEM. But being an international student and an immigrant wasn't always easy and at the time I wish this episode existed. This episode is dedicated to all the fabulous international students and first-generation immigrants. Learn how to find your dream opportunities anywhere your career takes you. Follow me on Instagram for daily mini-trainings - www.instagram.com/prasha_dutra
2020-04-2211 min
Her Stem StoryHer STEM Story - TrailerHer STEM Story is a weekly podcast dedicated to helping women navigate male-dominated professions and their high demanding careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) fields. Subscribe now for your weekly masterclass in all things confidence, time management, career planning, finding opportunities and to learn how to conquer your career! Twitter @herstemstory Instagram @herstemstory Email us herstemstory@gmail.com Follow the host - @prasha_dutra
2020-04-1502 min
Her Stem Story3 Steps To Planning Your STEM CareerIn this episode, Prasha walks you through 3 easy steps to planning your career. For a limited time, Prasha is offering FREE 20min discovery calls. Sign up now to get a personal session with Prasha https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17617864&appointmentType=12124575
2020-03-0309 min
Her Stem StoryHow To Build A STEM Business As A First Generation ImmigrantOur guest today is, Anastasia Kraft, CEO and co-founder of Xena Workwear. When Ana moved to the US from Germany, she worked as a project management consultant in construction, manufacturing and event planning projects. While she LOVED working in the manufacturing environment, there was one aspect Ana truly hated: her bulky and manly steel toe boots that made it impossible to dress professionally. After years of frustration she decided to solve this issue by designing and manufacturing fashionable steel-toe footwear for women so that they can finally dress like the professionals they are! Listen now to hear A...
2020-02-2041 min
Her Stem StoryHow Self Love Can Boost Your Self ConfidenceIn this episode, Prasha will share how you to build your very own LOVE YOURSELF FEARLESSLY & how it can help you in your career. Listen now to learn how to nurture your most important relationship. To work with Prasha and Conquer Your Career in STEM, sign up for her upcoming 1:1 Coaching Program. Email Prasha at herstemstory@gmail.com with any questions and suggestions for future topics.
2020-02-1707 min
Her Stem StoryHow To Find Love In STEMOur guests today is a couple that found love in STEM. Brianne Martin & Fernando A Ceballos P.E are 2 engineers who met while serving the STEM community. Brianne has a BS Mechanical Engineer from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (after transferring from Marquette University 1000 miles away from home) & is on the leadership team of a community non-profit. Fernando has a BS Civil Engineer - Texas A&M University (College Station), Professional Engineer. As 2 of the few Latinx Engineers, The Engineering Couple share about life, growth, and career through personal, professional, & leadership development. I...
2020-02-1255 min
Her Stem StoryWhat does it mean to be successful in STEM?Celebrating a milestone episode by sharing what does it mean to be successful in STEM and where some of our guests are now since we last chatted with them. Listen now and get a quick recap on how awesome our guests are and what are they up to and how to define success in STEM. For future episode ideas write to me at herstemstory@gmail.com.
2020-02-1014 min
Her Stem StoryHow To Build Your Habit kitIn this episode, Prasha will share how you to build your very own HABIT KIT & how to stick with your habits. Listen now to learn how to build your personalized HABIT KIT! To work with Prasha and Conquer Your Career in STEM, sign up for her upcoming 1:1 Coaching Program. Email Prasha at herstemstory@gmail.com with any questions and suggestions for future topics.
2020-02-0407 min
Her Stem StoryHow To Turn A Failure Into Massive SuccessOur guest today is Stephanie Castillo, a Ph.D. student in Science Communication understanding how science videos could be used as a tool for career exploration for high school students. Stephanie is also the founder of Phuture Doctors—an educational media company that produces videos on science, tech, engineering, and math through the lens of representation. With her background in chemistry and training in SciComm and filmmaking, she aims to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders through the stories of scientists of color. In this episode we discuss: 1) What is Stephanie studying at Vanderbilt Un...
2020-01-2231 min
Her Stem StoryHow to become a life long learnerIn this episode, Prasha will share how you can make space for learning in your life and how becoming a life long learner can help you cultivate long term confidence. Listen now to learn how to learn! To work with Prasha and Conquer Your Career in STEM, sign up for her upcoming 1:1 Coaching Program. Email Prasha at herstemstory@gmail.com with any questions and suggestions for future topics.
2020-01-2008 min
Her Stem StoryHow To Channel Your Creativity in STEMOur guest today is Niba Nirmal, a genetics Ph.D. student studying how plants grow using synthetic biology. She creates notes about beauty through science! She channels all her different talents through her Instagram and her YouTube channel. Outside of the lab, Niba is also a model and enjoys breaking stereotypes for POC, women, and scientists. In this episode we discuss: 1) Niba's research in plant biology. 2) Why Niba chose to study plants? 3) What got her interested in modeling and growing her Instagram? 4) Her tips for effective journaling. ...
2020-01-151h 00
Her Stem StoryHow To Start A Gratitude PracticeIn this episode, Prasha will walk you through easy steps to start your own GRATITUDE practice and how this can serve as the foundation for your life long confidence. Listen now to learn how to help you set yourself up for cultivating long-lasting confidence. To work with Prasha and Conquer Your Career in STEM, sign up for her upcoming 1:1 Coaching Program. Email Prasha at herstemstory@gmail.com with any questions and suggestions for future topics. Studies on Gratitude References: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier https://ggsc.berkeley.ed...
2020-01-1307 min
Her Stem StoryHow To Forge A Unique Path in STEMOur guest today is Dr. Circe Verba, a research geologist and STEMinst at the National Energy Technology Laboratory’s (NETL). She started her career in the Pathways federal internship program and earned her Ph.D. in geology and civil engineering at the University of Oregon. She firmly believes in inclusiveness as she is also hard of hearing and has Ehler's Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Listen Now to this inspiring STEM story. In this episode we discuss: 1) Why storytelling matters for Science Communication? 2) Circe's interesting career pivots. 3) Her day job where she combines many of her...
2020-01-0846 min
Her Stem StoryWhy You Need To Build Your Confidence ToolkitIn this episode, Prasha introduces her January sub-series - How To Build Your Confidence Toolkit? Listen now to learn how you can cultivate long-lasting confidence in 2020. SPECIAL NEW YEAR GIVEAWAY Please leave us a review on iTunes and get FREE Links to Wonder Women in STEM 2019 Online conference. Everyone who does this will get the links! Just follow 3 steps: 1) Leave us a review on iTunes. 2)Take a screenshot 3) Email it to me at herstemstory@gmail.com. 4) I will reply with the links! :) E...
2020-01-0607 min
Her Stem StoryHow To Love Your Research & Become A STEM influencerOur guest today is none other than Daisy Shu, a postdoctoral research fellow at the Harvard Medical School. She completed optometry school from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, and Ph.D. from The University of Sydney, Australia. She currently serves on the Young Investigators of the International Society for Eye Research and the Advocacy and Outreach Committee of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). She is passionate about science communication and completed the science communication training fellowship run by ARVO. She has built a large following on social media and enjoys sharing her...
2020-01-0135 min
Her Stem Story3 Steps To A Foolproof Career Strategy?In this episode, Prasha will walk you through the process of creating a foolproof strategy for your short term career goals. Listen now to learn how you can be more strategic in 2020. SPECIAL NEW YEAR GIVEAWAY Please leave us a review on iTunes and get FREE Links to Wonder Women in STEM 2019 Online conference. Everyone who does this will get the links! Just follow 3 steps: 1) Leave us a review on iTunes. 2)Take a screenshot 3) Email it to me at herstemstory@gmail.com. 4) I will reply wit...
2019-12-3113 min
Her Stem StoryHow To Set Up S.M.A.R.T GoalsIn this episode, Prasha will walk you through the process of using the S.M.A.R.T format in goal setting. Listen now to learn how you can set up S.M.A.R.T goals to help you set powerful goals for 2020. Get the S.M.A.R.T Goals Checklist here - http://eepurl.com/daAKyv To work with Prasha and start uncovering your own unique self sign up for her FREE Conquer Your Career Discovery Call Now. Email Prasha at herstemstory@gmail.com with any questions and suggestions for f...
2019-12-2316 min
Her Stem StoryA Neurobiologist & A Science CommunicatorThis episode is dedicated to Elizabeth's late mother-in-law Jeanne Lamb. May she rest in peace. Our guest today is Elizabeth Delery, Ph.D., a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at LSU Health Sciences Center, she studies the neurobiological interactions of alcohol, opioids, & pain. She has B.S. Biology & Psychology, pre-med concentration and a Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences, microbiology/immunology. She is a science communicator on Instagram and shares her life and science passionately! In this episode we discuss: 1. Her Life in New Orleans? 2. How she is working to find a cur...
2019-12-1846 min
Her Stem Story4 Steps To Powerful Goal SettingIn this episode, Prasha will walk you through 4 Steps to powerful goal setting by helping you find clarity. Listen now to learn how you can use the CLARITY TOOL to help you set powerful goals for 2020. You can download the tool here - The Clarity Tool To work with Prasha and start uncovering your own unique self sign up for her FREE Conquer Your Career Discovery Call Now. Email Prasha at herstemstory@gmail.com with any questions and suggestions for future topics.
2019-12-1616 min
Her Stem StoryA Pharmacologist & An Inclusivity AdvocateOur guest today, Nour Al-Muhtasib is a postdoctoral fellow in Molecular Psychiatry at Yale University. She is passionate about mental health, making academia more inclusive, and cats. Nour is the first of her family to earn a Ph.D. In addition, to writing Twitter threads discussing her experiences, she likes to write science parodies using hit songs such as Let it go and Truth Hurts. Listen now to Nour's unique STEM story. In this episode we discuss: 1) What does Neuropharmacology & Molecular Psychiatry mean? 2) What does a Post Doctoral position entail? 3) What g...
2019-12-1138 min
Her Stem StoryHow To Use Your Uniqueness In STEMIn this episode, Prasha will walk you through 2 ways to use your uniqueness in STEM. Listen now to learn how you can leverage your unique strengths and increase your confidence. To work with Prasha and start uncovering your own unique self sign up for her FREE Conquer Your Career Discovery Call Now. Email Prasha at herstemstory@gmail.com with any questions and suggestions for future topics.
2019-12-0915 min
Her Stem StoryA Cellular & Molecular Biologist & Diversity AdvocateOur guest today is Tori Quintana, she has a Bachelor of Science in Cellular & Molecular Biology and is pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of Arizona. She is an enthusiastic scicommer on Instagram and an advocate for promoting STEM for women. In this episode we talk about: 1. How she got interested in Science? 2. How she overcame challenges during college? 3. Her tips for successful graduate school applications. 4. Her favorite resources for balancing school & life. Links: Tori's Instagram
2019-12-0534 min
Her Stem StoryHow To Find Your Unique Self in STEMIn this episode, Prasha will walk you through 3 things that you can do today to start uncovering your uniqueness and what this knowledge can do for your career in STEM and in life. To work with Prasha and start uncovering your own unique self sign up for her FREE Conquer Your Career Discovery Call Now. Email Prasha at herstemstory@gmail.com with any questions and suggestions for future topics.
2019-12-0312 min
Her Stem StoryA Computer Engineer & Tech Startup Co-FounderOur guest today is Tina Huang, the CTO, and co-founder of Transposit. She graduated from MIT with a Computer Engineering Degree, went on to work for Apple. Tina pivoted from engineering to blogging to studying humanities to working at Google & Twitter to finally starting her own company. Tina's story is filled with interesting pivots! Listen now to this interesting STEM story. In this episode we discuss: 1. How Tina got interested in Computer Engineering? 2. What Transposit came about and how the startup is changing API composition? 3. How she is driving a diverse & i...
2019-11-2740 min
Her Stem StoryHow To Conquer Your STEM CareerIn this episode, Prasha will walk you through 3 simple ways to start conquering your career in STEM. Prasha is proudly launching her Conquer Your Career BETA Calls, sign up to reserve your free call now: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17617864&appointmentType=12124575
2019-11-2514 min
Her Stem StoryAn Environmental Engineer & Research ScientistOur guest today is Dr. Tracy Fanara, an environmental engineer, and research scientist, currently managing the Environmental Health program at Mote Marine Laboratory, where she investigates, designs, and implements strategies to alleviate manmade and natural impacts on the environment and human health. You may have seen her on Mythbusters the Search, Animal Outtakes, Awesome Planet, or as an expert on The Weather Channel. In this episode we talk about: 1. What is Environmental Engineering? 2. How & why Tracy chose environmental engineering? 3. What her day at Mote Marine Laboratory looks like? 4. How...
2019-11-2049 min
Her Stem StoryWhat Not To Do In Your STEM CareersIn this episode, Prasha walks you through 6 things you shouldn't do in your STEM careers. This is the jist of Prasha's talk at The STEM Success Virtual Summit 2019.Learn more about STEM MEDIAwho organized this amazing event. Going forward, the new episode schedule is ; Monday - Solo Episode With Our Host Prasha & Wednesday - An Interview With An Amazing Woman in STEM. For solo topics, suggestions email us at herstemstory@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram.
2019-11-1816 min
Her Stem StoryA Digital Nomad & A Science Communication TrainerOur guest today is Jessica Rohde, a science communication trainer who successfully pivoted her career from research to science communication. She was a speaker at our online conference and she is committed to building a supportive community of women in STEM. Originally from Seattle, Washington, Jessica now lives a digital nomad lifestyle, where she travels and works remotely. She has lived and worked in 33 countries. She currently manages a community of scientists who research the Arctic, helping them connect online and form interdisciplinary collaborations. It's her passion to help others enter the expanding field of science communication. I...
2019-11-131h 09
Her Stem Story5 Lessons I Learnt From Our Online ConferenceOn Nov 2nd & 3rd 2019, Her STEM Story hosted it's 2nd Annual Wonder Women in STEM Conference, a 2-Day Online Conference. The event was aimed at women in STEM from around the world. The theme of this years' event was to help women FORGE THEIR UNIQUE PATH IN STEM FIELDS. In this episode, I discuss the 5 things I learned from this event as an organizer, host, a speaker, and an attendee myself. Agenda:https://www.dropbox.com/s/vzw8141kzf8xp76/%23WWinSTEM19_Agenda-3.pdf?dl=0 Buy Recorded Links - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/re...
2019-11-1114 min
Her Stem StoryA STEMpreneur & A Non-Profit FounderLorena Soriano is a Forbes U30 Fellow, ‘STEMpreneur’, and Co-Founder of both Isoline Consulting and the non-profit organization Global Girls Give where she is also the Co-CEO. She believes in work-life integration and uses her creativity developing an innovative business strategy for Science & Tech clients during the workday and for crushing bouldering problems at her local climbing gym afterward. Lorena is a champion for women of color in STEM and the most approachable person online. Listen to Lorena's inspiring STEM story. In this episode we talk about: 1. Lorena's transition from Business to STEM. 2. How s...
2019-10-3049 min
Her Stem StoryA Neuroscientist, Science Writer & PodcasterOur guest today is Katherine Bassil, s doctoral fellow at the School of Mental Health and Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology at Maastricht University, The Netherlands. Prior to beginning her doctorate, Katherine obtained an MSc degree in Fundamental Neuroscience from Maastricht University and a BSc Biology degree from the Lebanese American University, in Byblos, Lebanon. Katherine is also a freelance science writer, she is a frequent contributor to Nature magazine, Massive Science, The Observant newspaper and more. Among other topics, she has written about women in STEM, neuroethics, and rejection in academia. Finally, Katherine recently founded and hosts...
2019-10-2430 min
Her Stem StoryWho Are We & Why You Should ListenIn this solo episode, I want to share with you what is Her STEM Story, who is behind the show & why you should care about our content? I also say a lot of thank yous to everyone who makes this show possible! For strategies and tips to help you in your STEM journey, register for our upcoming online conference at www.wonderwomeninstem.com. Use coupon code HERSTEMSTORY19 for 25% off.
2019-10-2317 min
Her Stem Story3 Reasons Why You Should Not Attend Our ConferenceIn this episode, I will cover 3 reasons why you should not attend our upcoming Wonder Women in STEM, Online Conference. These 3 reasons should make help you analyze the benefits of this conference and if the conference is a good fit for you. Our Conference is a 2-Day event that you can join from anywhere in the world. The line up consists of 9 speakers, 4 workshops and 3 keynote speakers, that will talk about how to plan your pivots well, how to write your resumes, how to overcome imposter syndrome, how to gain clarity in your STEM career and soo...
2019-10-1011 min
Her Stem StoryA Millennial Coach & Career ExpertOur guest today is Tori Dunlap is millennial money and career expert. Her career started with landing a digital marketing contract worth tens of thousands, and a full-time position as the head of marketing and communications for a global security company — all before she turned 22. She saved $100,00- by 26, Tori founded Her First $100K to give women actionable resources to reach their first six figures too. A Plutus award winner, her work has been highlighted by Arianna Huffington and landed her on the front pages of Marketwatch, Business Insider, CNBC, Yahoo, and Nasdaq. She currently leads marketing at...
2019-10-101h 09
Her Stem StoryA Biophysicist & An International STEMnistOur guest today is Sowmya Purushothaman, a biophysicist & a research fellow at UC Merced in California. She is women in STEM advocate and an advocate for equal education in India. Sowmya graduated with a Ph.D. from Imperial College London and completed a postdoc from Cambridge University. She works with a grassroots level non-profit called the STEM foundation in Banglore, India, to provide education for all. In this episode we discuss: 1) Sowmya's multidisciplinary research in membrane biophysics & work in the field of Active Matter. 2) Her story of growing up in a civil unrest zon...
2019-09-2529 min
Her Stem Story5 Things I Learnt From 100+ STEMinistsIn this episode, we will cover 5 major takeaways that I have learned after interviewing 100+ people and mainly women in STEM. I will elaborate on: 1) How you can combat your anxiety about your career? 2) One thing we don't realize about Pivoting in STEM. 3) The power of community & what it can do for you? 4) Why you should attend our upcoming Wonder Women in STEM 2019, Online Conference? Links Register for the conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonder-women-in-stem-2019-tickets-71223237621?aff=ebdssbeac
2019-09-1915 min
Her Stem StoryA Scientist Turned Science CommunicatorOur guest today is Dr. Sophie Arthur (Ph.D.), a Science Communicator Officer at MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences. She transitioned from being a scientist to pursuing a career in science communication because of her love for science writing and after creating a successful science blog called Sophie Talks Science. Her blog won The Best Education Award at The UK Bloggers Awards in 2018. Sophie recently finished up my Ph.D. in stem cell biology from the University of Southampton, UK. She passionately advocates for diversity & inclusion in STEM through her work on social media. Listen now to Sophie's in...
2019-09-1135 min
Her Stem StoryA Civil Engineer, Community Advocate & Fashion EntrepreneurOur guest today is Rochelle Gayle, an Assistant Project Manager (Construction Management) and Boutique Owner from Boston. She graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University. She moved to the US from Jamaica when she was 14yrs old. Rochelle is a female leader in the male-dominated Construction Management industry, a leader who advocates for diversity, inclusion and improving the communities that the industry serves. In this episode we discuss: 1) What does it mean to be a Construction Manager & how she got interested in Civil Engineering? 2) How she adjusted in t...
2019-09-0432 min
Her Stem StoryAn International Bioengineer & A Science &Travel WriterOur guest today is Cátia Bandeiras, who is completing her Ph.D. in Bioengineering in Portugal. She is using her engineering skills to bring STEM cell technology to the market faster. During her education on Cátia has traveled the world, starting out at a university in the Czech Republic, she made her way to the US as a transfer student at MIT. Cátia has combined her two passions Science and Travel through her unique blog. Listen to her international STEM story. In this episode we discuss: 1) Cátia's life in...
2019-08-2846 min
Her Stem StoryA Neuroscientist & A Science ArtistOur guest today is Lauren Hewitt, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Austin, Texas. Lauren is a science artist and creates beautiful embroidery hoops. She makes and sells embroidery hoops on her website and she is communicating neuroscience through her amazing art. She is a first-generation college graduate and her journey to pursuing her Ph.D. is very inspiring. In this episode we talk about: What's her Ph.D. research work? How she graduated grad school debt free? How embroidery helped her mental health and became a side gig? How her family played an important...
2019-08-1436 min
Her Stem StoryA Pediatric Cardiologist & A Non Profit FounderToday's story falls in the STEMM category because traditional STEM fields don't include medicine in them. But women in medicine are equally important and are doing phenomenal work and have super inspiring stories! Today we are excited to showcase a story of an exceptional medical doctor. Our guest today is Dr. Renee Paro, a third-generation Mexican American girl who is the first in her family to ever become a doctor. Renee has a BS in Biochemistry from Arizona State University, MD from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, she did her Pediatric residency (3 years...
2019-08-0738 min
Her Stem StoryAn Organic Chemist & Advocate for Open-Source Genetic ResearchOur guest today is Gigi Kreibich, an organic chemistry researcher from the University of Minnesota. Gigi has learned to navigate her research career while living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and a recent diagnosis of hypophosphatasia. Balancing her life as both the researcher and the patient, Gigi has learned to pursue her passions and tap into her natural skills to achieve her goals. Gigi shares her journey on how she found her current lab, the work she does at Minnesota, and her undergraduate work. She also shares what support systems have been the most beneficial to her, and what she feels is an...
2019-07-3152 min
Her Stem StoryEvidence-Based Nutritionist & Accessibility AdvocateHosted By: Katherine Hatcher. Our guest today is Stephanie Edwards Compton from @steph.sci.access on Instagram and PhD student in Cellular and Molecular Nutrition at Virginia Tech. Stephanie has been creating wonderful content on Instagram, sharing her tips and tricks for improving accessibility in science. Recently, Stephanie started a "nutrition basics" series, where she shares evidence-based content about the nuts and bolts of nutrition, including topics such as vitamins, calories, and metabolism. Stephanie also shares content related to body positivity, self-love, and mental health. In this episode we will discuss: 1) Stephanie's academic and personal journey into her current PhD posi...
2019-07-2451 min
Her Stem StorySelf Care Guru, Neuroscientist & PodcasterOur guest today is "The Guru of Grad Self Care" on Instagram and a Neuroscientist at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champagne. For the next 2 weeks, the show will be hosted by a very special guest, Katherine Hatcher, she is a STEM Advocacy Institute fellow and is launching her very own podcast in August. I had the honor of mentoring Katherine in podcasting and now of interviewing her. Listen on to learn about her STEM Story, In this episode we discuss: 1) Katherine's research in Circadian Rhythm. 2) How she started her Grad Self...
2019-07-1843 min
Her Stem StoryA Neuroscientist, Artist & A Community LeaderOur guest today is "The Fairy God Mother of SciCommers", Christine Liu. Christine is the co-founder of Two-Photon Art, a science-art online store and the founder of The STEM Squad, an online community to support and promote people who identify with a historically marginalized gender. Currently a 5th year PhD candidate at UC Berkeley in Neuroscience. Christine graduated with a Biology and Psychology double major from the University of Oregon in 2014. Her organizations and outreach work focuses on promoting Science and scientists. With her work, she issues micro-grants, creates resources and artfully promotes inclusion in STEM across her...
2019-07-101h 00
Her Stem StoryA Conservation PaleoecologistPlease use the link below to learn how you can become more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community in every aspect of your life. https://www.lgbt.ucla.edu/Resources/LGBTQIA-Resources Pride Month is celebrated in the month of June around the world. It's rooted in the US and it is organized to mark the achievements of LGBTQ community. You can read more about it at the Library of Congress website. -- Our guest today, Juniper Grimes is a transgender conservation Paleoecologist at Oregon State University. She moved to Oregon from Grapevine...
2019-07-0144 min
Her Stem StoryA Computer Scientist, A Model & An AdvocatePlease use the link below to learn how you can become more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community in every aspect of your life. https://www.lgbt.ucla.edu/Resources/LGBTQIA-Resources Pride Month is celebrated in the month of June around the world. It’s rooted in the US and it is organized to mark the achievements of LGBTQ community. You can read more about it at the Library of Congress website. Our guest today is Vishakha Mallya, a computer scientist, a model, an aspiring Venture Capitalist and is breaking many stereotypes thr...
2019-06-1958 min
Her Stem StoryAn Oncology Researcher & Inclusivity AdvocatePlease use the link below to learn how you can become more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community in every aspect of your life. https://www.lgbt.ucla.edu/Resources/LGBTQIA-Resources ---- Pride Month is celebrated in the month of June around the world. It's rooted in the US and it is organized to mark the achievements of LGBTQ community. You can read more about it at the Library of Congress website. Our guest today, Maya DeGrood is a biochemist who is going on to study Interdisciplinary Oncologist at the U...
2019-06-141h 01
Her Stem StoryA Biogeochemist & Founder of Queers in STEMPlease use the link below to learn how you can become more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community in every aspect of your life. https://www.lgbt.ucla.edu/Resources/LGBTQIA-Resources ---- Pride Month is celebrated in the month of June around the world. It's rooted in the US and it is organized to mark the achievements of LGBTQ community. You can read more about it at the Library of Congress website. To celebrate Pride Month, we decided to celebrate the stories of LGBT people in STEM fields. Our guest today is a...
2019-06-0846 min
Her Stem StoryA SuperMom & An Academic EditorOur guest today is a single mom of four kids, a PhD in Genetics and is now pursuing academic editing full time. Isabel Torres is an inspiring mom in STEM. She runs an editing consultancy and a fantastic blog called prettysmartscience.com where she shares resources and highlights women in STEM. From finding her unique path in cell biology to being a stay at home mom & being a fulltime Science communicator Isabel has evolved a lot in STEM. Let’s talk to Isabel to learn more about her fabulous STEM story. Links: www.mothersinscience.com www.instagram.com/prettysmartscience Support us on Pat...
2019-06-0633 min
Her Stem StoryLeading With Diversity & InclusionOur guests in this special episode are two amazing leaders that are leading their business with Diversity & Inclusion at the forefront of everything they do! Today we are talking to Kevin Grigg, CEO and Ted DeSantos, Business Line Leader of Community Business. of Fuss & O'Neill, a New England Based Civil & Environmental Engineering Consultancy. 1/3rd of their employees are women. This company and its leadership are incredibly motivated to promote diversity & inclusion in many unique ways including setting up a Parent Task Force, that allows parents working at the company to have the best possible support. Kevin & Ted sh...
2019-05-2940 min
Her Stem StoryThe Medical PhysicistOur guest today, Sonal Bhadane is a Medical Physicist and works in the radiation therapy industry. When she is not saving lives from cancer, she is a mother to a 2-year-old son. She grew up in India & Canada and now lives in Middleborough, UK. Her story is about her experiences of being an immigrant as a teenager, how she pivoted from being a radiation therapist to following her curiosity to go behind the scenes on how these machines work. She has MSc Biomedical Physics, BSc Medical Radiation Science and a Diploma in Radiation Therapy. She talks about ho...
2019-05-2943 min
Her Stem StoryThe Developmental BiologistOur guest today, Lindsey Fitzsimons graduated with an MS in Clinical Excercise Physiology and is currently working on her PhD in Biomedical science at the University of Maine. She is also an instructor for first-year medical students at the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine. She became a mom in 2017 and went into labor during her PhD qualifying exam. Her story is filled with transitions and how she overcame struggles of being a mother in academia. Listen now to Lindsey's POWERFUL STEM story. Full transcript: www.herstemstory.com Links: www.instagram.com...
2019-05-2245 min
Her Stem StoryThe Space GeologistPresenting our Moms in STEM series! In this series, we will learn how women are maneuvering their career path in STEM! Brought to you by our AmorSui Clothing, this 4 episode series will highlight moms in STEM. Born in Portugal, Raquel Nuno and her family moved to the US when she was 11. Raquel was always interested in science but life had other plans and she joined the US Air force, supported her family when her father fell sick and after the air force, found her way into STEM through community colleges in LA. Today she is working on her PhD in Pl...
2019-05-1539 min
Her Stem StoryHow to Embrace Fear & Pursue Your PassionOur guest today is changing how women dress up in the labs, with her company Amoursui Clothing. Beau Wangtrakuldee is the founder of Amoursui Clothing and is creating stylish protective wear for women working in labs across the globe. Originally from Thailand, Beau moved to the US for college education and has a PhD in Biochemistry and along with running her business she works as a consultant. Let's talk to Beau's Stylish STEM story. Today's episode is sponsored by Amoursui Clothing, tune in to get the special discount code to this amazing clothing store. Links: https://www.amorsuiclothing.com www.instagra...
2019-05-0838 min
Her Stem StoryInspiring Entrepreneur & A Futuristic EducatorOur guest today Arjita Sethi graduated with a degree in Physical therapy from India and moved to the US to embark on a mind-blowing startup journey. From starting her vocational school in India at age 16 to winning a startup competition sponsored by Elon Musk. Arjita is the co-founder/CEO of Equally, a Public Benefit Corporation with a purpose to improve access to equal education and equal opportunities for everyone. It's the first product is School of Games, an 18 month long, early childhood, literacy game that teaches vocabulary and numeracy to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years in...
2019-05-0236 min
Her Stem StoryCollecting Stories, Connecting PeopleYAYY! This is our 50th episode and we are introducing our team members, reflecting on the past episodes, and we talk about what's in store for our show. Brittany, Katherine & Sophie discuss their roles on the team, their favorite episodes, what they have learned from the show and WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO OUR SHOW. They discuss how the show is COLLECTING STORIES & CONNECTING PEOPLE. Finally, we discuss what's next for the show and this platform. Sophie Okolo, Twitter Manager Sophie is a Scientist, Science Writer and community trailblazer on social me...
2019-04-241h 01
Her Stem StoryTechie Turned NegotiaHERKnowing your worth can be challenging for most women in STEM fields, but it's the most important thing you can do to catapult your confidence and your career in the right direction. Our Guest today, Lauren Hasson is working passionately to bridge the wage gap in STEM fields with her company DevelopHER. Lauren is a Techie herself, she is a keynote speaker, entrepreneurs & a fellow podcaster. Let's talk to her and learn more about her amazing STEM story. Link: https://developher.com Lauren's Online Course:- https://developher.com/negotiate/
2019-04-1734 min
Her Stem StoryUnboxing Stereotypes in STEMEver wondered why media promotes gender stereotypes and how that affects our view of the world around us? Our guest today Nitasha Syed is a computer engineer in Silicon Valley. She couldn't figure out why women in the mainstream media were always boxed into stereotypes like 'popular, pretty girl' or the 'smart, ugly nerd'. She needed to break the notion that being good at one thing doesn't mean that you had to be bad at the other. So to showcase the beauty of intelligence, she created Unboxd - a digital platform that shares the voices of inspiring women who...
2019-04-0435 min
Her Stem StoryCuring Cancer With NanotechnologyOur guest today is working really hard to cure cancer with Nanotechnology. Joy Wolfram is the Lead at Mayo Clinic's Nanomedicine and Extracellular Vesicles Lab. Joy has a B.S. in biology, University of Helsinki, Finland; M.S. in biology, University of Helsinki, Finland; PhD in nanoscience and technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. She was also an Amgen Scholar & has gone to author over 40 publications and received more than 25 scientific awards from seven different countries, including being listed on the Forbes 30 under 30 in healthcare. In this episode, we discuss Joy's work, her outreach work & her very int...
2019-03-2726 min
Her Stem StoryA Brave Scientist & SciCommerOur guest today is Lakshmi Ramachandran completed her PhD in cell and molecular biology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, SUNY Buffalo. She passionately worked in drug discovery before facing some personal struggles, taking a break from science and then coming back after 2 yrs. Re-entry was more challenging then she expected and this forced her in the direction of advocating for women in STEM. Today she lives in Singapore & is an author, a professional science communicator and a professional speaker. Lakshmi & her husband also bravely rescued her neighborhood during India's worst floods in 2018. Let's talk to Lakshmi to uncover her ama...
2019-03-2237 min
Her Stem StorySTEM Influencer, Scientist & Mental Health AdvocateTo celebrate International Women's Day 2019, we are sharing the journey of Teresa Ambrosio. From her mental health struggles, growing up in a small village in southern Italy to achieving an international scholarship in the UK, Teresa's story is inspirational in every way! She is pursuing her Ph.D. in Sustainable Chemistry at the University of Nottingham, UK & is also a small business owner. Teresa has an impressive social media following on Instagram & her scicomm efforts are phenomenal! She advocates about mental health, self care and breaking gender stereotypes in STEM through her social media. Listen to Teresa to learn more...
2019-03-0732 min
Her Stem StoryThe Space EngineerOur guest today leads the NASA Orion Crew Module Antenna Team (NASA’s crewed mission to Mars). Renee Frohnert graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn-State, & is finishing up her Masters' Degree in Systems Engineering from Cornell University. She hopes to inspire other women to pursue STEM fields. She travels to school to teach Space and STEM through the Junior Achievement Program. Since her college days, Renee has worked in setting up resources for fellow women, she has worked on building communities and she continues to do so via social media. Listen to this episode to le...
2019-03-0632 min
Her Stem StoryAerospace Engineer, Leader & ChangeMakerAlicia Morgan is an award-winning executive leader and a graduate of Tuskegee University with a BS in Aerospace Science Engineering and New Mexico State University with an MS in Industrial Engineering. Her professional experience includes working at Fortune 500 companies such as Lockheed Martin, The Boeing Company, and Raytheon. As a Public Voices Fellow, TEDx Speaker and keynote presenter she helps attendees learn that there is life after failure. Currently, Vice President of Education and Programs at the Frontiers of Flight Museum she is responsible for managing the development and execution of school and public programs through aviation and spaceflight...
2019-02-2648 min
Her Stem StoryThe FIT Engineer Celebrating Engineers' Week 2019, by interview women engineers from around the world. Today we are talking to a very special guest one of my college mates from India. Deepty is a backup & DR engineer at an IT firm in India, she went to school for IT engineering and she has a very special passion project. She is one of the very few Indian woman Pakor athletes, and Bollywood stunt woman. Deepty is a fitness coach and a budding fitness entrepreneur! Listen to Deepti to learn more about her STRONG & inspiring STEM Story. Links; Instagram:https://instagram.com/deepty...
2019-02-1943 min
Her Stem StoryConfessions of A Working FatherGender equality needs both genders to work together. I am grateful for the men who pushed me to pursue STEM and excel at STEM. From my father, my thesis professor, men who hired me, men who promoted me to my husband who supports all my career goals. There are some amazing men who are supporting and promoting girls to join STEM. I wanted to interview some of my favorite MEN IN STEM to learn about them and what they think both genders can do to effectively close the gender gap. Our guest today is Brian Ba...
2019-02-0130 min
Her Stem StoryScience Writer, Supporter & A TrailblazerMini-Series: Men Supporting Women in STEM Gender equality needs both genders to work together. I am grateful for the men who pushed me to pursue STEM and excel at STEM. From my father, my thesis professor, men who hired me, men who promoted me to my husband who supports all my career goals. There are some amazing men who are supporting and promoting girls to join STEM. I wanted to interview some of my favorite MEN IN STEM to learn about them and what they think both genders can do to effectively close the gender gap.
2019-01-2339 min
Her Stem StoryEducator, Advocate & A FatherMini-Series: Men Supporting Women in STEM Gender equality needs both genders to work together. I am grateful for the men who pushed me to pursue STEM and excel at STEM. From my father, my thesis professor, men who hired me, men who promoted me to my husband who supports all my career goals. There are some amazing men who are supporting and promoting girls to join STEM. I wanted to interview some of my favorite MEN IN STEM to learn about them and what they think both genders can do to effectively close the gender gap.
2019-01-1536 min
Her Stem StoryScientist, Ally & AdvocateMini-Series: Men Supporting Women in STEM Gender equality needs both genders to work together. I am grateful for the men who pushed me to pursue STEM and excel at STEM. From my father, my thesis professor, men who hired me, men who promoted me to my husband who supports all my career goals. There are some amazing men who are supporting and promoting girls to join STEM. I wanted to interview some of my favorite MEN IN STEM to learn about them and what they think both genders can do to effectively close the gender gap.
2019-01-0840 min