Episodes
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In this 8th and final episode of this second series, Julia is speaking to wildlife from space associate researcher at British Antarctic Survey UK, Hannah Cubaynes. Join us to hear about Hannah’s fascinating research, the value of failure and other marine scientists that have inspired our guest!
Here are some useful links to further explore topics touched on during this episode:
- Anyone can get involved with marine conservation by training as a marine mammal surveyor with ORCA and volunteering their time to survey marine mammals
- Or volunteer for crowdsourcing project Penguin Watch to help count penguins, chicks and eggs
- Find out more about Asha de Vos and Oceanswell
- Find out more about Sylvia Earle and her work by watching her award-winning TED talk here
If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like our interview with Rebecca Shaw, chief WWF scientist from season 1.
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In the 7th episode, Ava is speaking with Krystina Pearson-Rampeearee. Krystina is a Senior Flight Systems Engineer at BAE Systems and is currently working on the Tempest Programme. She also runs her own business, called AviateHer where she sells Enamel pins to showcase diversity in STEM. Join us today to find out more about Krystina’s journey into STEM, the people that inspired her and her advice for anyone wanting to pursue a career in Engineering!
Here are some useful links to further explore the topics touched upon in this episode:
Here is a link to Krystina’s Etsy Shop Learn more about the Tempest project here
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In the 6th episode, Bana is speaking to Tiffany Dawson, a former mechanical engineer who is now a coach that has dedicated her career to empowering women with step-by-step frameworks to become confident, strategy-savvy and influential leaders.
From leading a team of 30 engineers at a global engineering consultancy at 27, struggling with imposter syndrome, and then finding a passion to help other female engineers, listen to Tiffany as she shares her exciting journey about taking back control of her career.
Want to hear more about Tiffany? Check out her website! What is Imposter Syndrome? Learn more about the engineering and architecture behind the Stonehenge Visitor Centre! -
In this 5th Episode, Julia is speaking to Cecilia Nyström who is currently working as a Program Manager in data and analytics at Ericsson. From studying physics to using AI to make communication networks more sustainable, Cecilia has some great advice to share! Disclaimer: The opinions stated in this podcast are entirely her own.
Here are some useful links to further explore topics touched on during this episode:
- The world of coding is open to everyone and there are lots of resources to learn to code for free, this is a good place to start
- Listen episodes from this fantastic BBC radio series “39 ways to save the planet”
- Want to find about the amazing work of Nobel-prize winning physicist, Richard Feynman? Watch this video and read “ Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman“ the book Cecilia recommended
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In the 4th episode, Natalie is speaking to Kate Walker, the founder of ExpHand Prosthetics. From studying Product Design Engineering at Loughborough University to starting her entrepreneurial journey that has revolutionised prosthetics for children, Kate shares her exciting journey and gives examples of some of the most innovative projects she worked on.
Here are some useful links to further explore topics touched on during this episode:
- Want to know more about ExpHand Prosthetics? Visit their website!
- Learn more about the circular economy and what it means!
- Watch a video about innovation vs invention and see how you can identify opportunities to start making impact. -
In this 3rd episode of this second series, Julia is speaking to Atmospheric physicist, Dr. Joanna Haigh. From studying the sun’s effect on global warming to helping write the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report on climate change, Jo shares her unique experience and gives some fantastic advice to aspiring scientists.
Here are some useful links to further explore topics touched on during this episode:
Want to give climate science a go? Try building a weather station at home. Want to find out more about the fantastic work of Lewis Fry Richardson? Watch this video by the MET office. Want to learn more about the climate and the environment? Check out this podcast compilation by the Grantham Institute.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like our interview with Rebecca Shaw, chief WWF scientist from season 1.
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In the 2nd episode of the second series, Uche is speaking to Veena Nair, a STEM teacher who has taught in three different countries. Veena is a multiple Science Talent Search award winner, and was recently recognised by the national body of technology teachers for her efforts to ensure that engineering subjects are recognised during Victorian University admission processes. In this episode, she shares her remarkable journey from studying Maths and Physics at University to becoming a teacher, and how she has been empowering girls to excel in STEM along the way. To finish, she gives some great advice to the girls listening who may be interested in pursuing a career in STEM.
Here are some useful links to further explore topics touched on during this episode:
Want to learn more about robotics? Listen to these podcasts.
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In the 1st episode of the second series, Natalie is speaking to Aeronautics Engineering PhD student and Gillian Skinner Award winner, Jennifer Glover. From her experience at school to her higher education studies and research on aeroacoustics as part of her PhD, Jennifer shares the different hurdles she overcame and gives some inspirational advice to young audiences looking to pursue an engineering career.
Here are some useful links to further explore topics touched on during this episode:
Want to know more about acoustics? Try some acoustics experiments!
A great podcasts list that investigates the art and science of acoustics by Talking Acoustics!
Want to get involved in Women’s Engineering Society? Go visit their page!
If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like our interview with Mechanical Engineer, Rachel Lewis from season 1.
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In this eight and final episode I’m interviewing Rebecca Shaw about her fascinating career as a climate scientist, the revolutionary work of Rachel Carson, how you can drive change by following your passion and much more!
If you’d like to find out more about the topics Rebecca talked about, here are some useful links:
· Learn more about our amazing planet and some of its biggest threats through the WWF here
· Check out the WWF advice on how you can help protect our planet
· Would you like to know the impact different foods you eat have on our planet? check out the BBC climate change food calculator here
· Rebecca would have her long conversation with the inspiring Rachel Carson, author of Silent Spring, written in 1962, which ignited today’s environmental movement
· For more inspiration on taking action against Climate Change, why not listen to BBC audio recording of Greta Thunberg’s’ recent essay
Thanks for listening and please share with everyone you think would enjoy the podcast!
You can find out more about greenlight for girls, the organisation inspiring girls into STEM which I am an ambassador for here: http://www.greenlightforgirls.org
I'd love to hear your feedback or any questions you might have, please email me at [email protected]
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In this seventh episode I’m talking to Paediatric registrar Hannah Cooper about her love for working with kids, the challenges she faces day to day and how she overcomes them. She also shares the stories of some fascinating women that have and continue to inspire her.
If you’d like to find out more about the topics Hannah talked about, here are some useful links:
· “The world is your oyster” Hannah said, referring to the numerous areas of medicine, find out more about the different areas you could get into here
· Read more about Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space whose background is in Biomedical engineering here
· And Hannah’s second inspiration, the now world-renowned palaeontologist, Mary Anning here
Thanks for listening and please share with everyone you think would enjoy the podcast!
You can find out more about greenlight for girls, the organisation inspiring girls into STEM which I am an ambassador for here: http://www.greenlightforgirls.org
I'd love to hear your feedback or any questions you might have, please email me at [email protected]
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In this fifth episode I’m talking to Structural engineer Petia Tzokova about her research, what she loves about her field, nuclear fusion and she finishes by giving some fantastic advice to all aspiring scientists.
If you’d like to find out more about the topics Petia talked about, here are some useful links:
· You can find out more about nuclear fusion, the development Petia hopes will allow us to produce clean energy more efficiently here.
· Petia would have her long conversation with, Emily Roebling, an engineer who lead the construction of the Brooklyn bridge. Find out more about her here.
· Feeling inspired? Why not have a go at building a bridge yourself? Start by watching this video
Thanks for listening and please share with everyone you think would enjoy the podcast!
You can find out more about greenlight for girls, the organisation inspiring girls into STEM which I am an ambassador for here: http://www.greenlightforgirls.org
I'd love to hear your feedback or any questions you might have, please email me at [email protected]
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In this fifth episode I’m interviewing businesswoman Yvonne Mason OBE. Listen to hear Yvonne’s top tips choosing your career pathway, the importance of getting industry involved in education and how your skill set will be able to go cross-sector, global and even virtual!
If you’d like to find out more about the topics Yvonne talked about, here are some useful links:
· The ICANBEA platform, a fantastic place to start researching career options https://www.icanbea.org.uk
· The Mason Trust Yvonne set up to inspire young people in Norfolk and Suffolk and help them develop their careers https://www.themasontrust.org
· You can find out more about carbon capture, the development Yvonne would love to see in the future here https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/carbon-capture.htm
· Yvonne would have her long conversation with Henrik Stiesdal, the Danish inventor and businessman who designed one of the first wind turbines , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrik_Stiesdal
Thanks for listening and please share with everyone you think would enjoy the podcast!
You can find out more about greenlight for girls, the organisation inspiring girls into STEM which I am an ambassador for here.
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In this fourth episode I’m interviewing Physiotherapist Julie Sparrow. Listen to hear Julie’s fascinating stories about how she got into STEM, her experience working with Paralympians and much more!
If you’d like to find out more about the topics Julie talked about, here are some useful links:
· Teesside university, the university that Julie was a senior lecturer at: https://www.tees.ac.uk
· A short introduction to running prosthetics for Paralympians: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42mI6kDvPeE&vl=ru
· A great ted talk about new advances in prosthetics: https://www.ted.com/talks/hugh_herr_the_new_bionics_that_let_us_run_climb_and_dance?language=en
· Julie would love to see a way of restoring the spinal cord. You can learn more about the crucial role this part of the body has to play with this fantastic introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY9NTVh-Awo
· Brian Cox, the physicist, broadcaster and TV presenter Julie would have her long conversation with: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Cox_(physicist)
Thanks for listening and please share with everyone you think would enjoy the podcast!
You can find out more about greenlight for girls, the organisation inspiring girls into STEM which I am an ambassador for here: http://www.greenlightforgirls.org
I'd love to hear your feedback or any questions you might have, please email me at [email protected]
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In this third episode I’m speaking to Biology student Mirjam Grebenc about being an ambassador for greenlight for girls, neuroscience, cancer research and the important role men have to play in getting more girls into STEM.
If you’d like to find out more about the topics Mirjam talked about, here are some useful links:
· More about greenlight for girls ambassadors: http://www.greenlightforgirls.org/our-ambassadors
· Elon Musk, the engineer and tech entrepreneur Mirjam would have her long conversation with: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elon_Musk
· Mirjam’s podcast recommendation, Malcom Gladwell’s revisionist history: http://revisionisthistory.com/about
· Mirjam’s book recommendation, Stephen Hawking’s “A brief history of time”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Brief_History_of_Time
· If you’re based in the US, here are some summer programs Mirjam recommends looking into: https://www.collegetransitions.com/top-summer-programs-for-high-school-students/
Thanks for listening and please share with everyone you think would enjoy the podcast!
You can find out more about greenlight for girls, the organisation inspiring girls into STEM which I am an ambassador for here: http://www.greenlightforgirls.org
I'd love to hear your feedback or any questions you might have, please email me at [email protected]
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In the second episode of the podcast I'm talking STEM with Mechanical engineer Rachel Lewis. We discuss space travel, the engineering design process and opportunities to give engineering a go!
If you’d like to find out more about the topics Rachel talked about, here are some useful links:
· Springboard Pro, the company Rachel works for: https://www.springboard.pro
· “Hidden figures” the film Rachel recommends: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidden_Figures
· Katherine Johnson, the female mathematician Rachel would have her long conversation with: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Johnson
· “Robot series” by Isaac Asimov, the books Rachel recommends: https://www.goodreads.com/series/49175-robot
If you’d like to give engineering a try, here are some good places to start:
· Smallpeice Trust: https://www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk/events
· EDT (engineering development trust): https://www.etrust.org.uk
· FIRST LEGO League: https://www.firstlegoleague.org
· And of course, look out for greenlight for girls events coming soon: http://www.greenlightforgirls.org/calendar
Thanks for listening and please share with everyone you think would enjoy the podcast!
You can find out more about greenlight for girls, the organisation inspiring girls into STEM which I am an ambassador for here: http://www.greenlightforgirls.org
I'd love to hear your feedback or any questions you might have, please email me at [email protected]
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In the first episode of the podcast I'm joined by Arianna Rech as we talk biomedical engineering, human organs on chips, volunteering and much more!
If you’d like to find out more about the topics Arianna spoke about, here are some useful links:
Springboard, the company Arianna works for: https://www.springboard.pro
Robert Langar, Arianna’s choice for “scientist to have a long conversation with”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_S._Langer
The organ chip Arianna has worked on: https://wyss.harvard.edu/media-post/human-organs-on-chips/
The charity Arianna volunteers for: https://mirrorofhopecbo.orgYou can find out more about greenlight for girls, the organisation inspiring girls into STEM which I am an ambassador for here: http://www.greenlightforgirls.org
I'd love to hear your feedback or any questions you might have, please email me at [email protected]
Thanks for listening and please share with everyone you think would enjoy the podcast!
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In this first episode, I introduce myself and the new greenlight for girls podcast Talking STEM with the women that shape it. Tune in next week for our first episode where I'll be talking STEM with biomedical engineer Arianna Rech.
Talking STEM with the women that shape it is a greenlight for girls podcast series where I will be interviewing inspiring female scientists and engineers about their fields, careers and fascinations. They’ll also be sharing fun facts and giving their top tips to all aspiring scientists!
You can find out more about greenlight for girls, a non profit organisation inspiring girls to pursue their interests in STEM here: http://www.greenlightforgirls.org
Talking STEM with the women that shape it homepage: http://www.greenlightforgirls.org/talking-stem-with
If you have any questions please contact me, Julia Whitehead at [email protected]
