No, I have not ALWAYS been a scientist

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This podcast shares stories from people in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields who have had a nonlinear/nontraditional career pathway or have spend a significant amount of time outside the STEM fields. The goal is to break the "born scientist" stereotype, to foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity in the STEM fields, and to encourage more people, especially students, to pursue their careers in STEM regardless of their backgrounds. 

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    Liberal arts education and LEGO - story of Dr. Stephen von Kugelgen

    In this episode, we hear the story from Dr. Stephen von Kugelgen, who talks about picking a career different from his parents', working interdisciplinary, his awesome liberal arts education, and his passion for LEGO.

    1h 15m

  2. 12/23/2025

    I didn't pick a career at a young age - then I picked chemistry! Story from Dr. Anne LaPointe

    Welcome to the podcast "No, I have not ALWAYS been a scientist", where we hear stories from scientists who have had nonlinear pathways and sidetracks in their careers and lives. In today's episode, we will hear the story from Dr. Anne LaPointe. She will talk about why she chose chemistry, what made her stay, the changes she has made in her career path, and what she likes outside her career. Hope you enjoy!

    37 min

  3. 11/25/2025

    Episode 2: From Journalism to Bank Analyst to Process Engineer - Story from Dr. Tim Dreier

    Welcome to the second episode of the podcast "No, I have not ALWAYS been a scientist"! In this episode, we hear the story from Dr. Tim Dreier, who wanted to study journalism first, but ended up with a job as an analyst at a bank, then...he became a process engineer in the chemical industry! Opening and Closing Music: "Happy Ukulele" from  audioautix.com

    1h 8m

  4. 10/31/2025

    Episode 1: From Homeschooled Kid to Lab Manager - Story from Dr. Capri Price

    Welcome to the first story in the Podcast "No, I have not ALWAYS been a scientist"! In this episode, you will hear the story from Dr. Capri Price, a lab manager at the University of Connecticut. Let's hear how Dr. Price went from a homeschooled kid who did not know many career options to getting her Ph.D. and becoming the manager of the spectroscopy lab! Opening and closing music: "Happy Ukulele" from https://audionautix.com/

    30 min

  5. 10/28/2025

    The Great Launch: You Have Nonlinear Pathways - and That is Fine!

    Hello and welcome to the podcast "No, I have not ALWAYS been a scientist"! This podcast shares stories from people in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields who have nonlinear pathways (e.g. people who have made big changes in their careers, or who have spent a significantly amount of time outside the STEM fields). The goal of this podcast is to normalize nonlinear pathways, break the "born scientist" stereotype, and make the STEM fields more diverse and inclusive. Hope you enjoy it! Music: "In the Field" from audioautix.com

    3 min
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This podcast shares stories from people in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields who have had a nonlinear/nontraditional career pathway or have spend a significant amount of time outside the STEM fields. The goal is to break the "born scientist" stereotype, to foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity in the STEM fields, and to encourage more people, especially students, to pursue their careers in STEM regardless of their backgrounds. 

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