The Fem-STEM Mythbusters

Suhani Agrawal
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The Fem-STEM Mythbusters

We need more women in STEM! People have been saying this for years, and with that, there have come to be many stereotypes and myths surrounding this idea. So I decided to host a podcast where I explore some of these obstacles with guest speakers and get their advice on how to overcome them. Join me as we bust some myths!

单集

  1. Star Trek Wants Women in STEM

    2022/08/25

    Star Trek Wants Women in STEM

    Have women only recently gained interest in STEM? Or has history just been written by men, about men, and for men? Today's episode answers those questions and more with guest speaker Lois Melbourne, Co-Founder of Aquire and author of sci-fi novel, Moral Code (coming out in September).

    26 分钟
  2. How Does the Right to an Abortion Impact Education?

    2022/07/29

    How Does the Right to an Abortion Impact Education?

    On June 24th, SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade, a landmark decision where the Court ruled that the Constitution of the United States conferred the right to have an abortion. This has and will continue to have devastating consequences for women in America, including having a negative impact on their educational and career pursuits. In today's episode, everything from misconceptions about being "pro-choice" to what post-Roe America looks like is discussed with guest speaker Regan Ralph. Regan is the founding president and CEO of the Fund for Global Human Rights and a women’s rights advocate.

    54 分钟
  3. Can I Combine My Interests?

    2022/06/01

    Can I Combine My Interests?

    In today's episode me and guest Afua Bruce tackle the myth that girls have no STEM interest. Ms. Bruce is New America's Director of Engineering for Public Interest Technology. We talk about the possibility of combining one's non=STEM and STEM interests.

    23 分钟
  4. The Importance of A Single Small Step

    2022/03/29

    The Importance of A Single Small Step

    This marks the last episode for our Women's History Month special. I talk with guest speaker Monica H. Kang about the importance of creativity in the STEM field. Ms. Kang is the CEO and Founder of InnovatorsBox and the host of two podcasts: Rethink Creativity and Curious Monica.

    46 分钟
  5. How We Can Begin to Overcome Workplace Bias

    2022/03/22

    How We Can Begin to Overcome Workplace Bias

    Today's episode is the second of our Women's History Month special. I discuss the myth that only men can be technology leaders with Khuloud Odeh, Global Director of Digital Services at CGIAR. Join us as we discuss everything from workplace bias, the importance of diversity in the STEM field, and how we can work towards more sustainable and welcoming workplaces.

    44 分钟
  6. How to Tell That A Bathroom Was Designed By A Man

    2022/03/12

    How to Tell That A Bathroom Was Designed By A Man

    Happy women's history month! Today's episode is the first of many for this month, and in it we tackle this idea that femininity is unwelcome in the STEM field. The guest speaker is Hilary Roschke, the VP of Strategic Operations at SDVI Corporation.

    40 分钟
  7. Natural Talent Only Takes You So Far

    2022/01/11

    Natural Talent Only Takes You So Far

    In today’s episode, we talk about this myth that, in comparison to girls, boys are naturally gifted in the STEM area. The guest speaker is Dr. Purna Gamage, an Assistant Teaching Professor at Georgetown University.

    34 分钟
  8. Leaving the "Kitchen" Mindset Behind

    2021/12/08

    Leaving the "Kitchen" Mindset Behind

    Today's myth that we're busting is if girls prefer to pursue caring professions over careers in STEM. The guest speaker is Edima Elinewinga who is a CTO at a nonprofit organization: Zero to Three.

    41 分钟
  9. How to be Confident Like a Frog

    2021/11/09

    How to be Confident Like a Frog

    Today's episode is about if confidence comes in the way of girls wanting to pursue STEM. The first guest speaker is Charu Srivastava, a Software Architect at Intel.

    33 分钟
  10. Trailer

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    Trailer

    Welcome to the Fem-STEM Mythbusters podcast! Here's a bit about me, Suhani and why I decided to start this podcast.

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We need more women in STEM! People have been saying this for years, and with that, there have come to be many stereotypes and myths surrounding this idea. So I decided to host a podcast where I explore some of these obstacles with guest speakers and get their advice on how to overcome them. Join me as we bust some myths!

信息

  • 创作者
    Suhani Agrawal
  • 活跃年份
    2021年 - 2022年
  • 单集
    10
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © Suhani Agrawal 2022
  • 节目网站
    The Fem-STEM Mythbusters

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