Scientess

Karen Levy

Scientess is a podcast for women about the joy of science, and why women might want to consider a career in science. We talk to women with successful careers in science about how they did it, why they did it, and what they love about the work that they do.

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    Rita Colwell

    Rita Colwell is a pioneering environmental microbiologist recognized for her study of how global infectious diseases spread through water sources. Her research has profoundly changed our understanding of diseases like cholera. She also uncovered critical links between climate, environmental change, and the spread of waterborne diseases. Beyond the lab, Rita has broken major glass ceilings: she served as the first female director of the U.S. National Science Foundation, was the 2010 recipient of the Stockholm Water Prize, and won the U.S. National Medal of Science in 2006. Her memoir, A Lab of One’s Own, chronicles her career. Fun fact- a mountain in Antarctica, the Colwell Massif, is named after her! Support the show For bonus content, check out our website www.scientess.org and follow us on Instagram @scientesspodcast

    45 min

  2. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Scientess Trailer

    Welcome to Scientess, a podcast for women about the joy of science, and why women might want to consider a career in science. I’m your host, Karen Levy. I am a Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington’s School of Public Health. On the show, I’ll be talking to women with successful careers in science about how they did it, why they did it, and what they love about the work that they do. I’m excited to share with you the stories of these incredible women.  The first episode of Season 1 drops on April 6, 2026, and episodes will be posted weekly after that. Support the show For bonus content, check out our website www.scientess.org and follow us on Instagram @scientesspodcast

    4 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
11 Ratings

About

Scientess is a podcast for women about the joy of science, and why women might want to consider a career in science. We talk to women with successful careers in science about how they did it, why they did it, and what they love about the work that they do.

Information

  • Creator
    Karen Levy
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Scientess
  • Show Website
    Scientess

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