WiSTEM Wavelength

The Harker School
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WiSTEM Wavelength is a podcast of the Women in STEM program at The Harker School in San Jose, Ca., that features the stories of people who have faced and dealt with gender or social inequities. We also explore the people who are empowering young women’s lives through education and resources.

Episodes

  1. Highlight Reels and Hidden Struggles: Social Media’s Impact on Teens

    01/15/2025

    Highlight Reels and Hidden Struggles: Social Media’s Impact on Teens

    Social Media. It’s created an entirely new world of connections and communication. But it’s also had mixed consequences on body image, mental health, and attention spans. Featuring counselor, student, and parent insights, join WiSTEM officer Laya Sunkara ’27 as she discusses the science behind social media’s addictiveness, the challenges of finding balance, and how we can navigate the digital world without letting it define us.

    20 min

  2. 02/21/2024

    Episode 1: When you educate a girl, you educate society

    Description: Have you ever wondered how young girls in a remote part of the world might overcome unique adversities while striving for the same goals as you? Join WiSTEM officer Ashley Mo ’26 in conversation with Deputy Principal Kennedy Mikula and teacher and counselor Nipher Mulama of the WISER girls secondary school in Muhuru Bay, Kenya, on the shores of Lake Victoria. Hear stories of how this special school and its students are working to overcome gender and social barriers to build a brighter future for themselves and others.

    25 min
  • 2 Episodes

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About

WiSTEM Wavelength is a podcast of the Women in STEM program at The Harker School in San Jose, Ca., that features the stories of people who have faced and dealt with gender or social inequities. We also explore the people who are empowering young women’s lives through education and resources.

Information

  • Channel
    The Harker School
  • Creator
    WiSTEM Advocacy Team and Ashley Mo, director of advocacy
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    2
  • Provider
    The Harker School

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