Her Stem Story

Our guest today is Tina Huang, the CTO, and co-founder of Transposit. She graduated from MIT with a Computer Engineering Degree, went on to work for Apple. Tina pivoted from engineering to blogging to studying humanities to working at Google & Twitter to finally starting her own company. Tina's story is filled with interesting pivots! Listen now to this interesting STEM story.  In this episode we discuss: 1. How Tina got interested in Computer Engineering? 2. What Transposit came about and how the startup is changing API composition? 3. How she is driving a diverse & inclusive culture at her company? 4. Her pivot into studying humanities & what she learned from it? 5. How Transposit is making coding more exciting for women? Links: https://twitter.com/kmonkeyjam https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinahuang2/    

In this episode, Prasha will walk you through 3 simple ways to start conquering your career in STEM.  Prasha is proudly launching her Conquer Your Career BETA Calls, sign up to reserve your free call now: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17617864&appointmentType=12124575  

Our guest today is Dr. Tracy Fanara, an environmental engineer, and research scientist, currently managing the Environmental Health program at Mote Marine Laboratory, where she investigates, designs, and implements strategies to alleviate manmade and natural impacts on the environment and human health. You may have seen her on Mythbusters the Search, Animal Outtakes, Awesome Planet, or as an expert on The Weather Channel. In this episode we talk about: 1. What is Environmental Engineering? 2. How & why Tracy chose environmental engineering? 3. What her day at Mote Marine Laboratory looks like? 4. How did she get into mainstream Science Communication? 5. Her biggest advice for women in STEM. Links: Instagram - @inspectorplanet https://mote.org/staff/member/tracy-fanara https://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/mythbusters-the-search/bios/tracy-fanara Register for our 2nd Birthday Party: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aaktHU41Q6SS0eK5rNl8RQ  

In this episode, Prasha walks you through 6 things you shouldn't do in your STEM careers. This is the jist of Prasha's talk at The STEM Success Virtual Summit 2019.Learn more about STEM MEDIAwho organized this amazing event. Going forward, the new episode schedule is ; Monday - Solo Episode With Our Host Prasha & Wednesday - An Interview With An Amazing Woman in STEM.  For solo topics, suggestions email us at herstemstory@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram.

Our guest today is Jessica Rohde, a science communication trainer who successfully pivoted her career from research to science communication. She was a speaker at our online conference and she is committed to building a supportive community of women in STEM.  Originally from Seattle, Washington, Jessica now lives a digital nomad lifestyle, where she travels and works remotely. She has lived and worked in 33 countries. She currently manages a community of scientists who research the Arctic, helping them connect online and form interdisciplinary collaborations. It's her passion to help others enter the expanding field of science communication. In this episode, we talk about: 1. What does it mean to be a digital nomad? 2. What got her interested in Science Communication? 3. How she pivoted from research to this unique career path? 4. Her 3 takeaways from our online conference. Links:  Instagram - @rockyrohde Twitter -@rockyrohde www.rockyrohde.com   Get recording links to Wonder Women in STEM 2019  

On Nov 2nd & 3rd 2019, Her STEM Story hosted it's 2nd Annual Wonder Women in STEM Conference, a 2-Day Online Conference. The event was aimed at women in STEM from around the world. The theme of this years' event was to help women FORGE THEIR UNIQUE PATH IN STEM FIELDS.  In this episode, I discuss the 5 things I learned from this event as an organizer, host, a speaker, and an attendee myself.  Agenda:https://www.dropbox.com/s/vzw8141kzf8xp76/%23WWinSTEM19_Agenda-3.pdf?dl=0 Buy Recorded Links - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recording-links-wonder-women-in-stem-2019-tickets-81245813415 Use #WWinSTEM19 on social media and tag us.    

Lorena Soriano is a Forbes U30 Fellow, ‘STEMpreneur’, and Co-Founder of both Isoline Consulting and the non-profit organization Global Girls Give where she is also the Co-CEO. She believes in work-life integration and uses her creativity developing an innovative business strategy for Science & Tech clients during the workday and for crushing bouldering problems at her local climbing gym afterward. Lorena is a champion for women of color in STEM and the most approachable person online. Listen to Lorena's inspiring STEM story.  In this episode we talk about: 1. Lorena's transition from Business to STEM. 2. How she became a Forbes 30 Under 30 Fellow? 3. What does it mean to have your personal board of directors? 4. Secrets to successful networking both in-person and online. Register for our online conference to hear Lorena talk about how to build your personal board of directors? Links:  @girlchangetheworld @weareisoline  http://www.isolineconsulting.com  

Our guest today is Katherine Bassil, s doctoral fellow at the School of Mental Health and Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology at Maastricht University, The Netherlands. Prior to beginning her doctorate, Katherine obtained an MSc degree in Fundamental Neuroscience from Maastricht University and a BSc Biology degree from the Lebanese American University, in Byblos, Lebanon. Katherine is also a freelance science writer, she is a frequent contributor to Nature magazine, Massive Science, The Observant newspaper and more. Among other topics, she has written about women in STEM, neuroethics, and rejection in academia. Finally, Katherine recently founded and hosts a science podcast "Neuroethics Police" where she raises awareness on the ethical and societal implications of neuroscience by interviewing experts in the field. In this episode we discuss: 1. About her current research work? 2. How she handles rejection in academia? 3. Her work in neuroethics and the importance of it. 4. How she has c

In this solo episode, I want to share with you what is Her STEM Story, who is behind the show & why you should care about our content? I also say a lot of thank yous to everyone who makes this show possible! For strategies and tips to help you in your STEM journey, register for our upcoming online conference at www.wonderwomeninstem.com. Use coupon code HERSTEMSTORY19 for 25% off. 

In this episode, I will cover 3 reasons why you should not attend our upcoming Wonder Women in STEM, Online Conference. These 3 reasons should make help you analyze the benefits of this conference and if the conference is a good fit for you. Our Conference is a 2-Day event that you can join from anywhere in the world. The line up consists of 9 speakers, 4 workshops and 3 keynote speakers, that will talk about how to plan your pivots well, how to write your resumes, how to overcome imposter syndrome, how to gain clarity in your STEM career and soo much more. Learn More & Register Here: https://wonderwomeninstem2019.mykajabi.com/ Follow us at www.instagram.com/herstemstory  

Our guest today is Tori Dunlap is millennial money and career expert. Her career started with landing a digital marketing contract worth tens of thousands, and a full-time position as the head of marketing and communications for a global security company — all before she turned 22. She saved $100,00- by 26, Tori founded Her First $100K to give women actionable resources to reach their first six figures too.  A Plutus award winner, her work has been highlighted by Arianna Huffington and landed her on the front pages of Marketwatch, Business Insider, CNBC, Yahoo, and Nasdaq. She currently leads marketing at Tomorrow, a financial tech company committed to providing every family a free will. In this episode we talk about: 1. How did she start on this path of financial wisdom? 2. How money can empower women? 3. How to change your relationship with money? 4. Tools to get better with money, plan to pay off your student debt, start your side hustle, Links: Press Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Facebook Group S

Our guest today is Sowmya Purushothaman, a biophysicist & a research fellow at UC Merced in California. She is women in STEM advocate and an advocate for equal education in India. Sowmya graduated with a Ph.D. from Imperial College London and completed a postdoc from Cambridge University. She works with a grassroots level non-profit called the STEM foundation in Banglore, India, to provide education for all. In this episode we discuss: 1) Sowmya's multidisciplinary research in membrane biophysics & work in the field of Active Matter. 2) Her story of growing up in a civil unrest zone in Chattisgarh, India.  3) How her childhood shaped her life choices & her advocacy work? 4) Her passion for equal education, science communication and gender advocacy in STEM. Listen now to Sowmya's inspiring STEM story.    Links:  https://www.sowmyapurushothaman.com/about https://www.linkedin.com/in/sowmya-purushothaman-9a87a780 Sign Up For Our Upcoming Conference:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/her-stem-story-is-a-w

In this episode, we will cover 5 major takeaways that I have learned after interviewing 100+ people and mainly women in STEM. I will elaborate on: 1) How you can combat your anxiety about your career? 2) One thing we don't realize about Pivoting in STEM. 3) The power of community & what it can do for you? 4) Why you should attend our upcoming Wonder Women in STEM 2019, Online Conference? Links Register for the conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonder-women-in-stem-2019-tickets-71223237621?aff=ebdssbeac  

Our guest today is Dr. Sophie Arthur (Ph.D.), a Science Communicator Officer at MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences. She transitioned from being a scientist to pursuing a career in science communication because of her love for science writing and after creating a successful science blog called Sophie Talks Science. Her blog won The Best Education Award at The UK Bloggers Awards in 2018. Sophie recently finished up my Ph.D. in stem cell biology from the University of Southampton, UK.  She passionately advocates for diversity & inclusion in STEM through her work on social media. Listen now to Sophie's interesting STEM story. In this episode we discuss; 1) What got Sophie interested in becoming a scientist? 2) Her education journey to pursuing a Ph.D. degree & about her stem cell research. 3) How she found her way into science communication? 4) How she created her successful blog and used social media for her outreach efforts? 5) Her best advice for new science communicators.   Guest Links:  Sophi

Our guest today is Rochelle Gayle, an Assistant Project Manager (Construction Management) and Boutique Owner from Boston. She graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University. She moved to the US from Jamaica when she was 14yrs old. Rochelle is a female leader in the male-dominated Construction Management industry, a leader who advocates for diversity, inclusion and improving the communities that the industry serves.   In this episode we discuss: 1) What does it mean to be a Construction Manager & how she got interested in Civil Engineering? 2) How she adjusted in the US when she moved from Jamaica? 3) How she manages her fulltime job, her boutique, and her community advocacy? 4) How she gives back to the community & supports diversity & inclusion work? 5) Her advice to her 14 yr old self.   Guest Links:   Personal IG: www.instagram.com/rochelle_renee Website: www.reneestouch.com Expo IG: www.instagram.com/elitewomenexpo   Links To Our 2nd Annual Online Conference Sign Up

Our guest today is Cátia Bandeiras, who is completing her Ph.D. in Bioengineering in Portugal. She is using her engineering skills to bring STEM cell technology to the market faster. During her education on Cátia has traveled the world, starting out at a university in the Czech Republic, she made her way to the US as a transfer student at MIT. Cátia has combined her two passions Science and Travel through her unique blog. Listen to her international  STEM story.     In this episode we discuss: 1) Cátia's life in Lisbon, Portugal. 2) Challenges she overcame as a traveling woman in STEM? 3) How her research focuses on bringing STEM cell therapy to the market faster? 4) How she overcomes self-doubt in her career & life? 5) Her unique SciComm work and partnership with IEEE Potentials?   Links: IG -@catiiabandeiras Twitter -@catiabandeiras www.Apulgarita.com Buy The Women in Science Tarot Decks Here shop.massivesci.com Support Us: https://geniuslabgear.com/collections/her-stem-story https://www.patreon.com/her

Our guest today is Lauren Hewitt, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Austin, Texas. Lauren is a science artist and creates beautiful embroidery hoops. She makes and sells embroidery hoops on her website and she is communicating neuroscience through her amazing art. She is a first-generation college graduate and her journey to pursuing her Ph.D. is very inspiring. In this episode we talk about: What's her Ph.D. research work? How she graduated grad school debt free? How embroidery helped her mental health and became a side gig? How her family played an important role in her STEM journey? Her favorite advice to get over imposter syndrome. At the end of the episode, we announce our wonderful GIVEAWAY with Lauren. Follow us on Instagram to learn more.  EDIT* During the interview Lauren mistakenly said that the human body has 5 billion neurons instead of 100 billion. Humans have 100 billion neurons, you can read more about them here.* Links: www.instagram.com/Stitching_Hew www.twitter.com/ScienceHew Website:

Today's story falls in the STEMM category because traditional STEM fields don't include medicine in them. But women in medicine are equally important and are doing phenomenal work and have super inspiring stories! Today we are excited to showcase a story of an exceptional medical doctor. Our guest today is Dr. Renee Paro, a third-generation Mexican American girl who is the first in her family to ever become a doctor. Renee has a BS in Biochemistry from Arizona State University, MD from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, she did her Pediatric residency (3 years) and Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at Stanford Children’s Hospital. She is also double board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology. Renee is also a non-profit founder, mother of two, a podcaster, a wife and an Instagram influencer with 15k plus following. She inspires women to live their best life possible. With their nonprofit Doctor Vegetable, Renee and her husband are promoting a healthier lifestyle for kids. In this

Our guest today is Gigi Kreibich, an organic chemistry researcher from the University of Minnesota. Gigi has learned to navigate her research career while living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and a recent diagnosis of hypophosphatasia. Balancing her life as both the researcher and the patient, Gigi has learned to pursue her passions and tap into her natural skills to achieve her goals.    Gigi shares her journey on how she found her current lab, the work she does at Minnesota, and her undergraduate work. She also shares what support systems have been the most beneficial to her, and what she feels is an important aspect of accessibility in science. Gigi also shares her work with a non-profit, open-source genetic research group that aims to identify novel treatments and mutations for rare diseases. Tune in to listen to Gigi's inspiring STEM story, where she tells us about her research, her support networks, and how she is navigating her life as a young researcher.   In this episode we will discuss: 1) Gigi's curr

Hosted By: Katherine Hatcher.   Our guest today is Stephanie Edwards Compton from @steph.sci.access on Instagram and PhD student in Cellular and Molecular Nutrition at Virginia Tech. Stephanie has been creating wonderful content on Instagram, sharing her tips and tricks for improving accessibility in science. Recently, Stephanie started a "nutrition basics" series, where she shares evidence-based content about the nuts and bolts of nutrition, including topics such as vitamins, calories, and metabolism. Stephanie also shares content related to body positivity, self-love, and mental health.     In this episode we will discuss: 1) Stephanie's academic and personal journey into her current PhD position 2) Why she got involved in the accessible technologies office at Virginia Tech 3) Why Stephanie started @steph.sci.access on Instagram 4) How to be an advocate for accessibility 5) Tools for making science communication more accessible, especial through social media   Links: https://www.instagram.com/steph.sci.acc