Science Episodes
45. Alisha Arora - Research Assistant at MIT using machine learning t…
Alisha Arora is a research assistant at MIT, leveraging machine learning to diagnose mental health disorders. She is a co-founder of Hope Sisters, a non-profit dedicated to spreading hope to vulnerable people, she has been a ...
44. Dr. Corey Hall, STEM Curriculum Developer, Library Technology
Dr. Corey Hall is a STEM Curriculum Developer. She spent the majority of her career as a middle school librarian where she brought technology to life for her students and as a science and math teacher. Dr. Hall has a BA in Mi...
42. Dr. Verima Peirera - Microbiologist and Bacteriologist
Dr. Verima Peirera has a PhD in Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology from Hinduja Hospital and Research Centre and is doing post doctoral research studying Plasmodium Falciparum, a parasite that causes malaria. Episode Notes...
33. Dr. Amanda Schnell, MD - Rheumatologist
Dr. Amanda Schnell is a Rheumatologist who recently began practicing medicine. She has a bachelor's degree in nutrition and exercise science. She went on to study internal medicine and then specialized in rheumatology. She currently practices medicine in Alabama. Episode Notes Music used in the pod…
31. Shalini Aggarwal-PhD Research Scholar, Bachelor's in Microbiology…
Shalini Aggarwal is a PhD research scholar studying infectious diseases at the Indian Institute of Technology in Bombay. She has a bachelor's degree in microbiology and a master's degree in biotechnology. She is passionate ab...
25. Dr. Vivian Chan, Founder & CEO of Sparrho, PhD in Biochemistry
Dr. Vivian Chan is the founder and CEO of Sparrho, a platform that democratizes science using augmented intelligence. Dr. Chan has a PhD in biochemistry, and degrees in biotech. She has addressed the EU Ministers of Research ...
24. Mimi Keshani, VP of Operations, at the intersection of science an…
Mimi is the Vice President of Operations at Hadean. Mimi is at the intersection of science and technology at a start up in the United Kingdom. She brings her passion and excitement for truly making a difference in the world t...
20. Sara Whiteman - Neuroscientist, applying for MD/PhD programs
Sara is a recent college graduate working as a Neuroscientist doing research in alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis. She is currently applying to MD/PhD programs and is planning to study traumatic brain injuries. She recently moved from Minnesota to Boston - right before COVID - making for some chal…
16. Dr. Lucy Dunne, PhD - Founder & Co-director Wearable Technologies…
Dr. Lucy Dunne is the founder and co-director of University of Minnesota's Wearable Technology Lab. Her research and work is the intersection of apparel and science. She has a PhD in Computer Science and a BS and MA in apparel design. She co-authored "Functional Apparel Design: From Sportswear to S…
9. Beth Stone-Smith - Entomologist, self declared "Bug Nerd"
Beth is an entomologist that works in the federal government. She has a master's degree in entomology and focuses her work on keeping America's food supply safe from pests. She discusses the importance of relationships in her job and shares her experiences traveling overseas for work. Episode Notes…
3. Jackie Snyder - Science Teacher, Middle School, High School, Publi…
Jackie teaches seventh grade physical science. She is completing her sixth year of teaching and has had a wide range of experiences in teaching several different science classes in both high school and middle school, rural an...