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Oct. 17, 2024

132. Fae Gaze, Mathematician, Data Scientist, and Machine Learning Re…

Fae Gaze is a mathematician, data scientist, and machine learning researcher with degrees in mathematics, molecular biology, computer science, and data science engineering. She shares her journey into the world of math, data ...

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Sept. 11, 2024

131. Dr. Sandra Johnson, Entrepreneur, Global Technology Leader, Auth…

Dr. Sandra Johnson, a groundbreaking electrical engineer and entrepreneur, is the first black woman to earn a Ph.D. in computer engineering. Her journey from a high school introduction to engineering to her current roles as a...

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July 30, 2024

130. Sheila Buswell- CEO, Biomedical Engineer & Innovator

Sheila Buswell is the founder and CEO of Buswell Biomedical. Sheila's story is fascinating as she transitions from roles in mechanical engineering and as an army technician to becoming an innovator in the biomedical field, inspired by her own injury experiences. We dive into imposter syndrome, wome…

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July 23, 2024

129. Sarah Garcia; Civil Engineer, Construction Industry

Sarah Garcia is a Project Executive and Director of DEI at Novo Construction. She is a civil engineer who has worked in the construction industry for most of her career. She is passionate about getting women and other minorit...

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July 10, 2024

128. Kalpana Pot - Actor, Writer, Host, and Space Communicator

Kalpana Pot is an actor, writer, host, and space communicator. Renowned for her vibrant online presence, particularly in space science, Kalpana has cultivated a platform with over 200K followers on Instagram and 4.4 million l...

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May 21, 2024

127. Dr. Audra Morse- Dean, Professor, Civil Environmental and Geospa…

Dr. Audra Morse, Dean of the College of Engineering at Michigan Tech, is a distinguished professional with a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and degrees in Environmental Engineering. Her journey from student to dean highlights the...

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May 1, 2024

126. Dr. Scyatta Wallace- Founder; Award Winning Scientist Professor

Dr. Syatta Wallace is an advocate for women in STEM and Founder of Janisaw Company. With over 15 years in developing gender-based programs, Dr. Wallace specializes in addressing the unique challenges women face in STEM caree...

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April 24, 2024

125. Charli Matthews; Visionary leader and Founder of Empowering Bran…

This episode of Ordinarily Extraordinary Conversations with Women in STEM' features Charli Matthews, a champion for empowering women in STEM fields and trades. Charli Matthews is a visionary leader with a mission to Connect, Inform, and Educate the Global Pump Industry. Charli's groundbreaking onli…

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March 26, 2024

124. Dr. Chanfeng Zhao - Chemist; Chemical Engineer; Entrepreneur

Dr. Chanfeng Zhao is the VP of R&D Chemistry at TriLink BioTechnologies. She has over 25 years of experience in nucleotide and modified nucleotide chemistry for sequencing and genomics applications. She co-founded MyChem LLC,...

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March 12, 2024

123 - Abigail Fritschel Returns. Aerospace Engineering Graduate.

Abigail Fritschel is about to graduate from Iowa State University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Abby was first on the podcast as Episode 13 when she had just graduated from high school in the summer of 2020. She's b...

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Jan. 9, 2024

122. Asha Devasia: Energy executive with biology & business degrees

Asha Devasia is an executive with experience in strategy, products, innovation and operations in the Energy industry. She leveraged her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Business and her MBA to transition to leadership early i...

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Dec. 26, 2023

121. Sylleste Davis; House of Representatives; Information Technology

Sylleste Davis is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 100th District. She is the Chair of the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee. Prior to representing the people of S...

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Dec. 12, 2023

120. Kathy Ford; Chief Operation Officer, biopharmaceuticals; R.N., B…

Kathy Ford is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Kura Oncology. She has over 30 years experience in biopharmaceuticals. She is equally passionate about the work she does bringing treatment to cancer patients and as a mom an...

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Nov. 29, 2023

119. Dr. Sheryl Recinos, MD; Physician, Author, Homelessness Advocate

Sheryl Recinos is a physician, author, speaker and advocate. She is a locums hospitalist. After spending her teen years homeless and living on the streets in Los Angeles, she got a Bachelor's Degree in Cellular and Microbiolo...

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Nov. 14, 2023

118. STEMSkills: Building Your Confidence with Karen Laos, Confidence…

Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, is on a mission to eradicate self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them simple strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corpor...

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Oct. 31, 2023

117. Liz Lee Heinecke; Scientist and Science Communicator; Author & M…

Liz Lee Heinecke is an author and media figure for science and STEM. She has loved science she was young which drew her to study molecular biology where she worked in research for ten years. As she transitioned to parenting, ...

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Oct. 17, 2023

116. Pamela Kellert Strategic Leadership Coach for Women in STEM

Pamela Kellert is a strategic leadership coach focusing on women in STEM. She works with individuals and organizations to elevate their leadership skills, confidence and organizational impact. She is the Founder of Women Lead...

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Oct. 3, 2023

115. Dr. Alison Banwell - Glaciologist; Glacier Scientist; PhD in Pol…

Dr. Alison Banwell is a Glaciologist and Research Scientist in the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), part of the University of Colorado Boulder. She studies glaciers in the Arctic and Antar...

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Sept. 13, 2023

114. Nancy Joie Wilkie - Author; Retired Biotechnologist/Bio-Chemist

Nancy Joie Wilkie worked for over thirty years in both the biotechnology industry and as part of the Federal Government’s biodefense effort. Nancy is now retired and explores many creative pursuits including writing, composin...

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July 19, 2023

113. Kathy Kale Nelson - Show Up, Sign Up, Speak Up, Give a Hand Up

This is a recording from a keynote speech I gave at a women in energy forum in 2017. I talk about the importance of: Showing up - especially as your authentic self Signing up, or just say "yes" if an opportunity comes up Spea...

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July 12, 2023

112. Sherry Shannon - Vanstone; Serial Entrepreneur; Cryptological Ma…

Sherry Shannon - Vanstone is a serial entrepreneur. She started her career as a cryptology mathematician in the US government, then went on to work at a start up in Silicon Valley. She then went on to co-found and found compa...

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June 27, 2023

111. Lydia Blume; Meteorologist; BS in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteo…

Lydia Blume is the Morning Meteorologist at WDAY in Fargo, North Dakota. Lydia has a Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. She focuses on communications of scientific information to non-scientifi...

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June 13, 2023

110. Nicole Kelner; Science and Climate Artist

Nicole Kelner is a science and climate artist. She is the founder of Arts and Climate Change. Prior to founding Arts and Climate Change, she was an Artist in Residence at MCJ Collective. Prior to these two positions she worke...

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May 30, 2023

109. Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi; PhD & MS Materials Science; MS & BS Phy…

Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host, live radio and live radio show host. She's a former tech executive who left the corporate world to start her own business. She founded Sahita , a Glob...

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