Ep 9: Women in STEM
Synopsis
You guessed it, this podcast is all about Women in STEM. We discussed past & present examples of female achievements in STEM fields, as well as the importance in having female involvement! The end of the podcast features advice from our Guest Stars for women pursuing STEM careers!
Women in STEM is absolutely paramount to the further success of science, technology, engineering & mathematics. In essence, Women bring features to the forefront of innovations that are crucial such as compassion, detail, multitasking abilities & much more. It is mission critical to have different perspectives in the process of the scientific method. When you have a closed room with a narrow minded approach, a lot of concepts can become neglected by human nature. With a more diverse crowd, the sky is the absolute limit for humanity. As a society we need Women to continue to pour into the STEM fields.
With the help of Women in the past & present, we have been able to expand STEM/STEAM in many ways. Thanks to past greats like the great Marie Curie (2x Nobel Prize Winner), Dr. Ellen Ochoa (First Hispanic Woman to go to space), Rachel Carson (Catalyzed for the modern environmental movement) and Mary Jackson (First NASA African American Female Engineer).
Women have invented many beautiful things that we use daily in society such as Kevlar, Cataract Treatment, Stem Cell Isolation, Life Rafts & Dishwashers. Listen/Watch the full Episode to learn more about how impactful Women have been and will continue to be for the future of STEM, the Earth & Humanity.
Full Audio Version
Meet the Guest Stars
Eva Beeching
Eva graduated with a BS in Computational Physics in May 2021 from Slippery Rock University. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in applied physics and materials science at Northern Arizona University.
Eva is also an Researcher at the Center for Materials and Interfaces Research and Applications (MIRA), where she works on gold nanoclusters for biological systems. Along with research & education, Eva has been an active member of the American Physical Society for 5 years now. To learn more about Eva and her work, use the link below to connect with Eva on LinkedIn.
Eva’s Organization: Materials Interfaces in Research & Applications (MIRA)
Shelby Schreckenburg
Shelby is a student at Missouri University of Science & Technology pursuing a dual bachelor’s in Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering. If that wasn’t cool enough for you, Shelby is also a NASA Intern! She helps NASA ensure each part in her division is prepared for space by checking it’s testing status and allocating the aerospace parts to their particular mission. To learn more about Shelby, connect with her via Instagram using the link below:
Shelby’s Organization: MST Society of Women Engineers
Anna Will
Anna has a bachelors of Science in Chemistry with a focus in biochemistry from Slippery Rock University. Right now, she is a second year student at West Coast University in Los Angeles California pursuing a Doctorate in Pharmacy!
Anna was actively involved in undergrad research at slippery rock that heavily involved organic chemistry. In her short time at West Coast University, she has held multiple leadership positions in their school of pharmacy. To learn more about Anna, you can follow her on Instagram with the link below!
Anna’s Organization: Student National Pharmaceutical Association
