Equivalent Too

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Kanta Dihal, a lecturer of Science Media at Imperial College and a co-author of the paper "The Whiteness of AI".  We discuss some issues surrounding being a minority in STEM.

Equivalent Too is a podcast for minorities in STEM. Its a place to discuss issues faced by those who are under represented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, whether that be for reasons of gender, race, socio-economic background, neuro-diversity, physical ability. All are welcome to normalise the barriers encountered by being differences, so that we can indeed make a positive difference through our differences.

Listen for a fresh and constructive take on how to be inclusive...

You’ve tuned into Innovators Making a Difference - a podcast series where I meet daring disrupters, tenacious trailblazers and persistent pioneers, who are solving some of the globe’s trickiest challenges, using science, technology, engineering and innovation. As Einstein said, "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them". And on IMAD, I invite people who are using their intelligence and creativity to do things differently. This series will get you questioning your own worldly, perspectives, habits and values..enjoy..

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Vanessa grew up in a bi-racial family and has strong opinions about diversity and inclusion in engineering. We have a chat about how to unite the industry, to provide skills necessary for harmony and innovation, not just in engineering, but also in life.

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Speaking to Lara gave me goosebumps because we are so aligned. She is passionate about shaking up our educational system to combine science and art AND she is determined to incorporate cultural differences into the way we learn. Its a beautiful conversation about collaboration and open-mindedness and how all of these things can make innovation better in the future.