Tune in for advice on both semesters of senior year -- not just limited to the college application process but also touching on the ups and downs of second semester!

With so many majors, specialties, and interests to delve into during high school and college, it might be helpful to learn more about the latest up-and-coming interdisciplinary fields in STEM. Ranging from the connection between climate change and mechanical engineering to the bridge between occupational and mental health, there are plenty of interests to explore that are discussed in this episode of InterSTEM Talks!

In an ever-connected world glued to social media and referring to media sources for developing headlines, this episodes delves into the role of media literacy relating to STEM issues! Tune in to learn more about media literacy as it relates to vaccinations, evolution, and climate change. 

In a world built upon communication and collaboration in finding solutions to our problems, we wanted to use this episode as an opportunity to have some brief discussions around various ethical issues in STEM. From mandatory immunizations and compulsory organ donation to asteroid mining, our speakers tackle a plethora of the most pressing modern scientific debates. 

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Andre Lombardi, Orange County chapter co-president

Continuing our last episode's focus on the connections between STEM and the humanities, this episode explores how epidemiology and writing are closely intertwined. Tune in for a unique discussion centralized on how certain diseases over the past century, such as the deadly 2009 H1N1 pandemic, have been woven into popular science writing. 

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Andre Lombardi, Orange County chapter co-president

Biology and history both seem like two heavily differentiated areas of study. However, as discussed in this episode of InterSTEM Talks, there are surprising interdisciplinary fields that relate the two areas, particularly in pathology and ancestry. Be sure to tune in to this episode focusing on the interdisciplinary fields of history and biology!

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Andre Lombardi, Orange County chapter co-president

In this episode, we discuss the emerging fields of biotechnology, bioinformatics, and public health. In addition to intriguing stories and relevant knowledge of each field, various opportunities are introduced to get involved in activities related to the three sub-studies of biology. Our speakers discuss the ethical concerns behind access to genetic information, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the field of public health, and their own research and volunteering experiences in all three fields. Be sure to tune in to this episode!

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Andre Lombardi, Orange County chapter co-president

While introducing three new permanent speakers in this episode, the InterSTEM Talks Podcast focuses on resuming in-person instruction. Whether it be discussing the biggest regrets of freshman year to advantageous academic opportunities not previously available online, speakers Cayden, Mana, Gordon, and Andre discuss pieces of advice and summative information related to resuming in-person instruction. 

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Andre Lombardi, Orange County chapter co-president

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Andre Lombardi, Irvine-Tustin chapter co-president

Irvine-Tustin Chapter Representatives Andre Lombardi and Priyanka Kalidindi discuss what AP Exams and/or finals they are focusing on, how they have balanced extracurriculars with academic interests, some resources for both styles of testing, various strategies for revised AP/final testing formats, and final motivation to conclude the year on a positive note! ________________________________________________________________________________________  

Andre Lombardi, Irvine-Tustin chapter co-president