Redefining Pink

In this episode we talk with Sam Wynns and Brooke Wilder, two special guests from the Ecologik Institute, a nonprofit organization that empowers youth to be champions for nature, innovators in STEM, and changemakers who create a positive impact on the world around them. As conservation biologists, co-founder Sam has educated tens of thousands of youth at a national park, and program manager Brooke has researched how wildlife interacts with the natural environment. Driven by the mantra “if she can see it, she can be it,” these women are an inspiration for the next generation of girls in STEM.

In this episode we talk to Dr. Christina Fan, the co-founder of Countable Labs.  As Chief Technology Officer, she enjoys being an inventor, team builder, and strategist for the company, where she continues to develop novel technologies that enable simple, faster, and better solutions for discoveries and diagnostic testing. She provides her insight for those who want to pursue a similar career, while sharing her best pieces of advice for students interested in STEM.

In this episode we chat with Becca Jaffe, the founder of Sea to Shore Explorers. With over 10 years of experience in science education she creates immersive tidepooling experiences for students, and creates accessible and inclusive STEM encounters. She is truly a role-model in the field of STEM education and such an inspiring figure.

In this episode, we chat with National Geographic Explorer Dr. Goabaone Ramatlapeng, who shared her work as a hydrogeochemist working on improving water security in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. She shared her advice on how to succeed and thrive as a woman in STEM and the importance of influential mentors. She is an awe-inspiring scientist and role-model for all aspiring women in STEM.

 In this episode we chat with the members of our Senior Advisory Council: Kailin, Saanvi, Siena, and Jade. They have all served key roles in All Girls STEM Society, passing down their advice and wisdom to current AGSS leaders. They discuss their experience with STEM thus far while providing valuable advice on how to get involved with STEM for all the future leaders in science, engineering, technology, and math.

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Keneiloe Molopyane, an archaeologist, biological anthropologist, and leading professor at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. As a National Geographic Explorer and inspiration for SuperScientist’s comic super hero, Bones, Dr. Molopyane shares that her success stems from authenticity. She inspires the next generation of girls to pursue their passions inside and outside of STEM––all while staying true to themselves.

In this episode, we chat with Mayuri Sadhasivan, a mathematical physicist, ocean scientist, and inspirational storyteller for future generations. Ms. Sadhasivan shares her journey across a multitude of disciplines in STEM, as well as strategies that have shaped how she both learns and teaches. From planetary science to physics tutoring, Ms. Sadhasivan proves that to be a woman in STEM means to do it all.

In this episode, we chat with Silindile “Sli” Mbuyazi, a divemaster and instructor, Dive Labs Lead for Nature, Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers, and inspirational woman in STEM. Sli is committed to extending the world of diving to everyone in her community, improving water safety, and helping people reconnect with the ocean. “Mama Sli” is dedicated to helping her community, one diver at a time.

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Bryn Taylor, an inspirational computational chemist and human health researcher. Dr. Taylor shares her journey as a woman working in chemistry–exploring not only her enthusiasm for chemistry, but also the beauty of connection and mentorship in male-dominated fields. 

In this episode we talk to Ms. Sydney Hamilton, an aerospace engineer, ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and advocate for women pursuing their dreams in STEM. She shares her experiences as a woman of color in engineering, as well as advice for young girls wanting to follow a similar path—embodying her motto: “If she can see it she can be it.”