repreSTEMtation

repreSTEMtation

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repreSTEMtation episodes

  • Why so S.A.D.?
    Feeling those winter blues? How about the summer blues? (Yes, those exist...) In this latest episode Yamina talks about Seasonal Affective Disorder. Learn about why it happens, how it happens and how to get help. Everyone deserves access to mental health resources, make sure to listen until the end of the episode to hear about accessible therapy for those with low income.
    10 min
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Interview with Nilda
    In the show's first interview, Yamina speaks with an HIV expert who has been in the field for over 20 years. Learn about HIV/AIDS, how infection spreads, how to take precautions and why the stigma against these diseases needs to end.  Gain some insight into the career of one of the first women in the state of New Jersey to go into HIV testing (who also happens to be Yamina's mother!). Most importantly, Nilda offers advice to people who want to learn more about HIV/AIDS.
    22 min
  • Love is Love
    It's Pride month! In this very special episode of repreSTEMtation Yamina discusses the roots of pride, how love happens, why it happens and how you can support the LGBTQ+ community. Find me on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and Facebook. Make sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe. Happy Pride!
    12 min
  • Rhymes with Shmashmortion
    In this episode Yamina discusses controversial subject matter, abortions. While many people have an opinion few actually know what the procedure involves. Listen to learn about the the different types of abortions, who gets them, why abortion rights don't just affect women and the people working to preserve those rights. Don't forget to Rate, Review, Subscribe.
    15 min
  • Adorned Fathomless Dark Creation
    In this episode Yamina discusses black holes and the people who study this amazing phenomenon. Learn about how black holes are created, what happens as you enter one and why this episode has such a cryptic title. Once you're done listening make sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe.
    14 min
  • Arab American Heritage Month
    In the very first episode of RepreSTEMtation Yamina discusses the issues faced by Arab Americans and celebrates the community's contributions to STEM. You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll feel rage at the systemic racism against this specific (and diverse) group of people!
    14 min

About repreSTEMtation

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A biweekly podcast that explores the diverse and underrepresented people who contribute to science, technology, engineering and math.