In the first episode of this series, How it Works, we discuss the process of tunnel construction, what submarine cables are, and how they are laid on the ocean floor.

Sources:

1. https://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/build-underwater-tunnel.htm

2. https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/how-do-you-build-a-tunnel-underwater#:~:text=To%20use%20this%20method%2C%20builders,pump%20out%20any%20remaining%20water.

3. https://www.builderspace.com/how-are-underwater-tunnels-built-what-you-need-to-know

5. https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/analysis/what-is-a-submarine-cable-subsea-fiber-explained/

In this episode, we discuss three remarkable women: Sally Ride, Ellen Swallow Richards, and Patricia Bath.

Sources:

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sally-ride

https://cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/biography_26.html

https://lemelson.mit.edu/resources/patricia-bath

https://wams.nyhistory.org/modernizing-america/modern-womanhood/ellen-swallow-richards/

https://www.sciencehistory.org/historical-profile/ellen-h-swallow-richards

https://www.vassar.edu/vcencyclopedia/alumni/ellen-swallow-richards.html

https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/women-scientists/ellen-h-swallow-richards.html

In this episode, we discuss the 16 Myers-Briggs Personality Types, how it translates to the workplace, and our personal experiences dealing with different personalities on teams at work.

In this episode, we discuss why it is important to institute mental health support programs in the workplace, and ways that you can support your own mental health/lower your stress levels.

Note: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 in a multitude of languages. The number is 800-273-8255. Please reach out to them if you are having thoughts about suicide or self-harm. If you are a minor, please reach out to a trusted adult (and you can also call this hotline). 

In this episode, we discuss our tips for staying motivated, whether that be in the workplace, or at school. Hope you all enjoy!

In this episode we discuss the principles behind harm reduction as it relates to substance use, as well as Emma's capstone project at the University of Pittsburgh that relates to harm reduction. Please keep in mind that we are not professionals and are still learning and growing - so we welcome any and all feedback!

Finding harm reduction resources: https://harmreduction.org/resource-center/harm-reduction-near-you/

In this episode, we discuss the Tennant vs DuPont case, as outlined by the book, Exposure by Rob Bilott, as it relates to PFAS contamination and evaluation by the EPA. This topic was also covered by the movie, Dark Waters (which we would highly recommend!)