STEM Southwest Podcast

This episode is for you if you have ever wondered how to make financial decisions, or you will one day to have to make decisions regarding elder care for a loved one or yourself!

Join Bob and Shelly for another year of celebrating tech and finances at FinCon23. Listen in as they talk about AI and making it your collaborator and not your competitor. First up is Bob who speaks with Russell Faigen from moomoo, a one-stop destination for financial investing and resources. However, don't worry as there will never be any high-pressure investors from moomoo giving advice. Then, listen in as Shelly learns more about the compelling personal story of Lily Vittayarukskul and how the burden of long-term care for an elderly family member strongly influenced her life and how her idea, Waterlily, is helping to understand financial planning for the elderly. Waterlily utilizes AI in a way to help predict and build a custom plan for each family having or will be having an elderly family member for whom they will need to provide support now and into the future. Ultimately, Waterlily was awarded the top prize at this year's Fintech competition and we couldn't be happier to cheer them on and tell you more!

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Russell Faigen is the Strategic Influence Business Development Manager for moomoo, an innovative online trading platform and commission-free app providing power tools, real-time market data, and educational resources. Russell graduated from Drexel University with a BS in Finance and Business Analytics, and has been a financial educator and content creator since September 2020, using his social media platform, investwithruss, as the primary means to do so.

Lily Vittayarukskul is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Waterlily Planning. She previously worked from 2019 to 2021 at a computer vision telemedicine startup involved in product development, AI prototype building, successful product launches, and scaling of an IoT AI telemedicine platform; Lily led commercialization efforts which included launching the company's first product, developing market positioning, strategy, and sales training. Prior to that, Lily worked as a Data Scientist Consultant at STELLARES from 2018 to 2019; held roles as Head of Technology and Head of Growth and Development at Research to the People in 2018; worked as a Scientist Intern (Software Developer) at DNAnexus in 2017; served as an intern with NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 2013.

moomoo

Waterlily

The Waterlily Blog

The Fioneers

How to Money

Be Greater Than Average Gift of Learning

Be Greater Than Average Courses

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

Contact:

Russell Faigen, Strategic Influencer Business Development Manager

moomoo

(650) 999-6872

[email protected]

LinkedIn

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Lily Vittayarukskul, Founder and CEO

Waterlily Planning

(510) 239-7411

[email protected]

LinkedIn

Instagram

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In this episode, Bob and Shelly take a look at the sky just days before the next solar eclipse. Join us as Dr. Misty enthusiastically shares her wealth of knowledge about the sun, moon, and stars - and why we seem to be having more solar events! Finally, join us as we speak about the upcoming Balloon Fiesta and the excitement surrounding this event.

Let's blast off with this next out of this world STEM Southwest podcast!

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Dr. Misty Carty has over two decades of experience as an informal science educator, inspiring young students to develop a love for science. Her journey in science began with a spark of curiosity when she learned that Pluto had moved inside the orbit of Neptune and was not currently the last planet in the solar system - at a time when scientists still defined it as a planet. This ignited her passion for learning and sharing knowledge.

Misty holds a Bachelor's in Physics from McDaniel College, located just outside Baltimore, MD. She further pursued her academic goals by earning her Master's and Doctorate in Astronomy from the University of Maryland, College Park. Misty has donned various hats as a science educator and communicator throughout her career, including professor, author, and museum science educator. Through her involvement with the Balloon Museum Foundation and R4 Creating, she actively supports and raises funds for STEAM education. In addition, she is dedicated to empowering young women and girls in science and technology. She takes pride in advocating for girls in STEAM and inspiring them to pursue careers in these fields through the Girls into Tech program of Be Greater than Average.

Pluto Planet Day (New Mexico)

Clyde Tombaugh

NASA Eclipses

Annular Solar Eclipse

Annular Solar Eclipse Path

Total Solar Eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse Path

NOAA, NASA, NSF events at Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum

Solar viewing glasses and filters must be ISO 12312-2 certified!

Eclipse Eye Safety

Eclipse Eye Safety (Pinhole Viewers)

Pinhole Box Viewer

Solar Viewers/Eclipse Glasses

Where Did The Sun Go, by Dr. Misty Carty

A Little Science: Inquisitive Science Books for ALL Ages (Dr. Misty Carty)

I.S.S. Tracker

Be Greater Than Average Gift of Learning

Be Greater Than Average Courses

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

Contact:

Dr. Misty Carty

[email protected]

Join us in this episode to learn why we took an extended break. Then, dive in with one of our favorite repeat guests speaking about a favorite subject.... money. Whether you are stressed about money, trying to understand how to make more money, or simply want a plan to invest, this episode is for you! Ann Shubert has launched a new blog that stands at the intersection of STEM and Money! Her message today gives us all hope - it's never too late, or too early to be making financial plans!

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Ann Shubert started her professional career planning to be an astrophysicist, receiving a BA in Physics from Princeton University and an MS in Astrophysics from the California Institute of Technology. After realizing that she was not cut out to be a pure research scientist, Ann shifted gears into a 30-year career in the defense industry, first designing and building software systems and later managing multi-million-dollar aerospace programs. In 2014, while enrolled in the University of New Mexico's Executive MBA program, Ann made another major career transition, becoming a licensed Financial Advisor. Three years later, she co-founded Intentional Finance LLC, an independent, woman-owned, Registered Investment Adviser firm. Ann enjoys working with women in STEM, combining science-based approaches to financial planning, risk management and investing with her interest in behavioral finance and how people make decisions about money. Because she knows what it is like to be a woman in a male dominated workplace, Ann feels a special kinship with women in the STEM fields, and loves helping them to reach a place of confidence about their finances so they can keep their energies focused on their STEM passion, whether in research, education or business.

Intentional Finance LLC

Ann-splaining

Ann-splaining (Resources)

Federal Student Aid

Be Greater Than Average Gift of Learning

Be Greater Than Average Courses

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

Contact:

Ann Shubert

[email protected]

(505) 563-4500

Linkedin

Join Shelly as she interviews leaders in the Aerospace Industry that gathered to innovate new ideas and build collaborative relationships at the November 2022 Hyperdrive Space Summit hosted by CNM Ingenuity and the Air Force Research Labs. Interviews cover topics from space marketing and innovation, the space force, new technologies as well as rockets and the future of the workforce. Join us and launch into another dimension as we finally kick off 2023 with this fabulous episode!

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Hyperspace Challenge

Hyperspace Drive Summit

66+Co

The Aerospace ADVERSARY (John Hopkins University)

SmartCone Technologies

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Miles Space

Rogue Space Systems Corporation

Be Greater Than Average Gift of Learning

Be Greater Than Average Courses

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

Contact:

Linkedin (Merridith Ingram, 66+Co)

Linkedin (Meredith Schweitzer, 66+Co)

Linkedin (Jihoon Kim - The Aerospace ADVERSARY)

Linkedin (Jason Lee - SmartCone Technologies)

Linkedin (Steven Wood - Patent Attorney and Space Lawyer)

Linkedin (Brad Berkson - Miles Space)

Linkedin (Jeromy Grimmett - Rogue Space Systems Corporation)

Are you ready to lead, build, and scale your business? This Is what our guest Ivy Slater of Slater Success asks others. In her podcast, Her Success Stories, Ivy highlights gutsy women in business and recently interviewed our co-host Shelly regarding the future and shaping the future of technology. While Ivy is not from the Southwest, she brings a wealth of knowledge that everyone in the STEM Southwest audience needs to hear - how to effectively lead our businesses to make our communities even greater.

With all of that in mind, we welcome best-selling author, accomplished business owner, and coach to C-suite executives, Ivy Slater, to STEM Southwest Podcast.

Show Notes

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As the CEO of Slater Success, Ivy Slater works closely with C-Suite executives and upper-level managers to advise and create clear strategies that provide instant and long-term impact on businesses. From generating team synergy and launching new sales initiatives, to holding mastermind retreats and corporate trainings on communication, finances, or strategic planning, Ivy is an expert at cultivating and facilitating relationships that are the hallmark of any successful business.

Slater Success

Her Success Story podcast

Slater Success blog

Youtube (Ivy Slater)

From the Barre to the Boardroom, by Ivy Slater

Shelly comments in intro:

Hyperspace Challenge

Girls Into Tech

Subscribe to Be Greater Than Average newsletter

Shaping the Future of Technology, Shelly's podcast interview with Ivy Slater

Be Greater Than Average Gift of Learning

Be Greater Than Average Courses

Be Greater Than Average Family Fun!

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

Contact:

Ivy Slater

[email protected]

Linkedin

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Pinterest

This week's episode is a celebration of tech and finances! Bob and Shelly attended FinCon22 and share with you two great interviews for their second annual report on Fintech. Join them as they spend time with the host of the Fintech competition, Ryan Ruff of ASA, to hear the latest on the impact of technology on financial learning. They also interview Jason Parker with Retirement Budget Calculator, one of the competitors in this year's FinTech Competition and he walks through the powerful tool designed to help all people answer the question, When Can I Retire?

Show Notes

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Ryan Ruff is Head of Fintech Relations at ASA, bridging the gap with the creators of tech and those who want to invest in the development of tech. He is leading the way to create a bridge between technology development and those who want to invest in the future expansion of important tech.

Jason, RICP® is the best-selling author of Sound Retirement Planning, and the host of the podcast Sound Retirement Radio. He has been seen as a frequent guest on ABC, FOX, & MSNBC. He is the inventor of the retirementbudgetcalculator.com. He has earned the advanced retirement designation of a Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®). Jason is the President of Parker Financial LLC, which is an independent, fee-based, registered investment advisory firm, and operates as a fiduciary.

FinCon22

Fintech Startup Competition

SpendPal

ASA

Parker Financial, LLC

Sound Retirement Planning Podcast

Retirement Budget Calculator

Retirement Calculator: How much money do I need to retire, by Jason Parker

Be Greater Than Average Gift of Learning

Be Greater Than Average Courses

Be Greater Than Average Family Fun!

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

Contact:

Ryan Ruff

[email protected]

(801) 473-5749

Linkedin

Jason Parker

[email protected]

(360) 337-2701

Linkedin

Big apologies for our summer hiatus from posting new episodes....it's been a crazy, wonderful time for Bob and Shelly, but we are happy to be back at it and sharing a new episode with our amazing audience. H. Puentes is a kindred spirit and we can't think of a better way to dive back into STEM Southwest. In addition to this amazing interview, we have some exciting interviews lined up for the Fall and can't wait to share them with you! Thanks for joining us for this amazing interview, and please consider sharing this episode and inviting friends to join us and listen in to STEM Southwest Podcast.

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H. Puentes is the co-founder and executive director of San Diego Squared, a nonprofit that he founded with San Diego biotech pioneer, Bill Rastetter, that works to increase diversity in STEM careers through mentoring, scholarships, and other programming.

As a freshman in high school, H. earned perfect scores in math for the entire year. His teachers were impressed, but that was where it ended. No one followed up to encourage him in math, to inform him about potential careers in STEM, or considered introducing him to professionals who shared his background. "Now, I am a father to two diverse children and I want them to know that, not only do they belong in STEM, but that STEM-driven companies want them to be successful," he says.

San Diego Squared

Fellows (San Diego Squared)

Scholars (San Diego Squared)

Interns (San Diego Squared)

STEM Capsules (San Diego Squared)

Battling Bots League (Be Greater Than Average and Electric Playhouse partnership)

Robot Rumble (in partnership with Cottonwood Mall)

Be Greater Than Average Gift of Learning

Be Greater Than Average Courses

Be Greater Than Average Family Fun!

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

Contact:

H. Puentes, Co-Founder and Executive Director

San Diego Squared

[email protected]

Linkedin

Twitter

Linkedin (San Diego Squared)

Twitter (San Diego Squared)

Instagram (San Diego Squared)

Today's episode will take a deep dive into the science of cancer, asking the hard questions and discussing how regulation may lead to a cure. Our guest. Dr. Steve Worland, has a strong background in pharmaceuticals, research and molecular biology that led to a powerful discussion with Bob and Shelly.

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Dr. Steve Worland has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of eFFECTOR Therapeutics and as a member of its Board of Directors since its inception in May 2012. Previously, Dr. Worland served as Chief Executive Officer of Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, from August 2007 until its acquisition by Roche Holding AG in 2011. Prior to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Worland served as its Chief Scientific Officer and President, Pharmaceuticals. Prior to Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Dr. Worland was Vice President and Head of Antiviral Research at Pfizer Inc. and Vice President at WarnerLambert Co., where he was responsible for worldwide anti-infectives strategy. Dr. Worland has served on the Board of Directors of Tracon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, since February 2015. Dr. Worland was an NIH postdoctoral fellow in molecular biology at Harvard University and completed a Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. He received his B.S. with Highest Honors in Biological Chemistry from the University of Michigan.

eFFECTOR Therapeutics

Selective Translation Regulation Inhibitors

Pipeline of Selective Translation Regulation Inhibitors

Patients and Clinical Trials - eFFECTIVE Therapeutics

Investors - eFFECTOR Therapeutics

Battling Bots League (Be Greater Than Average and Electric Playhouse partnership)

Robot Rumble (in partnership with Cottonwood Mall)

Be Greater Than Average Gift of Learning

Be Greater Than Average Courses

Be Greater Than Average Family Fun!

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

Contact:

Steve Worland, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer

eFFECTOR Therapeutics

142 North Cedros Avenue, Suite B

Solana Beach, CA 92075

(858) 925-8215

[email protected]

Linkedin

eFFECTOR Therapeutics, Inc. (Linkedin)

eFFECTOR_Rx (Twitter)

Today's guest brings a perspective on the economic development impact of STEM as the newly appointed Director of the Office of Science and Technology for the New Mexico Economic Development Department. With a biomedical background, Alex Greenberg shares his unique perspective on the powerful impact that science is making on business and in the state. He shares how the important collective partnership of government agency, private business, and education will continue to improve the trajectory of all things STEM in the state, and encourages listeners to reach out and leverage the many resources available.

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Alex Greenberg is the Director of the Science and Technology office for New Mexico State Economic Development Department (EDD). Alex has a background in project management and entrepreneurship. He holds a BA in psychology, and an MBA with a concentration in management of technology from the University of New Mexico.

Most recently, Alex served as the Financial Program Specialist for the New Mexico EDD and, prior to that, worked in healthcare as a Clinical Project Manager in healthcare business development and as a strategist for a New Mexico biomedical startup. He has also worked extensively with local startups to address financing, long-term strategy, and system optimization. Alex's focus is to supporting technology commercialization and the entrepreneurial ecosystem in New Mexico.

Office of Science & Technology - New Mexico Economic Development Department

Science & Technology Business Start-Up Grants

2022 Grant Recipients

New Mexico Small Business Innovation Research Grant

2022 Grant Recipients

Technology Research Collaborative

State Small Business Credit Initiative

Statewide Strategic Plan (Economic Development Department)

Battling Bots League (Be Greater Than Average and Electric Playhouse partnership)

Robot Rumble (in partnership with Cottonwood Mall)

Be Greater Than Average Gift of Learning

Be Greater Than Average Courses

Be Greater Than Average Family Fun!

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

Contact:

Alex Greenberg, MBA

Director, Science and Technology Office

NM Economic Development Department

(505) 690-4593

[email protected]

Linkedin

Twitter

Join Bob and Shelly today as they shine a light on the science of circadian rhythms and how guest, Dr. Paul Pickard, is using advances in technology to make life better for all of us. Today, you can listen in as we get nerdy over all things lighting, and explore how innovation is being used by physicists, light scientists, and data scientists at Korrus and other companies to ensure that we all have a brighter future!

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Paul Pickard is the Chief Technology Officer of Korrus, Inc, a Los Angeles-based startup dedicated to improving human health and wellbeing through the power of light. A Mechanical Engineering graduate of the University of New Mexico, Paul has worked the help launch the first volume white-light LED luminaires and lamps with LLF and Cree, and was a member of the team that launched the first sub-$10 LED light bulb at Home Depot. A prolific inventor, Paul has over 250 granted US patents with many more pending.

Korrus

Lighting Science

Lighting Technology

Battling Bots League (Be Greater Than Average and Electric Playhouse partnership)

Robot Rumble (in partnership with Cottonwood Mall)

Be Greater Than Average Gift of Learning

Be Greater Than Average Courses

Be Greater Than Average Family Fun!

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

Contact:

Paul Pickard

[email protected]

(855) 632-6737

Linkedin