This is another STEM Positive Disruptor - MIA conversation: showcasing the talented Nishika Chettry, a multi-award winner and a self-published author. She is a software engineer specialising in Firmware.

She is a future Astronaut, her tagline is “aspiring to make a difference” and she is definitely doing that, even in this early stage of her career, her future is very bright and she will be an inspiration and role model to many young people.

What I took away from our conversation is to dream the impossible, reach for the stars but aim for the moon

Her word of wisdom to young people who are considering their future career is to always look at the bigger picture, be self-aware and true to yourself but most importantly persevere.

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Show the diversity of people and roles within STEM and we want our industry to be more inclusive and accessible. Please like, comment, share and subscribe to  @STEM.Positive.Disruptor  to help us spread the word to bring positive change to our industry. Thanks

This is another STEM Positive Disruptor - MIA conversation with special guest William Lee, Associate Director at the National University and co-founder of

He is a scientist-engineer, who has a passion for all things to do with STEM education, especially Robotics AI and Machine learning and wants to impart his hunger for all things STEM to young people and others especially in Singapore by promoting STEM Education with longer-term Career Practice for Economic Development, Growth and Sustainability.

In our conversation William talks about the Industrial revolution that started in the late 1700

The Industrial Revolution 1 to 4

The first industrial revolution began in the 18th century in Britain, covering the period between 1760 to 1840: Steam and Water, Power, Mechanization

The second industrial revolution began in the 19th century, around the 1870s: Electrical Power and Mass Production

The third industrial revolution is also known as the ‘Digital Revolution’ or the ‘First computer era.’ It began in the 20th century, around the 1950s to the early 2000s: Automation, Robotics and IT system

Industry 4.0 is the industrial revolution being currently implemented in our modern world. As a development of the Third Industrial Revolution, this era is characterized by the use of communication and smart information technologies in various industries: Smart Factory, AI, IoT, Big Data. Transforming industries, work, and society on a

Industrial 5.0 William believes that the fifth Industry revolution to happen will be Machine Intelligence of Human-Robot Collaborative, Human-centric Autonomy is Future-Economy; and may happen sooner that we think.

So the question is

1. Are we able to meet the demand for technical and engineering skills globally now and in the future

2. Is our education system fit for purpose to supply the right caliber students with the

3. Is industry part of the problem to why the skills gap / shortage is not been filled.

William was very candid that unless we get the fundamental's right in our education system, the struggles will continue.

STEM education is important.

The policy makers have to be forward thinking. Industry recruitment process has to be reviewed.

Please listen to our conversation, very powerful and thought provoking.

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In the age of Deepfake AI and misinformation, everyone has an opinion on whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a friend or foe.

The question of whether AI is a friend or a foe is a nuanced

Many experts agree that AI itself is neither inherently good

This is another STEM Positive Disruptor - MIA conversation with special guest, Dr. Susie Alegre, an accomplished international human rights lawyer, author, and speaker. With a unique blend of legal and

Her first book, “Freedom to Think: Protecting a Fundamental Human Right in the Digital Age” (published by Atlantic Books in 2022), was recognized as an FT Technology Book of the Year and now her latest book: Human Rights, Robot Wrongs: Being Human in the Age of AI is out 2nd May 2024

In our conversation on her latest book, she explains why she felt the need to write this book, there was a sense of urgency and a commitment to safeguard fundamental human rights in the face of rapid technological

These are some of my takeaway from our conversation:

1. The importance of our humanity all around view and how AI and other technologies may affect that.

2. Do not think that technology is somewhat above or outside the law, for when it affects human rights, then these human rights are protected in the law.

3. Creators, developers and promoters of these systems

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I also want to thank everyone for all your support, I hope

Getting more girls into Construction through the Trade

This is another STEM Positive Disruptor - MIA conversation with special guest, Jo Farrell, General Manager of Kane Constructions ACT, and Founder, Build Like A Girl, a not-for-profit program that supports girls and women to work in trades.

In 2024, she was recognized as Canberra’s 2024 citizen of the year and Australian Capital Territory (ACT), woman of the year, due to her great work among other things of getting more girls and women into Construction

I describe her as trailblazer and role model, who against all odds was determined to fulfil her desire to work in the construction industry despite the initial obstacles she faced and she is even more determined and focused

I highly recommend you listen to our conversation,

This is my take away from our conversation.

1. Mindset of the industry has to change, there is a demand for skills (there is a skills shortage), they need to open their doors to a wider spectrum of people especially females or else the same narrative will be heard for years to come.

3. There has to be a cultural shift in how we talk to young

There is more, but please listen to our conversation,

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Show the diverse roles, the benefits and impact of STEM in our world.

This is another STEM Positive Disruptor - MIA conversation

 This is the background: An article written in the Guardian

NB: Not sure when poll was done but I do note that quite a

 So  @DawnFitt posted this article on LinkedIn which started a conversation and this led me to invite Nicola Percy who has been an educator for over 2 decades and has been addressing this issue and providing effective solutions to combat this same problem.

 So I asked how can we change this same narrative that has

 Nicola made some really good points addressing this issue,

It is also very important to celebrate what great work has

Please listen do the whole conversation, support this

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