STEMz Perspectives

Our host Mayank Dora is joined by aspiring physicist Arpan Dey as they discuss science popularization and science communication. They delve into the role environment plays for scientists, how aspiring students should start their journey in STEM, and nature of academic research.

In this podcast episode, we talk with Soumyadeep, a current high school senior and research assistant at Project SHINE for Families of Stanford University School of Medicine.

Project SHINE is a mixed methods research study investigating Acculturative Family Distancing (AFD) in high schools in the United States. The study aims to use a theatre intervention to help families experiencing AFD

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In this episode of StemZ Perspectives, hosts Daniel and Evan delve into the intersections of healthcare and research, gleaning interesting insights from the unique perspective of Dr. Jonathan Chernoff, M.D., Ph.D., Cancer Center Director and Senior Vice President at the Fox Chase Cancer Center. Dr. Chernoff received his undergraduate degree from Yale University graduated from the MD/PhD program at the Icahn Sinai School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. In this interview, Dr. Chernoff discusses his background in medicine, explains what Chernoff Lab is currently researching, and illustrates the importance and necessity of his field of research in our daily lives.

In this episode,  we talk with Dinah who is a first-year chemistry student at the University of Oxford. From the importance of chemistry in climate change to being a female in STEM, we discuss what it's like being an undergraduate in a prestigious university.  This episode is hosted by  Kuzey who is a high school student and a production executive at the Journal. Passionate about Computer Science, he spends his tinkering with coding projects and learning about algorithms and machine learning theory.

Dinah's Instagram: @dinah.m4365

Kuzey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kkuzey?trk=public_profile_browsemap&originalSubdomain=tr 

In this episode of StemZ Perspectives, hosts Emma and Khushi delve into the field of planetary science with guest speaker Briley Lewis, a current PhD candidate in Astronomy and Astrophysics at UCLA. They discuss the study of exoplanets, the rewards of teaching, and opportunities in science writing.

In this episode of StemZ Perspectives, hosts Emma and Khushi delve into the field of cosmology with guest speaker Luna Zagorac, a current PhD candidate in Physics at Yale University. They discuss the path to a doctorate, research publications, as well as science communications and teaching.

In this episode of StemZ Perspectives, hosts Stacy and Hazal dive into the field of astrochemistry and the fundamental questions it aims to answer. Joining them is Dr. Ilsa Cooke, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia. They discuss the study of chemical reactions in space, interstellar ice, and the importance of science communication.

In our collaboration with the CoKid-19 podcast, we discuss new developments with the virus and the diagnostic treatments. We also discuss our effects of the pandemic on the social climate around the world. Be sure to click follow to be updated our next episodes

Hosted by: Shivanshi Tandon

Produced by: Harry Cordeaux

In this episode, we speak to Dr. Bray, a Professor of Practice in mathematics at Duke University, about his unique preference in the aspect of teaching mathematics over research and the intrigue of pursuing a career in the field of math.