Talking STEM with the women that shape it

In this 8th and final episode of this second series, Julia is speaking to wildlife from space associate researcher at British Antarctic Survey UK, Hannah Cubaynes. Join us to hear about Hannah’s fascinating research, the value of failure and other marine scientists that have inspired our guest!

Here are some useful links to further explore topics touched on during this episode:

- Anyone can get involved with marine conservation by training as a marine mammal surveyor with ORCA and volunteering their time to survey marine mammals

- Or volunteer for crowdsourcing project Penguin Watch to help count penguins, chicks and eggs

- Find out more about Asha de Vos and Oceanswell

- Find out more about Sylvia Earle and her work by watching her award-winning TED talk here

If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like our interview with Rebecca Shaw, chief WWF scientist from season 1. 

In the 7th episode, Ava is speaking with Krystina Pearson-Rampeearee. Krystina is a Senior Flight Systems Engineer at BAE Systems and is currently working on the Tempest Programme. She also runs her own business, called AviateHer where she sells Enamel pins to showcase diversity in STEM. Join us today to find out more about Krystina’s journey into STEM, the people that inspired her and her advice for anyone wanting to pursue a career in Engineering!

Here are some useful links to further explore the topics touched upon in this episode:

In the 6th episode, Bana is speaking to Tiffany Dawson, a former mechanical engineer who is now a coach that has dedicated her career to empowering women with step-by-step frameworks to become confident, strategy-savvy and influential leaders.

From leading a team of 30 engineers at a global engineering consultancy at 27, struggling with imposter syndrome, and then finding a passion to help other female engineers, listen to Tiffany as she shares her exciting journey about taking back control of her career.

In this 5th Episode, Julia is speaking to Cecilia Nyström who is currently working as a Program Manager in data and analytics at Ericsson. From studying physics to using AI to make communication networks more sustainable, Cecilia has some great advice to share! Disclaimer: The opinions stated in this podcast are entirely her own.

Here are some useful links to further explore topics touched on during this episode:

- The world of coding is open to everyone and there are lots of resources to learn to code for free, this is a good place to start

- Listen episodes from this fantastic BBC radio series “39 ways to save the planet”

- Want to find about the amazing work of Nobel-prize winning physicist, Richard Feynman? Watch this video and read “ Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman“ the book Cecilia recommended

In the 4th episode, Natalie is speaking to Kate Walker, the founder of ExpHand Prosthetics. From studying Product Design Engineering at Loughborough University to starting her entrepreneurial journey that has revolutionised prosthetics for children, Kate shares her exciting journey and gives examples of some of the most innovative projects she worked on.

Here are some useful links to further explore topics touched on during this episode:

- Want to know more about ExpHand Prosthetics? Visit their website!

In this 3rd episode of this second series, Julia is speaking to Atmospheric physicist, Dr. Joanna Haigh. From studying the sun’s effect on global warming to helping write the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report on climate change, Jo shares her unique experience and gives some fantastic advice to aspiring scientists.

Here are some useful links to further explore topics touched on during this episode:

If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like our interview with Rebecca Shaw, chief WWF scientist from season 1.

In the 2nd episode of the second series, Uche is speaking to Veena Nair, a STEM teacher who has taught in three different countries. Veena is a multiple Science Talent Search award winner, and was recently recognised by the national body of technology teachers for her efforts to ensure that engineering subjects are recognised during Victorian University admission processes. In this episode, she shares her remarkable journey from studying Maths and Physics at University to becoming a teacher, and how she has been empowering girls to excel in STEM along the way. To finish, she gives some great advice to the girls listening who may be interested in pursuing a career in STEM.

Here are some useful links to further explore topics touched on during this episode:

In the 1st episode of the second series, Natalie is speaking to Aeronautics Engineering PhD student and Gillian Skinner Award winner, Jennifer Glover. From her experience at school to her higher education studies and research on aeroacoustics as part of her PhD, Jennifer shares the different hurdles she overcame and gives some inspirational advice to young audiences looking to pursue an engineering career.

Here are some useful links to further explore topics touched on during this episode:

Want to know more about acoustics? Try some acoustics experiments!

A great podcasts list that investigates the art and science of acoustics by Talking Acoustics!

Want to get involved in Women’s Engineering Society? Go visit their page!

If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like our interview with Mechanical Engineer, Rachel Lewis from season 1.

Listen to hear Julia introducing the second series of the podcast interviewing women shaping the world of STEM!

In this eight and final episode I’m interviewing Rebecca Shaw about her fascinating career as a climate scientist, the revolutionary work of Rachel Carson, how you can drive change by following your passion and much more!

If you’d like to find out more about the topics Rebecca talked about, here are some useful links:

· Learn more about our amazing planet and some of its biggest threats through the WWF here 

· Check out the WWF advice on how you can help protect our planet

· Would you like to know the impact different foods you eat have on our planet? check out the BBC climate change food calculator here 

· Rebecca would have her long conversation with the inspiring Rachel Carson, author of Silent Spring, written in 1962, which ignited today’s environmental movement

· For more inspiration on taking action against Climate Change, why not listen to BBC audio recording of Greta Thunberg’s’ recent essay

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You can find out more about greenlight for girls, the organisation inspiring girls into STEM which I am an ambassador for here: http://www.greenlightforgirls.org 

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