Women in STEM

Women in STEM

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Women in STEM episodes

  • Shannon Seneca
    Inspired by visiting the former Rocky Flats nuclear weapons production facility, Shannon Seneca became an engineer and now works to improve the health and well-being of the Seneca Nation.
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    3 min
  • Anne Glover
    Declared the 19th most powerful women in the United Kingdom by Woman’s Hour on BBC Radio 4 in February 2013, Dr. Anne Glover has been influencing scientific policy and has been recognized for building up the importance of women in Science, Engineering, and Technology.
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    3 min
  • Lucy Jones
    It’s been over 100 years since a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit San Francisco, and “Earthquake Lady” Dr. Lucy Jones wants to make sure that people are preparing for the next “big one” with the best available science and engineering.
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    3 min
  • Tessy Thomas
    Inspired by the Apollo moon missions “missile woman” Tessy Thomas has always been fascinated with science and mathematics.
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    3 min
  • Patricia McConnell
    The former host of “Calling All Pets,” Dr. Patricia McConnell has written over 14 books on animal behavior.
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    3 min
  • Janet Yellen
    While she wasn’t initially interested in economics, Janet Yellen has become a renowned expert in the field and also the first woman to become chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve.
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    3 min
  • Patience Mthunzi-Kufa
    With a background in both biology and physics, Dr. Patience Mthunzi-Kufa is poised to make big discoveries in the fields of biophotonics and disease eradication.
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    3 min
  • Maria Sibylla Merian
    The guild rules of Europe during her lifetime did not allow women to paint with oils, but that didn’t stop Maria Sibylla Merian from creating scientific illustrations of insects documenting their life cycles.
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    3 min
  • Nadya Mason
    Dr. Nadya Mason solved math problems for fun growing up before pursuing her career in quantum physics.
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    3 min
  • Summer Ash
    An astrophysicist and science communicator, Summer Ash loves to share her love of the universe.
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    3 min