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Dr. Chanfeng Zhao is the VP of R&D Chemistry at TriLink BioTechnologies. She has over 25 years of experience in nucleotide and modified nucleotide chemistry for sequencing and genomics applications. She co-founded MyChem LLC, a company later acquired by TriLink, specializing in ultra-pure synthetic nucleotides. Chanfeng was the CSO and Co-founder of Sequlite Genomic (acquired by Fapon International), a company that was developing NGS instruments and reagents. Previously, Dr. Zhao was one of the first employees at Illumina, where she developed oligonucleotide attachment chemistry for BeadChip products. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from SUNY Buffalo and a B.Sc. in Petroleum Chemical Engineering. Dr. Zhao is an inventor on over 20 issued patents. What do we talk about in this episode? __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=72701887 Resources GENOMICS is an interdisciplinary field of biology focusing on the structure, function, evolution, mapping, and editing of genomes. A genome is an organism’s complete set of DNA, including all of its genes as well as its hierarchical, three-dimensional structural configuration. (Wikipedia) NUCLEOTIDES are organic molecules composed of a nitrogenous base, a pentose sugar and a phosphate. They serve as monomeric units of the nucleic acid polymers – deoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid, both of which are essential biomolecules within all life-forms on Earth. (Wikipedia) Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Women-Data-World-Designed/dp/1419735217/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._3oI1K5ipwwDiIJEYuBkMImJmHBGatagaTYAeiyCWeDld9CoQUT1Ma3byhYt5XXJ9C5wbfT7FWzmNT5GHcn4EZg1RQa_e0Dih-hEzhbsIZaJvkmQM4qOJxOfpANluz6jkeUYpPamjgxnLpdUrfo3sK5Uf7tceCdXhPq7-YTiMRjQIuc6snSEmZNbEqQJIGIifMoVbHx2tUHqPVlJCnlK8iYwGMHIRFS5nrE7qY6SS7E.b8QiLWMlsiPKHuqA6PgyoHAE82aWIOKNDrXCOMkoADM&dib_tag=se&hvadid=649825583511&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9020135&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17504781779569755534&hvtargid=kwd-645754046150&hydadcr=22565_13493330&keywords=invisible+women+data+bias&qid=1710373114&s=books&sr=1-1 by Caroline Criado Perez. AGTC is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing genetic therapies for people with rare and debilitating ophthalmic, otologic and central nervous system (CNS) diseases. (https://agtc.gcs-web.com https://agtc.gcs-web.com/)
Abigail Fritschel is about to graduate from Iowa State University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Abby was first on the podcast as Episode 13 when she had just graduated from high school in the summer of 2020. Shes back to provide an update on college life, her college experience vs. her expectations, internships, Society of Women Engineers and what shell be doing when she graduates this spring. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=72701887 RESOURCES Society of Women Engineers https://swe.org/ - For more than seven decades, SWE has given women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering industry. Our organization is centered around a passion for our members’ success and continues to evolve with the challenges and opportunities reflected in today’s exciting engineering and technology specialties. (https://swe.org https://swe.org/)
Asha Devasia is an executive with experience in strategy, products, innovation and operations in the Energy industry. She leveraged her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Business and her MBA to transition to leadership early in her career. She has an entrepreneurial spirit and empathetic leadership style. What do we talk about in this episode? __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=72701887 Resources Dallas CASA https://www.dallascasa.org/ – Every year, more than 20,000 Dallas County children are reported abused or neglected. Some of them must be removed from their homes because it isn’t safe for them to remain. Many enter foster care and wait for the complex, often lengthy process in which a judge will determine where they may safely and permanently live. During this time they may move from one temporary home to another, never knowing what will happen next. This is where a CASA volunteer steps in. (https://www.dallascasa.org https://www.dallascasa.org/)
Sylleste Davis is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 100th District. She is the Chair of the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee. Prior to representing the people of South Carolina, Sylleste worked at an electric company in various roles from Information Technology to Power Supply leadership positions. Sylleste has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics and a Master of Arts in Computer and Information Systems Management. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=72701887 Resources Sylleste Davis Legislature Biography https://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=0456249946: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=0456249946
Kathy Ford is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Kura Oncology. She has over 30 years experience in biopharmaceuticals. She is equally passionate about the work she does bringing treatment to cancer patients and as a mom and grandmother. Kathy earned her R.N. from Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing and her B.S.N. from Fitchburg State College. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=72701887 RESOURCES HEMATOLOGIC CANCERS begin in blood-forming tissue, such as the bone marrow, or in the cells of the immune system. Examples of hematologic cancer include leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Its also referred to as blood cancer. (https://www.summitcancercenters.com/cancers-we-treat/hematologic-cancer/#:~:text=Hematologic%20cancers%20begin%20in%20blood,referred%20to%20as%20blood%20cancer.) Some 37% of active physicians in the U.S. were women in 2021, up from about 36% in 2019, and about 47% of residents and fellows were women, according to the AAMC report.Large gender pay gaps still exist, however. A 2021 report from the Rand Corporation published in Health Affairs found female physicians earn $2 million less than men over the course of their career, with the largest gaps in male-dominated specialties. (https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/AAMC-us-physician-workforce-women-specialties/640621/#:~:text=Some%2037%25%20of%20active%20physicians,according%20to%20the%20AAMC%20report.)
Sheryl Recinos is a physician, author, speaker and advocate. She is a locums hospitalist. After spending her teen years homeless and living on the streets in Los Angeles, she got a Bachelors Degree in Cellular and Microbiology and later went back to school for her MD. Her childhood trauma helps her identify trauma in patients she sees and she advocates and works with homeless in Los Angeles. She has written several books about homelessness including a memoir, ight, which chronicles her childhood. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=72701887 RESOURCES You can find lots of information and resources and work Sheryl is doing here: https://sherylrecinosmd.com https://sherylrecinosmd.com/ " https://www.amazon.com/Hindsight-Coming-age-streets-Hollywood-ebook/dp/B07HYJTPKZ/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1583000285&refinements=p_27%3ASheryl+Recinos&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=Sheryl+Recinos": https://www.amazon.com/Hindsight-Coming-age-streets-Hollywood-ebook/dp/B07HYJTPKZ/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1583000285&refinements=p_27%3ASheryl+Recinos&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=Sheryl+Recinos My Friends Place https://www.myfriendsplace.org/ - For 33 years and counting, My Friend’s Place has been assisting and inspiring youth experiencing homelessness to build self-sufficient lives. (https://www.myfriendsplace.org https://www.myfriendsplace.org/) Theres a lot of information and statistics on foster care system that can be found here: https://www.aecf.org/blog/child-welfare-and-foster-care-statistics ONE IN EVERY FIVE FOSTER YOUTH IS HOMELESS WHEN THEY AGE OUT OF THE SYSTEM AT 18. Ten percent of foster children are placed in institutions and group homes, many of whom are older teenagers. Four percent of foster cases have the goal of emancipation, but over 50 percent have the goal of reunification. (https://www.fosterva.org/blog/what-happens-to-foster-children-when-they-turn-18#:~:text=One%20in%20every%20five%20foster,have%20the%20goal%20of%20reunification.)
Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, is on a mission to eradicate self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them simple strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with a proven model and is known for her actionable tips and ability to build trust quickly. During her corporate career, she led a team of facilitators while traveling the globe consulting industry leaders on the seemingly soft skills that impact the bottom line. Karen is the author of as well as the host of her highly ranked podcast, . What do we talk about in this episode? __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=72701887 RESOURCES Karen Laos https://karenlaos.com/ website: https://karenlaos.com https://karenlaos.com/ "Trust Your Own Voice https://karenlaos.com/book/: Growing Your Influence Through Confident Communication" book. (https://karenlaos.com/book/) "Ignite Your Confidence https://karenlaos.com/podcast/" Podcast (https://karenlaos.com/podcast/) Between the ages of 8 and 14, girls confidence levels fall by 30 percent. At 14, when girls are hitting their low, boys confidence is still 27 percent higher. (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/01/well/family/confidence-gap-teen-girls-tips-parents.htm https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/01/well/family/confidence-gap-teen-girls-tips-parents.html#:~:text=and%20their%20parents.-,Between%20the%20ages%20of%208%20and%2014%2C%20girls%27%20confidence%20levels,confidence%20plunge%20in%20your%20daughter%3Fl) "Pioneers in Skirts https://www.pioneersinskirts.com/" An Emmy-nominated 60-minute documentary about the issues that affect a woman’s pioneering ambition. Real-life stories and frank commentary leave viewers seeing their role in the solution, feeling hopeful, and motivated to act. (https://www.pioneersinskirts.com https://www.pioneersinskirts.com/) The phrase “Women must be seen and not heard” originates from an old English proverb, “Children must be seen and not heard”. This proverb first appeared in a book by John Mirk published in the 15th century titled . (https://doseofwonani.wordpress.com/2021/08/23/why-i-have-a-problem-with-women-must-be-seen-and-not-heard/#:~:text=The%20phrase%20“Women%20must%20be,15th%20century%20titled%20Mirks%20Festial. https://doseofwonani.wordpress.com/2021/08/23/why-i-have-a-problem-with-women-must-be-seen-and-not-heard/#:~:text=The%20phrase%20%E2%80%9CWomen%20must%20be,15th%20century%20titled%20Mirks%20Festial.)
Liz Lee Heinecke is an author and media figure for science and STEM. She has loved science she was young which drew her to study molecular biology where she worked in research for ten years. As she transitioned to parenting, she began sharing her love of science through experiments with her kids which became the basis for her books and media appearances. She has a Bachelors Degree in Art and a Masters Degree in Bacteriology. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=72701887 RESOURCES Lizs website with her books and appearances: www.lizleeheincke.com http://www.lizleeheincke.com/ Connect with Liz here: Email at lizleeheinecke@gmail.com or find her on Instagram, on Twitter and on Facebook. Books: Biology for Kids https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Pantry-Scientist-Biology-Kids-ebook/dp/B08S386WT6?ref_=ast_author_dp Kitchen Science Lab for Kids, Edible Edition https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Science-Lab-Kids-Mouth-Watering-ebook/dp/B07SSMBRD1?ref_=ast_author_dp Outdoor Science Lab for Kids https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Science-Lab-Kids-ebook/dp/B01FY3TROW?ref_=ast_author_dp Chemistry for Kids https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Pantry-Scientist-Experiments-Activities-ebook/dp/B0863GG8NS?ref_=ast_author_dp STEAM Lab for Kids https://www.amazon.com/STEAM-Lab-Kids-Liz-Heinecke-ebook/dp/B07CYJBN6C?ref_=ast_author_dp Kitchen Science Lab for Kids https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Science-Lab-Kids-ebook/dp/B00MIWV0CU?ref_=ast_author_dp Star Wars The Padman Cookbook https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Padawan-Cookbook-Kid-Friendly-ebook/dp/B09NWFSQ3K?ref_=ast_author_dp Ecology for Kids https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Pantry-Scientist-Ecology-Kids-ebook/dp/B0BLZMLN1L?ref_=ast_author_dp Physics for Kids https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Pantry-Scientist-Physics-Kids-ebook/dp/B09PRQ9STV?ref_=ast_author_dp Star Wars Maker Lab https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Maker-Lab-Projects-ebook/dp/B07DQRZWJL?ref_=ast_author_dp Sheet Pan Science https://www.amazon.com/Sheet-Pan-Science-Experiments-Super-Easy-ebook/dp/B0B6CWCQBQ?ref_=ast_author_dp Kitchen Science for Kids https://www.amazon.com/Little-Learning-Labs-Family-Friendly-Experiments-ebook/dp/B07RZ2XGWN?ref_=ast_author_dp She Can STEM: 50 Trailblazing Women in Science From Ancient History to Now https://www.amazon.com/She-Can-STEM-Trailblazing-Scientist-ebook/dp/B0CBVL9LVM?ref_=ast_author_dp Super Fun Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids: 52 Family Friendly Experiments From Around the World https://www.amazon.com/Super-Kitchen-Science-Experiments-Kids-ebook/dp/B0CL5DF7W4?ref_=ast_author_dp Radiant: The Dancer, The Scientist, and a Friendship Forged in Light https://www.amazon.com/Radiant-Dancer-Scientist-Friendship-Forged-ebook/dp/B089SP65B6?ref_=ast_author_dp
Pamela Kellert is a strategic leadership coach focusing on women in STEM. She works with individuals and organizations to elevate their leadership skills, confidence and organizational impact. She is the Founder of Women Leading in STEM. Prior to starting her own business, she spent 16 years in the corporate world leading strategy within technical companies in the transportation sector. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=72701887 RESOURCES www.womenleadinginstem.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenleadinginstem List of elected and appointed female heads of state and government: The first woman to be democratically elected as prime minister of a country was Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka), when she led her party to victory in the July 1960 general election. (Wikipedia) Fewer than a third of UN member states have ever had a woman leader. Women currently serve as the head of government in just 13 of the 193 member states of the United Nations. And fewer than a third of UN countries have had a woman leader, according to a Pew Research Center analysis. (https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/03/28/women-leaders-around-the-world/) Research has shown that firms with more women in senior positions are more https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5465/amj.2013.0319profitable, more socially responsible, and provide safer, higher-quality customer experiences — among many other benefits. (https://hbr.org/2021/04/research-adding-women-to-the-c-suite-changes-how-companies-think) Countries led by women had “systematically and significantly better” Covid-19 outcomes, research appears to show, locking down earlier and suffering half as many deaths on average as those led by men. (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/18/female-led-countries-handled-coronavirus-better-study-jacinda-ardern-angela-merkel) BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8 AND 14, GIRLS' CONFIDENCE LEVELS FALL BY 30 PERCENT. At 14, when girls are hitting their low, boys confidence is still 27 percent higher. (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/01/well/family/confidence-gap-teen-girls-tips-parents.html#:~:text=and%20their%20parents.-,Between%20the%20ages%20of%208%20and%2014%2C%20girls%27%20confidence%20levels,is%20still%2027%20percent%20higher.)
Dr. Alison Banwell is a Glaciologist and Research Scientist in the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), part of the University of Colorado Boulder. She studies glaciers in the Arctic and Antarctica and glacial lakes that form from glacial ice melt. She has led many field expeditions in Antarctica and has also conducted fieldwork on the Greenland Ice Sheet, Svalbard and the Himalaya. She has a PhD in Polar Studies from the University of Cambridge. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=72701887 RESOURCES Contact Dr. Banwell: email: alison.banwell@colorado.edu; Instagram & Twitter: @alibanwell Info on Dr. Alison Banwell https://cires.colorado.edu/researcher/alison-banwell and links to her publications: https://cires.colorado.edu/researcher/alison-banwell 3.2% of all climbers are women. LONGYEARBYEN is the administrative centre of Svalbard, is a tiny Norwegian metropolis with 2,400 residents from almost 53 different countries. Longyearbyen is the gateway to the nature-based experiences and the starting point for most adventures in Svalbard. (https://en.visitsvalbard.com/visitor-information/destinations/longyearbyen) As powerful predators, POLAR BEARS pose a major risk to human life and property. Throughout the polar bear’s range, attacks on humans and property continue to rise. In recent years, more than 20 direct attacks on humans have been reported within the polar bear’s range. (WWF) LEOPARD SEALS are the only seals known to regularly hunt and kill warm-blooded prey, including other seals. Although rare, there are a few records of adult leopard seals attacking humans. (www.doc.govt.nz) A GLACIER is . At higher elevations, more snow typically falls than melts, adding to its mass. (https://nsidc.org/learn/parts-cryosphere/glaciers) MER DE GLACE, (French: “Sea of Ice”) one of the longest glaciers in the Alps, extending for 3.5 miles (5.6 km) on the northern side of Mont Blanc near Chamonix, France. (Britannica) MCMURDO STATION is located on volcanic rock marking the southernmost solid ground accessible by ship, it is the gateway of most all scientific, private, and touristic jaunts into the Antarctic. (https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mcmurdo-station) The DRAKE PASSAGE is the body of water between South Americas Cape Horn, Chile, Argentina and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. It connects the southwestern part of the Atlantic Ocean (Scotia Sea) with the southeastern part of the Pacific Ocean and extends into the Southern Ocean. The passage is named after the 16th-century English explorer and privateer Sir Francis Drake. The Drake Passage is considered one of the most treacherous voyages for ships to make. Currents at its latitude meet no resistance from any landmass, and waves top 40 feet (12 m), hence its reputation as "the most powerful convergence of seas". (Wikipedia)
Nancy Joie Wilkie worked for over thirty years in both the biotechnology industry and as part of the Federal Government’s biodefense effort. Nancy is now retired and explores many creative pursuits including writing, composing original music, playing a variety of instruments, and is recording many of her compositions. Nancy has a BA degree in Biology and a MS degree in Bio-Chemistry. What do we talk about in this episode? Nancy recently published a book "Faraway and Forever", a collection of 5 novelettes combining STEM, science fiction, and faith. Nancy shares how she brings together her STEM career, music, writing, and art into her life in retirement. She shares how she got into biochemistry in the late 1970s and her successes and challenges. __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=72701887 Resources http://www.mindsights.net http://www.mindsights.net/ - Nancys website featuring her art, music, and writings. "Faraway and Forever https://www.amazon.com/Faraway-Forever-Nancy-Joie-Wilkie/dp/1647424542/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PMU90IKW6CZK&keywords=faraway+and+forever+nancy+wilkie&qid=1694037583&sprefix=%2Caps%2C298&sr=8-1" by Nancy Joie Wilkie. A collection of 5 novellas. RADIOCARBON DATING, or carbon-14 dating, is a scientific method that can accurately determine the age of organic materials as old as approximately 60,000 years. First developed in the late 1940s at the University of Chicago by Willard Libby, the technique is based on the decay of the carbon-14 isotope. (news.uchicago.edu).
This is a recording from a keynote speech I gave at a women in energy forum in 2017. I talk about the importance of: __ __
Sherry Shannon - Vanstone is a serial entrepreneur. She started her career as a cryptology mathematician in the US government, then went on to work at a start up in Silicon Valley. She then went on to co-found and found companies specializing in security and her latest company, Profound Impact, a female-founded, Canadian data analytics company that leverages AI and machine learning to provide solutions for the higher education and research sectors. She has a BS degree in Mathematics and an Honorary Doctorate of Laws. What do we talk about in this episode? Sherry shares her passion for promoting women in STEM and women in sports. Sherry began her career in cryptology as a code breaker over 40 years ago. She shares her experience as a woman working in this field so many years ago. She shares her experience in Silicon Valley and then working in security and encryption founding and co-foudning companies with her husband and later on on her own. __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=72701887 Resources PERIMETER INSTITUTE OF THEORETICAL PHYSICS https://perimeterinstitute.ca/ is an independent research centre in foundational theoretical physics located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. (Wikipedia) The EMMY NOETHER COUNCIL https://perimeterinstitute.ca/emmy-noether-council works collectively with Perimeter to increase the number of women in physics and drive the philanthropic support that will advance women at critical stages of their education and careers at Perimeter and beyond. They are specifically focused on leading the growth of the Emmy Noether Emerging Talent Fund, an endowment devoted to providing support and programming for exceptional PhD students at Perimeter. (https://perimeterinstitute.ca/emmy-noether-council) Golden Triangle Angel Networks https://www.goldentriangleangelnet.ca/ one of Canada’s most active and longest-established angel investment clubs. (https://www.goldentriangleangelnet.ca)
Lydia Blume is the Morning Meteorologist at WDAY in Fargo, North Dakota. Lydia has a Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. She focuses on communications of scientific information to non-scientific people. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? Lydia talks about her love for meteorology and weather from a young age. She grew up on a farm in rural South Dakota, fascinated by weather and never deviated in her goal of becoming a meteorologist. She shares the challenges of being a female meteorologist, including being pregnant, on live TV in the age of social media. __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=72701887 Resources Lydia Blume https://www.facebook.com/lydiablumewx/: https://www.facebook.com/lydiablumewx/ There are 122 National Weather Center Offices https://www.noaa.gov/jetstream/wfos throughout the United States. They typically consist of 20 - 50 counties per office. (https://www.noaa.gov/jetstream/wfos) An agriculturist, agriculturalist, agrologist, or AGRONOMIST, is a professional in the science, practice, and management of agriculture and agribusiness. It is a regulated profession in Canada, India, the
Nicole Kelner is a science and climate artist. She is the founder of Arts and Climate Change. Prior to founding Arts and Climate Change, she was an Artist in Residence at MCJ Collective. Prior to these two positions she worked in operations areas at climate companies. Nicole has a Bachelors Degree in Communications, Shreyers Business College and Honors in Engineering Entrepreneurship from Penn State. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? Nicole shares how she went from technical areas into art with a focus on science and climate. She talks about her journey figuring out her major in college, starting out work and how that lead her to where she is now. She shares what she does as a science and climate artist and some of her latest work. __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=72701887 RESOURCES You can find Nicoles work here https://nicolekelner.darkroom.com/: https://nicolekelner.darkroom.com THE U.S. GRID IS DIVIDED INTO THREE MAJOR REGIONS https://www.epa.gov/green-power-markets/us-grid-regions: The Eastern Interconnection, which operates in states east of the Rocky Mountains; the Western Interconnection, which covers the Pacific Ocean to the Rocky Mountain states; the Texas Interconnected system.(https://www.epa.gov/green-power-markets/us-grid-regions) A REGIONAL TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATION (RTO) in the United States is an electric power transmission system operator (TSO) that coordinates, controls, and monitors a multi-state electric grid. The transfer of electricity between states is considered interstate commerce, and electric grids spanning multiple states are therefore regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The voluntary creation of RTOs was initiated by FERC Order No. 2000, issued on December 20, 1999. The purpose of the RTO is to promote economic efficiency, reliability, and non-discriminatory practices while reducing government oversight. An INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATOR (ISO) is similarly an organization formed at the recommendation of FERC. In the areas where an ISO is established, it coordinates, controls, and monitors the operation of the electrical power system, usually within a single US state, but sometimes encompassing multiple states. RTOs typically perform the same functions as ISOs but cover a larger geographic area. (Wikipedia) LEFT BRAIN VS. RIGHT BRAIN: According to recent research, the idea of people being "left-brained" or "right-brained" may also be less fixed than wed thought. (https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/right-brainleft-brain-right-2017082512222) "A Brighter Future https://www.amazon.com/Brighter-Future-Illustrating-Climate-Solutions/dp/1667870807: Illustrating Climate Change and Solutions" In this beautifully illustrated book, Nicole Kelner has created an educational and playful way to learn about climate change. (https://www.amazon.com/Brighter-Future-Illustrating-Climate-Solutions/dp/1667870807)
Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host, live radio and live radio show host. Shes a former tech executive who left the corporate world to start her own business. She founded , a Global community for South Asian Women to achieve Career & Financial empowerment so you can "Live the life YOU Dream". She has a PhD and Masters Degree in Materials Science and a Masters Degree and Bachelors Degree in Physics. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? Sirisha shares her experience leaving corporate life and starting her own business. She has a passion for empowering women both in their careers and helping them achieve financial independence. We talk about raising children, teenage boys, confidence in both boys and girls, networking and the importance of community and bringing people together. __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=72701887 Resources Sahita https://sahita.live/ - A global community for South Asian Women. (Sahita.live) LinkedIn Live Fireside Chat: https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:7053836357298761728/
Dr. Rachel Cady is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist and a Certified Menopause Practitioner. She is an active member of both the North American Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society. Among the concerns and symptoms she treats are weight management, sexual problems, vaginal dryness, abnormal bleeding, pelvic floor rehab, incontinence, heart health, mood swings, hormone replacement, bone health, sleep issues, and hot flashes. What do we talk about in this episode? Dr. Cady shares a wealth of information about menopause: symptoms, treatment, hormone therapy, and so much more. We talk about hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, mood swings, weight changes, estrogen receptors and so much more. Dr. Cady answers all my menopause questions and questions from listeners. __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=72701887 RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL MENOPAUSE SOCIETy https://www.imsociety.org/s mission of the International Menopause Society (IMS) is to work globally to promote and support access to best practice health care for women through their menopause transition and post-reproductive years, enabling them to achieve optimal health and well-being. (https://www.imsociety.org https://www.imsociety.org/) THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY https://www.menopause.org/ (NAMS) is North America’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the health and quality of life of all women during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause and healthy aging. (https://www.menopause.org https://www.menopause.org/) To find a Certified Menopause Practitioner in the US: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx The STUDY OF WOMEN’S HEALTH ACROSS THE NATION http://TheStudyofWomen’sHealthAcrosstheNation(SWAN)isamulti-sitelongitudinal,epidemiologicstudydesignedtoexaminethehealthofwomenduringtheirmiddleyears.Thestudyexaminesthephysical,biological,psychologicalandsocialchangesduringthistransitionalperiod. (SWAN) is a multi-site longitudinal, epidemiologic study designed to examine the health of women during their middle years. The study examines the physical, biological, psychological and social changes during this transitional period. (https://www.swanstudy.org https://www.swanstudy.org/) The WOMEN’S HEALTH INITIATIVE https://www.whi.org/ (WHI) is a long-term national health study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, or NHLBI. (https://www.whi.org https://www.whi.org/) Podast hosted by KJ Casperson, MD – Empowering women (and the partners who love them) to live their best sex lives. Combining the power of mind-work, body-science and relationships, I joyously smash the societal barriers that are keeping us from living our best intimate lives.
Dr. Ginger Campbell is a Palliative Medicine Physician. Prior to Palliative Care, Dr. Campbell was an Emergency Physician. She earned a BSE in Electrical Engineering and an MSE in Biomedical Engineering prior to her MD. Dr. Campbell launched her podcast in 2006 and was inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame in 2022. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? Dr. Campbell shares her experiences in palliative and emergency room medicine. She is in the process of moving from doing palliative care in the US to doing palliative care in New Zealand. She also talks about her podcast and the difference between podcasting in the early years of podcasting and podcasting now. __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=72701887 RESOURCES https://brainsciencepodcast.com/ has been exploring how recent discoveries in neuroscience are unraveling the mystery of how our brain makes us human. (https://brainsciencepodcast.com) DR. CAMPBELL https://www.virginiacampbellmd.com/’s background is an important element in her success as a science communicator. Prior to medical school she studied electrical and biomedical engineering. In 2011 she was chosen one of as a part of 40th Anniversary celebration of the School of Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where she was an assistant professor from 1985-1989.(https://www.virginiacampbellmd.com) MĀORI originated with settlers from East Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand in several waves of canoe voyages between roughly 1320 and 1350. (Wikipedia) JACINDA KATE LAURELL ARDERN (born 26 July 1980) is a New Zealand politician who served as the 40th prime minister of New Zealand and leader of the Labour Party from 2017 to 2023. A member of the Labour Party, she was a member of Parliament (MP) as a list MP from 2008 to 2017, and for Mount Albert from 2017 to 2023 (Wikipedia) ELIZABETH KUBLER-ROSS - Her bestselling first book, , 1969, made her an internationally-renowned author. Even today, her trail-blazing book is required reading in most major medical, nursing, and psychology programs. A 1969 Life Magazine article outlining her work gave further mainstream credibility and awareness to this new way of dealing with dying patients, although her conclusions were quite revolutionary at the time. (https://www.ekrfoundation.org/elisabeth-kubler-ross/biography/) is a 1991 American romantic comedy film directed by Michael Caton-Jones and written by Daniel Pyne along with Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman, based on Neil B. Shulmans book The film stars Michael J. Fox, Julie Warner, Barnard Hughes, Woody Harrelson, David Ogden Stiers, Frances Sternhagen, and Bridget Fonda. (Wikipedia)
Anna Litvinova is a Flight Test Engineer. She graduated from college with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering about three years ago and spends her time writing test plans, executing test missions on planes per those test plans, and analyzing the data from the tests. Anna immigrated to the US after growing up in Russia and then Germany. She is currently working on a Master’s Degree in Flight Test Engineering at the National Test Pilot School. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? "If one never tries, one never knows" - Anna shares her experience growing up as the daughter of two physicists and being interested in airplanes and aerospace from a very young age. She also shares her experiences coming to the US at 16 years old, leaving her friends behind, the challenges that brought and how she overcame some of those challenges. __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link RESOURCES THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) is the largest transportation agency of the U.S. government and regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the country as well as over surrounding international waters. (Wikipedia) THE EUROPEAN UNION AVIATION SAFETY AGENCY (ASEA) is an agency of the European Union with responsibility for civil aviation safety. It carries out certification, regulation and standardisation and also performs investigation and monitoring. (Wikipedia) AILERON - a hinged flight control surface usually forming part of the trailing edge of each wing of a fixed-wing aircraft. Ailerons are used in pairs to control the aircraft in roll, which normally results in a change in flight path due to the tilting of the lift vector. (Wikipedia) AEROSPACE ENGINEERING - the primary field of engineering concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft. It has two major and overlapping branches: aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering. (Wikipedia) RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS - a sport in which gymnasts perform on a floor with an apparatus: hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon. The sport combines elements of gymnastics, dance and calisthenics; gymnasts must be strong, flexible, agile, dexterous and coordinated. (Wikipedia) " is a 1946 book by Viktor Frankl chronicling his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, and describing his psychotherapeutic method, which involved identifying a purpose in life to feel positive about, and then immersively imagining that outcome. (Wikipedia) NATIONAL TEST PILOT SCHOOL (NTPS) https://www.ntps.edu/ - The mission of the National Test Pilot School is to educate and train military and civilian aviation personnel so that each graduate increases flight test competency, improves flight test and aviation safety, and enhances the aerospace profession worldwide. (https://www.ntps.edu)
Pat Muoio is a partner at Sinewave Ventures where she assess the technical value and viability of emerging technologies and make investment recommendations in the federal marketplace. Prior to joining Sinewave, she worked in cybersecurity and cryptography both in the private sector and at the Department of Defense. She has a PhD in Philosophy from Yale University. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? Pat shares her journey from getting a PhD in Philosophy and a planned academic career, into cryptography at DOD, to cybersecurity and into her current career in Venture Capital (VC). __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio RESOURCES SEED FUNDING is the first official equity funding stage. It typically represents the first official money that a business venture or enterprise raises. Some companies never extend beyond seed funding into Series A rounds or beyond. You can think of the "seed" funding as part of an analogy for planting a tree. This early financial support is ideally the "seed" which will help to grow the business. (https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/102015/series-b-c-funding-what-it-all-means-and-how-it-works.asp) The first round after the seed stage is SERIES A FUNDING. In this round, it’s important to have a plan for developing a business model that will generate long-term profit. Typically, Series A rounds raise approximately $2 million to $15 million. In 2021, the median Series A funding was $10 million. (https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/102015/series-b-c-funding-what-it-all-means-and-how-it-works.asp) SERIES B rounds are all about taking businesses to the next level, past the development stage. Investors help startups get there by expanding market reach. Companies that have gone through seed and Series A funding rounds have already developed substantial user bases and have proven to investors that they are prepared for success on a larger scale. Series B funding is used to grow the company so that it can meet these levels of demand. (https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/102015/series-b-c-funding-what-it-all-means-and-how-it-works.asp) A BUSINESS INCUBATOR is a workspace created to offer startups and new ventures access to the resources they need, all under one roof.In addition to a desk or office, incubators often provide resident companies with access to expert advisors, mentors, administrative support, office equipment, training, and/or potential investors. (https://www.shopify.com/blog/what-is-business-incubator) About 60% of companies that reach pre-series A funding fail to make it to Series A, so the success rate is only 30%-40%. About 65% of the Series A startups get series B, while 35% of the companies that get series A fail. (https://spdload.com/blog/startup-success-rate/#:~:text=About%2065%25%20of%20the%20Series,Noissue.) CRYPTANALYSIS refers to the process of analyzing information systems in order to understand hidden aspects of the systems. Cryptanalysis is used to breach cryptographic security systems and gain access to the contents of encrypted messages, even if the cryptographic key is unknown. (Wikipedia)
Heather Jackson, co-founder of GenM, shares how GenM works with brands to provide awareness and branding of products that support women in menopause. GenM also provides research, awareness and resources for women going through menopause. Heather is the former CEO of An Inspirational Journey, the company behind several programmes, events and online activities including The Balanced Business Forum (formerly known as The Womens Business Forum and now recognised as the world’s first gender balanced leadership conference). WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? Heather shares how she came to start GenM and the importance of normalizing the conversation around menopause and creating brand awareness, signage, etc. around products that support women during perimenopause and menopause. __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio RESOURCES GenM https://gen-m.com/s Mission - We exist to incite a first-of-its-kind movement to make the menopause a more positive experience for everyone, and introduce forward-thinking brands, organisations and employers to this new, commercially attractive market in a responsible, ethical way. Why? Because there are 15.5 million menopausal consumers in the UK alone. It’s a market desperate for better understanding, support and representation. Now is the time to purposefully unite, so we can all cater for, better support and connect with this incredibly underserved audience. Working closely with progressive organisations, we can all use GenM’s ongoing groundbreaking research, knowledge and experience to better understand the 48 symptoms, provide better support to all those in menopause and signpost them to products and services that already exist. The Invisibility Report https://gen-m.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/106847-Gen-M-Invisibility-Report-082.pdf - The findings of this report are the foundations for everything that GemM as the Menopause Partner of Brands stands for. We are here to collectively unite responsible brands, organisations and employers, to improve the menopause experience, normalise the conversation, and stop those in menopause being overlooked at home, at work and across society. (https://gen-m.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/106847-Gen-M-Invisibility-Report-082.pdf) Raising Awareness of the Menopause One Campaign At a Time https://gen-m.com/shattered/ Men: Misunderstanding Menopause is a national campaign helping to raise awareness of the menopause and its symptoms amongst men. (https://gen-m.com/shattered/) Maryon Stewart https://maryonstewart.com/ BEM, with more than 29 years of experience of study and expertise, is known as the pioneer of the natural menopause movement. She has written 28 self-help books and was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2018.(https://maryonstewart.com) Tera Greene https://2kyw5krv.pages.infusionsoft.net/?affiliate=0 - Kickstart Your Confidence (https://2kyw5krv.pages.infusionsoft.net/?affiliate=0)
Jill Anderson is the Executive Vice President of Operations at Southern California Edison. She has served in several leadership roles in several utilities in her career. At SCE in addition to her current position, she has also been the Senior Vice President of Customer Service and Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning & Power Supply. At New York Power Authority, she worked as the Chief Commercial Officer, Vice President of Public Affairs and Energy Policy and Chief of Staff to the CEO. She has a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from NYU. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? Jill shares her career journey starting out in the utility industry, moving into leadership positions early in her career; she discusses her wide variety of experiences from leading people in the field to leading people in an office. We talk about some of the challenges faced in being a woman in the field of a utility and how to handle those challenges. Jill provides insight into leadership and her leadership experiences. She shares how she has developed her skill sets over her career to move into the executive leadership role she currently inhabits. __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio RESOURCES A CAPACITOR BANK is a group of several capacitors connected in series or parallel combinations. Capacitors are electrical and electronic components that store electrical energy. Thus, capacitor banks (cap banks) store the reactive energy (leading) and compensate for inductive energy (lagging), thus improving the power factor. As a result, the grid gets more stable and higher transmission capacity and suffers fewer transmission losses. (https://www.electricalvolt.com/2022/08/what-is-a-capacitor-bank/) REACTIVE LOAD refers to the electrical load that consumes apparent power in a circuit, such as an inductor or capacitor. This type of load consumes current that is out of phase with the voltage, and can cause power factor issues in a power system. Reactive load refers to the electrical load that consumes apparent power in a circuit, such as an inductor or capacitor. (https://www.quora.com) The NOBEL CONFERENCE is an academic conference held annually at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. Founded in 1963, the conference links a general audience with scientists in topics related to the natural and social sciences. (Wikipedia) California Announces Almost 18 Percent Of Cars Bought In 2022 Were Electric (https://insideevs.com/news/619370/california-18-percent-new-cars-electric/). In 2022, 5.8% of the new cars Americans bought were electric, up from 3.2% in 2021. Total EV sales topped 800,000 for the first time. (https://www.kbb.com/car-news/new-car-sales-fell-in-2022-but-new-electric-car-sales-rose-dramatically/) It has been estimated that nearly 40% of women who earn engineering degrees either never enter the profession or quit. (https://hbr.org/2016/08/why-do-so-many-women-who-study-engineering-leave-the-field)
Hayley Hoaglund and Madeleine Howard developed a tampon that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect cervical cancer without a pap smear. They share their journey with the intersection of womens global health, business, and tech. Hayley has worked in health care and program management from rural settings to government level. From community level health efforts in the Peace Corps in Peru to working on program design and management within the Ministry of Health, she’s designed and implemented projects from the ground, up. Madeleine also works in global health and reproductive health both within the government and global health organizations, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and US Global Leadership Coalition. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? We talk about so many things on this episode! In addition to talking about the AI tampon itself, we dive into global health, womens health and reproductive health, how to normalize talking about womens health issues, the intersection of business, health, and technology. __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio RESOURCES USAID https://www.usaid.gov/ - Promotes and demonstrates democratic values abroad, and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world. In support of Americas foreign policy, the U.S. Agency for International Development leads the U.S. Governments international development and disaster assistance through partnerships and investments that save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, and help people emerge from humanitarian crises. (https://www.usaid.gov) GENDER BASED VIOLENCE (GBV) https://www.unhcr.org/en-us/gender-based-violence.html - refers to harmful acts directed at an individual based on their gender. It is rooted in gender inequality and the abuse of power. (https://www.unhcr.org/en-us/gender-based-violence.html) JOHN'S HOPKINS CAREY BUSINESS SCHOOL https://carey.jhu.edu/ - the graduate business school of Johns Hopkins University, a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland. (Wikipedia) Women’s health has been underfunded and understudied for decades. Even though women make up 51% of the United States population, women’s health research accounted for only 10.7% of all basic research funding from the NIH in 2020. (https://medium.com/@karenrubin/why-womens-health-is-a-500m-problem-worth-solving-d0f3696e1c6a) The U.S. spends three to four times more on health care than South Korea, New Zealand, and Japan. (https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2023/jan/us-health-care-global-perspective-2022) PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS (PBMS) https://content.naic.org/cipr-topics/pharmacy-benefit-managers are third party companies that function as intermediaries between insurance providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers. PBMs create formularies, negotiate rebates (discounts paid by a drug manufacturer to a PBM) with manufacturers, process claims, create pharmacy networks, and review drug utilization. (https://content.naic.org/cipr-topics/pharmacy-benefit-managers)
Parmin Sedigh is a high school senior in Canada who enjoys researching and creating content about stem cells and developmental biology. She is also also the VP of Communications at Eye Hope Canada and a Sponsorships Associate at the Canadian Undergraduate Technology Conference. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? Parmin developed a passion for stem cells and developmental biology. She talks about how she became interested in the subject through The Knowledge Society (TKS) and created blogs and a YouTube channel to explain stem cells to non scientific people. __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio RESOURCES PARMIN'S WEBSITE https://parminsedigh.medium.com/: https://parminsedigh.medium.com PARMIN'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHCv6JNpw5oNrf6bAtdA05Q: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHCv6JNpw5oNrf6bAtdA05Q GAIRDNER SCIENCE WEEK https://gairdner.org/events/gairdner-science-week-2022/ - The Gairdner Foundation was established in 1957 with the main goal of recognizing and rewarding international excellence in fundamental research that impacts human health. Annually, seven awards are given: five Canada Gairdner International Awards for biomedical research, one John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award, specifically for impact on global health issues, and one Canada Gairdner Wightman Award, reserved for a Canadian. (https://gairdner.org/events/gairdner-science-week-2022/) In most provinces of Canada, the third Monday in February is observed as a regional statutory holiday, typically known in general as FAMILY DAY (French: )—though some provinces use their own names, as they celebrate the day for different reasons. (Wikipedia) THE KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY (TKS) helps ambitious young people change the world. TKS offers a 10-month educational accelerator for high school students wherein theyll learn about cutting-edge technologies, growth mindsets that are key to success, and how to use this knowledge to reach their full potential. TKS students also have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from industry-leading experts at companies and organizations like the United Nations, Google, Apple, and more. (https://www.tks.world)
Isabel Nelson is a senior majoring in computer science, minoring in business at Montana State University. She is in her last semester of college and is beginning to look for jobs. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? Isabel talks about why she decided to go into computer science even though she had never taken a coding class before declaring her major. __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio RESOURCES "HELLO WORLD https://www.amazon.com/Hello-World-Computer-Programming-Kids/dp/161729702X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2J3RCZ05QGXZU&keywords=hello+world+python&qid=1676681470&sprefix=hello+world+pyt%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-1!": A complete Python-based computer programming tutorial with fun illustrations, examples, and hand-on exercises. (https://www.amazon.com/Hello-World-Computer-Programming-Kids/dp/161729702X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2J3RCZ05QGXZU&keywords=hello+world+python&qid=1676681470&sprefix=hello+world+pyt%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-1) In software engineering, the terms FRONTEND and BACKEND (or sometimes referred to as BACK END or BACK-END) refer to the separation of concernsbetween the presentation layer (), and the data access layer () of a piece of software, or the physical infrastructure or hardware. In the client–server model, the client is usually considered the frontend and the server is usually considered the backend, even when some presentation work is actually done on the server itself. (wikipedia) ESTEFFANIE https://www.estefannie.com/ - A YouTube content creator who likes to build things and share my projects, experiments, and failures on my YouTube and Instagram channels. (https://www.estefannie.com) GRACE HOPPER CELEBRATION - Created in 1994 and inspired by the legacy of Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, the AnitaB.org flagship event Grace Hopper Celebration brings the research and career interests of women in computing to the forefront. (https://ghc.anitab.org) In computer graphics, TURTLE GRAPHICS are vector graphics using a relative cursor (the "turtle") upon a Cartesian plane (x and y axis). GIRLBOSS, also known as GIRLBOSS-ISM, is a neologism popularised by Sophia Amoruso in her 2014 book , which denotes a woman "whose success is defined in opposition to the masculine business world in which she swims upstream". The concepts ethos has been described as "convenient incrementalism". (wikipedia) JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT https://jausa.ja.org/programs/index’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. The inspiration piece comes from community volunteers who not only deliver our lessons, but share their experience. In the process, these volunteers serve as role models helping to positively impact young people’s perceptions about the importance of education, as well as critical life skills. (https://jausa.ja.org/programs/index)
Eliza Kosoy is the Founder of Eliza Dolls, a doll which teaches young girls how to code and build hardware through custom, tech-enabled projects based on things girls love. Eliza is also a PhD Student at University of California, Berkeley working in child development and Artificial Intelligence. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? Eliza shares how she came to start Eliza Dolls and what her goals and aspirations are for her company. She also shares how her work in her day job as PhD student studying children and AI and how Eliza Dolls has affected her research. __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio RESOURCES Eliza Dolls https://www.elizadolls.com/ - https://www.elizadolls.com. An ANGEL INVESTOR (also known as a business angel, informal investor, angel funder, private investor, or seed investor) is an individual who provides capital for a business or businesses, including startups, usually in exchange for convertibledebt or ownership https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ownership_equityequity. (Wikipedia) GIRLBOSS, neologism popularised by Sophia Amoruso https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophia_Amoruso in her 2014 book , which denotes a woman "whose success is defined in opposition to the masculine business world in which she swims upstream". The term became popular in 2014 after Sophia Amoruso used it with a hashtag prefix in her bestselling autobiography, which was adapted into a TV show of the same name. Its early usage was defined by perceived empowerment. Its popularity led to it becoming a "a template for marketing and writing about powerful women in virtually every industry". (Wikipedia) SOPHIA AMORUSO LAUNCHES TRUST FUND FOR FOUNDERS https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/19/sophia-amoruso-enters-venture-with-her-trust-fund-nasty-gal-girlboss/ - https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/19/sophia-amoruso-enters-venture-with-her-trust-fund-nasty-gal-girlboss/ "How Things Work https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-things-work/id1524856935" Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-things-work/id1524856935
Lennis Perez is the founder and chief wellness engineer at Just Lennis, LLC, a wellness consulting company focusing on helping organizations and individuals implement stress management strategies to prevent burnout, improve efficiency, productivity, and overall well-being. She is a certified meditation teacher and coach and has a Masters in Chemical Engineering with over 16 years of experience in the chemical industry. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? Lennis is passionate about wellness and helping other women in STEM to stop putting themselves and their wellness last or as an afterthought to ensure they are being their best selves in all aspects of life. She shares how she works with individuals and corporations and we walk through some challenges Im having and how she would potentially work with me to help me achieve my wellness goals. __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio RESOURCES LENNIS PEREZ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennis-perez/ is an international speaker and coach. Through her workshops, events, and individual mentoring, she teaches professionals in STEM how to manage stress in practical and sustainable ways to ultimately become the conscious leaders and role models of well-being in their workplace and beyond. With her engineering background, meditation and nutrition certifications, she brings a unique but relatable approach to holistic wellness in STEM. She calls it Engineering Wellness from Within(TM). You can book a complimentary 30-minute chat with Lennis here: https://calendly.com/lennisperez/call (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennis-perez https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennis-perez//) PRIMORDIAL SOUND MEDITATION https://chopra.com/articles/what-is-primordial-sound-meditation, or PSM, is a healing practice that allows us to experience inner calm and deep relaxation. For thousands of years, people have used meditation to move beyond the minds busy activity and emotional turbulence into profound peace and expanded awareness. (https://chopra.com/articles/what-is-primordial-sound-meditation) OHM - the SI unit of electrical resistance, expressing the resistance in a circuit transmitting a current of one ampere when subjected to a potential difference of one volt. (wikipedia) DEEPAK CHOPRA - an Indian-American author and alternative medicine advocate. Chopra studied medicine in India before emigrating in 1970 to the United States, where he completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in endocrinology. As a licensed physician, in 1980 he became chief of staff at the New England Memorial Hospital (NEMH). In 1985, he met Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and became involved in the Transcendental Meditation (TM) movement. Shortly thereafter, Chopra resigned his position at NEMH to establish the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center. In 1993, Chop
Saba Khalid is a Manager in Technical and Business Consulting focusing on Energy & Utilities. She has Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Electrical Engineering. WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE? Saba and I talk about some challenges many of us face as women in STEM in STEM (or women in any career for that matter). __ __ Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio OTHER RESOURCES " https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/gas.22323". By Saba Khalid, Spencer Hotovec, & John Clancy. Climate and Energy. The Wiley Library. (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/gas.22323) The University Innovation Fellows (UIF) https://dschool.stanford.edu/university-innovation/university-innovation-fellows program empowers students around the world to become agents of change in higher education. Fellows create opportunities that help their peers unlock their creative potential and develop the design-centered mindset required to take on complex challenges in today’s world. Students of all majors and academic levels – from first-years to PhDs – who want to shape the future of education are encouraged to apply. (https://dschool.stanford.edu/university-innovation/university-innovation-fellows)
Ashley McDonald is the Interim Vice President of Sustainability at National Pork Board. Ashleys passion for agriculture, farming, and STEM started at a very young age and she specializes in sustainability and policy. Ashley has a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Economics and a Doctor of Law (JD) from George Mason University. EPISODE NOTES Ashley shares the close relationship between agriculture and STEM fields. She specializes in sustainability in the pork industry and she talks about the many facets of sustainability - including...the importance of poop! Science, technology, and engineering all play critical roles in agriculture which Ashley explains. She also shares how she got interested in the industry and how she comes from a background of both agriculture and engineering influences in her life. And she debunks some common myths such as the reduction of family farming in the US and how gender diverse farming truly is. Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio Acronyms, Definitions, and Fact Check https://www.amazon.com/Capturing-Farts-Burps-Erin-Twamley/dp/1647648572 - Using silly science, Erin engages young children in science and energy. (https://www.amazon.com/Capturing-Farts-Burps-Erin-Twamley/dp/1647648572) Most farms are still family owned in the US. (https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2020/01/23/look-americas-family-farms)
Lois Melbourne is the co-author of the newly released science-fiction novel, , a book about ethical artificial intelligence. Lois has also written two childrens books and is the former co-founder and CEO of Acquire, a global technology company which provides talent management solutions. Lois now calls herself the Chief Storytelling Officer - a great title! She has a Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Episode Notes Lois Melbournes book, is a book about the power of artificial intelligence and and an AI whos mission is to defend against child abuse and trafficking. The book features strong female STEM characters and is a wonderfully written, thought provoking science fiction novel. Lois shares how she got started writing fiction and her enjoyment that comes from this new career for her. Lois spent nearly 20 years as the CEO of Acquire, a company she co-founded with her husband. They also co-authored and work well together! Lois shares her career journey and how she navigated the technology space as a young, female CEO a couple decades ago and the challenges and opportunities it brought her. Music used in the podcast: , Silverman Sound Studio ACRONYMS, DEFINITIONS, AND FACT CHECK - Dr. Keira Stetson has two passions: ethical artificial intelligence—AI with a conscience—and creating technology that improves children’s lives. Trapped in an earthquake-flattened building with a half-dozen panicked five-year-olds, she fears the worst. When billionaire Roy Brandt leverages his mysterious nanite technology to rescue them, she’s both grateful and intrigued. Impressed by his prototype technology but alarmed at its potential for exploitation, Keira merges her company with Brandt’s. The merger gives Keira access to much-needed funds for the development of her own tech, and access to Brandt’s powerful minuscule robots. In turn, she and her AI assistant, Elly, embed Keira’s trademark Moral Operating System in Brandt’s nanite SmartDust to rein in its power. But Brandt’s technology has been kept secret for a reason. Though he’s adamant about using the Dust to improve life, not destroy it, corporate raiders and the military have other ideas. They want to weaponize Brandt’s nanites. Suddenly, everything Keira has worked for is in jeopardy. Exposed to the worst humanity has to offer, she and Elly must fight to use this newfound tech for good and keep it out of the wrong hands…before it’s too late. (https://www.amazon.com/Moral-Code-Lois-Melbourne-ebook/dp/B0B44H9FH7/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=moral+code&qid=1668562601&sr=8-1) Available Now https://www.amazon.com/product/dp/0997679204 Proceeds of Moral Code go to the following organizations: www.preventchildabuse.org http://www.preventchildabuse.org/ and www.thorn.org http://www.thorn.org/. THE STEM CLUB GOES EXPLORING (MY FUTURE STORY) https://www.amazon.com/STEM-Club-Exploring-Future-Story/dp/1626343039/ref=sr_1_2?crid=33SYV7698AOT0&keywords=lois+melbourne&qid=1668562707&sprefix=lois+melbourne%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-2) https://www.amazon.com/Kids-Work-Day-Future-Story/dp/1626343861/ref=sr_1_3?crid=33SYV7698AOT0&keywords=lois+melbourne&qid=1668562707&sprefix=lois+melbourne%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-3 (https://www.amazon.com/Kids-Work-Day-Future-Story/dp/1626343861/ref=sr_1_3?crid=33SYV7698AOT0&keywords=lois+melbourne&qid=1668562707&sprefix=lois+melbourne%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-3) A NANITE is a microscopic robotic device, and a form of nanotechnology that was built by manipulating atoms. Nanites were small eno
