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STEMing from Africa

by STEMing from Africa

A podcast on the lives and stories of African women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Follow us: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

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Ep 23: Biomedical engineering all around the world

52m · Published 03 Jun 20:47

This week, Eilleen shares her journey on studying all around the world. She talks about her path to a PhD in biomedical engineering and the  challenges she's faced so far including obstacles in seeking employment at home.

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Ep 22: Convoluted career paths, mixing creativity with science

38m · Published 21 May 08:42

In this week’s episode, Auxilia, a clinical research professional, talks about finding her way to her present role through passing through several other career paths as well as how she fuses her scientific and artistic sides.

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Ep 21: Discussing the energy industry and sugar on avocados

1h 8m · Published 06 May 11:45

This week's guest, Liz, is an engineer who talks about starting a job in the middle of the pandemic and having to adapt to a slightly different path. She shares her other ventures in life including her plan to dominate the world with sugared avocados. Enjoy our conversation!

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Ep 20: The mechatronics engineer who writes classical music

1h 4m · Published 15 Apr 19:56

This week's guest is Keziah Ntwiga, a mechatronics engineer with a deep love for music. She talks about the intersection between the two and shares her experience as an engineer.

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Ep 19: Street smartness as a young engineer

50m · Published 08 Apr 04:00

This week’s guest talks about navigating university, job hunting and the beginning of her engineering career as young woman. Jemimah shares some street smart tips that have helped her not only survive but thrive in her workplace and life

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Ep 18: Living life to the fullest and exploring the energy sector.

1h 3m · Published 01 Apr 03:00

This week's guest is the founder of Queengineers, an online magazine that highlights female engineers. Wakoli talks to us about how she endeavours to live life to the fullest, having 6 jobs in 7 years and the role she plays in the energy industry. 

Read Queengineers here: https://viewer.joomag.com/queengineers-issue-3/0105245001565540478

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Ep 17: Urban planning: Lessons we can learn from other cities

1h 3m · Published 25 Mar 04:00

Are we repeating mistakes that other cities have made with our infrastructure? This weeks guest, Yvonne, speaks to us about what progress means and looks like in building sustainable cities from her perspective as an urban planner. 

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Ep 17: Urban planning: Lessons we can learn from other cities

1h 3m · Published 25 Mar 04:00

Are we repeating mistakes that other cities have made with our infrastructure? This weeks guest, Yvonne, speaks to us about what progress means and looks like in building sustainable cities from her perspective as an urban planner. 

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Ep 16: Winning innovation awards and starting a job during a pandemic

59m · Published 18 Mar 04:00

This week, we talk to Laura Lepore, an electrical engineer. She shares her struggles with transitioning from school to the workplace as well as her impressive achievements so far and her innovative hopes for the future.

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Ep 15: What you need to know about construction

1h 11m · Published 11 Mar 05:00

We’re back with a new episode after a month long break. This week, I’m speaking to Brenda Moraa about her work as a construction project manager. I learnt so much speaking with her and I hope you do too!

I also share my thoughts on loss, grief, and International Women’s Day.

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IWD Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECYI6jLYHAY&t=8s

Meggie’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/59sBY9VKrVrweMRO03zyt1?si=ec65436d0d5140e2

IWD A journey through women in music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GuMZggifh8&t=4125s

STEMing from Africa has 24 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 20:33:53. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 23rd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 5th, 2024 10:20.

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