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Ep 23: Biomedical engineering all around the world

2022-06-0352:14

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. Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

Ep 22: Convoluted career paths, mixing creativity with science

2022-05-2138:36

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. Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

Ep 21: Discussing the energy industry and sugar on avocados

2022-05-0601:08:33

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! Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

Ep 20: The mechatronics engineer who writes classical music

2022-04-1501:04:46

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. Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

Ep 19: Street smartness as a young engineer

2022-04-0850:29

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 Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

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

2022-04-0101:03:46

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 Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

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

2022-03-2501:03:13

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. Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

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

2022-03-1859:48

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. Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

Ep 15: What you need to know about construction

2022-03-1101:11:56

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. Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica 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

Ep 14: A short break.

2022-02-1104:48

February has been a little difficult for me so I'm taking a short break. See you in March!

Ep 13: Practising psychiatry in rural Kenya

2022-01-2845:05

This week I’m reminiscing on practising medicine in rural Kenya and speaking to Dr. Nyamute about her work as a psychiatrist and her thoughts on mental health in Kenya. Reach Dr. Nyamute here: Mental sphere - https://www.facebook.com/MentalSphereKe Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

Ep 12: Mentoring and teaching computer skills in my mother tongue

2022-01-2145:05

This week's episode features Afandi, a digital literacy advocate, who talks about her working in bridging the digital literacy gap in Kenya as well as her passion for mentorship and community. Find her here: https://twitter.com/afandi_indiatsi Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

Ep 11: Inspiring a generation of electrical engineers

2022-01-1448:54

This week, Sally, an electrical engineer, gives us some insight into the workings of KPLC (Kenya Power and Lighting Company). She also talks about her initiative, Ash Gold Africa Initiative, and its work in increasing the number of young girls and women in STEM. You can reach Sally on: Tel: +254729723556 Email: ash.goldafrica@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshGoldAfricaInitiative Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

Ep 10: Doing a masters for 3 years and the difference between a civil engineer and an architect

2022-01-0753:15

Happy new year! On the first episode of 2022, we listen to Neema, a civil engineer, talk about her work and research in new building materials as well as other areas of her life. Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

Ep 9: Exploring neuroscience and navigating new countries

2021-12-2443:53

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking to Refilwe, a neuroscientist from Botswana currently living and studying in Canada. We spoke in depth about her work, her love for psychology and other talents. Refilwe's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zbOadU7avVaUE6wp4Qjga?si=303953e202f24dc7 Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

Ep 8: Paving the way for other women in tech

2021-12-1047:58

This week, I speak to Naima, a software engineer. She is passionate about tech and opening spaces up for other women and girls. Follow Naima: https://www.instagram.com/dayaxnhidig/ Podcast of the week: Legally clueless https://open.spotify.com/show/0hOD1cMN0EVLYojlTWQITO?si=90f749fd3dd64424 Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

Ep 7: Merging tutoring with engineering

2021-12-0348:15

This week, I speak to Samira about her career path and her plans to merge educating and engineering. She leaves us with valuable words on being kind to oneself through the confusion and chaos of figuring things out. Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

Ep 6: A biochemistry degree in French and quitting my PhD

2021-11-1801:09:30

On this episode I speak to my good friend, Daisy, a biochemist. She spoke candidly about the challenges she’s had along the way including quitting a prestigious PhD. Support her small business: https://www.ajanihandmade.com/ Read Daisy’s poetry: https://stilldaisy.wordpress.com/ Would you like to be featured on the podcast? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Email me: drcynthiawaliaula@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

Ep 5: Exploring AI and starting a PhD

2021-11-1253:18

This week's episode features Mbithe Nzomo, a computer scientist and PhD researcher at the University of Cape Town whose interests lie in Artificial Intelligence. She talks about her journey so far, her super interesting work and how she hopes to eventually get a cat. Would you like to be featured? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/a8zjoVqh1ot5bFuQ9 Email me: drcynthiawaliaula@gmail.com Social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

Ep 4: Rediscovering art, creativity and comfort in ambiguity

2021-11-0550:41

This week, I’m joined by my friend, Dr. Meggie. We talk about rediscovering art and creativity as adults, changing careers and being comfortable in the unknown. Email me: drcynthiawaliaula@gmail.com Social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stemingfromafrica/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/STEMfromAfrica

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