In this episode, we chat with Isabela Gomes and Nourseen Mahmoud, two young women in STEM who are alumni of the State Department’s TechGirls program! Isabela and Nourseen are two young innovators who are dedicated to creating positive change on a global level. Coming together from thousands of miles apart—Panama and Egypt—they share their experience at the TechGirls program and the power of cross-cultural community in empowering women in STEM.
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Justina Sanchez, a quality engineer, product evaluator, writer, and entrepreneur. She shares her journey as a woman and mentor in STEM and explains how she explores the intersectionality between engineering, writing, entrepreneurship, and mentorship, inspiring the next generation of young women in STEM.
In this episode, we chat with Jiyoo, Yumin, Ashley, and Claire, four leadership members of FemSTEM, a high school feminist initiative in South Korea dedicated to empowering girls and underrepresented youth through STEM education. Jiyoo, Ashley, Yumin, and Claire explain the magic of mentorship and share their inspirational stories as high school girls in STEM fields.
In this episode, we chat with Nikki Barua, CEO of the global Non-Profit, Latinas in Tech. She shares her journey as a woman bridging the gender gap in STEM and business, advocating for more access and opportunities in STEM fields. She inspires the next generation of aspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, and women in STEM.
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kate Yoshida, a science communicator who creates educational videos for the popular YouTube channels MinuteEarth and MinuteFood. She shares her journey as a woman in environmental science and ecology, and explains the importance of communication and easy access to education in the sciences, inspiring the next generation of women in STEM to learn and create.
In this episode, we chat with Ms. Ella Daugherty, a Product Manager at Microsoft working on the commercial browser team with a focus on security, AI controls, and admin experiences. She shares her inspirational and positive experiences rising to leadership in cybersecurity and computer science, proving to the next generation of girls that being a woman in STEM fields is an empowerment.
In this episode, we chat with Marileen, Mia, Emmie, and Sofia, four members of our Senior Advisory Council, which passes on institutional wisdom and experience as leadership to the next generation of volunteers. They discuss their personal narrative in the STEM field and their experience as leaders for All Girls STEM Society, giving first-hand experience and advice for future women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
In this episode, we chat with Audrey, Nora, and Hanna, three members of our Senior Advisory Council, which passes on institutional wisdom and experience as leadership to the next generation of volunteers. They discuss their personal journeys in the STEM field and their All Girls STEM Society experience, offering advice for future female scientists, technicians, engineers, and mathematicians.
In this episode, we chat with Selina and Rebecca, two guests who are younger women in STEM in our community from Magikids Robotics Lab. They discuss their passions for robotics and art, and the importance of collaboration and having a positive outlook.
In this episode, we chat with Ms. Dolores Williamson, a math teacher with a passion for fostering a dynamic and supportive school community. She shares her passion for teaching and connecting with students, along with the importance of finding role models and support groups for women in STEM.
In this episode, we chat with Ms. Vaishali Shah, a spacecraft mechanical design engineer at Rocket Lab and a member of the Brooke Owens Fellowship. She shares her passion for mechanical engineering and design, along with how to overcome challenges as a woman in STEM and the importance of STEM advocacy and mentorship.
In this episode, we chat with Ms. Katherine Graham O’Regan, a chemistry and biology researcher at the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego. She shares her passion for biochemistry research, along with the importance of following one’s passions throughout their career.
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Tracy Nguyen, Vice President of San Diego's Society of Women Engineers. She shares her passion for optometry, along with the importance of student mentorship.
In this episode, we chat with Ms. Aileen Fahme, President of San Diego’s Society of Women Engineers. She discusses her passion for mechanical engineering and the importance of advocates for women in STEM fields.
In this episode, we chat with Sophia Guan, President of All Girls STEM Society. She shares her passion for physics and space science as well as a few highlights of her time working with AGSS.
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Bora Lim, an oncologist and researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Lim shares her inspirations for becoming a doctor as well as the importance of teamwork and collaboration for patient care.
In this episode, we chat with Grace Dessert, a software engineer at Art of Problem Solving who is particularly passionate about education. Ms. Dessert discusses the intersection between STEM, education, and empowering girls!
In this episode, we chat with Resie Collins, an occupational therapist and certified lymphedema therapist. Ms. Collins discusses her passion for patient care and gives insightful advice about building trusting relationships with everyone that she works with.
In this episode, we chat with Qualcomm Systems Engineer Dr. Xiaoxia Zhang. Dr. Zhang has patented over 300 different designs throughout her career, and she discusses her love for using engineering to solve real-world problems that have an impact on people all around the world. Check out this link to learn more about her incredible work: https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2022/09/qualcomm-inventor-dr--xiaoxia-zhang-on-how-your-phone-finds-the-
In this episode, we chat with Veronica Tang, a privacy engineer at Google and founder of All Girls STEM Society. She talks about the impact of her work in privacy, and also shares funny stories about the early days of AGSS!