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GENZ in STEM

THROUGH THIS PODCAST, find out about all the secrets and information on navigating a career in science,technology,engineering,mathematics(STEM). I’m from GENZ, the generation who is at the front of the frontline of change. There is a lack of resources and information on women inside the field as wel

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 30 min
Latest: 4 Aug 2025
Language: English

Latest episode

4 Aug 2025 · 37 min

The Reality of Studying Civil Engineering in the Netherlands

In this final episode of the Gen Z in STEM podcast, we take it back to the beginning by talking about civil engineering. We reflect on our journey as civil engineering students in the Netherlands (University of Twente). From late-night study sessions to learning to navigate Dutch culture, we get real about the highs, the lows, and everything in between. We share what drew us to civil engineering, how we adapted to studying abroad, and the most important lessons we’re taking with us as we close this chapter and look ahead to life after university. Whether you're considering studying…

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Earlier episodes 25 most recent

28 Apr 2025 · 27 min
Pioneering the Future of Infant Nutrition with Eugénie Pezé-Heidsieck.
In this episode, we sit down with Eugénie Pezé-Heidsieck, co-founder and CTO of Nūmi, the groundbreaking biotech startup transforming infant nutrition with in vitro breast milk. In this episode, Eugénie shares her entrepreneurial journey, the science behind Nūmi’s mission to provide a healthier alternative to traditional formula, and the unique challenges of leading a biotech company as a female founder balancing motherhood and innovation. The conversation explores the importance of support systems, self-care, and the drive to disrupt the industry for the better. Nūmi’s pioneering work has…
3 Mar 2025 · 29 min
The Power of Tracking Your Data. Lessons from Clue's former co-CEO
In this conversation, Carrie shares her unique journey from studying environmental policy and law to becoming co-CEO of Clue, a femtech startup. She discusses the importance of diverse backgrounds in the tech sector, particularly in understanding consumer needs and data privacy. Carrie emphasizes the challenges and lessons learned in leadership within a startup environment, the critical role of women in tech, and the future of investing in women's health through innovative data collection and analysis.
13 Jan 2025 · 42 min
Biomimicry: Unlocking the Solutions That Lie in Nature
Biomimicry, the term you may not know yet but that will revolutionise the way you think. Biomimicry is a simple concept with a powerful message. We speak with Ayla Kiser, a biomimicry expert who has worked on incorporating biomimicry principles to products. We delve into the concept of biomimicry, exploring its definition, relevance, and applications in various industries. Ayla shares her journey in the field, and shares with you the importance of learning from nature to solve human challenges sustainably.
23 Dec 2024 · 30 min
3 steps to landing your dream internship
This episode helps you in your internship research journey. This is a bonus episode in time for the holidays. We feature a HR /recruiting expert ( Pascale Liroy) and two students ( Dina Karmous and Michelle Vaculik) who share their journeys and approach to help you on your own.
2 Dec 2024 · 35 min
Island resillience: the technology and solutions to save island communities
18 Nov 2024 · 35 min
Agile Methodologies: Transforming Fintech and Empowering Women in Product
In this episode, we speak with Thais Rigolon, an agile expert with experience in both corporate and startup environments, especially in fintech. Thais is also involved with Mulheres de Produto, a community supporting women in product management. We explore how agile methodologies are driving change in Brazil's fintech sector and discuss the value of role models and community in professional environments.
4 Nov 2024 · 35 min
Chemistry for a Greener Tomorrow: Inside Greenlyte's Decarbonization Mission
In this episode, we sit down with Friederike Reissig, lead chemist at Greenlyte, a startup on a mission to decarbonize the atmosphere using cutting-edge technology. We explore how their breakthrough innovations capture CO2 and transform it into usable applications, the dynamic world of startups, and the unique challenges of leading in the green tech space. Friederike, who has researched advanced materials for sustainable energy, shares her journey from academia to industry, her experience leading an all-women team, and the importance of collaboration in addressing climate challenges.
1 Nov 2024 · 1 min
GENZinSTEM trailer (season 2)
29 Jul 2024 · 20 min
From Bakerini to Banking: applying finance to business and the advantage of pursing a double major
More and more startups are currently being created. Whether it's tech, finance, AI-related businesses, or others, individuals are stepping up and innovating. But what skills can you foster to successfully take on a business that will benefit others? And be able to bring solutions to problems. Today we’re talking with Lina Baquero. Lina is from Colombia and started her first business in high school. She has also lived in Argentina and Panama. She is now studying two majors: Systems engineering and business administration. Today we talk about what it took to found Bakerini. The value of…
22 Jul 2024 · 33 min
McGill Baja Racing team and the power of joining a student team
What is the way to gain the most value from your STEM studies? The answer may be joining a student team. This week we talked with Jemma Pooley who is part of one of the Baja racing student team. We discuss her experience in the team and why it has been such an exciting and meaningful learning experience to her.
15 Jul 2024 · 20 min
All about Data Science and getting involved with innovation +entrepreneurship during your studies
Today, we feature Adriana Tarazona. She studies Data Science at IE in Spain. We discuss what it's like studying data science, what skills are essential in the field, and her ventures with projects/entrepreneurship.
8 Jul 2024 · 18 min
Exploring computer science and getting hands-on experience in the field.
For this first episode of GenZinsights, we are joined by a computer science student(Subhangini Sarathy) who has been involved in various projects in the field . She studies at KIIT in India and is working on her own project linking computer science and financing. We dive into what studying computer science is all about, how to get experience further than theory and advice to get support in the field.
24 Jun 2024 · 37 min
The Future of Energy in the World and the Energy Transition
On today’s episode, we find out all about the future of energy and the energy transition. We speak with Elena Morettini, Head of Sustainable Development at Globant. We cover some of the most relevant questions you may have about energy and what it entails to have an energy transition. We also dive into why an energy transition is necessary in the world.
27 May 2024 · 42 min
EP10:Conservation technology: the meaningful career you may have never heard of
What is conservation technology, and why might this be your perfect career? It is a green career incorporating AI, sensors, tech, the environment, and more. We are joined by Esther Githinji and Alex Rood from WILDLABS. We go over what conservation technology is, how to get started in the field, and why it is an innovative sector.
6 May 2024 · 29 min
One of the biggest unspoken struggles for women in STEM andAna Kraft’s journey to founding Xena Workwear.
In this episode, we discuss one of the biggest problems for WiSTEM that is not talked about enough. We speak with Anastasia Kraft, the founder of Xena Workwear for Women about PPE and her journey. We discussed the need for safe personal protective equipment (PPE) for WiSTEM and her steps from encountering the problem to releasing her first shoe. We also go into sustainability in the production of products as well as her work with Feeding Mouths Filling Minds (FMFM)
15 Apr 2024 · 37 min
Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship, find you WHY ,and personal branding in STEM
Do you want to uplift your career? Do you want to get internships or a job? Or do you want to find your direction in life? Today we address topics that can help with all three! We discuss all about finding your ‘WHY’ in life and in your career, skills that can be gained that are applicable to the engineering world, and the importance of personal branding in STEM, among other topics. We are joined by Wing Yan Man who has a background in civil/water engineering and management. She amassed internships at Toyota and Deltares. After graduating from her master's, she joined IBM and quickly rose…
25 Mar 2024 · 27 min
Mechanical Engineering, activism, and optimising systems
Join us as we delve into the world of mechanical engineering and activism with Alexandra Mulder Gonzalez. She is a mechanical engineering student at Utwente and a passionate activist who was elected the most active student of the year at UT in 2023. From optimizing systems to considering the impact of projects in the community, we dive deeper into the world of mechanical engineering and creating impact. Alexandra's journey doesn't stop at academia; we also look into her activism journey. We provide insights from her experiences in Chile to her activism in the Netherlands. Through her…
7 Mar 2024 · 33 min
Bonus episode 2: Let’s talk about intersectionality and Ambitious Women at UT
Today’s episode is about intersectionality and the origins of Ambitious Women at UT! This is a collaboration with Ambitious Women at UT. Learn about the cool journey behind the creation of Ambitious Women at UT. Find out about the books that have changed how these individuals think about the world. Join us in a conversation on intersectionality and societal structure.
4 Mar 2024 · 14 min
Bonus episode: All about International women's day with Ambitious Women at UT
Today’s episode is all about International Women’s Day (IWD)! This is a collaboration with Ambitious Women at UT. Get to know the origins of IWD, why it is celebrated, the theme for 2024 and so much more.
22 Jan 2024 · 27 min
Catalysing change: Chemical engineering @Cornell and how to have impact in your community
Do you want to have an impact on your community?or/and Do you wonder what chemical engineering is truly about? This episode is for you! Today, we talk with Lara who studies chemical engineering at Cornell. Lara Capellino has an impact on her community with the organizations she partakes in. Such as rising leaders where she has gone to Capitol Hill to advocate for Tourettes as well as being in Society of Women Engineers. If you want to know how to get more involved during your studies or the realities of engineering, this is the episode for you!
13 Dec 2023 · 32 min
Becoming the CEO of your work, civil/geotechnical engineering and researchers impact on society
Have you ever wanted a career where you manage your own time, and schedule? Do you want to have a visible impact on society? Well, this may be the opportunity you are looking for. Today, we set out to find out why someone might enter a research career and the impact research has on society. We are talking with Dr Floriana Anselmucci, a dynamic postdoctoral researcher hailing from Italy. She has studied and worked in Italy, France, and now the Netherlands specializing in civil and geotechnical engineering. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Twente and has been…
27 Nov 2023 · 30 min
Surviving your bachelor thesis and biomedical science -Melinda
We talk with Melinda Leaper who currently studies in England. She has recently finished her bachelor's in Biomedical Science. In addition, she is now doing a year of computing. Many people doing a bachelor's in STEM will have to do a bachelor's thesis. So how can you survive it? Find out how in this episode.
8 Nov 2023 · 28 min
Studying engineering as a women *NL edition*-Industrial design engineering
What does it mean to study engineering as a woman? We are here to find out. We continue to look at the main engineering types at the University of Twente. In today’s episode, our guest is Nuria Bouhdid Lozano. She is from Spain and Morocco. She studies industrial design engineering at the University of Twente and is working on projects that seek to constantly innovate user experience in products.
22 Oct 2023 · 27 min
Studying engineering as a women *NL edition*Chemical Science & engineering
What does it mean to study engineering as a woman? We are here to find out. We continue to look at the main engineering types at UT. In today’s episode, our guest is Vinaya Tennakoon. She is from Sri Lanka yet lived most of her life in Bangladesh. She now studies chemical science engineering at the Utwente and even tutors others to thrive in their studies.
9 Oct 2023 · 22 min
Studying engineering as a woman *NL edition*Electrical engineering
What does it mean to study engineering as a woman? We are here to find out. Over the next three episodes, we will be looking at 4 main types of engineering at UT: Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, and Civil. In today’s episode, our guest is Giovana Colucio. She studies electrical engineering at UT. The low ratio of women in her classes did not deter her from pursuing her studies; on the contrary, she is now trying to get more women into Electrical engineering.

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Category: Business
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Typical length: 30 min
Latest episode: 4 Aug 2025
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Latest episode

The Reality of Studying Civil Engineering in the Netherlands

Earlier episodes 25 most recent

Pioneering the Future of Infant Nutrition with Eugénie Pezé-Heidsieck.

The Power of Tracking Your Data. Lessons from Clue's former co-CEO

Biomimicry: Unlocking the Solutions That Lie in Nature

3 steps to landing your dream internship

Island resillience: the technology and solutions to save island communities

Agile Methodologies: Transforming Fintech and Empowering Women in Product

Chemistry for a Greener Tomorrow: Inside Greenlyte's Decarbonization Mission

GENZinSTEM trailer (season 2)

From Bakerini to Banking: applying finance to business and the advantage of pursing a double major

McGill Baja Racing team and the power of joining a student team

All about Data Science and getting involved with innovation +entrepreneurship during your studies

Exploring computer science and getting hands-on experience in the field.

The Future of Energy in the World and the Energy Transition

EP10:Conservation technology: the meaningful career you may have never heard of

One of the biggest unspoken struggles for women in STEM andAna Kraft’s journey to founding Xena Workwear.

Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship, find you WHY ,and personal branding in STEM

Mechanical Engineering, activism, and optimising systems

Bonus episode 2: Let’s talk about intersectionality and Ambitious Women at UT

Bonus episode: All about International women's day with Ambitious Women at UT

Catalysing change: Chemical engineering @Cornell and how to have impact in your community

Becoming the CEO of your work, civil/geotechnical engineering and researchers impact on society

Surviving your bachelor thesis and biomedical science -Melinda

Studying engineering as a women NL edition-Industrial design engineering

Studying engineering as a women NL editionChemical Science & engineering

Studying engineering as a woman NL editionElectrical engineering

About GENZ in STEM

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