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   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.

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   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.

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   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.

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   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)

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   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…

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   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.

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   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.

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   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!

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   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…

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    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.