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4 Oct 2026 · 22 min

Highlights from: The STEAM Success Blueprint- An Interview with Pramin Pradeep, Co-founder and CEO of BotGauge AI

Highlights from: The STEAM Success Blueprint- An Interview with Pramin Pradeep, Co-founder and CEO of BotGauge AI ---- In this episode of The STEAM Success Blueprint , host David Ferguson welcomes Pramin Pradeep, Co-founder and CEO of BotGauge AI , where he is building autonomous quality infrastructure for modern software teams. With over a decade of experience in enterprise QA transformation and low-code ecosystems, Pramin has worked with companies such as Adobe, Infosys, and Unqork. Pramin shares his journey through software testing, product development, and entrepreneurship, explaining…

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   S50 · E1 · 19 Sep 2026 · 39 min

   Highlights from - The STEAM Success Blueprint: Why Not You? — Romeo Mays's Growth and Path to a Career in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

   In this episode, host ⁠David Ferguson( a fourth-year pharmacy student) ⁠ sits down with Romeo Mays, a fourth-year medical student at PCOM in Philadelphia applying to residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Romeo opens up about growing up in the Bay Area balancing competitive basketball with a science-driven environment shaped by nearby institutions like Stanford and Cal, choosing a Master's in Organizational Leadership over a direct path to medical school, and the imposter syndrome that he encountered. The conversation moves through what "intelligence" really means once…

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   S101 · E1 · 16 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

   The Combined Interviews with Simar Bajaj ( MD Candidate, Harvard graduate, Marshall Scholar, and New York Times Fellow) and Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD- Anesthesiologist-Statistician ( Harvard/ MIT)

   In this 2023 remixed podcast interview episode with Simar, a former Senior at Harvard University, now Harvard graduate and Stanford MD Candidate, we discuss Simar's achievements in science communication, his perseverance, and the hard work required to produce good work, science communication, and good journalism. Furthermore, Simar provides insights as he is a developing and achieving young leader in the science and journalism arenas. Definitely an episode worth listening to! Here are the links to his website and LinkedIn Page: 1. Simar's website: https://www.simarbajaj.com/ 2. Simar's…

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   S57 · E1 · 24 Aug 2026 · 1 hr

   Mastering Science Communication with Simar Bajaj, Multi-Award-Winning Science Journalist

   [Re-Aired] Mastering Science Communication with Simar Bajaj, Multi-Award-Winning Science Journalist -- In this remixed fireside chat from 2023, we sit down with Simar Bajaj then a Harvard undergraduate student and now: a Stanford medical student, Knight-Hennessy Scholar, Oxford Marshall Scholar, and Harvard University graduate. Join us as we discuss Simar's incredible achievements in science communication, the perseverance his field demands, and the sheer hard work behind producing top-tier journalism. As a current award-winning former New York Times reporter and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree,…

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   31 Jul 2026 · 11 min

   An Interview with A Mentor- Dr. Robert Langer, Sc.D. (MIT Institute Professor) on aspects of the Future of Diabetes Medicine Research

   An Interview with A Mentor- Dr. Robert Langer, Sc.D. (MIT Institute Professor) on aspects of the Future of Diabetes Medicine Research ====== Diabetes therapy is entering a new phase. For decades, the central challenge was how to deliver insulin more safely, more intelligently, and more responsively. The research work by Dr. Langer has produced a generation of technologies aimed at making therapy more autonomous: glucose-responsive insulin systems, microneedle patches, implantable rescue devices, lipid nanoparticles, and mRNA-based approaches to protein replacement. At the same time, a…

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   19 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

   Mentorship in Motion: Six Years of Learning with A Leading Chemical Engineer Dr. Robert Langer—Guiding Science from Lab to World (2020-2026)

   Step into the minds of today's scientific pioneers and tomorrow's trailblazers. This exclusive compilation brings together established luminaries—like Institute Professor Robert Langer, Sc.D.—alongside brilliant rising stars and determined student pharmacist including MD-PhD student Chadwin Hanna and PharmD student- David Ferguson, respectively. We’ve woven together the most powerful moments from a series of interviews spanning 2020 to 2026. Set against a backdrop of pandemic breakthroughs, surging startups, and classroom innovation, Dr. Langer reveals how an unwavering commitment to…

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   S10 · E1 · 16 Jun 2026 · 33 min

   Highlights from TNSPPE- Interview with Dr. Sebastian Kahf,MD- Anesthesiology Resident, UCLA

   Please note: The views of this podcast represent those of my guest(s) and I. These are not for⁠ medical advice or consultation. Please see your local state and board-certified health professional. We disclaim any loss in any way.--- Highlights from TNSPPE- Interview with Dr. Sebastian Kahf,MD- Anesthesiology Resident, UCLA --- In this interview with one of my good friends, Dr. Kahf, MD, an anesthesiology resident at University of California, Los Angeles, we discuss his career journey thus far, recalling his first appearance on "The New Chemist Podcast" in 2021 to now appearing on "The New…

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