Download | SoundCloud | iTunesThis week’s episode was recorded at the Stemette’s Outbox Incubator. Outbox Incubator was a six week program that ran this summer for girls aged 11 to 22 from around the EU. The aim of which was allow participants

STEM XX 029: Following your interest and passion with Leigh Brody

Aug 30th, 2015 16m

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesIn this week’s episode we are joined by Dr Leigh Brody, Director of Genomic Services at Desktop Genetics. She talks about her work with CRISPR/Cas9, nanoparticles and taking responsibility for your own learning.

STEM XX 028: Engineering and improving the human experience with Keri Collins

Jul 26th, 2015 22m 13s

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesThis week we are joined by Dr Keri Collins, the COaST Post Doctoral Researcher at Plymouth University. She talks about the human-powered submarine project, wave energy and sniffer bees.Keri CollinsLinks an

STEM XX 027: Making a difference through engineering with Sakthy Selvakumaran

Jun 21st, 2015 13m 54s

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesThis week’s guest is Sakthy Selvakumaran, a civil engineer. She talks about making the most of opportunities, not knowing what you want to be when you grow up and the challenges that we as a society face globally.

STEM XX 026: Mathematics and persistence with Caroline Series

Jun 14th, 2015 17m 13s

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesThis week we are joined by Caroline Series, a mathematician. In this episode she discusses the culture shock of studying in the US, the need for persistence in maths and the power of computing.Caroline Series

STEM XX 025: Why not ChemEng with Yasmin Ali

Jun 7th, 2015 16m 26s

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesIn this episode we are joined by Yasmin Ali, a Chemical Engineer that works in Oil and Gas. She talks about engineering’s reputation, floorball and additive manufacturing.Yasmin AliLinks and ResourcesWhy n

STEM XX 024: The magic of science with Monica Grady

May 31st, 2015 17m 53s

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesThis week we are joined by Monica Grady, Professor of Planetary and Space Sciences at The Open University. She talks about rocks from space, her secret ambition and the Philae lander.Keep in touch@MonicaGrady

STEM XX 023: Adding pazazz with Robyn Exton

Apr 5th, 2015 10m 44s

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesIn this episode we are joined by Robyn Exton, the founder of HER. She gives us some excellent advice about starting a business, and also talks about the main differences between the tech and non-tech industries.

STEM XX 022: Student Special – Biomedical Engineering with Mohima and Nicola

Mar 29th, 2015 26m 19s

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesInterested in studying Biomedical Engineering? This week we’re joined by Mohima and Nicola, two Biomedical Engineering students. They give us some great advice about school, studying and balance.MohimaLinks

STEM XX 021: Embracing your passion for engineering with Claire Gott

Mar 16th, 2015 18m 16s

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesThinking about starting your own charity? This week’s guest Claire Gott a Design Package Manager did – all whilst she was at university!Claire GottLinks/ResourcesGreen Construction BoardInstitution of Civ

STEM XX 020: The information age with Tilly Blyth

Mar 9th, 2015 23m 50s

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesThis week we are joined by Tilly Blyth the lead curator of the information age. We talk about technology, the future and women at the Science Museum.Tilly Blyth, credit Science MuseumLinks/ResourcesInforma

STEM XX 019: Understanding the error message with Katrina Owen

Mar 2nd, 2015

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesIn this episode we are joined by Katrina Owen, a software developer.Katrina OwenLinks/ResourcesKeep in touchexercism.iokytrinyx.comIntro and outro musicStep On (Jahzzar) / CC BY-SA 4.0

STEM XX 018: The advantages of apprenticeships with Samantha Thompson

Feb 23rd, 2015

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesCan/could you afford to buy your own home at 20? This week’s guest, Samantha Thomspson, a project engineer at Doosan Babcock could. Listen to this episode for more information.Samantha ThompsonLinks/Resourc

STEM XX 017: Relatable role models with Miriam Keshani

Feb 16th, 2015

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesChief Happiness Officer? Listen to this episode with Miriam Keshani to find out more about her job title at Sparrho. We also talk about moving from academia to start-ups, and GAP years.Miriam KeshaniLinks/R

STEM XX 016: Engineering and learning from nature with Carmen Torres-Sánchez

Feb 9th, 2015

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesIn this episode we are joined by Carmen Torres-Sánchez a Senior Lecturer and Mechanical Engineer. We talk about the power of positive thinking, biomimicry and the importance of multidisciplinary engineering.Ca

STEM XX 015: The benefits of work placements with Sheree Atcheson

Feb 2nd, 2015

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesThis week we are joined by Sheree Atcheson a software engineer and founder of Women Who Code UK. We talk about work placements, balancing and Women Who Code.Keep in [email protected]@nirushikaIn

STEM XX 014: Changing the face of gaming with Naomi Ladizinsky

Jan 5th, 2015

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesWe are joined by Naomi Ladizinsky, the Creative Director and Chief Creative Officer at Nix Hydra. We talk about gaming, Jurassic Park and how she got her first job off of Craigslist?Intro and outro musicStep O

STEM XX 013: Biology and learning to fail with Fiona Watt

Dec 29th, 2014 23m 15s

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesIn this episode we are joined by Professor Fiona Watt, a cell biologist. We talk about university, the smell of the chemistry lab and the impostor syndrome.Fiona WattIntro and outro musicStep On (Jahzzar)

STEM XX 012: Solar space missions and family life with Helen Mason

Dec 22nd, 2014 24m 1s

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesIn this episode we are joined by Dr Helen Mason, a solar scientist. We talk about her OBE, Italy and solar space physics.Helen MasonKeep in touchSun|trekIntro and outro musicStep On (Jahzzar) / CC BY-S

STEM XX 011: Science and the courage of your convictions with Eleanor Campbell

Dec 15th, 2014 19m 40s

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesWhat is it like to work in Germany, Sweden and Scotland? Listen to this episode with Eleanor Campbell, a Chemical Physicist, for the answer.Eleanor CampbellKeep in touchWebpageIntro and outro musicStep

STEM XX 010: Student Special

Dec 8th, 2014

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesThis week I decided to mix it up a bit and interviewed three students. We talked about applying to university, the education system, confusion, careers advice and GAP years.Keep in touchUgo’s twitterJanhavi’s

STEM XX 009: Black holes, gravity and persistence with Ruth Gregory

Dec 1st, 2014

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesIn this episode we are joined by theoretical physicist Professor Ruth Gregory. We talk about discrete spacetime, the Gregory-Laflamme instability, black holes and so much more.Ruth GregoryKeep in touchDurh

STEM XX 008: Turning your GCSE project into a company with Ruth Amos

Nov 24th, 2014

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesThis week we are joined by Ruth Amos, the managing director of StairSteady. We talk about inventing, engineering and asking your friends for money.Ruth AmosKeep in touchStairSteadyRuth’s website@RuthAmos

STEM XX 007: Mathematics and the importance of being direct with Rosemary Bailey

Nov 17th, 2014

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesIn this episode we are joined by Professor Rosemary Bailey, a statistician and pure mathematician. We talk about Sudoku’s, how stubbornness can be an asset and why you should be direct.Rosemary BaileyLinks/

STEM XX 006: Pizza, studying and India with Kameswarie Nunna

Nov 10th, 2014

Download | SoundCloud | iTunesKameswarie Nunna, an applications engineer at MathWorks, my friend Janhavi and I went to Pizza Express where we talked about the differences between studying in England and studying in India.Kameswarie Nunna