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STEM Author Episodes

Nov. 29, 2023

119. Dr. Sheryl Recinos, MD; Physician, Author, Homelessness Advocate

Sheryl Recinos is a physician, author, speaker and advocate. She is a locums hospitalist. After spending her teen years homeless and living on the streets in Los Angeles, she got a Bachelor's Degree in Cellular and Microbiolo...

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Nov. 14, 2023

118. STEMSkills: Building Your Confidence with Karen Laos, Confidence…

Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, is on a mission to eradicate self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them simple strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corpor...

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Oct. 31, 2023

117. Liz Lee Heinecke; Scientist and Science Communicator; Author & M…

Liz Lee Heinecke is an author and media figure for science and STEM. She has loved science she was young which drew her to study molecular biology where she worked in research for ten years. As she transitioned to parenting, ...

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Sept. 13, 2023

114. Nancy Joie Wilkie - Author; Retired Biotechnologist/Bio-Chemist

Nancy Joie Wilkie worked for over thirty years in both the biotechnology industry and as part of the Federal Government’s biodefense effort. Nancy is now retired and explores many creative pursuits including writing, composin...

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June 13, 2023

110. Nicole Kelner; Science and Climate Artist

Nicole Kelner is a science and climate artist. She is the founder of Arts and Climate Change. Prior to founding Arts and Climate Change, she was an Artist in Residence at MCJ Collective. Prior to these two positions she worke...

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July 13, 2021

55. Alana Esty - Biomedical Engineer; Healthcare Data Analytics

Alana Esty has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Biomedical Engineering. She uses data analytics in the healthcare industry to improve patient care. She is also the host of the podcast “Health Analytic Insights Podcast”. Epi...

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May 18, 2021

47. Janet Phan - Global consultant at the intersection of business an…

Janet Phan works as a consultant in the intersection of technology and business in a global role in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. She is the Founder of Thriving Elements, a mentoring program for underrepresented girls ...

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May 7, 2021

46. Stephanie Slocum - Architectural Engineer, Founder/CEO, Author

Stephanie Slocum is the Founder and CEO of Engineers Rising, where she coaches engineers to help them advance in their careers. She is the author or “She Engineers” and a keynote speaker. She is a professional engineer with m...

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March 9, 2021

40. Stephanie Espy - Chemical Engineer, Entrepreneur, Author

Stephanie Espy is the Founder and CEO of MathSP, a STEM academic and test prep coaching company. MathSP is a STEM-focused academic and test prep coaching company based in Georgia and serving students and families nationwide. ...

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Feb. 16, 2021

36. Nancy Regan - Aerospace Engineer, Entrepreneur, Author

Nancy Regan has a degree in Aerospace Engineering and founded The Force, a company focusing on Reliability Centered Maintenance. In addition to being an engineer and entrepreneur, she also holds six patents, is an author and ...

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