Pink, the classically feminine color, is often associated with being a "proper," girly, girl. Pink has never been a representation of science, technology, engineering or math—but why can't it be? In their monthly episodes, hosts Anabel Weinstein, Sophie Zeng, and Medha Ravi are joined by powerful women in STEM who share their experience and expertise as a minority in their field. Pink is chemistry and programming and everything in between.
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Ep 35 - The Captivating World of Chemistry and Connection with Bryn Taylor
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Bryn Taylor, an inspirational computational chemist and human health researcher. Dr. Taylor shares her journey as a woman working in chemistry––exploring not only her enthusiasm for chemistry, but also the beauty of connection and mentorship in male-dominated fields
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In this episode, we chat with Dr. Bryn Taylor, an inspirational computational chemist and human health researcher. Dr. Taylor shares her journey as a woman working in chemistry––exploring not only her enthusiasm for chemistry, but also the beauty of connection and mentorship in male-dominated fields
Click here to listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5f5nY6RBkbtpBoY2x8Dzgq?si=fbVR9aSJQEmXzzdBktSYSA
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Ep 34 - Soaring Through Barriers in STEM and the Aerospace Field with Sydney Hamilton
In this episode we talk to Ms. Sydney Hamilton, an aerospace engineer, ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and advocate for women pursuing their dreams in STEM. She shares her experiences as a woman of color in engineering, as well as advice for young girls wanting to follow a similar path—embodying her motto: “If she can see it she can be it.”
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In this episode we talk to Ms. Sydney Hamilton, an aerospace engineer, ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and advocate for women pursuing their dreams in STEM. She shares her experiences as a woman of color in engineering, as well as advice for young girls wanting to follow a similar path—embodying her motto: “If she can see it she can be it.”
Click here to listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1D4rCPgkTKkwgwOLzAZihg?si=4c1be0406c394409
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Ep 33 - The Power of Cross-Cultural Communities in Empowering Women in STEM With Isabela Gomes & Nourseen Mahmoud
In this episode, we chat with Isabela Gomes and Nourseen Mahmoud, two young women in STEM who are alumni of the State Department’s TechGirls program! Isabela and Nourseen are two young innovators who are dedicated to creating positive change on a global level. Coming together from thousands of miles apart—Panama and Egypt—they share their experience at the TechGirls program and the power of cross-cultural community in empowering women in STEM.
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In this episode, we chat with Isabela Gomes and Nourseen Mahmoud, two young women in STEM who are alumni of the State Department’s TechGirls program! Isabela and Nourseen are two young innovators who are dedicated to creating positive change on a global level. Coming together from thousands of miles apart—Panama and Egypt—they share their experience at the TechGirls program and the power of cross-cultural community in empowering women in STEM.
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Ep 32 - Diving into the World of Engineering and Leadership with Dr.Justina Sanchez
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Justina Sanchez, a quality engineer, product evaluator, writer, and entrepreneur. She shares her journey as a woman and mentor in STEM and explains how she explores the intersectionality between engineering, writing, entrepreneurship, and mentorship, inspiring the next generation of young women in STEM.
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In this episode, we chat with Dr. Justina Sanchez, a quality engineer, product evaluator, writer, and entrepreneur. She shares her journey as a woman and mentor in STEM and explains how she explores the intersectionality between engineering, writing, entrepreneurship, and mentorship, inspiring the next generation of young women in STEM.
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Ep 31 - Exploring STEM Through the Eyes of High School Mentors with FemSTEM
In this episode, we chat with Jiyoo, Yumin, Ashley, and Claire, four leadership members of FemSTEM, a high school feminist initiative in South Korea dedicated to empowering girls and underrepresented youth through STEM education. Jiyoo, Ashley, Yumin, and Claire explain the magic of mentorship and share their inspirational stories as high school girls in STEM fields.
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In this episode, we chat with Jiyoo, Yumin, Ashley, and Claire, four leadership members of FemSTEM, a high school feminist initiative in South Korea dedicated to empowering girls and underrepresented youth through STEM education. Jiyoo, Ashley, Yumin, and Claire explain the magic of mentorship and share their inspirational stories as high school girls in STEM fields.
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Ep 30 - Bridging the Gender Gap in STEM and Business with Ms. Nikki Barua
In this episode, we chat with Nikki Barua, CEO of the global Non-Profit, Latinas in Tech. She shares her journey as a woman bridging the gender gap in STEM and business, advocating for more access and opportunities in STEM fields. She inspires the next generation of aspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, and women in STEM.
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In this episode, we chat with Nikki Barua, CEO of the global Non-Profit, Latinas in Tech. She shares her journey as a woman bridging the gender gap in STEM and business, advocating for more access and opportunities in STEM fields. She inspires the next generation of aspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, and women in STEM.
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Ep 29 - The Importance of Communication and Education in Science with Dr. Kate YoshidaIn this episode, we chat with Dr. Kate Yoshida, a science communicator who creates educational videos for the popular YouTube channels MinuteEarth and MinuteFood. She shares her journey as a woman in environmental science and ecology, and explains the importance of communication and easy access to education in the sciences, inspiring the next generation of women in STEM to learn and create.
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Ep 28 - The Powerful Intersection of Leadership at Technology with Ms. Ella Daugherty
In this episode, we chat with Ms. Ella Daugherty, a Product Manager at Microsoft working on the commercial browser team with a focus on security, AI controls, and admin experiences. She shares her inspirational and positive experiences rising to leadership in cybersecurity and computer science, proving to the next generation of girls that being a woman in STEM fields is an empowerment.
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In this episode, we chat with Ms. Ella Daugherty, a Product Manager at Microsoft working on the commercial browser team with a focus on security, AI controls, and admin experiences. She shares her inspirational and positive experiences rising to leadership in cybersecurity and computer science, proving to the next generation of girls that being a woman in STEM fields is an empowerment.
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Ep 27 - The Narrative of AGSS and its Purpose with Marileen, Mia, Emmie, & Sofia (Senior Advisory Council)
In this episode, we chat with Marileen, Mia, Emmie, and Sofia, four members of our Senior Advisory Council, which passes on institutional wisdom and experience as leadership to the next generation of volunteers. They discuss their personal narrative in the STEM field and their experience as leaders for All Girls STEM Society, giving first-hand experience and advice for future women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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In this episode, we chat with Marileen, Mia, Emmie, and Sofia, four members of our Senior Advisory Council, which passes on institutional wisdom and experience as leadership to the next generation of volunteers. They discuss their personal narrative in the STEM field and their experience as leaders for All Girls STEM Society, giving first-hand experience and advice for future women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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Ep 26 - STEM Journeys through AGSS with Audrey, Nora, and Hanna (Senior Advisory Council)
In this episode, we chat with Audrey, Nora, and Hanna, three members of our Senior Advisory Council, which passes on institutional wisdom and experience as leadership to the next generation of volunteers. They discuss their personal journeys in the STEM field and their All Girls STEM Society experience, offering advice for future female scientists, technicians, engineers, and mathematicians.
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In this episode, we chat with Audrey, Nora, and Hanna, three members of our Senior Advisory Council, which passes on institutional wisdom and experience as leadership to the next generation of volunteers. They discuss their personal journeys in the STEM field and their All Girls STEM Society experience, offering advice for future female scientists, technicians, engineers, and mathematicians.
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Ep 25 - Being a Girl in a STEM Classroom with Selina & RebeccaIn this episode, we chat with Selina and Rebecca, two guests who are younger women in STEM in our community from Magikids Robotics Lab. They discuss their passions for robotics and art, and the importance of collaboration and having a positive outlook.
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Ep 24 - Classroom Environment 7 Support Groups with Ms. Dolores WilliamsonIn this episode, we chat with Ms. Dolores Williamson, a math teacher with a passion for fostering a dynamic and supportive school community. She shares her passion for teaching and connecting with students, along with the importance of finding role models and support groups for women in STEM.
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Ep 23 - Launching into the World of Mechanical Engineering and Advocacy with Ms. Vaishali ShahIn this episode, we chat with Ms. Vaishali Shah, a spacecraft mechanical design engineer at Rocket Lab and a member of the Brooke Owens Fellowship. She shares her passion for mechanical engineering and design, along with how to overcome challenges as a woman in STEM and the importance of STEM advocacy and mentorship.
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Ep 22 - The Power of Research with Ms. Katherine Graham O'ReganIn this episode, we chat with Ms. Katherine Graham O’Regan, a chemistry and biology researcher at the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego. She shares her passion for biochemistry research, along with the importance of following one’s passions throughout their career.
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Ep 21 - The Magic Mentorship with Tracy Nguyen
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Tracy Nguyen, Vice President of San Diego's Society of Women Engineers. She shares her passion for optometry, along with the importance of student mentorship. Click here to listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/3wTKSD4HOE6vzMp81qj9KZ Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts |
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Ep 20 - Delving into Mechanical Engineering & STEM Advocacy with Aileen Fahme
In this episode, we chat with Ms. Aileen Fahme, President of San Diego’s Society of Women Engineers. She discusses her passion for mechanical engineering and the importance of advocates for women in STEM fields. Click here to listen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/SRW8uEyrILb Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts |
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Ep 19 - Exploring Aeronautics & Astronautics & Youth Engagement with Sophia Guan
In this episode, we chat with Sophia Guan, President of All Girls STEM Society. She shares her passion for physics and space science as well as a few highlights of her time working with AGSS. Click here to listen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ENy9bPuO4Jb Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts |
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Ep 18 - Teamwork and Female Representation in Medicine with Dr. Bora Lim
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Bora Lim, an oncologist and researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Lim shares her inspirations for becoming a doctor as well as the importance of teamwork and collaboration for patient care. Click here to listen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/FsW7OFoPhJb Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts |
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Ep 17 - Empowering Girls through Engineering & Education with Grace Dessert
In this episode, we chat with Grace Dessert, a software engineer at Art of Problem Solving who is particularly passionate about education. Ms. Dessert discusses the intersection between STEM, education, and empowering girls! Click here to listen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/FjVMjqsqsIb Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts |
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Ep 16 - The Magic of Occupational Therapy with Resie Collins
In this episode, we chat with Resie Collins, an occupational therapist and certified lymphedema therapist. Ms. Collins discusses her passion for patient care and gives insightful advice about building trusting relationships with everyone that she works with. Click here to listen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/nC95jb53DHb Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts |
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Ep 15 - Inventing Real-World Solutions to Real-World Problems with Dr. Xiaoxia Zhang
In this episode, we chat with Qualcomm Systems Engineer Dr. Xiaoxia Zhang. Dr. Zhang has patented over 300 different designs throughout her career, and she discusses her love for using engineering to solve real-world problems that have an impact on people all around the world. Check out this link to learn more about her incredible work: Qualcomm inventor Dr. Xiaoxia Zhang on how your phone finds the time to talk to cell towers in 5G Click here to listen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/y5h1JXHVRGb Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts |
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Ep 14 - The Social Impact of Privacy Engineering with AGSS Founder Veronica Tang
In this episode, we chat with Veronica Tang, a private engineer at Google and the founder of All Girls STEM Society. She talks about the impact of her work in privacy, and also shares funny stories about the early days of AGSS! Click here to listen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/C71mLoRU0Fb Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts |
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Ep 13 - Astrophysics, Reliability Engineering, and Mentorship with Jennie Rao
In this episode, we chat with Ms. Rao, a reliability engineer in the space systems sector at Northrop Grumman. Ms. Rao talks about her love for space, her experience studying physics as 1 of 5 women in a graduating class of 100, and the importance of mentorship for girls in STEM. Click here to listen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JVpc8Fh1cFb Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts |
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Ep 12 - Bringing Femininity into Physics through Representation & Confidence with Julie Daughters
In this episode, we chat with Julie Daughters, an AP physics teacher who recently graduated with her bachelor degree in physics from UC Irvine. Ms. Daughters shares her experience as a college student with almost no female professors, as well as her inspirational charge to flip the narrative as a teacher now herself. Click here to listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4toZ5TuQdTL73r4K9O6ItN?si=8ea1022e312e492c Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts |
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Ep 11 - Innovation in Biology with Gillian Belk
In this episode, we chat with Ms. Belk, a current high school biology teacher. Ms. Belk talks about her experience at incredible biotech companies including Wildtype, a sustainable fish startup and Cepheid, a biomedical device company, and she shares her insight as someone who has always had a passion for biology! Click here to listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jYHyJo9Ok4bZhMFhB7ASW?si=4630b645c0b044f0 Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts |
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Ep 10 - Research and Entrepreneurship with Dr. Helen Wang
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Helen Wang, founder and CEO of http://6crickets.com, an online after school learning solution. Dr. Wang shares her experiences as an entrepreneurs, and discusses the similarities of founding and running a company with academic research. Click here to listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redefining-pink/episodes/Episode-10-Research-and-Entrepreneurship-The-Importance-of-Asking-the-Right-Questions-Before-Searching-for-Answers-with-Dr--Helen-Wang-e28qoha Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts |
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Ep 09 - Career Paths and Ocular Oncology with Dr. Jesse Berry
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Jesse Berry, M.D., the Director of Ocular Oncology and the Retinoblastoma Program, the Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery, and the Chair in Ocular Oncology at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Berry shares her experiences on balancing her life as an ocular oncologist, professor, and mother and gives her valuable insight about finding your own career paths and dealing with gender norms. Click here to listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/10jqQLHolpWTgoodF9JZO2?si=37cf847e41414da9 Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts |
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Ep 08 - Empowering Yourself and Others to Build a Career in AI with Dr. Yinyin Liu
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Yinyin Liu, an AI entrepreneur and technologist. Dr. Liu discusses Chat GPT, the power of AI, and shares the importance of surrounding yourself with people who empower you. Click here to listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redefining-pink/episodes/Empowering-Yourself-and-Others-to-Build-a-Career-in-AI-e252b5o Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! |
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Ep 07 - Listening to Customers as an Entrepreneur and Computer Science Academia with Yuanyuan Zhou
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Zhou, a Qualcomm Chair Professor at University of California, San Diego and founder of tech startups Emphora, Pattern Insight, and Whova. Dr. Zhou shares her experience founding these companies and shares how she began a career in computer science Click here to listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redefining-pink/episodes/Episode-7-Listening-to-Customers-as-an-Entrepreneur-and-Computer-Science-Academia-with-Yuanyuan-Zhou Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! |
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Ep 06 - Oncology and the Social Side of Medicine with Dr. Rebecca Shatsky
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Rebecca Shatsky, an oncologist and associate clinical professor who specializes in breast cancer at UC San Diego Health’s Precision Immunotherapy Clinic. Dr. Shatsky shares her inspiration for pursuing medicine and talks about her love for building relationships with her patients. Click here to listen: https://anchor.fm/redefining-pink/episodes/Episode-6-Oncology-and-the-Social-Side-of-Medicine-with-Dr--Rebecca-Shatsky-e1vi2lv Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! |
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Ep 05 - Data Journalism and Applied Math with Amy Fan
In this episode, we chat with Amy Fan, a data reporter at Scripps News who studied mathematics in college. As a recent graduate, Mrs. Fan shares an interdisciplinary perspective on STEM and discusses the role that data plays in investigative journalism and finance. Click here to listen: https://anchor.fm/redefining-pink/episodes/Episode-5-Data-Journalism-and-Applied-Math-with-Amy-Fan-e1tilp9 Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! |
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Ep 04 - Effective Networking and Imposter Syndrome in Large Technology Companies with Sri Cressy
In this episode, we chat with Sri Cressy, a software project engineer at wireless communication company Qualcomm. She also serves as Vice President of Qualcomm Women, a network built for female engineers to collaborate, connect, and share resources. Sri shares her experience working on projects while surrounded by powerful, inspirational women and emphasizes the importance of communication and perseverance Click here to listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/3wTKSD4HOE6vzMp81qj9KZ Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! |
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Ep 03 - Entrepreneurship in Technology and Female Leadership with Dandan Pan
In this episode, we chat with Dandan Pan, founder of education platforms Haddee and NexStream Tech. As a company leader, Mrs. Pan shares her thoughts on the lack of female leadership in technology companies and stresses the importance of self-advocacy. Click here to listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4yiRgafWDDZg6t6Xli1naQ?si=3b8cf0dea6284f15 Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! |
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Ep 02 - Pursuing a PhD in Chemistry and Working in Male-Dominated Labs with Pamela Reynolds
In this episode, we chat with Pamela Reynolds, a high school Chemistry and Food Science teacher who earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry in 1991 at the University of California, San Diego and The Salk Institute. Dr. Reynolds shares heart wrenching experiences from her time at a male-dominated lab and encourages girls to pursue advanced degrees in the fields they love. Click here to listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nBMPuzyeOpVnRnYMvvpji Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! |
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Ep 01 - Environmental Stewardship and Female Voices in the Classroom with Kelly Kleinertz
In this episode, we chat with Kelly Kleinertz, a seventh grade science teacher who studied ecology, marine biology, and environmental stewardship. Mrs. Kleinertz shares her thoughts on the importance of including girls' voices in the classroom, as well as her experience as a feminine woman with a low for STEM! Click here to listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xW4qrimPepfTn9se8Yotr?si=v4IhhMTFTdm6e_obJYo3iQ Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! |