GENZinSTEM

Can anyone start a business no matter what age you are? This week we had the pleasure of talking with Lina Baquero Fonseca who started her first business in high school.  She now studies double majors (systems engineering and business administration) at University of the Andes 🇨🇴 We discuss: →the importance of finance in a business and your personal life 🧮 →the business endeavors she is delving into at this stage of her life  →And the advantages of doing double majors 📖 You can tune in here: https://lnkd.in/eWne6BFq

What is the best use of your time as an undergraduate engineering student ? It may be joining a student team. 🏎️ This week we feature Jemma Pooley who is part of the McGill University Baja racing team whilst pursuing her mechanical engineering studies . ⚙️ She takes us through the dynamics of being in a student team and working on a car. In addition to how valuable a student team can be to hone your skills and grow. 🧠 You can listen to the episode here : https://lnkd.in/eNuhCidn

What skills should a data science student be equipped with in the 21st century? Data science is an evolving field that is becoming essential in society. 🌎 What should students in data science be pursuing to be prepared? We had the pleasure of talking with Adriana Tarazona, an IE Business School student, about her Data science studies.  We discussed : →the skills she is fostering and the endeavors she has undertaken. → Importance of visualization in Data Science →Her pursuit of innovation and entrepreneurial skills to elevate her skill set to the next level You can check out her insights here: https://lnkd.in/eY72c_pq?

Recently we have been talking with working individuals who are revolutionizing the STEM fields. But what about the ambitious students who are currently studying in STEM? GenZinisghts is here! Throughout the summer, we will be releasing weekly episodes from undergraduate students doing amazing projects. This week we feature Shubhangini Sarathy, a computer science student at KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology India. Find out all about creating your own projects and navigating computer science here: https://lnkd.in/eqFujY5h 💻

The world is experiencing a climate crisis, which goes hand in hand with the energy crisis.🌎 How so?  To answer that question and many more, we had the opportunity to speak with Elena Morettini, Global Head of Sustainable Business at Globant. She is a true voice in the energy sector, and we discussed the interconnectedness of these crises, as well as the pivotal role of technology, expert knowledge, and policy in the energy transition.💡 You can find the episode here: https://lnkd.in/eKDuAjsY

Have you ever heard of conservation technology? Maybe you haven't, just like I hadn't before speaking with Esther Githinji and Alex Rood from WILDLABS Community. Yet, it is a green job that gives you meaning in your career. We sat down and discussed what conservation technology is, its impact on our planet, and why it might be the perfect job for many people. Find the episode here:https://lnkd.in/gybgRR4r

What if I told you one of the biggest struggles you could face in the workplace was not overwhelming workload nor related to pressure but your shoes. Yes, your shoes. We talked with Ana Kraft founder of Xena Workwear about protective equipment “PPE” and her journey to founding a brand that allows women to focus on their work without worrying about safety. You can find the episode here:https://lnkd.in/e83Dj3vx

Rising through the corporate ranks can be seen as the epitome of success. However, Wing-Yan Man's quick rise up the corporate ladder was not what she had imagined. Struggling with symptoms of burnout, she made a pivotal decision to transition into entrepreneurship. Today, as the founder of her own company, she offers guidance to those navigating similar challenges. She gives us advice on finding your WHY and the power of personal branding in STEM. Find the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gwna9EG6

Do you wish you understood what university undergraduate studies entailed? So do we! We have already talked with 7 wonderful individuals about their experiences. With  6 undergraduate students studying in STEM fields Alexandra Mulder Gonzalez → Mechanical Engineering⚙️      Lara Capellino→ Chemical Engineering @ Cornell 🔬      Melinda Leaper → Biomedical Science🩺      Nuria Bouhdid → Industrial Design Engineering 👩🏭      Vinaya Tennakoon → Chemical Science and Engineering🧪      Giovana Botelho Da Silva Colucio → Electrical Engineering 💡 5 students from the University of Twente have featured All 4 you to stream on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple podcasts. In addition, we have had 1 post-doctoral researcher Floriana Anselmucci. Where we discussed how to be the CEO of your work and what being a researcher is like. Find all the episodes here:https://lnkd.in/e_b6HsnT

Welcome to the GENZinSTEM podcast! There is a lack of resources and information on women inside the field and the upcoming individuals in the sector. GENZinSTEM aims to bridge that gap. We aim to showcase opportunities in STEM fields and create a space to guide GenZ and other generations in their careers. 👩💻 In our episodes, we feature: -Women innovating and inspiring change in their respective disciplines -Insight on tools and topics that are crucial to navigating a career in STEM -Current ambitious GenZ student's experience in STEM studies  eg: Electrical engineering, Medicine, Fiance, tech and so much more If you want to be inspired, guided, and informed on the latest relevant topics in STEM. Join us! 🚀