Equivalent Too is a podcast for minorities in STEM. Its a place to discuss issues faced by those who are under represented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, whether that be for reasons of gender, race, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, physical ability. All are welcome to normalise the barriers encountered by being differences, so that we can indeed make a positive difference through our differences.
Episodes
Sunday Jul 29, 2018
Sunday Jul 29, 2018
On this week's Scilence, the pressure of being the token woman in STEM, toning down our appearances to be taken seriously and how genuine love and passion can overcome all obstacles. In this weekly podcast, we let down our guards, to share what it is really like being female, in a male-dominated world.
Sunday Jul 22, 2018
Sunday Jul 22, 2018
In Scilence this week, my bad-ass woman of STEM talks about how she pushed through almost paralysing feelings of self-doubt and low-self-confidence to do what she loves. In trying out a couple of different career paths to satisfy what she thought she ought to do and in fighting against that typical 'blonde' stereotype. My guest describes how she has never been happier proving people wrong, as a women in a highly scientific field. Her mission - to continue improving the health of humanity and reduce the impact of disease and epidemics.
Wednesday Jul 18, 2018
Wednesday Jul 18, 2018
In this week's episode, my 'STEM sister' talks about the need for more gender balance in Architecture - afterall women occupy buildings just as much as men. We talk about what it is really like working in such a technologically creative industry, where success usually comes to those who wait - for decades. Can a woman be successful in Architecture and have it all? As ever, I aim to find out!
Sunday Jul 08, 2018
Sunday Jul 08, 2018
This week on Scilence, my 'STEM sister' is in the field of Public Health, Health Media and the promotion of Health Education. In this episode we examine the outcomes of a positive attitude, the benefits of believing in yourself and the correlation between co-ed schooling and feeling intimidated as a woman in STEM.
Sunday Jul 01, 2018
Sunday Jul 01, 2018
This week my 'STEM sister' is in the field of emerging technology and systems innovation. In this episode we discuss the importance of failure, managing family's expectations of your journey, when you have no idea of your actual destination and the upsides of traversing through uncharted STEM territory, as a minority.
Sunday Jun 24, 2018
Sunday Jun 24, 2018
This week on Scilence, my 'STEM sister' is in the field of Veterinary Science. In this episode we chat about her zig-zag journey to her dream job; what it means to 'having it all' and the importance of finding true happiness through balance.