M.A.D. Scientists Podcast

You are ENOUGH! The question is, do you believe it? On this episode, Dr. Angela Peters dives deep into her STEM journey. She discusses what sparked her love for science, her journey of pursuing her doctorate, her faith in God and knowing how to hear his voice. She also talks about the faith it took to lead her to where she is now as a Vice President of Research and Practice for InitiativeOne. As p...

On this episode, we sat down with Benjamin Ibe on the ups and downs of his pursuit as a Doctor of Pharmacy. Benny opened up about his life growing up, his faith in God, his anxiety struggles, his passion for music, and even his experience getting kicked out of pharmacy school. One thing we know about Benny is impossible DOES NOT exist in him. Even through all of his setbacks, he is determined to a...

We know God has called us to be MIGHTY people in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. God tells us to build ourselves up in our most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit. (Jude 1:20) Today, we pray to help build up our faith to do what God has called us to do, to have faith to become what God has called us to become. Jesus said in John 14:12 "Verily, verily I say unto you,...

As someone in STEM, is God the one in the audience that you're truly working for? Today we dive into working as if you're working unto the Lord and why God should be the only one in the audience we truly work for. We hope this episode blesses you and remember we are graced to DOMINATE STEM! YouTube: https://youtu.be/6uBu54P_7YM Follow us on Instagram: @MadScientistsSc and our hostess @MerilynShane...

We believe prayer is our most important weapon. Prayer helps us commune with God. Prayer helps us declare God's will and His promises. We want to pray for those in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math(STEM). We pray that your walk with God be strengthened. That God directs your paths as you navigate your career in STEM. That you obey the voice of God as He guides you. We hope t...

Hey game changers! We know sometimes it can be hard giving God a total yes as He directs our paths. Today, we sit down with Madison Irick as she discusses her pursuit of becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Duke University.  She journeys through her initial intentions of attending medical school, taking the MCAT, and then experiencing a shift in her desires. She knew that God was calling her t...

Are you someone who has a career or is pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, or math and looking to build your relationship with God in the process? This podcast is for YOU! Today, we discuss the purpose of this podcast and what led to our slogan "graced to DOMINATE STEM!" Our aim is to reach you! Our goal is to let you know that God wants to be involved in every area of your life...

Meet Di’amyn Simmons! Di’amyn is a 23 year old ambitious young woman who is in her pursuit of becoming a veterinarian. We had the opportunity to chat with Di’amyn about her struggles in STEM and how her journey to veterinary school has been challenging yet filled with so many valuable life lessons. We hope you enjoy! Remember we are graced to dominate STEM! Check out the YouTube video here! https:...

Identity is something that can be a struggle. We ask the questions: who am I? What is my purpose? What are my likes/dislikes? It can be easy to adopt the identity of others and the world around us. Today we uncover having your identity be rooted in Christ. When our identity is rooted in Christ, we identify with Him and people are then able to identify us as followers of Christ. When we go out and...

As our slogan says “we are graced to dominate STEM,” we understood that in order to dominate, we need God’s direction and help of the Holy Spirit. Also, being obedient to God’s word and instruction is vital as we are going on this journey. Today we discuss how disobedience will cost you your life both physically and spiritually. We give points of how to remain obedient, listen to the voice of God,...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Mrs. Willie Aiken as she discusses her career in STEM and her work in industry for over 25 years. Mrs. Aiken shares an instance of discrimination she faced, how she remains resilient after disappointments, and also how she learned to continue to go after the positions she wanted even if she wasn’t qualified. She also discusses how to format your resume and cover l...

God wants to be involved in every area of your life including your life as a student. He wants to help you make decisions on the right school to choose, right major, right friend group, great internship, help correct your study habits, and so much more. Today we discuss how you can put God 1st as a student. We hope you enjoy and remember we are graced to dominate STEM. Follow us on Instagram @MadS...

Are you someone who’s into sports? Or are you familiar with the on season and off season that athletes encounter. When they’re in season it’s GAME TIME! When they’re off season, it’s a time to rest, reflect, train, spend time with loved ones, travel, and focus on other aspects of their career. Today, we take this approach as people who are pursuing a career in STEM. We tackle the preparation for g...

Life after graduation can be an interesting space. It’s the gap between completing one milestone and figuring out what the next one will be. There’s constant questions of what’s next? What do I do now? Where do I go? Where should I move? Should I take that job? Should I go back to school? Although the time could be nerve wracking, weird, scary, or unmotivating, it’s the perfect place to be. There’...

Confidence…On a scale of zero to Kanye West, what are you? Confidence, defined as being self-assured in one’s own abilities or qualities, can often be the thing that wavers as we are pursuing a career in STEM. One day you feel like you’re killing it and everything is working as planned and next there could be moments of doubt. In this episode, we interview the amazing LaToya Jackson. She was a STE...

College for many can be the place that allows them to grow personally, academically, and socially. The experience  often comes with a lot of learned lessons. Today, our hostess talks about what she learned after 5 years of college. Feel free to let us know about your experience and what you learned. Follow us on Instagram @MadScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell. Remember we are graced to...

Welcome to season 2! We are so excited to be back. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes. Remember we are graced to dominate STEM.  Follow us on Instagram @MADScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell

After tutoring introductory chemistry for over 3 years, there are some things that tutoring has taught me about patience, learning, and God. It is amazing how the things we set out to do, provide some of the best life lessons. What are some lessons you have learned throughout your STEM journey? Remember we are graced to dominate STEM! Follow us on Instagram @MadScientistsSC and our hostess @Merily...

After being a student in Science, there are a few life lessons to be learned. We encourage you to think about what being in your field had taught you! Remember we are graced to dominate STEM. Follow us on Instagram @MadScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell. Feel led to give? Donate here! https://gofund.me/212daeca

As those pursuing a career in STEM, sometimes the journey can get a little shaky. We begin to have doubt about finding the right job, money, building our own company, caring for our family, being accepted in our field, being adequate, and the list goes on. In this episode, we discuss the most comforting words to hear, “I got you.” These words are great to hear after worrying about what’s next. We...

New Year. Fresh Start! Today we discuss the necessity of a fresh start after disappointment and failure. We also discuss how fresh starts are needed as we pursue a career in STEM because it helps us learn more and become better. Remember we are graced to dominate STEM. Follow us on Instagram @MADScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell. 

Anxious about the new year? Didn’t get a chance to cross everything off your list? It’s okay! Today, we discuss how to prepare for the upcoming year and how to enter into the year without stressing about what wasn’t accomplished. Remember we are graced to dominate STEM. Follow us on Instagram @MADScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell. 

Ever felt some anxious thoughts creep into your head and they’re hard to deal with or do you feel yourself living in a constant state of anxiety? Today, we tackle practical steps to dealing with the struggle of anxiety. Remember we are graced to dominate STEM!  Feel led to donate to M.A.D. Scientists? Visit our GoFundMe. All donations are appreciated! https://gofund.me/71915b42 Follow us on IG: @M...

Ever felt some anxious thoughts creep into your head and they’re hard to deal with or do you feel yourself living in a constant state of anxiety? Today, we tackle what God wants us to do with anxiety and how He wants us to live in peace without worry of what’s next! Remember we are graced to dominate STEM! Are you or anyone you know of a high school student who is feeling a little uneasy about Che...

We know the old saying “C’s Get Degrees.” Yes, there are times in life where we may not be able to dedicate much of ourselves in school but we discuss how to not make this a crutch to deliver subpar work. We also discuss how to not be so focused on making all A’s that we forget to branch into other areas that we are passionate in. Know that it is great to be well rounded. Remember we are graced to...