M.A.D. Scientists Podcast

Many of us have encountered moments where it feels as if everything we knew in our lives is snatched away. The things we thought were sustaining us are no longer there. In this episode we discuss the feeling of the ground being snatched from under our feet as we pursue our career in STEM and how it teaches us that what we previously relied on can no longer sustain us for where God is calling us to...

Ever set out to achieve a goal but in the middle of the journey you get tired? Today, we discuss losing momentum while you’re pursing a career in STEM and how to “re-up.” Remember you are graced to dominate STEM. Follow us on Instagram @MadScientistsSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell. 

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Today, we discuss this inspirational poem, Our Deepest Fear, by Marianne Williamson. We talk about how often it isn’t the person we are that scares us but the person we have yet to become. We encourage you to push past this fear because many of us are called to be powerful and dominate the fiel...

Have you ever wondered how to discover your purpose? Today we discuss how to go to the source, the one who created you, and know the details of your life in order to uncover your purpose. We hope you enjoy and remember we are graced to dominate STEM! Follow us on Instagram @MadscientisSC and our hostess @MerilynShanell. 

Have you ever questioned whether this is the field for you? Well, believe that you are not the only one thinking this way. Sometimes it can be hard to distinguish the right field for you. Today, we discuss practical tips to make choosing the most fitting field for you a little easier. We hope you enjoy. Remember, we are graced to dominate stem! Follow us on Instagram @MadscientistsSc and our hoste...

Ever made a mistake and then worried about what it would cost you? Today, we discuss the cost of mistakes, preliminary steps to take to lessen the amount of mistakes, steps to take after you’ve made a mistake, and how to lower the chances of making the same mistakes again. Just know you’re human and mistakes are going to happen as you’re pursuing a career in STEM. That’s okay! Just get back up and...

Ever felt like everything in your hands was too much to juggle. Today, we encourage you to drop the ball. We don’t mean it as in disappointment but freeing up some space in your life so you are able to manage everything you juggle efficiently. Take some time to evaluate what ball you need to drop today and set yourself free. Remember we are graced to dominate STEM! Follow us on Instagram @Madscien...

Many love Diamonds but many do not love the process it takes to create Diamonds. Today we discuss the immense pressure that Diamonds must go through in order to become the Diamonds that we admire and love. We relate this to the time it takes and pressure you may encounter throughout your STEM journey. We encourage you that without some pressure, there will be no Diamonds. Remember we are graced to...

Preparation often happens in the dark where you’re alone and not many people are watching. The preparation process can often be uncomfortable or scary. It is even the process that many of us may want to skip or speed up but know that the preparation process is necessary for greatness. Without proper preparation you would not be ready or able to handle the next level of your life. Remember we’re gr...

We know sometimes the things we are called to do may seem unreachable or even impossible at times. We want you to know nothing is impossible with God. He’s graced you to do great work in your field. Remember we’re graced to dominate STEM. Follow us on Instagram @Madscientistssc and our hostess @Merilynshanell. 

When looking to move into new seasons, we must first prepare. Today we discuss ways to prepare ourselves spiritually, mentally, and physically so we’ll be able to move into our next season effectively. We hope you enjoy the show and remember we’re graced to dominate STEM. Follow us on Instagram @Madscientistssc and our hostess @Merilynshanell. 

Today, we take a spin on Albert Camus’ Create Dangerously: The Power and Responsibility of the Artist. To be an artist is more than just drawing and painting. We are artists as those in STEM who skilled by our experiences, observations, and studies. We, as artists, are called to create regardless of the pressures that it may bring. It’s what it means to create dangerously. Remember we are graced t...

Numbers, awards, and accomplishments or lack there of are often used by the world to define who we are. Today we challenge whether we as people are ever really able to be defined. We encourage to not get caught  in letting these things or lack there of define you, but having your purpose be attached to something deeper. Follow us on Instagram @MadscientistsSc and also our hostess @MerilynShanell

Have you ever felt like you wanted change in your life but felt like the old you just doesn’t want the new you to be great? This week we discuss having to lay to rest the parts of ourselves that no longer serve us, so we are able to effectively dominate our area of STEM. We encourage you to take action and make that part of you Rest In Peace. Remember we’re graced to dominate STEM. Follow us on In...

Because we are graced to dominate STEM, we are graced to dominate every aspect on the journey of pursuing a career in STEM. This week, we discuss 5 practical tips of how to improve performance and become a better student in the classroom: set a goal, focus on systems to achieve the goal, start early so you have time to make mistakes, find the beauty, and be engaged. We would love to hear how these...

Congratulations to all the graduates! We are so proud of you! For the ones who may have had some setbacks, we are proud of you too! Today we discuss the uncomfortable feeling that comes when things in our life do not go as planned. I know sometimes we may feel left out or left behind but believe that God’s timing is perfect, and He has made provisions for you! Remember, you are graced to DOMINATE...

Giants can often be intimidating but by the grace of God, we're able to slay them. David who was famous for slaying the giant Goliath despite him being smaller and less equipped. Some of us relate to David with feeling like the odds are stacked against us and may question how will we ever be able to dominate in our future career field? Despite the giants you are up against, you have the power to s...

Do you often find it hard to give yourself grace after not living up to your expectations? Do you often feel like giving up or question whether you are on the right path? Today we discuss recognizing you are already forgiven and to grant yourself grace. We also encourage you to keep building in the midst of feeling like giving up. God grants us the grace and strength to keep going. Remember you’re...

Have you ever been one to believe that you can achieve greatness but had not been putting enough of the work in to get there? Today we discuss the famous scripture from the bible James 2:17 “Faith without works is dead.” We discuss why Faith + Works is so monumental. God grants us grace to complete our assignment but is also looking for us to move our feet to get it done. Remember, we are graced t...

Giving up is something we feel like doing when the going gets tough. If you know that you are called to be a game changer, do not give up despite the obstacles you face. Identify the moments when you feel like giving up the most. Next pay attention to the way you speak to yourself because as Proverbs18:21 states, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” What are you speaking that’s causing...

Failure is often something we are afraid of experiencing but it is something that is inevitable. Today, we discuss how failure is often necessary to propel you forward. It teaches you whether what you're going after is truly what you want. It is often in our failures that we learn where our strength lies. We encourage you to write out your failures and note what lessons you learned from them. Let...

Have you ever felt like an imposter? That maybe you don't belong in the room? Have you ever been afraid that people are going to figure you out? That you aren't as qualified? Today, we discuss dealing with imposter syndrome. You must shift your mindset. Take every negative thought captive and speak life into yourself. Know that your uniqueness is needed in your specific field. Continue to combat y...

As students in STEM, we are often inundated with classes, assignments, labs, organization meetings, etc. so much to the point we feel like we are juggling so much at once with limited time for ourselves and loved ones. This prolonged period of balancing everything on our plate can lead to burnout. In this episode how I dealt with burnout as a student in STEM and what strategies I currently use to...

We had the opportunity to speak with Katharyne Tedford. She spoke about her career in STEM and her experience being a woman in the field. She also shares advice that she would give to those pursuing a career in STEM. We hope you enjoy!

In this episode of MAD Mondays, we spoke with Willie Aiken to discuss her career in STEM and her working in industry for over 25 years. Mrs. Aiken also shared 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 did not feel qualified. We hope you enjoy!