STEMz Perspectives

Our host Mayank Dora is joined by aspiring physicist Arpan Dey as they discuss science popularization and science communication. They delve into the role environment plays for scientists, how aspiring students should start their journey in STEM, and nature of academic research.

In this podcast episode, we talk with Soumyadeep, a current high school senior and research assistant at Project SHINE for Families of Stanford University School of Medicine. Project SHINE is a mixed methods research study investigating Acculturative Family Distancing (AFD) in high schools in the United States. The study aims to use a theatre intervention to help families experiencing AFD

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In this episode of StemZ Perspectives, hosts Daniel and Evan delve into the intersections of healthcare and research, gleaning interesting insights from the unique perspective of Dr. Jonathan Chernoff, M.D., Ph. D., Cancer Center Director and Senior Vice President at the Fox Chase Cancer Center. Dr. Chernoff received his undergraduate degree from Yale University graduated from the MD/PhD program a...

In this episode,  we talk with Dinah who is a first-year chemistry student at the University of Oxford. From the importance of chemistry in climate change to being a female in STEM, we discuss what it's like being an undergraduate in a prestigious university.  This episode is hosted by  Kuzey who is a high school student and a production executive at the Journal. Passionate about Co...

In this episode of StemZ Perspectives, hosts Emma and Khushi delve into the field of planetary science with guest speaker Briley Lewis, a current PhD candidate in Astronomy and Astrophysics at UCLA. They discuss the study of exoplanets, the rewards of teaching, and opportunities in science writing.

In this episode of StemZ Perspectives, hosts Emma and Khushi delve into the field of cosmology with guest speaker Luna Zagorac, a current PhD candidate in Physics at Yale University. They discuss the path to a doctorate, research publications, as well as science communications and teaching.

In this episode of StemZ Perspectives, hosts Stacy and Hazal dive into the field of astrochemistry and the fundamental questions it aims to answer. Joining them is Dr. Ilsa Cooke, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia. They discuss the study of chemical reactions in space, interstellar ice, and the importance of science communication.

In our collaboration with the CoKid-19 podcast, we discuss new developments with the virus and the diagnostic treatments. We also discuss our effects of the pandemic on the social climate around the world. Be sure to click follow to be updated our next episodes Hosted by: Shivanshi Tandon Produced by: Harry Cordeaux

In this episode, we speak to Dr. Bray, a Professor of Practice in mathematics at Duke University, about his unique preference in the aspect of teaching mathematics over research and the intrigue of pursuing a career in the field of math.

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In this episode, Dr. Alex Kontorovich, a professor at Rutgers University and Editor-in-Chief of Experimental Mathematics, discusses his favorite mathematical theories such as Number Theory and tells us about his journey to the interesting research and work he does now.

Dr. Rebecca (Becky) Smethurst is an astrophysicist and research fellow at the University of Oxford. She is currently working on the co-evolution of galaxies and blackholes. She has been the recipient of several prestigious scientific awards like the Royal Astronomical Society Group Prize and Caroline Herschel Lectureship Prize. Her weekly YouTube videos focus on unsolved cosmological mysteries, we...

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Dr. Robert Lefkowitz was interviewed by our Chief Editor, Preyasi Gaur. Dr. Robert J Lefkowitz is an American biochemist and physician. He is known for his groundbreaking work on G protein-coupled receptors, for which he was awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He is currently the James B. Duke Professor of Medicine and Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry at Duke Univ...

Dr Terence Tao was interviewed by our Social Media Lead, Preyasi Gaur.    Dr Tao is an Australian-American mathematician. He is a Mathematics Professor at UCLA and has worked on a variety of topics in mathematics from probability theory to partial differential equations. He was awarded the Fields Medal in 2006 “for his contributions to partial differential equations, combinatorics, harmo...

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Barnes, a postdoctoral fellow at Caltech, not only about his research but also about his journey to reach academia.

Bonus Recording: Harry Cordeaux chats to Christina Astin about the Young Scientists Journal and her role as STEM Ambassador.

In this episode, we talk about Mars, the dwarf planet Ceres and the new James Webb Telescope. Hosts: Max Harvey & Stella Jovinta. Podcast Editor: Harry Cordeaux

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Michael Mastrandrea - an affiliated scientist with the Carnegie Institute of science - about climate change and the impact of coronavirus on it.  Background Information:   Michael Mastrandrea has 20 years of experience in climate change science and climate and energy policy analysis to inform public and private decisions at global, national, and subnational scales...