The STEMusic Podcast

Episode 30 of the STEMusic Podcast Features Aerospace Engineers Fernanda Quezada and Lynette Gacheri. This is the first episode where we have a catch up conversation with guests who have already been on the podcast. Fernanda gives us an update on her career sharing her journey from design engineer to stress engineer while Lynette shares her journey of going from being an engineer to leading engine...

Happy Women's History Month! Episode 29 of the STEMusic Podcast Features Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas Leadership Center Dr. Kaye Monk Morgan. This is an episode I've been dreaming of for about 5 to 7 years now. Dr. Monk Morgan is a huge mentor in my life and in this episode you will see why. Dr. Monk Morgan shares so much wisdom and knowledge throughout our conversation as she jou...

Happy Women's History Month! Episode 28 of the STEMusic Podcast Features Chief Meteorologist of the KSN Storm Track 3 Weather Team Lisa Teachman. Lisa shares how severe weather ushered in her interest for meteorology and how Kansas tornados along with a high school internship set her on her path to her current position. Throughout her episode we discuss her journey as a woman in STEM as well as he...

Episode 27 of the STEMusic Podcast Features CNH Industrial Design Engineer Landon Lavigne. Landon talks about his journey in STEM from loving math at an early age to finding his interest in mechanical engineering. He discusses his passion for serving his community and how we became a part of a historically black fraternity. Landon also covers the topics of leadership, perseverance, and shares what...

Welcome to the Relaunch of The STEMusic Podcast! I'm so excited to bring back the podcast in this visual way with a new element called the STEMusic Jingle in each podcast! Also, Happy Black History Month! This month we will feature two black engineering professionals covering their journey in STEM!Check out Episode 26 Featuring Aerospace Industrial Engineer Ayana Allen as she talks about her J...

Episode 25 covers Derek's journey of how he grew up interested in physics, astronomy, and hydroplane racing which leads him to pursue aerospace engineering. Derek shares his journey of how a change in his first internship assignment at Cessna Aircraft would first disappoint him but ultimately open a door to a career in Flight Test Engineering that he would love. He also shares how his professional...

This Next Generation Episode highlights one of our 2022 STEMusic Book Scholarship Winners Malayekia Miapeh! She shares how she got interested in STEM through the example of her mother and her natural curiosity. Malayekia explains how she watched her mother excel as a nurse and how that moved her to want to pursue a career in the healthcare industry. She also shares her experience moving from Liber...

This Next Generation Episode highlights one of my long time mentees, Sydney Mansaw! She shares how she got interested in STEM through her love of math and some encouragement from a very helpful teacher. Sydney explains how she fostered her love of STEM through Project Lead the Way Engineering courses and ultimately landed on Electrical Engineering as her area of focus for her college degree. She a...

Episode 24 covers Joshua's journey of how he grew up loving roller coasters and how that put him on a path to become a Bridge Engineer. Joshua shares his inspiring journey of how he had to take a couple of steps back to move forward in his pursuit of a STEM Career. He also shares how he joined the Air Force which would ultimately have a key impact on his focus, leadership, and tenacity to not only...

Episode 23 covers Dalia's journey of how she got introduced to STEM via the AVID program to how he became a Senior Process Engineer. Dalia shares her non-traditional journey through college which includes a stint at a community college where she trail-blazed a path in a Bio Tech Program. She also describes the difficult times when she was so overwhelmed and how she chose resilience even when thing...

Episode 22 covers Andy's journey of how he got introduced to STEM via the AVID program to how he became an Aircraft Simulation Software Engineer. Andy shares how he progressed through his science and math courses to eventually reach his pursuit of engineering in college. While majoring in Aerospace Engineering, he shares how he had to find community through the Society of Hispanic Engineers to mak...

This Next Generation Episode highlights one of our STEMusic Book Scholarship Recipients, Dominique Gooden! She shares how she got interested in STEM by unfortunately having to spend time in the hospital due to a medical issue at a very young age. Dominique explains the different research opportunities and STEM organizations she's been able to participate in which have fostered her love for STEM. S...

This Next Generation Episode highlights one of our STEMusic Book Scholarship Recipients, Anaya Parikh! She shares how she got interested in STEM and why she hopes to pursue a career in the Medical Field. Anaya also talks about her music group 4 Keys and the impact it has had on her local community. She even shares how her work with 4 Keys led her to have a unique conversation with a celebrity! Thi...

This Special Episode highlights the 2021 SWE Engineering EXPO that will occur virtually on Saturday April 17th and Sunday April 18th. I had the chance to speak with five of the incredible women in STEM who helped plan this years virtual Expo. They took time to highlight each of their journeys in STEM and discussed why this event is so important to them. This episode closes with a fun and eclectic...

Episode 21 Part 2 pics up right where Part 1 left off. Kameelah shares all about her Associate Director role at Merck & Co. while provided great professional career advice. She then continues that professional career conversation by highlighting her role as the NSBE Professionals Chairperson. Kameelah describes why being a NSBE Professional is so beneficial and how immense value can be gained...

Episode 21 Part 1 covers the incredible journey of Kameelah-Samar Majied from her time in the Prime program where she was introduced to STEM to the different engineering roles she's worked within in packaging industry. Kameelah shares her progression through college, how she fell in love with NSBE, and how she began to grow as a leader. She also describes the many engineering roles she has se...

Episode 20 covers Fernanda's journey from her cool encounters with airplanes at a restaurant overlooking an airport runway to her experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer completing interior modifications on Delta Airlines Aircraft. Fernanda shares how she progressed through school in Mexico and eventually found herself in Wichita Kansas studying Aerospace Engineering. She educates us on her won...

Episode 19 covers Pamela's Journey from being one of the first students in a STEM Magnet school in Baton Rouge Louisiana to working as an Engineer on the Presidential plane Air Force One! Pamela recalls her days as a student on the HBCU Campus of Southern University and details her experience being a Black Woman in STEM. She also shares the different roles she has worked in throughout her career a...

Episode 18 covers Lynette's journey from being the head girl in her boarding school in Kenya to becoming an automation engineer helping connect the world. Lynette shares how she started out in Kenya and ended up in Kansas in her pursuit of an engineering degree. She unapologetically talks about her experience as a black woman in STEM and educates us on all of the opportunities that exist within Au...

Episode 17 covers Paula's journey from her younger years of growing up in an engineering family to her professional career that includes several patents and an impressive career path. Paula shares how she consistently took the initiative to seek out opportunities that would help her advance in the world of STEM. She also shares her perspective of being a Latina in the Chemical Engineering industry...

Episode 16 covers Jordan's journey from his time volunteering at a zoo in his youth to becoming a Zookeeper who loves his job! Jordan shares how he grew up loving animals and how his passion for them led him to pursue a degree with an emphasis on Wild Life Conservation while he was in college. He also shares his experience being one of the only Black students in his course work and how that carrie...

Episode 15 covers Ronelle's journey from his interest in the starts and storm chasing to his career as a Broadcast Meteorologist. Ronelle shares how he started from humble beginnings to take the unconventional route of earning an associates degree before graduating from SUNY Oswego College, the same college that Al Roker Graduated from. He recounts the many obstacles he had to overcome on his path...

Episode 14 covers Niba's STEM journey from her fascination with the Scientific Method to her work in plant genetics and her current role as a Science Communicator. Niba has a unique story that weaves so many experiences together. She shares how she got work in a lab studying the behavior of plants all while becoming a model to help fund her collegiate career. Niba also uncovers the unfortunate tru...

This premiere of the NEW Next Generation segment of the STEMusic Podcast highlights Quentin Pulliam, a high school freshman who is passionate about STEM! Quentin talks about his interest in Science and Technology and shares how he enjoys taking computers apart to see how they work. He also talks about how his experience has been as a high school student in the time of COVID 19. This new segment of...

Episode 13 covers Aaron Shepard's STEM journey from his younger days of watching Star Trek with his grandmother to his time at NASA and beyond. Aaron takes us on an incredible journey that covers his educational pursuit to be a Medical Doctor and how that was short lived due to his love for space. He shares how he took the time to find out what he really wanted in life and how that led him to have...