From where does it STEM?

About From where does it STEM?

Studying STEM can be daunting, difficult, and inaccessible- especially to students in marginalized, underrepresented communities. Prominent scientists seem to have something "innate"" which discourages students from pursuing STEM. However, there is more than meets the eye. In this podcast, I set out to capture stories of resilience, scientific journeys, and inspiration that have built and shaped many diverse scientists. We want to get down to the roots and ask the real question... from where does it STEM?

Publisher

JP Flores

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Sept 2020

Latest episode

6 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

73 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Feb 2026

   Introducing a New Atlas for Latin American Scientists: Camila, Maria, Joss, & Esteban

   JP hosts a roundtable with four early-career scientists launching the Atlas of Inspiring Latin American Scientists, a new project amplifying representation, mentorship, and global collaboration. A powerful conversation about imposter syndrome, visibility, returning home, and why becoming what you don’t see can change an entire generation.

2. 

   4 Feb 2026

   Redefining Success in Science: Sheeva Azma

   What happens when the academic path doesn’t work out but the love for science never fades? Sheeva Azma shares how she left her PhD, built a career in science journalism and policy, founded Fancy Comma LLC, and found a new way to contribute to science beyond the lab.

3. 

   2 Feb 2026

   Careers in Space Biology: Dr. Chris Mason & Dr. Afshin Behesti

   From physics to genomics to NASA, Dr. Chris Mason and Dr. Afshin Beheshti share the unconventional paths that led them into space biology. We talk about collaboration, GeneLab working groups, how high school and undergraduate students can join real NASA projects, and why curiosity, not credentials, is the key to discovering life beyond Earth.

Who has been a guest on From where does it STEM?

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Melissa Haendel
• Dr Mónica Medina
• Dr Keith Yamamoto
• Dr Benjamin Garcia
• Barbara Foushee

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

22 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

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Quality

75

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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Guest appearances

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