No, I have not ALWAYS been a scientist
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Podcast Overview
<p>This podcast shares stories from people in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields who have had a nonlinear/nontraditional career pathway or have spend a significant amount of time outside the STEM fields. The goal is to break the "born scientist" stereotype, to foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity in the STEM fields, and to encourage more people, especially students, to pursue their careers in STEM regardless of their backgrounds. </p>
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Publishing Since
10/28/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 26, 2026
Episode 6: "General Chemistry was THE HARDEST class I have ever taken!" says the chemist
In this episode, we hear stories from Debbie Gale Mitchell, who is a magnetic resonance spectroscopist and chemistry professor at University of Denver. She will talk about the people that inspired and supported her to choose her career pathway, her experience in grad school, her hobbies outside the STEM fields, and how all those are intertwined. Hope you enjoy! Opening and Closing Music: "Happy Ukulele" from audioautix.com
April 18, 2026
Episode 5: From "I never want to see chemistry again!" to teaching chemistry - Story from Rissa Sorensen-Unruh
In this episode, Rissa Sorensen-Unruh shares her story about how she got a chemistry degree, decided she "never wants to see chemistry again" and did something else, but then later became a chemistry instructor. Hope you enjoy! Opening and Closing Music: "Happy Ukulele" from audioautix.com
February 20, 2026
Episode 4: Liberal arts education and LEGO - story of Dr. Stephen von Kugelgen
In this episode, we hear the story from Dr. Stephen von Kugelgen, who talks about picking a career different from his parents', working interdisciplinary, his awesome liberal arts education, and his passion for LEGO. Opening and Closing Music: "Happy Ukulele" from audioautix.com
7 total episodes available
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<p>This podcast shares stories from people in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields who have had a nonlinear/nontraditional career pathway or have spend a significant amount of time outside the STEM fields. The goal is to break the "born scientist" stereotype, to foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity in the STEM fields, and to encourage more people, especially students, to pursue their careers in STEM regardless of their backgrounds. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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