Welcome to a podcast about the careers of women in energy at the Wisconsin Energy Institute on the UW–Madison campus and our sister institution, the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center. We talk about the career paths of women scientists and engineers, the obstacles they have faced, and most importantly, their advice for young women scientists and engineers. It is our goal to highlight their individual experiences, the role of mentorship, and work-life balance, while asking the question “who and what facilitated your success?”
Data, Democracy, and Determination with Kaiping Chen
In this episode, we sit down with Kaiping Chen, Assistant Professor in Life Sciences Communication at UW–Madison. She leads us down the path to what she does now, from exploring political science to diving into the computational methods that drive her communications research. Through her community engagement work, she seeks to connect data science, democratic theory, and human-computer interactions to find out how to empower people, especially those who are underserved, to participate in environmental policymaking. She explains how she’s finding out who says what in deliberation processes and highlights her invaluable experiences collaborating with community members and listening to community NGOs. Lastly, she delves into the essential support required for young STEM faculty, emphasizing the significance of holistic success criteria, promotions, and diverse mentorship opportunities in the field.
17 Aug 2023
Linking the Little Things with Whitney Loo
Whether it's unraveling the mysteries of newly synthesized polymers on a microscopic level or finding order amidst the chaos of a busy life, today's guest, Whitney Loo, assistant professor of chemical biological engineering at UW–Madison, is always finding ways to integrate the macroscopic with the microscopic. In this episode, she takes us on her journey in STEM, driven by her passion for discovery, and provides us with an inside look into the intricacies of being a new professor. She sheds light on her team's research designing sustainable polymers and what they can learn about these materials by looking really closely. Reflecting on her own path, Whitney encourages listeners to defy societal expectations and embrace their true potential.
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3 Aug 2023
Optimization and Optimism with Aurora Munguía López
Do you remember who first sparked your interest in science? In this episode, we sit down with Aurora Munguia-Lopez, postdoctoral researcher in Zavalab in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at UW-Madison. Aurora takes us on a journey through her career in science, starting with the professor who first sparked her interest in chemical engineering. She discusses her work in optimization research and how it led her to focus on finding ways to optimize systems for the benefit of the environment, economy, and people. Throughout her journey, Aurora emphasizes the importance of representation and optimism in science and shares her thoughts on the role they played in her success.
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