Why STEMinism Unfiltered? Because it’s time. With over 40 years of combined experience as women professors in STEM, we’re finally doing what we longed to do earlier: speak up, openly and unapologetically, to drive change.
This podcast is about the real challenges women face in STEM and how we can collectively overcome them. We’re here to amplify unheard voices, foster connection, and build a community that supports and uplifts.
This isn’t a man-bashing podcast. We value our relationships with all our colleagues and want everyone in STEM to feel included. Join us!
We've spent a season talking about leadership. Now let's talk about action.
In our Season 2 finale, Emily and Jillian explore practical steps institutions can take to increase leadership opportunities for women in STEM - from sponsorship programs and leadership training to rethinking how leadership potential is evaluated.
Because progress isn't just about identifying problems; it's about building solutions.
3 Aug 2026
S2 E4: The Rising Tide
In Episode 4 of STEMinism Unfiltered, leadership mentors Dr. Deanna Yameen and Dr. Laura Schoenle share insights on self-awareness, communication, confidence, and leading without authority.
Because leadership starts with understanding people—including yourself.
27 Jul 2026
S2 E3: Unapologetically in Charge
In Episode 3 of STEMinism Unfiltered, entrepreneur Dr. Kimberly Samaha joins us for a candid conversation about double standards, gatekeeping, and why access to leadership-building experiences still matters.
20 Jul 2026
S2 E2: The Broken Ladder
The ladder isn't broken at the top. It's broken in the middle.
In Episode 2 of STEMinism Unfiltered, guests Professors Cara Stepp and Cara Lewis help us unpack the concept of the broken rung, the critical transition point where many future leaders are left behind.
If we're serious about increasing leadership diversity in STEM, we need solutions that go beyond the leaky pipeline.
13 Jul 2026
S2 E1: Leadership Unfiltered
Season 2 of STEMinism Unfiltered focuses on leadership in STEM - why leadership gaps persist, how careers evolve, and what it really means to move from doing the work to leading it.
Our season opener is an honest conversation between twopeople who definitely don't have all the answers — and are committed to asking the questions and sharing what they learning honestly, and without filters.
21 Jul 2025
It Takes a Village
As we close out Season 1 of STEMinism Unfiltered, we take a step back to reflect on what we’ve heard and what we’ve learned.
Over the past few episodes, we’ve shared stories from women across academia and industry, uncovering the systemic challenges that continue to shape the experiences of women in STEM. In this final episode, we turn inward to talk about what it means to navigate these systems with intention, and how self-advocacy and community can be powerful tools for change.
We discuss:
The importance of understanding the system you’re working in
Lessons we’ve learned the hard way, from missed red flags to unequal team dynamics
How to advocate for yourself and others, especially early in your career
The value of building a “village” of support, and why it should evolve over time
We’ll recount advice from a brilliant Ph.D. student who shares a fresh perspective on cultivating networks, and we reflect on how our own paths might have looked different had we known then what we know now.
This episode is about growth, resilience, and the power of community. Thank you for being part of Season 1.
If you've enjoyed listening to this PodCast, please let us know. Your encouragement is needed for a Season 2 to happen.
You can drop us a message on LinkedIn, and join the conversation at our STEMinism Unfiltered Community (https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10150573/).
14 Jul 2025
The Myth of Balance
Work-life balance: a phrase we hear often, but rarely experience… especially as women in STEM.
In this episode, we explore how the demands of academic careers intersect with caregiving responsibilities, personal health, and societal expectations. Whether it’s navigating tenure while raising young children (or deciding not to), taking on eldercare, or myriad other choices women make (voluntarily or not), our personal burdens carry professional consequences.
We discuss the invisible labor of saying “yes” too often, and the gendered expectations that make it hard to say “no.” We’re joined by three incredible women from Penn State University, our friends Jacqueline O'Connor, Catherine Berdanier, and Margaret Byron, who share their perspectives on what work-life balance really means, and what it could look like if the system were built differently.
When you've recovered from this fast-paced all-out session, join us at STEMinism Unfiltered on LinkedIn. (https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10150573/)
7 Jul 2025
More to Be Considered Equal
Professor Malika Jeffries-EL discusses the double standards and unspoken rules impacting women and underrepresented groups in STEM, offering insights on allyship and actionable support in this interview with STEMinism Unfiltered.
3 Jul 2025
A Woman’s Place is... in the Lab
Professor Sheryl Grace discusses the persistent gendered expectations and invisible labor placed on women in STEM fields within academia and industry, revealing its impact on career advancement in this interview.
29 Jun 2025
Untie the Apron Strings and Grab the Lab Coat
Engineering professors introduce STEMinism Unfiltered, a podcast addressing challenges women encounter in STEM, aiming to empower voices and foster equity through shared stories and identified patterns.
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