We’re building an Africa where young girls and women thrive in STEM through shared experiences. Our focus is on non-traditional STEM careers, which are an intersection of traditional ones. We believe these intersections or "hybrid" careers must be known through people of similar skin color, hair texture, and background. The scarcity of women role models in the STEM field makes it hard to close the gender gap, especially in Africa. We understand that knowing such women personally might be hard but having a media platform where many of them can be found for reference mitigates the challenge.
For several years, Doris has collaborated closely with energy
stakeholders in Ghana through her work at the Energy Commission. She has integrated and advocated for improved energy access, sustainable development, electric mobility, climate change, technical energy research, strategic planning, and guiding policy formulation in Ghana’s energy landscape.
This episode is also available as a blog at https://wordsthatcount.org/african-women-in-energy-doris-edem-agbevivi/
23 Sept 2023
Applying for Foresight Institute’s new AI Safety Grant
Are you an AI enthusiast, educator, entrepreneur, or investor? Have you heard about Foresight Institute's new AI safety grant? If yes, then we have a bonus podcast episode for you this month. Listen to Foresight Institute's CEO, Allison Duettmann, talk about the benefits of this grant to the AI space in Africa, who qualifies for the grant, how you can apply, and so much more. In the meantime, visit https://foresight.org/ai-safety/ to learn more about the grant and prepare your application. This grant program seeks to support projects working to make progress on three
areas considered underexplored when it comes to AI Safety.
13 Sept 2023
Senior Research Scientist – Justina Onumah
As a Research Scientist, Justina’s interest is in the economics of innovation and development, poverty analysis, policy analysis, agricultural/rural development, enterprise development, food security, productivity and efficiency analysis, innovation systems, value chain analysis, and technology transfer. In this episode, she talks to Winnie about how she [Justina] uses her STEM experience to achieve her career goals in policy development and science diplomacy
This episode is also available as a blog on https://wordsthatcount.org/senior-research-scientist-justina-onumah/
13 Aug 2023
Researching Rural Efficient and Optimal Cooling Hubs
When we talk about cooling, we think about refrigeration and air conditioning. Access to cooling is important for food security, health prosperity, and productivity. However, currently, cooling equipment contributes 7% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. If we continue operating at business-as-usual, the cooling sector’s emissions could double by 2050.
In summary, cooling equipment uses conventional refrigerants with high ozone-depleting potential and global warming potential. Our guest, Mary, talks about her work that supports the transition to clean and sustainable cooling technologies.
This interview is also available as a blog on our website at https://wordsthatcount.org/female-experts-in-cooling-mary-najjuma/
6 Aug 2023
Welcome to Words That Count
Introducing Words That Count - a captivating new podcast that shines a spotlight on the incredible achievements, stories, and perspectives of trailblazing women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Join us as we embark on a journey through the remarkable contributions these women have made to our world, breaking down barriers and pushing boundaries in traditionally male-dominated industries. Through insightful interviews,
engaging discussions, and captivating narratives, we'll delve into their experiences, challenges, and triumphs, while also exploring the broader issues of gender equality and diversity in STEM.
Words That Count is your front-row seat to the untold stories of brilliance, resilience, and innovation that have shaped and continue to shape our ever-evolving technological landscape. Tune in and be inspired by the stories that prove that women are not just contributors but essential leaders in shaping the future of STEM.
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