Best STEM Untapped Podcasts (2025)

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AI with Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE 3:52

8M ago3:52

3:52

Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE is interviewed by our giveaway winner, Nicole, a 1st year university student studying economics and data science. In this bitesize episode they discuss Artificial Intelligence. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram @STEMUntapped Connect with us on LinkedIn @STEMUntappedCIC Check out our website…

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All Things Research with Meg Barnes-Wood 23:54

8M ago23:54

23:54

In this episode STEM Untapped host is joined by student interviewer Isabella. Together they interview Meg Barnes-Wood, who is doing a PhD in Medical Engineering looking at repetitive head injuries in football. Isabella worked with us on a Nuffield Experience Placement - you can learn more about this opportunity here. Meg recommends looking at the N…

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STEM Herstory with Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE 5:31

8M ago5:31

5:31

Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE is interviewed by our giveaway winner, Nicole, a 1st year university student studying economics and data science. In this bitesize episode they STEM Herstory. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram @STEMUntapped Connect with us on LinkedIn @STEMUntappedCIC Check out our website…

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S4:E5 Rico Francis gets real on all things nonprofit 49:09

8M ago49:09

49:09

In our season finale, Nick and Calvin are joined by Rico Francis, the first Social Impact Director at the Pacers Foundation, the public charity founded by Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Rico shares his journey from attending after-school programs to leading them in college, ultimately shaping his career in youth services. The conversation dives dee…

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Tissue Regeneration with Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer 2:28

8M ago2:28

2:28

Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer are interviewed by Jimena, an A-Level student with an interest in engineering. In this bitesize episode they chat about the advances in tissue regeneration. Check out more details about the ASF here, and learn more about previous ASF scholars here. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram @STEMUntapped Connect with u…

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S4:E4 Ebony Grace and the untapped potential of the out-of-school time space 52:59

8M ago52:59

52:59

Nick and Calvin talk with Ebony Grace, CEO of New Jersey's Afterschool & Out-of-School Time Professional Network, to explore the significance of non-traditional educational spaces. Ebony shares the innovative tools her organization employs to uplift students and service providers alike, showcasing the power of building strong networks from the grou…

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Meeting the Mercury Seven Astronauts with Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer 2:52

8M ago2:52

2:52

Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer are interviewed by Jimena, an A-Level student with an interest in engineering. In this bitesize episode they chat about meeting the Mercury Seven Astronauts, who were the first group of astronauts ever chosen by NASA. Check out more details about the ASF here, and learn more about previous ASF scholars here. Send …

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S4:E3 Featured: Mizzen Meets with Carlos Santini and Nick Monzi 59:58

9M ago59:58

59:58

Join us for a special feature of the Mizzen Meets webinar hosted by Carlos Santini, CEO of Mizzen, a nonprofit providing free resources to educators across the country, featuring our host Nick Monzi. The two reflect on their professional journeys since first connecting in 2015, sharing insights on creating impactful learning experiences and the cri…

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Advances in Space Exploration with Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer 4:20

9M ago4:20

4:20

Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer are interviewed by Jimena, an A-Level student with an interest in engineering. In this bitesize episode they chat about advances in space exploration. Check out more details about the ASF here, and learn more about previous ASF scholars here. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram @STEMUntapped Connect with us on L…

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S4:E2 Henry Donahue on the power of music education, from outlet to springboard 56:31

9M ago56:31

56:31

In this episode, Nick and Calvin welcome Henry Donahue, Executive Director of Save The Music, a nonprofit dedicated to providing equitable music education across the U.S. through access to instruments and programs. Henry opens up about the life-changing power of music in the classroom and its role in shaping his own career. Together, they discuss h…

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Broadening Your Experience with Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer 3:57

9M ago3:57

3:57

Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer are interviewed by Jimena, an A-Level student with an interest in engineering. In this bitesize episode they chat about ways to broaden your experience. Check out more details about the ASF here, and learn more about previous ASF scholars here. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram @STEMUntapped Connect with us on…

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S4:E1 Lessons from the Global Basketball Community with Leigh Ellis 59:27

9M ago59:27

59:27

In this season premiere, Nick and Calvin talk with former NBA TV personality and podcaster, Leigh Ellis. He takes us through the moment he turned his career around, leaving the booth in search of pick-up games around the world and the stories in between – like the infamous shoot-out with Steph Curry. Tune in as they discuss career exploration, the …

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Fresh Perspectives Podcast Trailer 0:51

9M ago0:51

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Programming Languages with Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE 6:42

10M ago6:42

6:42

Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE is interviewed by our giveaway winner, Nicole, a 1st year university student studying economics and data science. In this bitesize episode they discuss programming languages. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram @STEMUntapped Connect with us on LinkedIn @STEMUntappedCIC Check out our website…

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NHS Healthcare Sciences - Physiological Sciences 16:07

10M ago16:07

16:07

In this series we are looking at the Healthcare Sciences, what these careers involve and how you can get into them. Healthcare Sciences covers a range of specialties which can help prevent, treat and diagnose medical conditions. This episode we are going to introduce you to the Physiological Sciences. Thanks to Tina Beckham, Head of Acute Audiology…

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NHS Healthcare Sciences - Physical Sciences 13:22

10M ago13:22

13:22

In this series we are looking at the Healthcare Sciences, what these careers involve and how you can get into them. Healthcare Sciences covers a range of specialties which can help prevent, treat and diagnose medical conditions. This episode we are going to introduce you to the Physical Sciences. Thanks to Eva McClean, EDI and Member Networks Manag…

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NHS Healthcare Sciences - Bioinformatics 13:34

10M ago13:34

13:34

In this series we are looking at the Healthcare Sciences, what these careers involve and how you can get into them. Healthcare Sciences covers a range of specialties which can help prevent, treat and diagnose medical conditions. This episode we are going to introduce you to Bioinformatics. Thanks to Clare Kennedy, a Clinical Bioinformatician at Gen…

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NHS Healthcare Sciences - Life Sciences 16:22

10M ago16:22

16:22

In this series we are looking at the Healthcare Sciences, what these careers involve and how you can get into them. Healthcare Sciences covers a range of specialties which can help prevent, treat and diagnose medical conditions. This episode we are going to introduce you to the Life Sciences. Thanks to Ellie Holt, a Biomedical Scientist specialisin…

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NHS Healthcare Sciences - Introduction 10:00

10M ago10:00

10:00

In this series we are looking at the Healthcare Sciences, what these careers involve and how you can get into them. Healthcare Sciences covers a range of specialties which can help prevent, treat and diagnose medical conditions. This episode we are going to introduce you into the Healthcare Sciences. Thanks to Elaine Jenkins, Head of Standards at T…

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Making time to play sport at university with Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer 3:24

10M ago3:24

3:24

Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer are interviewed by Jimena, an A-Level student with an interest in engineering. In this bitesize episode they chat about how to make time to play sport at university. Check out more details about the ASF here, and learn more about previous ASF scholars here. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram @STEMUntapped Conne…

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How to cope during challenging times with Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer 6:27

11M ago6:27

6:27

Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer are interviewed by Jimena, an A-Level student with an interest in engineering. In this bitesize episode they chat about how to cope during challenging times. Check out more details about the ASF here, and learn more about previous ASF scholars here. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram @STEMUntapped Connect with …

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Announcing... NHS Healthcare Sciences Series 2:12

11M ago2:12

2:12

Did you know that 70% of diagnoses in the NHS are thanks to biomedical scientists, not doctors? Or that experts in coding languages like Python apply coding and programming techniques to genetic data so that doctors can actually diagnose their patients. Our summer intern, Kiran, introduces our podcast series about Healthcare Sciences, a part of med…

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Building Resilience with Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer 3:48

11M ago3:48

3:48

Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer are interviewed by Jimena, an A-Level student with an interest in engineering. In this bitesize episode they chat about how to build resilience. Check out more details about the ASF here, and learn more about previous ASF scholars here. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram @STEMUntapped Connect with us on LinkedI…

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Becoming an Astronaut with Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer 4:29

11M ago4:29

4:29

Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer are interviewed by Jimena, an A-Level student with an interest in engineering. In this bitesize episode they chat about Lisa and Karly's interests in going to space. Check out more details about the ASF here, and learn more about previous ASF scholars here. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram @STEMUntapped Conne…

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Swetha Kotichintala - Aerospace Engineer 23:21

1y ago23:21

23:21

In this episode STEM Untapped host Izzy is joined by Emily, an A-Level student with an interest in Engineering. They interview Swetha Kotichintala, an Aerospace Engineer. Swetha recommends the following resources: Opportunities/Citizen Science Scripps Oceanography NASA Wildlife Trusts National Geographic Natural History Museum Cancer Research UK Bo…

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Charlie Semmens - Naval Engineer 21:32

1y ago21:32

21:32

In this episode STEM Untapped host Izzy is joined by students Tea and Tilly. They interview Charlie Semmens, a Naval Engineer. Check out the blog Charlie wrote for us about Pride in STEM. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram @STEMUntapped Connect with us on LinkedIn @STEMUntappedCIC Check out our website…

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Dr Marina Petri - Experimental Nuclear Physicist 23:05

1y ago23:05

23:05

In this episode STEM Untapped host Izzy is joined by students Freya and Rhiannon. They interview Dr Marina Petri, an experimental Nuclear Physicist. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram @STEMUntapped Connect with us on LinkedIn @STEMUntappedCIC Check out our websiteBy STEM Untapped

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Learning Maths with Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE 6:50

1y ago6:50

6:50

Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE is interviewed by our giveaway winner, Nicole, a 1st year university student studying economics and data science. In this bitesize episode they discuss learning maths. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram @STEMUntapped Connect with us on LinkedIn @STEMUntappedCIC Check out our website…

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Engineering and Space Exploration with Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer from the ASF 22:36

1y ago22:36

22:36

In this episode STEM Untapped host Izzy is joined by Jimena, an A-Level student with an interest in engineering. They interview Lisa Schott and Karly Liebendorfer from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF). Lisa and Karly are both engineers, but in different fields and at different points in their careers. Check out more details about the ASF …

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Dr Hannah Durrington - Asthma Doctor and Scientist (MRC Clinician Scientist Honorary Consultant) 20:28

1y ago20:28

20:28

In this episode, our student interviewers Priscilla and Kenzie are interviewing Dr Hannah Durrington, MRC Clinician Scientist Honorary Consultant Respiratory Physician. What this means is that Hannah is both a practicing doctor and a scientist with a PhD, with a specific interest in asthma. Hannah recommends looking at the New Scientist website Sen…

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Dr Katrina Jones - Paleo Biology & Evolutionary Biology Presidential Fellow 23:28

1y ago23:28

23:28

In this episode, our student interviewer Ismene is interviewing Dr Katrina Jones, a Presidential Research Follow in Paleo Biology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Manchester. You can learn more about Katrina's work on this episode of The Brain Scoop on YouTube - warning, the video is really interesting but pretty gross! Send us a text Fo…

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Amelia Gilio - Structural Biology and Biocatalysis PhD student 17:01

1y ago17:01

17:01

In this episode, our student interviewer Caitlin is interviewing Amelia Gilio, who at the time of interview was a PhD student at the University of York studying Structural Biology and Biocatalysis. Amelia has since finished her PhD and is now a post doctoral fellow in America. Some resources that Amelia recommends are: Chemistry Review Royal Societ…

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Covid 19 Vaccination Clinical Trials with Gabrielle Gainsborough 6:48

1y ago6:48

6:48

Gabrielle Gainsborough is interviewed by our student interviewers Felicity, Sophie and Keira. In this bitesize episode they chat about Gabrielle's involvement in Covid 19 vaccination clinical trials. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram @STEMUntapped Connect with us on LinkedIn @STEMUntappedCIC Check out our website…

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Gabrielle Gainsborough - Senior Clinical Trial Project Manager 16:15

1y ago16:15

16:15

In this episode, our student interviewers Felicity, Sophie and Keira are interviewing Gabrielle Gainsborough, a Senior Clinical Project Manager in clinical trials. Gabrielle, Felicity, Sophie and Keira discuss travelling for work, how a degree in science can lead to many different jobs, and Gabrielle’s work on covid 19 vaccination trials. Some reso…

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Dr Jo Mueller - Clinical Psychologist 17:52

1y ago17:52

17:52

In this episode, our student interviewers Izzy and Jess are interviewing Dr Jo Mueller, a Clinical Psychologist. Jo, Izzy and Jess discuss working with children and parents, the invisibility of women in psychology, and the breadth and depth of Clinical Psychology training. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram @STEMUntapped Connect with us on Linke…

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Patriarchy with Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE 3:40

1+ y ago3:40

3:40

Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE is interviewed by our giveaway winner, Nicole, a 1st year university student studying economics and data science. In this bitesize episode they chat about the patriarchy and bias that exists within society. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram @STEMUntapped Connect with us on LinkedIn @STEMUntappedCIC Check out our websi…

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Women in STEM with Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE 4:18

1+ y ago4:18

4:18

Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE is interviewed by our giveaway winner, Nicole, a 1st year university student studying economics and data science. In this bitesize episode they touch on what it means to be women in STEM, feeling valued, the importance of your network, and the inspiration behind Anne-Marie starting STEMettes Send us a text Follow us on In…

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Engineering 101 18:37

1+ y ago18:37

18:37

4th March is World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, and we’re publishing two blogs written by some engineering undergrads about their experience studying engineering. But after speaking with our Youth Advisory Board (a group of teens who we work with once a term), we realised that Engineering is a bit of a generic term. So we’re releasi…

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Cybersecurity with Dr Anne Marie Imafidon MBE 5:05

1+ y ago5:05

5:05

Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE is interviewed by our giveaway winner, Nicole, a 1st year university student studying economics and data science. In this bitesize episode they discuss all things cybersecurity. If you know a group of students who would like to interview one of our role models, please get in touch by emailing [email protected]…

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Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE - CEO of STEMettes 25:06

1+ y ago25:06

25:06

Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE is interviewed by our giveaway winner, Nicole, a 1st year university student studying economics and data science. In this episode they discuss the importance of role models, the lacking data and coded bias in society, the importance of creativity and exploration and much more. Resources mentioned: Kode with Klossie Algori…

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STEM Spotlight | Our Drive & Purpose 5:31

2y ago5:31

5:31

In this episode, hear our STEM Untapped founding partners Sally, Suzanne and Deirdre, and our podcast Operations Manager, Izzy, introducing STEM Untapped and the connection between science and creativity. Student interviewer Assia, from Dr Sarah Moller's episode, echos this concept 'STEAM' and shares how the sciences and arts are very separate at s…

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STEM Spotlight | Data and Coding 4:17

2y ago4:17

4:17

This week's bitesize episode features highlights from interviews with Data and Computer Scientists Tolúlopé Ògúnrèmí and Aminat Amoo. Tolúlopé is a Research Scientist and Founder of the award-winning organisation Coders of Colour, and Aminat is a Data and Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. Tolúlopé and Aminat introduce you to their line of work, what i…

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STEM Spotlight | Psychology 101 7:07

2y ago7:07

7:07

This week's bitesize episode focusses on the topic of Psychology and you'll hear highlights from three interviews with our role models who all work in different branches of Psychology. Each of these women explain what a typical day in their job looks like, what research they do, the favourite aspect of their work and they pass on some advice to the…

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S3:E5 Reflecting on the 2017 NBA Math Hoops National Championship 1:00:01

2y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

In this week’s episode, Nick and Calvin sit down with Mariana Rivera, an educator from San Francisco, California. Mariana is a longtime NBA Math Hoops program educator at Bay Area Community Resources, and in 2017, her students Angela and Patricia Rodas attended and won the inaugural NBA Math Hoops National Championship. Throughout the conversation,…

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STEM Spotlight | Climate Change & Conservation 5:16

2y ago5:16

5:16

Amongst the range of careers that we have covered so far with our role models, a common subject that is often brought up in conversation is around sustainability and conservation. Our student interviewers are often interested in how this links to day-to-day work in STEM so here’s our role models sharing their experience and highlighting how conserv…

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Best Bits 2023 So Far 5:55

2y ago5:55

5:55

Highlights from the episodes published so far this year, featuring our role models and their diverse, interesting and exciting careers, including: Kerry Hill sharing the importance of empathy and having an emotional connection with the animals with her work in conservation science; Dr Rebecca Bowler on how she discovered 10 galaxies whilst studying…

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Extended Episode: Dr Jessica Boland - Senior Lecturer of Functional Materials and Devices 42:04

2y ago42:04

42:04

In this extended podcast episode, you'll hear more from Dr Jessica Boland, who is a Senior Lecturer of Functional Materials and Devices at the University of Manchester. Jessie, Tamina and Ellie discuss how lasers are improving the technology in our devices, how Jessie worked to develop science based sign language, and fun ways to revise for maths a…

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Bitesize Episode: Dr Jessica Boland - Senior Lecturer of Functional Materials and Devices 13:54

2y ago13:54

13:54

In this bitesize podcast episode, the our student interviewers Tamina and Ellie are going to introduce you to Dr Jessica Boland, a Senior Lecturer of Functional Materials and Devices. If you'd like to find out more about Jessie's work keep an eye out for the extended interview which will be released in a couple of weeks. Some resources that Jessie …

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Extended Episode: Ines Cruz - Farm Vet 39:07

2y ago39:07

39:07

In this extended podcast episode, you'll hear more from Ines Cruz who is a Farm Vet. Ines, Lily and Jessica discuss what it’s like to study to be a vet, how vets deal with things like worms and bird flu, and how vets are trying to be more environmentally friendly. Some resources that Ines recommends are: All Creatures Great and Small: The Classic M…

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S3:E4 Pro Basketball Player Kayla Alexander on Education, Sports, and Creative Pursuits 22:37

2y ago22:37

22:37

Join Nick and Calvin in this week's episode as they sit down with Kayla Alexander, professional basketball player, author, and Learn Fresh board member. Kayla shares her passion for education and her inspiring journey as a division 1 athlete, and also speaks about her children's book, The Magic of Basketball. Tune in to gain insights into Kayla's m…

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