Best Big Sisters In STEM Podcasts (2025)

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Rocks ARE Cool, physics is a team sport, and art is essential in STEM 52:23

5d ago52:23

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If you didn't guess from this title, geology ROCKS! In this episode, both our guests were captivated by the great outdoors at a very young age, whether it was star-gazing out their bedroom windows or trawling for newts in the garden pond. These childhood dreams became Esther Ndongala's and Natalie Farrell's grown-up realities, and the invisible str…

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State school, hard work, and going for GOLD 42:08

5d ago42:08

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You could rightfully say these two guests are the definition of go-getters. A natural fire burns in their bellies to over-achieve, which is textbook big-sister behaviour. However, we also explore how this is driven by personal circumstance too, and how 'time-poverty' impacts working class students getting into STEM. First off, meet Catherine Sayer.…

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Becoming a leader, choosing engineering, and taking a break 27:27

5d ago27:27

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Voted by popular demand! We're honoured to be joined by the NEW representative for the University of Manchester's Faculty of Science and Engineering... the wonderful Amrit Dhillon (she/her). Elected by her peers, she is basically an MP for her student cohort, championing their interests and getting their voices heard! Amrit has always been a leader…

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Being a fangirl, ADHD, and carving your own spaces 37:47

3M ago37:47

37:47

What better way to start season two than with a sprinkle of inspiration? From chasing your dreams, to recognising your strengths, we are joined by two guests who have actually already met. Jari (she/her) was plucked out of a queue at a career event by Tam (she/her) who recognised what it felt like to feel drowned out by louder voices. Tam actually …

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Confidence, exams, and finding your path 38:47

3M ago38:47

38:47

When you hear someone say "...and then I ate my words", you know it's going to be a good episode. Joining hosts Jasmine (she/her) and Alice (she/her), Modinat (she/her) and Ashika (she/her) chat about the gift of confidence - a sprinkle of which can be the difference between a B and an A*, it turns out. There's also discourse on getting the energy …

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Self-growth, allyship, and learning to ask questions 35:08

3M ago35:08

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What if you could change things? Break barriers, earn a PhD, be more confident? The good news is, you can. Today we're joined by Researcher Claire Brown (she/her) from The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change, who looks closely at social housing being built in the UK, using climate scenarios to see how our infrastructure might perform in 2050 or even …

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Big Sisters in STEM S2: Teaser 1:21

4M ago1:21

1:21

Big Sisters in STEM is back! Jasmine returns with new guests, a new studio, and even a new Co-Host... welcoming Season-One co-Producer Alice to the microphone 🎙️ Join us as we invite the brightest, most creative minds from the STEM stratosphere to talk everything from ADHD to winning awards!By Big Sisters in STEM

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Making an impact, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to conform 46:17

1y ago46:17

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It’s our final episode of season one, and we’re going out with a bang! Delving into the dimension of supercars and laundry detergents designed for NASA, Jasmine (she/her) is joined by University of Manchester alumni Ella Podmore MBE (she/her) and Chemical Engineering student Shree Kumaresan (she/her). Challenging the expectation that women in engin…

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Speaking up, the climate crisis, and being on the crest of a wave 44:27

1y ago44:27

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Speaking out about the things that matter, matters. This week Jasmine is diving into the deep end with Professor of Climate Science and Energy, Alice Larkin (she/her), and Ishita Somwanshi (she/her) a first year Materials Science and Engineering student. When you find yourself riding the crest of a wave, Alice argues it’s important to bring others …

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Role models, unlocking creativity, and shedding stereotypes 43:50

1y ago43:50

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From Star Wars to Avatar... you can find pieces of Dr Zahra Montazeri (she/her) and her work throughout some of your favourite films. Today she explains not only how she employs science to create such magical results, but how important it is to believe in your abilities on your journey. From Iran to Turkey, and from California to the UK – Zahra kno…

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Burn out, defying expectations, and curing cancer 50:55

1y ago50:55

50:55

‘If you’re a creative person that can write well, then science is for you!’ Professor Emma Crosbie On today’s episode, we’re talking about defying expectations and looking out for yourself while you do. From letting go of the things which no longer serve you, to refusing to let other people hinder your aspirations – in the end, to support others yo…

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Coding IS fun, sustainable fashion, and being the main character 43:34

1y ago43:34

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Shouldn’t we all be the main character in our own lives? This week Jasmine talks sustainability and finding support systems with two guests – Fashion Business and Technology Lecturer Charlene Gallery (she/her), and final year Computer Science Student Eman Ahsan (she/her). From 3D modelling the shoes on your feet, to using technology to mitigate the…

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‘Little things’ matter, intersectionality, and changing the world 46:01

1y ago46:01

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We begin our journey with two guests aligned in their passion of making a positive impact on our planet, Ciara (she/her) and Vanessa (they/them). Ciara bringing her experience as an Aerospace Systems Lecturer, and Vanessa theirs as an Earth and Environmental Science student. You may be surprised just how much their passions collide, but then again,…