The Science In Real Life Podcast

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Welcome to "The Science in Real Life Podcast" hosted by Laurah Ondari and occasionally Sharon Otieno, where we dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. Join us as we bring you exclusive interviews with experts and hear firsthand accounts of their journey through a STEM career. From the struggles to the successes, we uncover insights and advice on how to thrive in these ever-evolving industries. Our mission is to inspire and inform the next generation of STEM leaders and encourage those already established in their careers.

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Sn 2 Ep 6: A career in computational biology, founding the Black Women in Computational Biology (BWCB) network and more with Jenea I. Adams - Computational Biologist and BWCB founder

Apr 12 2024 56 mins  
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 6! The Science in Real Life Podcast’s host Nyasita L. Ondari and BWCB founder Jenea I. Adams discuss Jenea's journey to founding one of the most impactful networks for black women in computational biology and her science career. Jenea is a creator, community architect, and computational biologist. Jenea is also a Janssen Oncology Scholar, Penn Pr

Sn 2 Ep 5: Pivoting from clinical nutrition to tech and navigating the student life abroad with Nduta Wambura - Study abroad consultant and Tech enthusiast

Feb 01 2024 75 mins  
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 4! The Science in Real Life Podcast’s co-host Sharon Otieno and Study abroad consultant Nduta Wambura discuss her journey from clinical nutrition to getting into tech, what you should know before undertaking your studies abroad, and student dilemmas (should i come back home after studies abroad or should i stay?). Nduta Wambura is a dynamic professi

Sn 2 Ep 4: So you want to get into pharmacy? Here's how and a first account with Dr David Odhiambo, Regulatory, Policy and Strategic operations manager, Novartis and One Young World ambassador 2023

Jan 04 2024 59 mins  
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 4! The Science in Real Life Podcast’s co-host Sharon Otieno and Regulatory Affairs, policy and Strategic Operations Manager, and One Young World ambassador 2023 David Odhiambo discuss David's journey into pharmacy and share some valuable advice to individuals interested in joining the field. Their discussion also touches on how to pivot into people

Sn 2 Ep 3: Insights from a Stanford PhD journey, founding Coders of Colour, Forbes 30 under 30 recognition plus insider computer science tips with Tolúlọpẹ́ Ògúnrẹ̀mí- PhD student, Stanford University

Dec 04 2023 72 mins  
This is Season 2 Episode 3! The Science in Real Life Podcast’s host Nyasita Ondari and Forbes 30 under 30 awardee and Ph.D. student Tolúlọpẹ́ Ògúnrẹ̀mí discuss how people interested in pursuing Computer Science can get started, founding Coders or Colour, how the Forbes recognition affected Tolúlọpẹ́ 's journey and mission in promoting diversity in tech amon

Sn 2 Ep 2: What is robotics, what are its applications in the real world and what should you should know before getting into robotics with Sicelukwanda Zwane - PhD student, University College London

Nov 18 2023 57 mins  
This is Season 2 Episode 2! Science in Real Life Podcast’s host Nyasita Ondari and Amathambo AI's co-founder and PhD student in Safe Learning for robotics at University College London, Sicelukwanda Zwane discuss robotics, its applications in the real world, and what you should know before getting into robotics. Sicelukwanda completed his undergraduate studies in computer s

Sn 2 Ep 1: Unraveling Biomedical engineering, building an AI-enabled low-cost digital stethoscope and navigating the mentorship maze with Muyanga Kampekete - Biomedical engineer, Evelyn Hone College

Oct 27 2023 43 mins  
This is Season 2 Episode 1!!! Science in Real Life Podcast’s host Nyasita Ondari and Evelyn Hones College's Biomedical engineer cum Lab instructor Muyanga Kampekete discuss what biomedical engineering is, its applications (especially within an African context), his work on building an AI-enabled low-cost digital stethoscope and navigating how to spot and acquire mentors. Mu

Ep 10 (Season 1 Finale): How to start and grow a podcast (featuring the Science In Real Life Podcast) and get to know your host and the vision of our podcast with Founder and Host Nyasita L. Ondari

Sep 26 2023 60 mins  
Welcome to Season 1 finale! Its been an amazing season 1 and there is no better way to end it than a 'Get-To-Know-Your-Host'! On this episode, The Science In Real Life Podcast's Host and Founder, Nyasita Ondari is Interviewed by Marion Nyaboke to share on: - How we started and grew the podcast - A few lessons for beginners - The vision for The Science In Real Life podc

Ep 9: Growing in an engineering career, the chaos of the real world and electro mobility with Hampton Macharia - Senior Electronic Engineer, Roam

Aug 18 2023 50 mins  
Welcome to Episode 9! Science in Real Life Podcast’s host Nyasita Ondari and Roam's senior electronic engineer Hampton Macharia discuss Hampton's engineering journey from intern to senior engineer, the state of engineering in Kenya, and the chaos in the real world that we ignore in school.

Ep 8: Journey from physiotherapy to computational neuroscience, Fairness in AI and the Deep learning Indaba with Siobhan Mackenzie Hall - Oxford Neural Interfacing, University of Oxford

Jul 25 2023 57 mins  
Welcome to Episode 8! Science in Real Life Podcast’s host Nyasita Ondari and University of Oxford postgraduate student Siobhan Mackenzie Hall, discuss Siobhan's journey from physiotherapy to computational neuroscience, fairness in AI and the Deep Learning Indaba. Siobhan is also a member of the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Student Labs which works to measure and mitigate

Ep 7: Journey through professions: from medicine to nursing to bioinformatics to farming back to bioinformatics and founding Talarify with Anelda Van der Walt - Founder, trainer & consultant, Talarify

Jul 01 2023 58 mins  
Welcome to Episode 7! Science in Real Life Podcast’s host Nyasita Ondari and Talarify founder, trainer, and consultant, Anelda Van der Walt discuss her journey through professions: from medicine to nursing to bioinformatics to farming back to bioinformatics and founding Talarify. They also talk about open science, rising unemployment in Africa, and how to use open science and ope