Episode 8: Women Leadership in STEM

Title: Women Leadership in STEM
Short description: How women in STEM careers can aspire to lead without compromise.
Guests: Shubha Tole and Dorothy Mbori-Ngacha
Soundbite: Kyla Roland

Episode description:
In this week's episode we interview two phenomenal women in STEM who have been outspoken on gender inequities in science. They share their personal stories and reflect on what works and what doesn’t. Also they have some great tips on being a leader and not conforming to social norms that would act only to limit the potential of a woman.

Takeaways from today's episode:
“I was not put on earth to follow your wishes”, you have to help yourself and reach out to good people who can mentor you. Don’t compromise on your dreams.
Get mentorship from multiple sources.
You should not self-censor, this is a result of socialisation. Don’t be afraid to speak up.
Ask for support when you need it and stop trying to be superwoman and negotiate a partnership which works.

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Guest information

Prof. Dorothy Mbori-Ngacha is a Senior Specialist on HIV for UNICEF’s global programmes. A medical doctor with specialist training in pediatrics, infectious disease and child health, she has extensive experience as a public health professional; and in academia including as chair and professor of paediatrics at the University of Nairobi. @DeeMboriNgacha

Kyla Roland completed a B.S. in Biology at Davidson College in 2019, and during her senior year she was awarded the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. Currently she is a Post baccalaureate IRTA Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, where she will pursue an independent research project with implications for understanding the spread of human diseases.

Acknowledgements
Research: Christine Boinett and Alice Matimba
Producers: Christine Boinett (Creator and Executive producer), Alice Matimba (Senior Producer), Isabela Malta (Producer) and Emmanuela Oppong (Producer).
Host: Christine Boinett
Media and Marketing: Catherine Holmes


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