Podcast: A career in Genetic counseling and Science communication by Miss. Kira Dineen. Kira Dineen received her Diagnostic Genetic Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Connecticut and is a certified Cytogenetic Technologist. She received her Master’s of Science in Human Genetics at Sarah Lawrence College in New York. She started “DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast” in 2012 which also became a radio show in 2014. The podcast has since produced over 160 episodes interviewing experts in the field. In 2020 “DNA Today” won the Best 2020 and 2021 Science and Medicine Podcast Awards. She was selected and served as a member of NSGC’s Digital Ambassador program for three years. Visit her channel to know about current happening in the world of Genetics : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5c3YSE2zMDaP4ATMrvKbg/featured Special thanks to Adam Schulaeuble: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WkNtFsVA6uFd1A2VIahUg A career in Siddha medicine - BSMS course: AYUSH Courses https://youtu.be/oakMcLE5ooQ A Career in Homeopathic medicine - BHMS course: AYUSH Courses https://youtu.be/ygO6qObUJ30 International Women's day celebration: https://youtu.be/XNdLSe5SxYI Views of a student on the Indian Education system and online classes during a pandemic : https://youtu.be/BaxH8iZlqR4 The conversation about a career in Pharma labs in India: https://youtu.be/3cjkl7Gvd8k Information about National science day in India: 2022 https://youtu.be/ouYODUV2Ryo NIRD and rural development in Andhra Pradesh https://youtu.be/OySui0PXINM #podcast #Nagaswethasshow #careertalk #genetics #geneticcounselling #Sciencecommunication

Aswathi is currently studying 3rd- year BAMS course in Bangalore. Her hobbies include dancing and reading books. She likes to carry forward our Indian traditional medicine because she believes that our traditional roots have so much to offer to the future generations. She takes inspiration from her mother when in doubt. In this episode, we discuss about BAMS, Ayurveda, and hobbies.

Episode language: Telugu Dr. Kalyani is a dentist dedicated to providing better health services to people. She got motivated to serve rural people in one of her dental camps and joined NIRD, the National Institute of Rural Development. Kalyani pursued a post-graduate diploma in rural development in NIRD and later joined a government organization as a rural youth leader to render her services in Rampachodavaram in Andhra Pradesh. In the current episode of this podcast, she shares, with us, her memories and suggestions about NIRD and rural development services and the BDS course.

Episode language : English Latha garu has been working in the software industry for more than 10years now. She showed her leadership skills too as a team lead and trainer. Being a member of the recruitment board, she says that besides the sound technical skills, confidence, flexible attitude, and the willingness to learn new things are the most desirable qualities companies look for in prospective employees.

Episode language: English. Praveen Machiraju is pursuing research in Molecular Biology. His work is related to translational research in finding and reporting the underlying molecular causes in patients of CAD and PAD. He is an INSPIRE fellowship awardee with a curious and determined brain. This same episode is available in YouTube also : https://youtu.be/6inWAls1aqQ

Language of the episode : Telugu. Guest Speaker - Mr. Koteswara Rao The topic of discussion - Jobs and working conditions in the Pharma industry and other stuff. Chit-chat with a former classmate and friend. In this episode, Koteswara Rao tells about the drug production and analyzing jobs available for students who studied Chemistry subjects in their graduate and post-graduate courses - Careers for M. Sc Chemistry graduates and postgraduates in private labs. This episode is available on Youtube https://youtu.be/3cjkl7Gvd8k

Guest Speaker - Krishnaveni Lella garu https://www.facebook.com/krishnaveni.lella On this International Women’s day - 2022, let’s celebrate women who have inspired us, uplifted us and fought for their rights so that their next generations live a safe and happy life. The theme of International women’s day - 2022 is “ Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.”. On the occasion of women’s day, this video airs the inspiring and informative interview of a former school principal and a current Law post graduate student who is striving to see the best version of herself everyday. About the guest speaker: Lella Krishnaveni garu served as a school principal for 10 years in a famous CBSE school. Before that she worked as a Science teacher and fostered the joy of learning in hundreds of students. At present, she is pursuing LLM with an ambition of serving weaker sections of the society in a large scale. In this episode, Krishnaveni talks about the positive influence of a education leader on teachers and other staff members and the importance of improving oneself every day. On the occasion of international women’s day she tells about the works of UNFPA. This is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XNdLSe5SxYI

The national science day is observed every year to spread the message of science and its application among the people. The national science day in India is celebrated to mark the discovery of the “Raman effect” by sir C.V.Raman – Sir Chandrashekhara Venkata Raman. He first published his observations of the Raman effect in 1928 on February 28. Later in 1930, Sir C.V.Raman was awarded the Nobel prize for the discovery of the Raman effect. In 1986, at the request of the National Council for Science and Technology Communication, the government of India declared February 28 as National Science day to honor the discovery of the Raman effect. This February 28 is the same day when sir C.V.Raman published his remarkable discovery of the Raman effect. As this decision about national science day was made in the year 1986, the first national science day was celebrated in the year 1987 on February 28. The purpose of national science day is to give an opportunity to the scientific-minded citizens in our country and to encourage people as well as popularize science and technology. Watch the video in https://youtu.be/ouYODUV2Ryo

In this episode a teacher and her former student discuss various things from their known perspectives. This episode has discussions about problems with online classes, wishes of a student about the better curriculum that provides him skills to face challenges of modern society, the influence of social media and popular icons like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg on teenagers, famous books, and quotes of Jiddu Krishnamurthy, the effect of competitive culture on students. Saif Ali Khan is in the first year of his graduation with Psychology and Journalism as his core subjects. He reads non fictional works of Jiddu Krishnamurthy and Rumi and listens to the fictional stories of Agatha Christie. Saif Ali Khan is thoughtful and honest about his opinions. This episode is available on YouTube channel https://youtu.be/BaxH8iZlqR4

The guest speaker in this episode is Dr. Hima Vani. She is practicing Homeopathy in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. She graduated from government homeopathic medical college, Mariapuram, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. She has a post graduate degree in the "practice of medicine". In this podcast episode, she speaks about a career in homeopathy medicine. There are interesting anecdotes from her life that are informative about this medical field. Listen in YouTube https://youtu.be/ygO6qObUJ30

Episode language - English. In this episode, Sindhumathi Archana talks about BSMS course and few pg courses in her college. She is in the second year of Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery course. This is one of the ancient medicines in India and falls under the category of AYUSH courses. Sindhumathi gives interesting information about Siddha medicine in her YouTube channel too https://youtube.com/channel/UCX1CjYDmzSTFdXV6KzpxsaA She wishes to provide low cost medicine to her patients after becoming doctor. Please find this episode in YouTube with this link https://youtu.be/oakMcLE5ooQ Please leave your feedback about the episode. Do send any requests regarding the lifesciences careers you would like to listen from the current students.

Episode language : Telugu. Ramanjali Chinta, is an experienced and dedicated Telugu language pundit with 35 years of experience in teaching kids of all age groups. In her free time she writes short poems and also creates videos for her youtube channel https://youtube.com/c/Ramanjalichinta In this episode, she shares her valuable life experiences in general and teaching tips in particular. She believes in hard work, patience and flexibility. She emphasizes that unbiased love, respect, and dedicated approach towards teaching always encourage better learning in children.

( This episode is in Telugu language ) Leelavathi Swetha is a dedicated Maths teacher, mother of two kids and an Indian classical dancer. In this episode, she shares her observtions in her classroom with us while emphasising that it is necessary for all children to have hobbies and stay under parents guidance while using cell phones. She believes that the mental happiness acquired through non academic performance shows its positive effect on academic performance. She expresses her opinions and creativity through her youtube channel https://youtube.com/c/LeelasClassics

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