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Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

Kathy Nelson

138 episodes

5 days ago

In this bonus, Halloween and Bat Week episode, we talk with Dr. Kristen Lear, a bat conservation scientist, National Geographic Explorer, and If/Then® Ambassador whose lifelong passion for misunderstood creatures turned into a career protecting bat populations around the world. Kristen shares how a childhood Girl Scout project building bat houses led her to a career at Bat Conservation International (BCI), where she now directs the Agave Restoration Initiative—a binational program supporting ...

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In this bonus, Halloween and Bat Week episode, we talk with Dr. Kristen Lear, a bat conservation scientist, National Geographic Explorer, and If/Then® Ambassador whose lifelong passion for misunderstood creatures turned into a career protecting bat populations around the world. Kristen shares how a childhood Girl Scout project building bat houses led her to a career at Bat Conservation International (BCI), where she now directs the Agave Restoration Initiative—a binational program supporting ...

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Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

137. Bonus Halloween Episode! Dr. Kristen Lear – Bat Scientist & Conservationist | It’s Bat Week!

In this bonus, Halloween and Bat Week episode, we talk with Dr. Kristen Lear, a bat conservation scientist, National Geographic Explorer, and If/Then® Ambassador whose lifelong passion for misunderstood creatures turned into a career protecting bat populations around the world. Kristen shares how a childhood Girl Scout project building bat houses led her to a career at Bat Conservation International (BCI), where she now directs the Agave Restoration Initiative—a binational program supporting ...

5 days ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

136. Catherine Jackson Jones: STEM Opportunities for Every Student - National Math and Science Initiative

In this episode, Kathy and Linda talk with Catherine Jackson Jones, a coach and mentor with the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding STEM opportunities for students and empowering educators to bring real-world STEM experiences into classrooms across the country. Catherine shares how NMSI builds awareness and access to STEM fields, particularly for students in under-resourced and rural communities. Through long-term partnerships with scho...

1 week ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

135: Manyphay Viengkham-Systems Engineer; Resilience, Reinvention, and Creating Your Own Path

In this episode, Kathy and Linda talk with Manyphay Viengkham, an accomplished technology leader whose career spans energy innovation, systems engineering, and entrepreneurship. With degrees in biochemistry and computer science, Manyphay has built a career defined by curiosity, continuous learning, and resilience—navigating roles in major companies like GE and Honeywell before launching her own consulting business. Together, they explore: How following her curiosity led from science to techno...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

134. Lawanda Parnell – A Technology Career Across Generations

In this episode of Ordinarily Extraordinary – Conversations with Women in STEM, Kathy and Linda sit down with Lawanda Parnell, a retired technology and utility leader whose career began at IBM in the early 1980s and spanned decades of innovation and leadership. Lawanda shares her journey from studying business administration with a strong math and computer science foundation at the University of Florida, to becoming one of the few Black women in tech during her era, to leading large-scale pro...

1 month ago

1 hour 1 minute

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

133. Stacy Cluff; Utility Technology Leader

After almost a year away, Ordinarily Extraordinary: Conversations with Women in STEM is back — and we’re relaunching with something new: a co-host! In this episode, Kathy is joined by her longtime friend and new co-host, Linda LaTourelle, to talk with Stacy Cluff, IT and Broadband Manager at Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative. Stacy has worked at Mille Lacs for 28 years, wearing many hats in technology, IT, and now leading the co-op’s broadband program — bringing critical fiber broadband service t...

1 month ago

55 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

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3 months ago

6 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

132. Fae Gaze, Mathematician, Data Scientist, and Machine Learning Researcher

Fae Gaze is a mathematician, data scientist, and machine learning researcher with degrees in mathematics, molecular biology, computer science, and data science engineering. She shares her journey into the world of math, data science, and machine learning and discusses the joy she finds in problem-solving and working with data. The conversation also touches on mental health, the importance of breaking down complex challenges, and how algorithms can be applied in research and life. Fae’s inspir...

1 year ago

53 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

131. Dr. Sandra Johnson, Entrepreneur, Global Technology Leader, Author

Dr. Sandra Johnson, a groundbreaking electrical engineer and entrepreneur, is the first black woman to earn a Ph.D. in computer engineering. Her journey from a high school introduction to engineering to her current roles as a former IBM CTO and a board member for several companies is a testament to her resilience and determination in the face of unique challenges. The book Soft Power for the Journey: The Life of a STEM Trailblazer is a fascinating story of the remarkable life arc of a resili...

1 year ago

50 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

130. Sheila Buswell- CEO, Biomedical Engineer & Innovator

Sheila Buswell is the founder and CEO of Buswell Biomedical. Sheila's story is fascinating as she transitions from roles in mechanical engineering and as an army technician to becoming an innovator in the biomedical field, inspired by her own injury experiences. We dive into imposter syndrome, women's unique challenges in STEM, and the balancing act required in entrepreneurship. Sheila also shares insights from her book, "Is This Seat for Me?" highlighting the importance of setting boundarie...

1 year ago

53 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

129. Sarah Garcia; Civil Engineer, Construction Industry

Sarah Garcia is a Project Executive and Director of DEI at Novo Construction. She is a civil engineer who has worked in the construction industry for most of her career. She is passionate about getting women and other minorities into the construction industry and has seen firsthand the progress companies can make when they invest in DEI programs. Sarah has a Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering. What do we talk about in this episode? Civil engineering and how that fits into the constru...

1 year ago

1 hour 11 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

128. Kalpana Pot - Actor, Writer, Host, and Space Communicator

Kalpana Pot is an actor, writer, host, and space communicator. Renowned for her vibrant online presence, particularly in space science, Kalpana has cultivated a platform with over 200K followers on Instagram and 4.4 million likes on TikTok. Importantly, she challenges the prevailing narratives about women in STEM, a perspective not often encountered. Furthermore, it's uncommon to find a woman in STEM with a substantial following, but Kalpana leverages her platform to educate people about spa...

1 year ago

57 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

127. Dr. Audra Morse- Dean, Professor, Civil Environmental and Geospatial Engineering

Dr. Audra Morse, Dean of the College of Engineering at Michigan Tech, is a distinguished professional with a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and degrees in Environmental Engineering. Her journey from student to dean highlights the importance of rigorous academic challenges and hands-on learning in shaping successful careers in STEM. Dr. Morse emphasizes the changing dynamics of engineering education, including the impact of COVID-19 on learning styles and the crucial role of resilience. The ...

1 year ago

54 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

126. Dr. Scyatta Wallace- Founder; Award Winning Scientist Professor

Dr. Syatta Wallace is an advocate for women in STEM and Founder of Janisaw Company. With over 15 years in developing gender-based programs, Dr. Wallace specializes in addressing the unique challenges women face in STEM careers. She shares her extensive experience in developing leadership and career development programs tailored for women in STEM. Her mission involves aiding companies in enhancing female leadership. As an award-winning scientist and professor, she draws from her own expe...

1 year ago

45 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

125. Charli Matthews; Visionary leader and Founder of Empowering Brands

This episode of Ordinarily Extraordinary Conversations with Women in STEM' features Charli Matthews, a champion for empowering women in STEM fields and trades. Charli Matthews is a visionary leader with a mission to Connect, Inform, and Educate the Global Pump Industry. Charli's groundbreaking online information and connection hub has reshaped industry communication. As a well-recognized and respected figure in key industry events, Charli bridges the gap between traditional practices ...

1 year ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

124. Dr. Chanfeng Zhao - Chemist; Chemical Engineer; Entrepreneur

Dr. Chanfeng Zhao is the VP of R&D Chemistry at TriLink BioTechnologies. She has over 25 years of experience in nucleotide and modified nucleotide chemistry for sequencing and genomics applications. She co-founded MyChem LLC, a company later acquired by TriLink, specializing in ultra-pure synthetic nucleotides. Chanfeng was the CSO and Co-founder of Sequlite Genomic (acquired by Fapon International), a company that was developing NGS instruments and reagents. Previously, Dr. Zhao was one ...

1 year ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

123 - Abigail Fritschel Returns. Aerospace Engineering Graduate.

Abigail Fritschel is about to graduate from Iowa State University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Abby was first on the podcast as Episode 13 when she had just graduated from high school in the summer of 2020. She's back to provide an update on college life, her college experience vs. her expectations, internships, Society of Women Engineers and what she'll be doing when she graduates this spring. What do we talk about in this episode? College expectations vs. reality.Why Abby almost...

1 year ago

44 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

122. Asha Devasia: Energy executive with biology & business degrees

Asha Devasia is an executive with experience in strategy, products, innovation and operations in the Energy industry. She leveraged her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Business and her MBA to transition to leadership early in her career. She has an entrepreneurial spirit and empathetic leadership style. What do we talk about in this episode? Asha’s career journey and how she got into strategy and leadership.Deep dive into Asha’s leadership style and roles within her career.The importance...

1 year ago

46 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

121. Sylleste Davis; House of Representatives; Information Technology

Sylleste Davis is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 100th District. She is the Chair of the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee. Prior to representing the people of South Carolina, Sylleste worked at an electric company in various roles from Information Technology to Power Supply leadership positions. Sylleste has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics and a Master of Arts in Computer and Information Systems Management. What do...

1 year ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

120. Kathy Ford; Chief Operation Officer, biopharmaceuticals; R.N., B.S.N

Kathy Ford is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Kura Oncology. She has over 30 years experience in biopharmaceuticals. She is equally passionate about the work she does bringing treatment to cancer patients and as a mom and grandmother. Kathy earned her R.N. from Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing and her B.S.N. from Fitchburg State College. What do we talk about in this episode? Kathy's journey from nursing, being a stay at home mom, and back into the job market and into ex...

1 year ago

52 minutes

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

119. Dr. Sheryl Recinos, MD; Physician, Author, Homelessness Advocate

Sheryl Recinos is a physician, author, speaker and advocate. She is a locums hospitalist. After spending her teen years homeless and living on the streets in Los Angeles, she got a Bachelor's Degree in Cellular and Microbiology and later went back to school for her MD. Her childhood trauma helps her identify trauma in patients she sees and she advocates and works with homeless in Los Angeles. She has written several books about homelessness including a memoir, Hindsight, which chronicles her ...

1 year ago

1 hour 5 minutes