Diversity in STEM
By TCDSU Diversity in STEM
This podcast aims to be a discussion with individuals from under-represented groups about their experiences in STEM, their work and their views on how to make STEM more diverse and accessible.
Diversity in STEMSep 27, 2021
Episode 8: Grace Lawlor
On the 8th episode of the TCDSU Diversity in STEM podcast, DIS Committee Members Aoife and Bev talk to Grace Lawlor - a CodePlus Project Officer and STEM student - about the digital divide, alternative pathways to STEM and the importance of role models.
Episode 7: Sonia Gesmundo and Darren Doherty
On the seventh episode of the TCDSU Diversity in STEM podcast, Committee Member Rachel talks to Sonia Gesmundo and Darren Doherty - both biology students - about their experiences as mature students in STEM and what they have learnt during their time in university.
Episode 6: Rucha Benare
On the sixth episode of the TCDSU Diversity in STEM podcast, Committee Members Luke and Ana talk to Rucha Benare - a biomedical engineering student at TCD - about her experience as a woman in engineering and the unique challenges of being an international student and engaging in STEM education.
Episode 5: Pride in Research
In this episode, committee members Luke and Ana spoke to Jenny Bortoluzzi and Andrew Mooney, two PhD candidates in TCD's department of Zoology about the symposium they have organised - Pride in Research - taking place on June 17th, 2021.
Episode 4: Liz Dunne Sheil & Laura Van Schie
DIS Committee Member Rachel talks to Zoology student Liz, about her experience of university as a mature student, and DIS Committee Member Ana talks to Physics student Laura, about her experiences in STEM as a woman of colour.
Episode 3: Zöe Cummins and Alex Fay
On the third episode of the TCDSU Diversity in STEM podcast, Committee Member Aoife talks to Physics students and Trinity Access Programme (TAP) ambassadors Zöe Cummins and Alex Fay about their experiences, access to Education and what it means to them to represent TAP.
Episode 2: Dr Lucy Hederman & Prof. Aine Kelly
On the second episode of the TCDSU Diversity in STEM podcast, we chat to Lucy Hederman, a computer scientist at Trinity, and Professor Aine Kelly, a physiologist and neuroscientist who also acts as the colleges’s associate dean for undergraduate science education. We talk about everything from the importance of mentorship to COVID and what Colleges and Universities can do to encourage students.