Riana’s Lens

On this episode I am joined by a geology communicator who makes educational and relatable videos about geology through YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Since 2020, she has been sharing her passion for geology with her audience through online content creation as well as in person geology walks.

On this episode I am joined by a guest who is a 3rd year PhD candidate in biochemistry at Cornell University. She is also an entrepreneur, co-founding Wildes Doggy Daycare.

On this episode I will give you insights on my experiences, the challenges I faced and advice on how to get through highschool!

Can we build AI systems that help us fix the world? Or are we doomed to a robotic takeover? Explore the limitations of artificial intelligence and the possibility of creating human-compatible technology

On this episode I am joined by a guest who is currently studying a master's degree in Software Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark. She is a member of the "IT National Team" that strives for a diverse workforce in the technological industry.

Sending rockets into space requires sacrificing expensive equipment, burning massive amounts of
fuel, and risking potential catastrophe. So in the space race of the 21st century, some engineers are
abandoning rockets for something much more exciting: elevators.

On this episode I am joined by a guest who is a treasure trove of experiences, she studied BME with a chemistry minor at Florida International University then went on to attend Umass Medical School for one year for the PREP program. Then, she attended Georgia Tech, one of the bests to get her masters in Biomedical Engineering. She was later opened up to a passion for Diversity Equity and Inclusion and is now pursuing a career in this area.

Dozens of studies have found that most people only lose a little bit of weight and often gain it right back. So why do so many of us keep dieting? And why do diets fail?

On this episode I am joined by a guest who’s the founder of Astudia, an organisation for teens by teens, where you can learn and access different opportunities. Their goal is to help empower young people to make a difference.
Join us as we discuss the prevalent issue of mental health.

On this episode I am joined by a research laboratory technician with an undergraduate degree in biomedical science and a master's degree in cancer biology. Outside of her job, she runs a school club for young girls age 7 to 10 and also is a telephone befriender for patients going through cancer treatment!

On this episode I am joined by a geo-communicator which means her job is to teach geology to the public through social media outreach, live presentations, field trips, and more. She has a huge collection of rocks and minerals that she picked up on her travels!

On this episode I am joined by a third year PhD student at the medical college of Wisconsin studying the biochemistry of cell signaling in the context of cancer.

On this episode I am joined by a 3rd year PhD student at the University of Miami studying Amlyoid bodies which are clumps of proteins that appear in the nucleoli of stressed cells and she also studies their roles in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease.

On this episode i’m joined by a guest who’s a Bat conservationist who
spreads the importance of bats via education and outreach. She’s also a Lifetime Member of Girl Scouts and a National Geographic Explorer.

On this episode i’m joined by a guest who is a veterinarian that oversees the health of the entire collection at the North Carolina Zoo as well as taking an active role in zoo and conservation medicine research with a speciality in anesthesia, reproductive physiology and the conservation of forest elephants in western Africa.

On this episode i’m joined by a guest who’s a bridge engineer, podcasted and STEM advocate. He is passionate about helping others reach their goals as well as uses his engineering skills to help communities in need all over the world

On this episode I am joined by a dermatologist practising since last 20 years in Mumbai. She was awarded the Dr P B Joshi award for academic excellence and being first at Pune University during post graduation examination. She studied MBBS from BJ medical College Pune and done specialisation in skin and VD from the prestigious Armed forces medical College AFMC Pune.

On this episode I will be talking about the Science behind Diwali, looking through reviews and the end is marked by a Happy song

On this episode I am joined by entomologists and educators who inspire people of all ages to find their inner bugdork! They connect the science of entomology with social-emotional learning, use bugs to help people open their minds, break down prejudices and feel empowered in their lives. I am so glad to welcome and introduce one of The bug chicks- Kristie Reddick

On this episode I am joined by a guest who’s a flight instructor. She first got her commercial pilot licence at 21 and also worked in tech for a while!

On this episode im joined by a guest who’s a civil engineer. She’s also interested in STEM and has her own series where she talks about these fields

On this episode i’m joined by a guest who’s an undergraduate student majoring in genetics and computer science. She is interested in research and is looking forward to getting into the ageing field!

On this episode i’m joined by a guest who’s a mechanical engineering student at columbia university! She has also been exploring her love for both humanitarian engineering and increasing accessibility in STEM.

On this episode I am joined by a guest who is a chemist and an undergraduate student researcher working on organometallic chemistry research at a lab at UC Irvine. She also works with her mentor and is aiming towards finding better ways to capture carbon dioxide and recycle it to turn it into fuel, gasoline, or energy.

On this episode I am joined by a guest who is currently doing a PhD in Health Science, and is the founder of the international happiness institute of health science research

On this episode I am joined by a guest who is a Science Illustrator. She was initially a Bioinformatician but she felt a stronger pull towards Science Art as she thinks that pictures speak louder than just words!

On this episode I am joined by a guest who is an ER nurse since the past 4 years!

On this episode I am joined by a guest who is a environmental program manager and a life coach for women in STEM.

On this episode I am joined by a guest who’s a doctoral student at Pepperdine university with an interest in studying language and school segregation policies. She is also a teacher and works to help find workshops and for teachers to attend on diversity and equity.

On this episode I am again joined by a few students that are currently STEM learners at high school and have huge ambitions for the future.

On this episode I am joined by a few students that are currently STEM learners at high school and have huge ambitions for the future.

On this episode I am joined by a guest who is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in the subspecialty of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and a distinguished fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is also a Voluntary Assistant Professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine and Florida International University School of Medicine.

On this episode I am joined by a guest who’s a vertebrate palaeontologists, her area of interest is extinct vertebrate animals - specifically dinosaurs. Currently she’s a fossil preparator and a science communicator, where she likes to teach people all over the world about dinosaurs and how cool they are. She’s also an instructor for the Sternberg Science Camps, where she teaches elementary kids about dinosaurs and sea creatures.

On this episode I am joined by a guest who is a mechanical engineering student. She also has a robotics startup, where she and her team develop 3D printed, well priced but functional robotic arms for children with limb deficiency. She’s actively interested in the STEM fields and inspires more people to join these fields.

On this episode I am joined by a guest who’s a drilling engineer, and has been in the oil and gas industry for 8 years! She holds a degree of Petroleum Engineering from University Technology of PETRONAS.

On this episode I am joined by a guest who’s a cardiologist and research scientist at the intensive care unit in Ukraine. She is a part of many European Cardiology associations and is also the head of the council of young scientists of national therapy institute!

On this episode I am joined by a guest who is the only Hungarian Female Engineering student at Virginia Tech. She is an international student from Budapest, studying Aerospace Engineering. She is also a member and mentor of The New York Academy of Sciences, and runs her own blog. One of her greatest passions is representing females in STEM and promoting science to younger auidiences. She is determined to show that you can be something you have never seen, even in heels!

On this episode I am joined by a guest who’s currently doing her PhD on breast cancer in Melbourne. She began her journey by doing her bachelors in biochemical engineering and then her masters in tissue engineering which was focussed on breast cancer. Her forte is mainly in cancer genetics and immunology! She also runs a social enterprise called science box that promotes science amongst younger kids!

On this episode I am joined by a guest who’s currently a student at University of Toronto studying computer engineering with a minor in AI and Business.She enjoys being a part of various design teams that are engineering new technologies for the future, like auToronto which is UofT’s self driving car club that creates Level 4 autonomous cars! Some of you may know as Riana’s sister or if you have watched previous episodes you may know her as the girl that began asking me what was photosynthesis when I was 2!

On this episode I am joined by a guest who’s adept in archaeology, law, teaching, wildlife biology and all things molecular biology! She’s certainly an all rounder and holds a treasure trove of experience! She recently began her PhD in pharmacology and cancer biology at Duke university and the lab that she is a part of actively studies rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare pediatric cancer.

Since it is mental health awareness month, on this episode I am joined by a psychologist who is a part of a mental health start up at IIT Madras. She also actively guides young students in schools to cope with mental health issues.

On this episode I will be talking about the map of life, genetics

On this episode I am joined by a guest who’s currently a student at University of Toronto studying computer science, cognitive science and psychology. She’s also actively interested in STEM and strives to inspire more women to get into these fields!

On this episode i am joined by a guest who’s a current MD candidate at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and is the co-founder of @PathElective! He’s also actively interested in areas related to STEM education and virtual delivery of education. He is a former molecular microbiologist but is still involved with clinical and basic science research.

On this episode i will be discussing about when exactly sound becomes music? And why are humans so uniquely able to master musicality?

On this episode i will be talking about the very thing that bridges the gap between machines and human language, code.

On this episode, I am joined by a guest, Dr Himali Kapania Ahuja. She’s an Ophthalmologist that takes care of refractive error and cataract surgeries!

On this episode I will be discussing everything about dreams!

On this episode I will be discussing about the evolution of Robots throughout the years!