LASH: A STEM Podcast
By Saira & Haley
LASH: A STEM PodcastApr 07, 2022
Stop Self-sabotage
Something Happened!
Listen on the Spotify app to take the poll and answer the question! HR Manager, Lindsey Zanzalari & Production Operations Manager, Jessica Maurer join us today. Sometimes tricky situations can lurk in the workplace. What do you think?
Imposter Syndrome
Give us your feedback! Listen on the Spotify app to take the poll below (: We're back! Haley & Saira kick off Women's History Month by catching us up. They'll talk about what they've been up to since the end of Season One, their new jobs, and that sneaky thief of confidence: Imposter Syndrome. [This episode was recorded in September 2021.]
Life-Long Learning
Today's guest is Pamela Price! Pamela is a life-long learner and using her skills to greatly impact her community. She opened a non-profit called Priceless Dreams with the goal of getting more students their education and preparing them for their career goals. It was great having her on to learn about what drives her various passions as well as some tips about continuing to learn in the best way that suits you as an individual.
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Material World
Everything is made of something! Follow along with this awesome lady who has dedicated her life to study, command, and teach material science. Dana Drake has many talents and it was a pleasure hearing about some of them!
Stellar Endeavors
Join us as we chat with Rose Waugh (A.K.A. Astrophysicist Rose). She gives us the skinny about misconceptions about the field of astrophysics, and tells a bit about her journey as a PhD. student. From stellar clouds to her life in research, let's get to know Rose!
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Bugs & Buildings
NASA Worthy
Join Saira and Haley.... and our special guest for today, Harriet Hunt as she tells us all about her experience as an intern at NASA! Harriet has had many other fascinating accomplishments and we really enjoyed getting to know her and be motivated by her!
Thermodynamics
Listen in to learn a bit about Thermodynamics! Haley goes into detail for Saira on how heat moves and why it's interesting to study it.
Literally Actually Links... our resource page!
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The Journey BACK to STE[A]M
This episode features guest, Laura Vosejpka. Laura & LASH begin to explore where the "A" in STEAM belongs, how the relationship between art and science is more committed than we realize, and beneficial and destructive ways to say, "I don't know." Come along for the literal journey!
Don't forget to check out her Tedx Talk and other links she mentions on Literally Actually Links!
The Fabricator
Listen in as we speak to Saira's former welding instructor, Amanda Dewald! Amanda describes how she got into welding and what this trade is all about. From the words of Thomas Edison, "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." We all hope this episode will inspire you to roll up your sleeves and look into the field or hobby of welding!
Computer Queen
This week's episode features snippets from the life of NASA mathematician, Katherine Johnson. Saira tells us a bit about her story and what a truly remarkable woman she was!
The Female Intern Experience
Our first ever episode with guests! Listen as Saira and Haley sit down with friends from work and school and discuss the ups and downs of being an intern as well as a woman in STEM. Thank you Cheyanna Tuttle and Alex Muckenhirn for joining us!
From Plastic to Brick
Join Haley and Saira as they speak about plastic, and specifically, how it can be recycled. This week we discuss the incredible invention of Nzambi Matee and what she is doing to help save our environment!
Go to the following link to see our list of resources and pictures that support this podcast.
Plus... don't forget to check out our YouTube channel, Lash Cast, where we will add supporting videos to a playlist as well as make some videos of our own for further information!
Resonant Frequencies
In this episode Saira teaches Haley all about resonant frequencies. Let's learn about the science behind this interesting topic used in so many applications!
Go to the following link to see our list of resources and pictures that support this podcast.
Plus... don't forget to check out our YouTube channel, Lash Cast, where we will add supporting videos to a playlist as well as make some videos of our own for further information!
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The Photo of the Black Hole - Part Two
You have now entered part two and are looking for more information about black holes. Specifically we will talk about the first ever image taken of a black hole and the big contributions made by Katie Bouman. And of course... we'll talk about the sexism surrounding this historical moment.
Go to the following link to see our list of resources and pictures that support this podcast.
Plus... don't forget to check out our YouTube channel, Lash Cast, where we will add supporting videos to a playlist as well as make some videos of our own for further information!
The Photo of the Black Hole - Part One
Well look at that, Saira and Haley like to talk so much that we did another two part podcast! In this part we discuss what black holes are, how they are created, and how they are depicted in the movie Interstellar.
Go to the following link to see our list of resources and pictures that support this podcast.
Plus... don't forget to check out our YouTube channel, Lash Cast, where we will add supporting videos to a playlist as well as make some videos of our own for further information!
Dude Looks Like A Lady - Part Two
So you've seen our first episode and aren't sick of us yet? Well you're in luck! Haley and Saira take another look into two more women who made great strives in the stem world, but didn't get much recognition.
Dude Looks Like A Lady - Part One
The Bios
Haley & Saira thank you for your support!
In this episode, get to know the 'cast & the casters better. You can expect to find:
1. Their short bios
2. Their purpose and hopes behind the podcast
3. The intended structure behind the podcast
Disclaimer: Haley & Saira do not claim to be experts on anything other than being able to over-use the words "literally" & "actually." They love to learn, thus if there is anything within any episode you deem factually incorrect, please feel free to educate them respectfully.
LASH Podcast Theme
A little intro from the casters.