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This Electrical Engineer Invents the Future

November 5, 2015November 4, 2015 Science Connectedelectrical engineer, STEM careers, Techsploration, women in tech

By Chantal Brine With several patents to her name, electrical engineer Peggy Matson loves her work, and loves inventing the future. In this interviews, she explains what she enjoys most about her career, and what you can do to head toward your own career in electrical engineering. Women in Tech, Women in Action Techsploration’s Women In Action series delivers a quick overview of over forty careers in sciences, technology, trades, and engineering. The series features short clips of various female role models who share “the best thing” about their careers. The series…

Archaeology Biology

Want to Be a Forensic Anthropologist?

September 30, 2015September 29, 2015 Science Connectedanthropology, forensic science, science careers, STEM careers, women in tech

Meet Tanya Peckmann, a Canadian forensic anthropologist who uses science to solve crimes. This video is part of the Women in Action video series produced by Techsploration and published here through an agreement with GotScience.Org. Techsploration’s Women In Action series delivers a quick overview of careers in sciences, technology, trades, and engineering. The series features short clips of various female role models. In addition to today’s forensic anthropologist, we have also featured a chemical engineer, a web designer, and others. The series introduces young women to careers in which females have been…

Biology Oceanography

What Does a Marine Biologist Do?

September 17, 2015May 12, 2016 Science Connectedmarine biologist, marine biology, science, STEM, STEM careers, tech jobs, Women in STEM

Our friends over at Techsploration in Canada inspire people to make the world a better place with science. That’s why they’ve produced this short video about marine biologist Maxine Westhead. In it, she explains how and why she became a marine biologist, and what she loves most about her work. Are you passionate about protecting marine life, but unsure of how to make that passion into a career? See how Maxine’s work as a marine biologist is making a difference to protect our precious oceans and the creatures that live in them,…

Technology

Considering a Career in Web Design?

September 2, 2015September 1, 2015 Science ConnectedSTEM, STEM careers, tech careers, technology, web design, women in action, women in tech

If you are considering a career in web design, then you’ll want to meet Pamela Green, a self-employed web designer. In this short video interview, Green talks about pros, cons, and details of her work creating websites for private clients. This is a latest video in the Women in Action series produced by Canadian nonprofit Techsploration and published by GotScience.Org. Techsploration’s Women In Action series delivers a quick overview of over forty careers in sciences, technology, trades, and engineering. The series features short clips of various female role models who…

Engineering Health Videos

Do You Want to Be a Chemical Engineer?

August 26, 2015September 1, 2015 Science Connectedchemical engineering, science careers, STEM careers, Women in STEM

Meet a Chemical Engineer We are pleased to introduce Sylvie Cloutier. She is a chemical engineer who makes everyday foods healthier. Listen to what she has to say about what you can do with a degree in chemical engineering. Women in Action Video Series Techsploration’s Women In Action series delivers a quick overview of careers in sciences, technology, trades, and engineering. The series features short clips of various female role models who share “the best thing” about their careers. The series introduces young women to careers in which females have been chronically…

Citizen Science Engineering Videos

Women in STEM Careers, Women in Action

August 19, 2015September 1, 2015 Science Connectedcitizen science, education, engineering, science careers, science videos, STEM, STEM careers, Women in STEM, women in tech

By Chantal Brine GotScience.Org has partnered with Techsploration to bring you the Women in Action video series featuring women working in STEM careers. In this, the first video of many, meet hydrogeologist Nora Donald and learn about the important work she does. Techsploration’s Women In Action series delivers a quick overview of over forty careers in sciences, technology, trades, and engineering. The series features short clips of various female role models who share “the best thing” about their careers. The series introduces young women to careers in which females have…