Words That Count
Words That Count is a podcast about building an Africa where girls and women can thrive in STEM. It highlights non-traditional and hybrid STEM careers through the experiences of women with shared backgrounds. The show addresses the shortage of visible female role models and the gender gap in STEM across Africa. It aims to use media to connect listeners with relatable women they can reference and learn from.
Episodes
Can Machine Learning Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change? | Ms. Hajara Kandeh
Hajara Kandeh is a young climate scientist from The Gambia, working in applied mathematics and computational science. She speaks about how she uses machine learning to understand the effects of climate change on agriculture.For Hajara, agriculture is personal. Many of her relatives are farmers, and she has seen the reality of a sector where people work long hours but often earn very little. This h
Dr. Belle Fille Murorunkwere on Becoming a Data Scientist and Finding Her Place in STEM
Can you love math, raise a family, and land a dream tech job? Yes, you can! In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Belle Fille Murorunkwere shares her journey as a mathematician, mother, and career woman. Watch to learn exactly how she built her path to becoming a Senior Data Scientist at one of Rwanda’s leading companies, and get inspired to chase your own big goals!Key takeaway for students: Learn
African Women in Energy – Doris Edem Agbevivi
For several years, Doris has collaborated closely with energy
stakeholders in Ghana through her work at the Energy Commission. She has integrated and advocated for improved energy access, sustainable development, electric mobility, climate change, technical energy research, strategic planning, and guiding policy formulation in Ghana’s energy landscape.
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Applying for Foresight Institute’s new AI Safety Grant
Are you an AI enthusiast, educator, entrepreneur, or investor? Have you heard about Foresight Institute's new AI safety grant? If yes, then we have a bonus podcast episode for you this month. Listen to Foresight Institute's CEO, Allison Duettmann, talk about the benefits of this grant to the AI space in Africa, who qualifies for the grant, how you can apply, and so much more. In the meantime, visi
Senior Research Scientist – Justina Onumah
As a Research Scientist, Justina’s interest is in the economics of innovation and development, poverty analysis, policy analysis, agricultural/rural development, enterprise development, food security, productivity and efficiency analysis, innovation systems, value chain analysis, and technology transfer. In this episode, she talks to Winnie about how she [Justina] uses her STEM experience to achie
Researching Rural Efficient and Optimal Cooling Hubs
When we talk about cooling, we think about refrigeration and air conditioning. Access to cooling is important for food security, health prosperity, and productivity. However, currently, cooling equipment contributes 7% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. If we continue operating at business-as-usual, the cooling sector’s emissions could double by 2050.
In summary, cooling equipment uses conve
Welcome to Words That Count
Introducing Words That Count - a captivating new podcast that shines a spotlight on the incredible achievements, stories, and perspectives of trailblazing women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Join us as we embark on a journey through the remarkable contributions these women have made to our world, breaking down barriers and pushing boundaries in traditio
