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The podcast airs biweekly on Mondays and is hosted by Anne Chisa, also known as Anne with an E. The show revolves around interviews with individuals involved in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) from across the globe, all united by the hashtag #AfricansInSTEM. The guests have the opportunity to share their personal stories, highlighting the "ROOT" of their science and engaging in profound conversations beyond the scientific realm. The goal is to create a premier global platform for Africans in STEM, highlighting their invaluable contributions and showcasing and humanizing their experiences. Through these conversations, we challenge stereotypes about the appearance of scientists, promote the richness of diversity within STEM fields, educate the world, and most importantly, inspire the generations to be motivated to get into science. *Disclaimer: The views expressed by the guests in the podcast episodes do not reflect my own*

Location:

South Africa

Description:

The podcast airs biweekly on Mondays and is hosted by Anne Chisa, also known as Anne with an E. The show revolves around interviews with individuals involved in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) from across the globe, all united by the hashtag #AfricansInSTEM. The guests have the opportunity to share their personal stories, highlighting the "ROOT" of their science and engaging in profound conversations beyond the scientific realm. The goal is to create a premier global platform for Africans in STEM, highlighting their invaluable contributions and showcasing and humanizing their experiences. Through these conversations, we challenge stereotypes about the appearance of scientists, promote the richness of diversity within STEM fields, educate the world, and most importantly, inspire the generations to be motivated to get into science. *Disclaimer: The views expressed by the guests in the podcast episodes do not reflect my own*

Language:

English

Contact:

+27847149242


Episodes
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Anne Chisa, Official Launch of Root of Science Media

5/20/2024
The Root of the Science Media is here! Yes! We have officially transitioned to multimedia science content production and dissemination. This episode is a celebration of our achievements and call to fellow African science communicators seeking a stage to showcase their passion. With a suite of new content formats — from newsletters to visual storytelling — we're set to quench your thirst for credible, engaging science communication. Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:04:48

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EP 136: Jenalea Rajab,Championing Linguistic Diversity and Inclusion in AI

4/21/2024
In today's episode, our guest Jenalea Rajab from Lelapa AI talks about her work in reshaping the landscape of natural language processing but and championing the cause of underrepresented languages. Jenalea's transition from the field of electrical engineering to AI innovation is as intriguing as it is inspiring, offering invaluable lessons in how diverse experiences can culminate in a career that's both dynamic and impactful. LinkedIn: Jenalea Rajab Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:27:11

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EP 135: Aulan Lucrece Zahoundo, Quantum Computing and Quantum Machine Learning

3/18/2024
Listen to the first episode of #AfricanWomenInAI Series with Aulan Lucrece Zahoundo, the Quantum AI expert from Benin. She gives us an exclusive look into her groundbreaking PhD work with the AIMS Institute at the University of Ghana Within the dynamic field where quantum computing meets machine learning, Aulan's story is one that breaks barriers and challenges the norm. LinkedIn: Aulan Lucrece Zahoundo Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:27:03

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EP 134: Tabitha Wangechi, Championing for a Harassment-Free Cyber Experience for Women

2/26/2024
In this episode, we are happy to have Tabitha Wangechi, a Digital Security Advocate from Kenya. She sheds light on the dark side of the internet where women are often targets to doxing, revenge pornography, and the barrage of digital harassment women face. Listen to this and more on the solutions available for digital harassment. LinkedIn: Tabitha Wangechi. Twitter: @T_Wangechi Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:34:29

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EP 133: Asonele Kotu, Tackling Period Poverty and Empowering African Girls

2/11/2024
Prepare to be moved by Asonele Kotu' s work is rewriting the narrative for young girls in Africa. Asonele Kotu from South Africa is the founder of Femconnect and a Social Impact Entrepreneur. She talks about period poverty, the transformative education Femconnect provides on menstruation and family planning and tackling the deep-rooted stigmas surrounding sex education in Africa. LinkedIn: Asonele Kotu Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:29:52

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EP 132: Johnmark Ochieng, A Storyteller's Guide to the Galaxy

1/28/2024
Our guest today is Johnmark Ochieng, a journalist and science communicator from Kenya. As a corporate communications officer at the Kenya Space Agency, he channels storytelling into his work, creating bridges between complex space science and the enchanting stories of the night sky. Join us on this intriguing conversation on how he made his way here. LinkedIn: Johnmark Ochieng Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:23:44

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EP 131: Olaitan Owoyemi, Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Africa

1/14/2024
As we officially launch season 5 of the Root of the Science Podcast, we engage in a very interesting conversation with Olaitan Owoyemi from Nigeria. Oloitan is an expert in medical diagnostics and science communication. In this episode, he talks about some cutting-edge medical technologies and his transformative projects that are redefining the health industry across Africa. LinkedIn: Olaitan Owoyemi Twitter: @OlaitanLiiLii Instagram: olaoluwaotan_olaitan Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:24:23

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EP 130: Prof Tavneet Suri, Food Security and Climate Resilience using Microbial Fertilizers

12/17/2023
What is the potential of microbial fertilizers in enhancing food security and mitigating climate change effects in sub-Saharan Africa? Prof. Tavneet Suri, a Kenyan professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, brings to discussed the concept of microbial fertilizers from production, application and potential challenges. Could they potentially revolutionise traditional agricultural practices? The conversation revolves around the recent COP28 summit, the announcement of the AIM for Scale program and its impact on food systems innovation, resilience, reduction of emissions and potential solutions for farmers in Africa. You won't want to miss it! LinkedIn: Tavneet Suri Twitter: @SuriTavneet Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:24:55

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EP 129: Enock Chikava, Strategies for a Climate Resilient Future in Agriculture

12/4/2023
Imagine a future where global agricultural challenges are successfully conquered, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Enoch Chikava, Interim Director of Agriculture Development at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, joins us on this episode to share the foundation's strategies and partnerships designed to accelerate agricultural development and climate resilience. Enock is an expert in agricultural development from Zimbabwe. He explains the advancements being made, including the cultivation of adaptable crops such as millet and cassava, scaling up these innovations to benefit smallholder farmers and more. LinkedIn : Enock Chikava Twitter : @EnockChikava Facebook: Enock Chikava Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:23:31

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EP 128: Ruth Makena Mugaa, Journey with Gigantomastia and Founding Gigantomastia Foundation

11/20/2023
What if you had to live with a rare, life-altering medical condition? Ruth Makena Mugaa, an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and founder of the Gigantomastia Foundation, faced gigantomastia and founded an organization to connect people to treatment of the rare condition. Join us as Ruth shares her personal journey and more about gigantomastia. Facebook: Ruth Makena Mugaa, Gigantomastia Foundation Twitter: Gigantomastia Foundation Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:19:45

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EP 127: Innocent Deckocks, Women, Youth, and the Pursuit of Climate Justice

11/6/2023
Ever wondered about the transformative role women and youth can play in combating climate change? Listen to this compelling conversation with Innocent Deckocks from Kenya, founder of Eco-Sanctify Consultants Limited and research associate at ECAS Institute. We delve deep into climate governance and justice, youth and women participation in climate change and their essential part in shaping important decisions. Twitter: @InnoDeckocks LinkedIn: Innocent O. Deckocks Omil Facebook: Innocent Deckocks Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:29:56

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Recap of the #STEMSolutionsAfrica Series

10/22/2023
Hold your breath as we bring down the curtain on our monumental #STEMSolutionsAfrica series, a part of the Africa No Filter Gates Foundation Storify Cohort 2023. We have had the privilege to amplify the voices of African STEM experts laboring tirelessly to drive transformative change. Prepare yourself to revisit our past episodes with Professor Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, who shared with us innovative strategies on sustainable agriculture amid climate change, Zameer Brey on how AI is advancing equality in Africa, Dr. Maurine Musie on the intersection of traditional knowledge and modern maternal healthcare and finally Enya Seguin, the expert behind the portable AI ultrasound that is reshaping the landscape of maternal health. This is not just a recap, it's a tribute to the relentless efforts of these innovators and a nod to the future of STEM in Africa. Listen for more! Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:11:38

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EP 126: Baby Checker, AI Solution for Maternal Health with Enya Seguin

10/8/2023
This is the fourth and final episode in the #STEMSolutionsAfrica series. We're thrilled to have Enya Seguin, the unit manager of the Baby Checker, a portable AI ultrasound technology that is already changing lives. Find out more about how this technology is being utilized in underserved communities in Africa, how it detects pregnancy risks, the future of Baby Checker and Enya as a speaker in the upcoming Global Grand Challenge Awards in Senegal. LinkedIn: Enya Seguin Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:28:08

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EP 125:Stephanie Okeyo, Science Communicator and Engager

9/17/2023
The guest today is Stephanie Okeyo, a microbiologist turned science communicator. Stephanie is originally from Kenya and currently living in Austria. Get ready to listen to the compelling journey of Stephanie in science communication, establishing Under the Microscope organization and her current quest of raising funds for her masters degree. LinkedIn: Stephanie Okeyo Twitter: @ajwangokeyo Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:31:32

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Trailer of #STEMsolutionsStories

9/12/2023
Wondering how STEM solutions can make a difference in Africa? Tune into STEM Solutions Stories as we have discussions with African innovators who are shaping their world. Let's embark on an inspiring journey with STEM Solutions Stories, where impactful tales of change await. Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:03:58

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EP 124:The Intersection of Traditional Knowledge and Modern Maternal Healthcare in Africa with Dr. Maurine Musie

9/3/2023
Today, we engage in a conversation with Dr. Maurine Musie, the youngest PHD holder at the University of Pretoria Nursing Department, South Africa. Her groundbreaking work as an advanced midwife specialist and lecturer at the University of Pretoria, opens up a fresh dialogue on the confluence of traditional medical wisdom and modern healthcare practices. Twitter: @MaurineMusie LinkedIn: Dr Maurine Musie, PHD Facebook: Maurine Princess Musie Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:33:13

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EP 123: Marlene Ato, Medical Psychologist & a Reproductive Health Advocate

8/20/2023
The guest today is Marlene Ato from Kenya. A beacon in the field of medical psychology, Marlene takes us through the fascinating world of tele-counselling ,her passion for reproductive health advocacy and more. Twitter: @marlene_ato Instagram: @marlene_ato LinkedIn: marlene ato Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:31:21

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EP 122: Advancing Equality through AI and Cutting-Edge Technologies with Zameer Brey

8/6/2023
This is the second episode produced under the #STEMSolutionsAfrica series. The guest today is Zameer Brey, the Interim Deputy Director for Technology Diffusion at the Gates Foundation. He gives us a rare glimpse into the backstage of technological revolutions and how AI is breaking barriers to access vital resources in developing nations and marginalized communities. Twitter: @ZameerBrey LinkedIn: Zameer Brey Facebook: Zameer Brey Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:40:48

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EP 121: Nobukhosi Ndlovu, Pharmacist Intern & Founder Legitmental Blog

7/23/2023
My guest today is Nobukhosi Ndlovu originally from Zimbabwe and currently based in South Africa. She is a Pharmacist Intern and the founder of Legitmental Blog. She talks about her work, her experience during her unemployment period, the birth of Legitmental blog and more. Twitter: @nobue_khosi Instagram: @snapyescapes LinkedIn: nobhukhosi-ndlovu Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:27:36

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EP 120: Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture Amid The Climate Change Crisis with Prof. Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi

7/9/2023
This is the first episode produced under the #STEMSolutionsAfrica. The guest today is Prof. Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, an Associate Professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Director for the Centre for Transformative Agriculture and Food Systems. He explains the work he does in various projects , the application of the Systems Thinking Model in agriculture and more. Twitter: @TafMabhaudhi Facebook: Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi LinkedIn: Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi Support the Show. Follow the show on: Twitter: @Rootofscipod Instagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science Podcast Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science Podcast Website

Duration:00:30:58