Beth Curran takes us on a vivid journey through the dramatic, visionary life of Ada Lovelace — one of the OGs of STEM. From deciphering the first analytical engine to spotting the 1800s version of a for loop, this episode blends history, code, and rebellion in all the best ways.

In the final episode of this season, the girls are going off-script while talking about some of the podcast highlights, a quick update on personal lives, and answering some questions from the audience!

Audio Credits Uppbeat:

Intro: Summertime Jam by All Good Folks

End Credit: I Don't Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein

Is immortality only a concept in fiction? In this episode, Akshaya discovers the story behind Henrietta Lacks' immortal life, one that remained a mystery for nearly 25 years. Tune in for a fun and interesting conversation on how one woman's doctor's visit changed the course of biomedical research.

A Timeline of Cell Culture:

https://osp.od.nih.gov/hela-cells/significant-research-advances-enabled-by-hela-cells/

Audio Credits Uppbeat:

Intro: Summertime Jam by All Good Folks

End Credit: I Don't Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein

In this brand new guest episode, LinkedIn guru and data whiz kid, Leah, chats with Akshaya & Beth on her journey from marketing to data science, the (surprising) benefits of documentation in an uncertain job market, and advices for anyone looking to kickstart a career in data.

Connect with Leah:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ndleah/

Read Leah's Blogs:

https://medium.com/@ndleah

Audio Credits Uppbeat:

Intro: Summertime Jam by All Good Folks

End Credit: I Don't Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein

In this week's exciting new episode, Beth takes us through the rather unusual life of Mary Kenneth Keller who was a pioneering computer scientist, an educator, and a Catholic religious sister. This all-rounder was not only the first woman in the U.S. to earn her PhD in Computer Science but also paved the way for Artificially Intelligent computers.

Audio Credits Uppbeat:

Intro: Summertime Jam by All Good Folks

End Credit: I Don't Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein

What does a basketball in the air have in common with a satellite in space? Join Aks this week as she breaks down a key concept in orbital mechanics that was influential to the successful Mars Orbiter Mission, spearheaded by India's very own 'Rocket Woman', Ritu Karidhal.

The Indian Mars Orbiter Mission Story:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySzBVayVhYg

Homann Transfer Orbit in 3 Minutes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKXNbf6NCKU

Audio Credits Uppbeat:

Intro: Summertime Jam by All Good Folks

End Credit: I Don't Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein

Does a quantum computer exist? If it does, can we get one for ourselves? On this week's episode, Beth walks us through the great mind of Michelle Simmons (a.k.a Quantum Queen) and the q(bits) of information you might need to understand the inner workings of quantum computing.

Cosmos Article on Michelle:

https://cosmosmagazine.com/science/physics/michelle-simmons-a-quantum-queen/

All About Michelle's Work:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv-FAMz9o40

Quantum Computing Explained:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhHMJCUmq28

Audio Credits Uppbeat:

Intro: Summertime Jam by All Good Folks

End Credit: I Don't Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein

If your computer could schedule your meetings, book your dental appointments, and also kept a lookout on Amazon for your wishlist products to go on sale, wouldn't that be a dream? In this week's episode, Akshaya explains how easy it might be to get that done and the woman who made it all possible.

Wired Article on Pattie Maes:

https://www.wired.com/1997/12/maes-2/

Pattie Maes's Talks "Wearable Tech":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ-VjUKAsao&t=86s

Audio Credits Uppbeat:

Intro: Summertime Jam by All Good Folks

End Credit: I Don't Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein