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Her STEM Story Podcast
Hosted by Alyssa Huang, this podcast features female STEM leaders who share their experiences and highlight ways to empower the Next Generation of female innovators.
Empowering Girls in STEM, featuring NGCP CEO Karen Peterson
Guest Karen Peterson is the Founder and CEO of the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP), an national network that connects organizations working to inspire girls to pursue STEM careers by sharing resources, research, and best practices. NGCP has grown to include more than 42, 500 organizations, reaching 2 millions of girls nationwide. Ms. Peterson joins us to share her story and insights.
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Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs with Lexie Polevoi
Guest Lexie Polevoi is the founder of Learn with Ms. Lexie, an educational program designed to empower elementary-aged girls in STEM and entrepreneurship. Through workshops and after-school programs, it helps students build confidence, empathy-based leadership, and technical skills. In this podcast, Lexie shares her background, experiences, and advice for young girls interested in STEM.
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The National STEM Festival: Promoting Student Innovators
The National STEM Festival features students in grades 7–12 who present real-world STEM projects. Powered by EXPLR in collaboration with federal agencies and partners, the Festival brings top young innovators to Washington, D.C. This podcast features three students: Antariksha, Arya, and Diya.
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Balancing the Equation: A Teen Story
Alyssa Huang, a teen girl, reflects on her experience on her school Middle School Math Team, which inspires her to explore why girls often lose confidence in math and science. In this podcast, she shares what she discovered and examines the broader gender gap in STEM. This podcast was a New York Times Student Podcast Contest international semifinalist.
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The National STEM Festival: Promoting Student Innovators
Meet Savannah, Lya, and Ani : All three teens presented award-winning projects in Washington DC at the 2026 National STEM Festival. In this podcast, we hear about their STEM innovations and their advice to younger girls who might be interested in STEM.
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The Gender STEM Gap: A Pipeline Issue
This podcast examines the factors that contribute to persistent gender disparities in STEM, drawing on interviews with Tiffany Sprague (Gender Equity Leader, United Nations), Laharika Katamoni (Association of Women in Science), Courtenay Carr Heuer (California Girls STEM Collaborative), and Marin Promise Partnership. We trace these disparities from early education through the workplace and highlight potential solutions.
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