As we approach the end of exam season, mid-December blues are hitting hard and can be difficult to see through. Don't worry! The HTBW Holiday Special is here to brighten your day! Join Mikaela as she interviews the Podcast Team behind Season 7! The team discusses 2024's 'STEM Wrapped', including hot topics in STEM this year and advances in technology such as ChatGPT, biodegradable plastics, reverse genetics, etc! We love a controversial topic. To finish off the episode, Mikaela guides the team through a lighthearted game of Holiday STEM Trivia (we definitely got every question right...) Take a study break, tune in! You deserve it. Good luck and Happy Holidays from the Pod Team!!!🎄⭐️☃️

Have you ever wondered how the universe operates on a fundamental level? Join Mikaela as she chats with Kate and Charlotte about their respective experiences in the fields of physics and computing! Learn how the future of quantum computing may involve development of many complex tasks, such as simulating drug delivery. From the undergraduate level to the doctorate level, explore what kind of opportunities there are in this field of STEM! The scope of possibilities are TRULY endless!!!

Join Mikaela as she chats with Aranya and Rachel from FREED (Field Research in Ecology and Evolution Diversified), a field work association focusing on providing hands-on learning opportunities for BIPOC students. Are you a nature lover? Learn about the importance of gaining experience in the field, and the scope of possibilities that are available to those interested in the conservation of our environment. From land to water, there is so much to explore within the realm of ecology and conservation. Tune in to hear about what field work ecologists are focusing on today and what you can do to get involved!