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In the 1940s and '50s, when the newly minted Jet Propulsion Laboratory needed quick-thinking mathematicians to calculate velocities and plot trajectories, they didn't turn to male graduates. Rather, they recruited an elite group of young women who, with only pencil, paper, and mathematical prowess, transformed rocket design, helped bring about the first American satellites, and made the exploration of the solar system possible.

Women Count is a podcast series that takes a close look at the skills and expertise of inspiring female leaders and data scientists. This is a podcast by women and for women and examines a huge range of experiences in the workforce from across the globe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real Actuarial Women (RAW) is hosted by Lizzie Eason, ACAS. In each episode, we hear unfiltered stories, advice, and all the latest tea from real women or allies in the actuarial profession. The views expressed in this podcast are personal to each participant and are not representative of their respective employers.

I’m an electrical engineer who enjoys listening to and sharing stories of ordinarily extraordinary women that work in STEM fields. The women featured on these episodes work in different STEM fields, are at different phases in their careers, and bring their unique perspectives and stories. I am endlessly fascinated by what these women do, how they have navigated their careers, balanced families, and why they made the career choices they did. Most STEM fields are dominated by men which makes for unique circumstances for women to navigate. It’s a privilege to be able to share their stories ...

In support of encouraging more gender diversity into STEM, in this series of podcasts sponsored by Parity Group plc, Antonia Hayward, Head of Client Solutions at Parity, speaks with women working in prominent roles in data and digital and explores the associated challenges and opportunities. We talk about their career path, what they did that worked and what obstacles they faced. The aim is to encourage more women to consider tech as a career option.

The Suffrage Science podcast: How women are changing science is brought to you by the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences. Presenter Dr Kat Arney explores the journeys of women in science, reflecting on progress we’ve made and the challenges still to be addressed, through conversations with an incredible group of women leaders who have all received a Suffrage Science award over the past ten years. Find out more at https://www.suffragescience.org/