New Women in STEM Careers Podcast: How Confidence Can Open Doors in STEM

New Women in STEM Careers Podcast: How Confidence Can Open Doors in STEM

November 16, 2021

Abbott intern Stephanie Slowik, who is majoring in bioengineering and biomedical engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is an Abbott Campus Ambassador, is the latest host on Shaping the Future of STEM. In episode 4, How Confidence Can Open Doors in STEM, Stephanie speaks with Lisa Earnhardt, executive vice president of Abbott’s Medical Devices division, about the future of STEM for women and how to find your voice and confidence so self-doubt and imposter syndrome do not sabotage your success.

Shaping the Future of STEM

We’ve partnered with Abbott to showcase its groundbreaking new podcast series: Shaping the Future of STEM. As a global health technology company that recruits world-class scientists and engineers, Abbott knows women are critical to solving the world’s biggest problems with smart, imaginative thinking. In each episode of this unique 6-part series, female Abbott interns interview female Abbott scientists and engineers at the top of their field. You’ll learn firsthand about topics such as:

  • Paths to STEM careers
  • Challenges women may face in STEM and how to overcome them
  • Why working in STEM is rewarding
  • Exploding science lab projects!
  • And much more!

This free, 6-part podcast series is perfect for STEM faculty and staff, career and guidance counselors and other student advisors, diversity and inclusion personnel, librarians, parents, students, and anyone else interested in changing the face of STEM and learning about the important role women will have in doing so.

We’ll share each new podcast in the series as it’s released throughout 2021—check back for new episodes! Or, you can listen, download, and subscribe to Abbott’s podcast channel on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify. Learn more about Abbott. 

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