<p><strong>What if the future of STEM isn't about choosing between creativity and logic but realising they've always belonged together?</strong></p><p>In this special episode, host <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-ann-shungu/">Kelly Shungu</a> brings you our first-ever live Women in STEM Podcast event — recorded in front of a sold-out audience at Somerset House, London. This panel discussion features three remarkable women who've each been guests on the podcast before, but this time, they're in conversation together.</p><p>Joining Kelly are Dr. Sabrya Carim (Editor at Nature Cell Biology, Chair of Springer Nature Muslim Employee Network), İlayda Bakare (Founder of Exhibits, self-taught coder), and Emily Wood (Software Engineering Leader, Code First Girls advocate). Together, they explore creativity, innovation, and unconventional paths in the STEM field.</p><p><strong>We dive into:</strong> </p><p>✨ When creativity becomes essential to solving problems in STEM and why it's not separate from logic </p><p>Whether you're considering a STEM career, navigating an unconventional path, or believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation forward, this conversation will remind you that your unique journey is your greatest asset.</p><p>This event featured one keynote speaker, a panel discussion, seven hands-on workshops, and was sponsored by Engineering Tomorrow and Girl Dreamer. We have so much more planned for this year!</p><p></p><p><strong>Follow the Women in STEM Podcast:</strong></p><ul><li>Host LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-ann-shungu/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-ann-shungu/</a></li><li>Podcast LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast/</a></li><li>All Links: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast">https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast</a></li><li>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/">https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/</a></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Previous Episodes:</strong> Want to dive deeper? Listen to each panellist's individual podcast episode:</p><p><strong>Dr. Sabrya Carim:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/womeninstem/2223432/">"Is a PhD Right for You?"</a></p><ul><li>LinkedIn:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrya-carim/?originalSubdomain=uk"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrya-carim/?originalSubdomain=uk</a></li></ul><p><strong>İlayda Bakare:</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/womeninstem/2091998/"> Building Exhibits and Self-Teaching Code</a></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilayda-bakare/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilayda-bakare/</a></li></ul><p><strong>Emily Wood:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/VuaNgtMr4K4?si=VUKsL0qP3PC6jo6m">Media Representation and Making Tech Accessible</a></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-wood-software-engineer/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-wood-software-engineer/</a></li></ul>