STEMpowering Conversations

A STEM-powered MBA Degree

Sarah Singson is a senior manager and drug product manufacturing compliance lead at Pfizer. With a bachelor’s degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering from Johns Hopkins and an MBA from Columbia, Ms. Singson is well versed in both STEM and business. Listen to learn about her experience in the pharmaceutical industry and more.

Rowing into the STEM Field

Jonathan Winter is a patent, trademark, and copyright attorney. After receiving an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University, Attorney Winter went on to become a professional rower with the US Rowing team. Listen to learn about how Attorney Winter’s rowing experience has influenced his STEM interests and career.

Discovering Chemistry Anywhere and Everywhere

Emma McInturff is a senior principal scientist at Pfizer Inc. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and a PhD in Organic Chemistry, Dr. McInturff is now currently working at Pfizer on projects relating to COVID-19 drugs. Listen to learn about how Dr. McInturff has been able to impact many lives through her work in chemistry.

Deciphering the Entrepreneurial Code

Naman Parikh is a computer science and engineering undergraduate student at Duke University. In addition to his work regarding quantum computing as a software engineering intern, Naman takes part in various entrepreneurial projects. Listen to learn about how Naman has combined his passions for social and technology entrepreneurship to address multidimensional problems in commerce and community.

Advice from the STEMpowering Conversations Community

In this special edition episode, listen to the advice of speakers from previous episodes. Let the experiences and advice that they share guide and empower your journey of exploration in the STEM field. 

A Synthesis Reaction of Chemistry and Law

Alyson DiLena is an intellectual property attorney and a partner at St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens LLC. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and a Doctor of Law degree, Attorney DiLena is one of the leading young IP lawyers in the U.S. and was recognized by her peers and Connecticut Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star.” Prior to her legal career, she was a research scientist at pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myer Squibb. Listen to learn about Attorney DiLena's work that combines her interests in both law and STEM.

Professing His Love for Chemistry - Part 2

Dr. Martin Walker is a professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry at the State University of New York at Potsdam. Professor Walker has worked with Wikipedia to improve chemistry research on the site. At the Centennial World Congress of the International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry in Paris, France, he spoke about his work with Open Education Resources. Listen to learn about how Professor Walker has made a chemical education more affordable and open to all. 

Professing His Love for Chemistry - Part 1

Dr. Martin Walker is a professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry at the State University of New York at Potsdam. Professor Walker received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from University of Bristol in the U.K. and his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Brandeis University. Listen to learn about the educational differences between the U.K. and the U.S. and the special moments that come from teaching.

The (Pass)code to Success

Andre Alfred is a Partner Program Manager in the Cloud + AI Security Division of Microsoft. After graduating from high school, Mr. Alfred took time to work before attending the online Western Governors University for his bachelor’s degree in IT Management. He then went on to get an MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Engineering. Listen to learn about Mr. Alfred’s exciting and evolving work in cybersecurity.

Quality Time and Quality Control at the FDA

Barbara Scott is a Drug Master File Assessor at the Office of Pharmaceutical Quality in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Ms. Scott received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Ithaca College and a master’s degree in chemistry from University of California Berkeley. Listen to learn about the many applications of STEM in a government agency.