The Root Of The Science Podcast
The podcast airs biweekly on Mondays and is hosted by Anne Chisa, also known as Anne with an E. The show revolves around interviews with individuals involved in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) from across the globe, all united by the hashtag #AfricansInSTEM. The guests have the opportunity to share their personal stories, highlighting the "ROOT" of their science and engaging in profound conversations beyond the scientific realm. The goal is to create a premier global platform for Africans in STEM, highlighting their invaluable contributions and showcasing and humanizing their experiences. Through these conversations, we challenge stereotypes about the appearance of scientists, promote the richness of diversity within STEM fields, educate the world, and most importantly, inspire the generations to be motivated to get into science.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed by the guests in the podcast episodes do not reflect my own*
*Disclaimer: The views expressed by the guests in the podcast episodes do not reflect my own*
Podcasting since 2020 • 179 episodes
The Root Of The Science Podcast
Latest Episodes
EP 170: The Stories That Moved Us: Root of Science in 2026
Stories that move people deserve a wider audience. We open 2026 by bringing the team together to look back at the moments that stayed with us, the ideas that challenged us, and how we plan to grow African science stories this year.From n...
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Season 6
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Episode 170
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34:21
EP 169: Viloshnee Singh, A Chemistry Lab In A Box For African Students
Imagine turning any safe space: under a tree, in a hall, or a small classroom, into a working chemistry lab. That’s the promise of the CIA kit from Chemistry in Action.We engage Viloshnee Singh, the CEO of V4 Group and founder of Chemist...
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Season 5
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Episode 169
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28:24
EP 168: Michael Ofire, Neglected No More: African Solutions for NTDs
Half the world lives at risk of at least one neglected tropical disease, yet these illnesses remain underfunded, misunderstood, and hidden behind stigma. Our host, Anne Chisa, speaks with public health practitioner Michael Ofire to...
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Season 5
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Episode 168
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34:24
EP 167: Albert Mutangiri, Can Tech Save the Bees That Feed the World?
When we think of bees, we rarely imagine them meeting technology. Yet for Albert Mutangiri, a lifelong beekeeper and CEO of Blue Bean Software, innovation and nature go hand in hand.In this episode of the Root of the Science Podcast, ho...
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Season 5
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Episode 167
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31:00
EP 166: Dr Karl Daniel, Telemedicine as a New Approach to Healthcare Access in Kenya
Imagine walking 50km to see a doctor versus getting treated from your phone. In Kenya, there’s just one doctor for every 5,000 people, far below the WHO’s recommended standard. Long queues, high costs, and staff shortages make access difficult....
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Season 5
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Episode 166
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40:36