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*
Episodes
158 episodes
EP 150: The Race Against Time: Progress, Challenges and the Road Ahead in the Fight against Malaria
In our final episode this year, we spoke with Jenn Gardy (Deputy Director, Malaria Surveillance, Data & Epidemiology, Gates Foundation) and Susan Rumisha (Principal Research Scientist and Lead, Malaria Atlas Project, Dar Node), to unlock th...
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Episode 150
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EP 149: Dorcas Jelagat Tuitoek exploring Industrial Decarbonization and Green Technologies as Climate Solutions
What does it take for Africa to lead the charge in sustainable industrialization? Join us on this enlightening conversation with Dorcas Jelagat Tuitoek , a PhD student at the University of Oxford, whose research on industrial decarbonizat...
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Episode 149
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36:11
EP 148: Sabine Mensah, The Role of Digital Public Infrastructure in Advancing Healthcare Services
In this episode we discuss the potential of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in healthcare with Sabine Mensah, the Deputy CEO of the AfricaNenda Foundation. Sabine shares her expert views on how DPI, with its vital components li...
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Episode 148
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23:23
EP 147: Tabita Ntuli, Health Hacks for Her
This is a thought-provoking conversation with Tabita Ntuli, a global health advocate with over a decade of experience in public health and community development. Tabita serves as an Equality and Rights for All Adviser for the UN Joint Program o...
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Episode 147
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57:57
EP 146: Dream Again, Celebrating the Future of African Women in STEM
Earlier this year, The Dream Women In STEM Technovation Summit (June 26-28) brought together young women, leaders, and innovators from Dream Big Stay Humble and the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) to tackle global challen...
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Episode 146
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31:37
EP 145: Neil Watkins unpacking 'The Goalkeepers Report: Tackling Global Malnutrition'
In this episode, we are honored to have Neil Watkins, Deputy Director of Global Policy & Advocacy at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.Neil discusses the recently released 2024 Goalkeepers Report on Tackling Global Malnutrition....
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Episode 145
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EP 144: Tamuda Chimhanda, Unmasking Online Scams
In this episode, we dive into a critical conversation with Tamuda Chimhanda, a Software Engineer at Dell Technologies and founder. Not only does he explore emerging technologies in Africa, but as a member of the Microsoft Council for Di...
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Episode 144
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EP 143: Dr. Cornelia Ndifon, The HPV Vaccine and the Future of Women’s Health
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer, as long as it is detected early and managed effectively .Our conversation with Dr. Cornelia Ndifon, a Physician, Reproductive/Maternal & Child Health from...
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Episode 143
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50:42
EP 142: Asante Chisa, Improving Healthcare through Innovation
Solving our region’s biggest health challenges can only be achieved by innovative African-led solutions. And our guest today is Asante Chisa, a young health innovator and a BSc student in Biomedical Engineering from Malawi. Asan...
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Episode 142
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30:34
EP 141: Dr. Nihinlola Mabogunje, on Years of Service as a Polio Vaccine Champion in Nigeria
In this episode, we listen to the story of Dr. Nihinlola Mabogunje from Nigeria. She talks about her involvement in polio eradication in Nigeria, her role in increasing polio vaccine access, building trust in the vaccine, and ultimately cont...
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Episode 141
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EP 140: Dr. Samuel Usman, on Key Polio Eradication Strategies in Nigeria
In the second part of our conversation with Dr. Samuel Usman, explores the crucial engagement strategies employed by the CORE Group Polio Project (CGPP) in Nigeria to eradicate polio, the role of traditional and religious leaders in vaccination...
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Episode 140
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EP 139: Dr. Samuel Usman, on Polio, The Polio Vaccine and Polio Eradication Challenges in Nigeria
This is the first episode in the polio eradication in Nigeria story series. Our guest, Dr. Samuel Usman will talk about the spread of polio, how it affects the body and how the polio vaccine works. He will also explain the challenges in Polio e...
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Episode 139
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EP 138: Treezer Michelle Atieno, The Importance of Health and Science Communication
Science communication, especially in health, is crucial for fostering informed and resilient communities in Africa, where public health challenges are prevalent. In our upcoming episode, Treezer Michelle Atieno, a health and science jo...
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Episode 138
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51:39
EP 137: Nthabiseng Dhlamini, From Human Genetics to Sustainable Forestry
Can forests be the salvation for our planet's future? Join us as we explore the dynamic intersection of genetics and sustainable forestry with our guest today, Nthabiseng Dhlamini, a Tree Breeder from South Africa.In our first ever video ep...
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Episode 137
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Anne Chisa, Official Launch of Root of Science Media
The Root of the Science Media is here! Yes! We have officially transitioned to multimedia science content production and dissemination.This episode is a celebration of our achievements and call to fellow African science communicators se...
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EP 136: Jenalea Rajab,Championing Linguistic Diversity and Inclusion in AI
In today's episode, our guest Jenalea Rajab from Lelapa AI talks about her work in reshaping the landscape of natural language processing but and championing the cause of underrepresented languages. Jenalea's transition from the field of electr...
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Episode 136
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EP 135: Aulan Lucrece Zahoundo, Quantum Computing and Quantum Machine Learning
Listen to the first episode of #AfricanWomenInAI Series with Aulan Lucrece Zahoundo, the Quantum AI expert from Benin. She gives us an exclusive look into her groundbreaking PhD work with the AIMS Institute at the University of Ghana &nbs...
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Episode 135
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27:03
EP 134: Tabitha Wangechi, Championing for a Harassment-Free Cyber Experience for Women
In this episode, we are happy to have Tabitha Wangechi, a Digital Security Advocate from Kenya. She sheds light on the dark side of the internet where women are often targets to doxing, revenge pornography, and the barrage of digital h...
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Episode 134
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34:29
EP 133: Asonele Kotu, Tackling Period Poverty and Empowering African Girls
Prepare to be moved by Asonele Kotu' s work is rewriting the narrative for young girls in Africa. Asonele Kotu from South Africa is the founder of Femconnect and a Social Impact Entrepreneur. She talks about period pover...
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Episode 133
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29:52
EP 132: Johnmark Ochieng, A Storyteller's Guide to the Galaxy
Our guest today is Johnmark Ochieng, a journalist and science communicator from Kenya. As a corporate communications officer at the Kenya Space Agency, he channels storytelling into his work, creating bridges between complex space science and t...
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Episode 132
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23:44
EP 131: Olaitan Owoyemi, Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Africa
As we officially launch season 5 of the Root of the Science Podcast, we engage in a very interesting conversation with Olaitan Owoyemi from Nigeria. Oloitan is an expert in medical diagnostics and science communication. In this episode...
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Episode 131
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EP 130: Prof Tavneet Suri, Food Security and Climate Resilience using Microbial Fertilizers
What is the potential of microbial fertilizers in enhancing food security and mitigating climate change effects in sub-Saharan Africa? Prof. Tavneet Suri, a Kenyan professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, discusses the concept of microb...
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Episode 130
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EP 129: Enock Chikava, Strategies for a Climate Resilient Future in Agriculture
Imagine a future where global agricultural challenges are successfully conquered, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Enoch Chikava, Interim Director of Agriculture Development at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, joins us on this...
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Episode 129
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EP 128: Ruth Makena Mugaa, Journey with Gigantomastia and Founding Gigantomastia Foundation
What if you had to live with a rare, life-altering medical condition? Ruth Makena Mugaa, an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and founder of the Gigantomastia Foundation, faced gigantomastia and founded an organization to connect people to tr...
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Episode 128
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EP 127: Innocent Deckocks, Women, Youth, and the Pursuit of Climate Justice
Ever wondered about the transformative role women and youth can play in combating climate change? Listen to this compelling conversation with Innocent Deckocks from Kenya, founder of Eco-Sanctify Consultants Limited and research associate at EC...
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Episode 127
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