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
152 episodes since 2020
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...
September 08, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 144
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35:27
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...
August 25, 2024
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Season 5
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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...
August 11, 2024
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Season 5
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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...
July 22, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 141
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16:51
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...
July 16, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 140
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45:24
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...
July 10, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 139
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45:58
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...
July 01, 2024
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Season 5
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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...
June 17, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 137
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26:27
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...
May 20, 2024
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4:48
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...
April 21, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 136
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27:11
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...
March 18, 2024
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Season 5
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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...
February 26, 2024
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Season 5
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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...
February 11, 2024
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Season 5
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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...
January 28, 2024
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Season 5
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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...
January 14, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 131
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24:23
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...
December 17, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 130
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24:55
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...
December 04, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 129
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23:31
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...
November 20, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 128
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19:45
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...
November 06, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 127
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29:56
Recap of the #STEMSolutionsAfrica Series
Hold your breath as we bring down the curtain on our monumental #STEMSolutionsAfrica series, a part of the Africa No Filter Gates Foundation Storify Cohort 2023. We have had the privilege to amplify the voices of African STEM experts laboring t...
October 22, 2023
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11:07
EP 126: Baby Checker, AI Solution for Maternal Health with Enya Seguin
This is the fourth and final episode in the #STEMSolutionsAfrica series. We're thrilled to have Enya Seguin, the unit manager of the Baby Checker, a portable AI ultrasound technology that is already changing lives.Find out more about ho...
October 08, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 126
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28:08
EP 125:Stephanie Okeyo, Science Communicator and Engager
The guest today is Stephanie Okeyo, a microbiologist turned science communicator. Stephanie is originally from Kenya and currently living in Austria. Get ready to listen to the compelling journey of Stephanie in science communication, establish...
September 17, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 125
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31:32
Trailer of #STEMsolutionsStories
Wondering how STEM solutions can make a difference in Africa? Tune into STEM Solutions Stories as we have discussions with African innovators who are shaping their world. Let's embark on an inspiring journey with STEM Solutions Stories, where i...
September 12, 2023
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3:58
EP 124:The Intersection of Traditional Knowledge and Modern Maternal Healthcare in Africa with Dr. Maurine Musie
Today, we engage in a conversation with Dr. Maurine Musie, the youngest PHD holder at the University of Pretoria Nursing Department, South Africa. Her groundbreaking work as an advanced midwife specialist and lecturer at the University of Preto...
September 03, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 124
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33:13
EP 123: Marlene Ato, Medical Psychologist & a Reproductive Health Advocate
The guest today is Marlene Ato from Kenya. A beacon in the field of medical psychology, Marlene takes us through the fascinating world of tele-counselling ,her passion for reproductive health advocacy and more. Twitter: @marl...
August 20, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 123
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31:21