Learning & Living STEMM in Connecticut
Learning & Living STEMM in Connecticut
The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering
The Academy is a nonprofit created by a special act of the Connecticut General Assembly in 1976, with key areas of work including advising and informing the people and the state of Connecticut on science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (collectively known as STEMM). This podcast is key to sharing with the residents of our state interesting STEMM developments and increasing visibility for the state’s innovators and entrepreneurs, businesses and industries, academics, our talented workforce, and those doing STEMM-related work in public service.
CASE – DEEP Science & Technology Policy Fellowship: Dr. Seema Alim
Host Tan Deleon sits down with Dr. Seema Alim, the 2022-2024 CASE-DEEP Science & Technology Policy Fellow to discuss Dr. Alim’s career and path to becoming the CASE-DEEP Science & Technology Fellow, as well as her work during the fellowship focused on building decarbonization, commercial and industrial benchmarking, and training real estate professionals. 
Apr 29, 2024
38 min
Conducting Science Research in High School
In this episode of Learning and Living STEMM in Connecticut, Naomi Park, a senior at Greenwich High School, shares her scientific research journey that began in third grade and continues today - bringing her to local and national science competitions, and to being the 2023 Stockholm Junior Water Prize recipient.  
Feb 28, 2024
30 min
A Changing Arctic
In this episode of Learning & Living STEMM in Connecticut, Penny Vlahos, professor and associate head, Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Connecticut, joins CASE to talk about the rapid change underway in the Arctic Ocean.  With the projections that by 2040 it will experience its first ice-free September, what will be the impacts of these rapid changes on global and regional climates? 
Dec 29, 2023
40 min
The Digital Transformation Conversation, continued
In this episode of Learning & Living STEMM in Connecticut, Mike Ambrose returns to continue the conversation on Digital Transformation and the real benefits of DX including reductions in time and costs, as well as improvements in quality.  
Oct 31, 2023
34 min
What is Digital Transformation and Why is it so Important?
In this episode of Learning & Living STEMM in Connecticut, Mike Ambrose joins CASE to begin the conversation about Digital Transformation - or DX - and the complexities of product considerations, the importance of data, and concept of the single source of the truth. 
Aug 27, 2023
36 min
STEM Student Research – Implementing Inexpensive Biochar to Remove Contaminants from Water
In this episode of Learning & Living STEMM in Connecticut, Snigtha Mohanraj, a sophomore at the Engineering & Science University Magnet School in New Haven, shares the inspiration for and research behind her award-winning project, “Implementing Inexpensive Biochar to Remove Contaminants in Water.” 
Jun 4, 2023
31 min
UConn and SCSU-BioPath Partner to Bridge the Research Skills Gap
In this episode of Learning & Living STEMM in Connecticut, Professors Christine Broadbridge and Elizabeth Jockusch discuss BioPath, a partnership of UConn and Southern Connecticut State University, bridging the research skills gap for students from underserved and underrepresented populations, and as an initiative to solve the workforce issues within the biotech sector in Connecticut. 
May 23, 2023
31 min
Current Status of HIV Treatment and Research
In this episode of Learning & Living STEMM in Connecticut, Drs. Umesh Hanumegowda and Max Lataillade join CASE to discuss the current status of HIV research and treatment, why HIV is a sneaky virus, and how years of HIV research led to a faster response during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
May 9, 2023
30 min
Resistance is Futile: Evolution of Tolerance when Immunity to Parasites isn’t Worth the Cost
In this episode of Living & Learning STEMM in Connecticut, Professors Daniel Bolnick and Jesse Weber share how research into the Three-Spined Stickleback is generating, as well as answering, questions on ecology, immune genetics, and evolution.
Apr 15, 2023
32 min