Greater Houston Section

Finding Confidence as a Woman in STEM: ACS-GHS x WISEcast Podcast Collaboration

  • 13 Mar 2025
  • Virtual

ACS-GHS x WISEcast Podcast Collaboration


In this episode of WISEcast, host Dr. Richa Chandra is flying solo while Dr. Amber Miller is off on an exciting journey—welcoming her second baby! But the show must go on, and in this episode, WISEcast is thrilled to collaborate with the American Chemical Society Greater Houston Section (ACS-GHS) to bring you a special conversation with Dr. Yegin, a Research Engineer and Sustainability Expert.

Dr. Yegin offers a preview of her ⁠upcoming seminar on Food Waste and Sustainability (mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 16th!) while also diving into something just as crucial: building confidence as a woman in STEM. From navigating imposter syndrome to advocating for herself in an industrial research career, Dr. Yegin shares pivotal moments that shaped her journey.

Listen in as we discuss:

  • What confidence means in STEM and how to cultivate it
  • The challenges and rewards of working in industrial research
  • Key insights for students and early-career scientists
  • Why food waste is a critical issue and how research is shaping solutions
  • Advice for women battling self-doubt and imposter syndrome

Confidence doesn’t happen overnight, but it can be built—and Dr. Yegin’s story is proof of that. ⁠Email ACS-GHS⁠ with questions you have for Dr. Yegin that she can answer at her upcoming seminar!

Listen to WISEcast Season 8, Episode 5 - Finding Confidence as a Woman in STEM on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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