Welcome to Unfiltered, a podcast created by two young female engineers that explores the complexities of being a woman in STEM. Come be a part of the conversation as best friends Kimberly and Mikayla share their own experiences, talk with fellow engineers from diverse backgrounds, and provide advice for incoming college freshmen pursuing engineering…all while finding time to laugh at themselves and provide fun stories of their rather unique college experiences.
Episodes
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Episode 20!! To celebrate, Kim and Mikayla had some fun - a friendly competition involving science facts and trivia questions.
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
We are back with a brand new guest this week! Join us as we talk with one of Mikayla's most influential teachers - Mr. Steven Eno. As a STEM teacher, Steven brings a new perspective to Unfiltered. We discuss the accessibility of STEM education, the importance of parental involvement in learning, and the challenges that girls face, even at a young age, in STEM courses.
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
This week, Kim and Mikayla discuss a very interesting topic - should you work for a company that doesn't align with your morals? This is a very common challenge that engineers may encounter throughout their careers, and is one that doesn't always have a black and white answer.
Sunday Jan 17, 2021
Sunday Jan 17, 2021
Join us as we discuss the stereotypes of female "nerds" in today's media. Ever noticed a trend with how intellectual women are portrayed in movies and TV shows? Yeah, us too...and we want to talk about it.
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Happy New Year! A new year means new goals, so this week, Kim and Mikayla provide their favorite tips and advice to set personal, academic, and professional goals.
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Happy holidays! Kim and Mikayla spend this last Sunday of 2020 reflecting on their year. Looking back at the movies, books, and music that got them through this year, they share some of their top recommendations. And as the year comes to an end, they reminisce about some favorite memories, achievements accomplished, and set new goals for 2021.
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
This week, Kim and Mikayla discuss a controversial topic - the effect that posting bikini pictures on social media has on one's "professionalism." Referencing a research article that was published this year, they explore the definition of professionalism in today's society.
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
This week Kim and Mikayla reflect on the announcement of Time's first "Kid of the Year," 15 year old innovation enthusiast, Gitanjali Rao.
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving! Thankful for all of the advice Kim and Mikayla received when applying to graduate school, they wanted to share what they learned with all of you! Tune in for some valuable tips and tricks for taking the GRE and the grad school application process.
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
This week, Kim and Mikayla chat with Sierra Gamez, a fellow female engineer from UC Irvine. As a first generation student, Sierra shines some light on the challenges she faced throughout her education and discusses important resources she discovered along the way!