Science with Njelama
Science with Njelama is a podcast celebrating the achievements and stories of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through honest and engaging conversations, it explores the diverse journeys, challenges, and successes of female STEM professionals, highlighting the human side of discovery. The show aims to inspire the next generation by showcasing that women in science are brilliant, multifaceted, and relatable. It emphasizes that science is a welcoming community and that being a scientist is truly cool.
Episodes
Just a Girl from Mexico: Adriana Saldívar-Martínez
What does it take to build a life and career far from home—and still hold on to your curiosity, ambition, and sense of self?In this personal conversation, Dr. Adriana Saldívar Martínez shares her journey from Mexico into the world of science and research. She speaks honestly about persistence, mentorship, gender bias, the challenges of life after a PhD, and the uncertainty that comes with choosing
From Namwala to Cambridge: Choonzo Chiyumba's Science Journey
A rural girl from Zambia who never saw a real chemistry lab grows into a Cambridge PhD scholar in inorganic chemistry—and her path is anything but linear. Choonzo Chiyumba shares the moments that transformed her from a school-loving child who wanted to be a banker into a scientist pursuing cancer research, global scholarships, and a future in leadership.Along the way, she reveals how synthesizing
Miyanda on curiosity, setbacks, and building a career in soil science
From a curious child with no fixed career plan to a researcher navigating Zambia, Russia, Germany, and Sweden, her story is about more than education it's about resilience, reinvention, and learning to trust the detours. Dr. Miyanda shares how teachers who adapted to her learning style changed everything, why she initially felt like an imposter in science, and how being forced to start over in a n
Unlocking the Power of Math: How a Zambian Woman Became a Leading Mathematician Abroad
Mathematics isn’t just numbers; it’s a global language that shapes our future—and Marjory Mwanza proves it. From humble beginnings in Chongwe, Zambia, her journey shows how passion, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge can defy stereotypes and open doors. From dreaming of becoming an engineer to pursuing advanced mathematics abroad, Marjory’s story is one of courage, perseverance, and
