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The STEAM Success Blueprint

The STEAM Success Blueprint

D.J. Ferguson 331 Episodes Sep 19, 2026

The STEAM Success Blueprint is a career-focused podcast hosted by The New Chemist that interviews leaders in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Episodes feature conversations with MIT professors, Ivy League administrators, biotech pioneers, and research directors. Guests share actionable strategies and career blueprints that go beyond textbook knowledge. Past guests include prominent figures such as provosts, chancellors, and PhDs across various fields. The show aims to help listeners accelerate their own professional development in STEAM industries.

Episodes

The STEAM Success Blueprint: Why Not You? — Romeo Mays's Growth and Path to a Career in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The STEAM Success Blueprint: Why Not You? — Romeo Mays's Growth and Path to a Career in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sep 19, 2026 00:39:02 In this episode of The STEAM Success Blueprint, host David Ferguson( a fourth-year pharmacy student) sits down with Romeo Mays, a fourth-year medical student at PCOM in Philadelphia applying to residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Romeo opens up about growing up in the Bay Area balancing competitive basketball with a science-driven environment shaped by nearby institutions like Stan
The Combined Interviews with Simar Bajaj ( MD Candidate, Harvard graduate, Marshall Scholar, and New York Times Fellow) and Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD- Anesthesiologist-Statistician ( Harvard/ MIT)
The Combined Interviews with Simar Bajaj ( MD Candidate, Harvard graduate, Marshall Scholar, and New York Times Fellow) and Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD- Anesthesiologist-Statistician ( Harvard/ MIT) Sep 16, 2026 01:10:37 In this 2023 remixed podcast interview episode with Simar, a former Senior at Harvard University, now Harvard graduate and Stanford MD Candidate, we discuss Simar's achievements in science communication, his perseverance, and the hard work required to produce good work, science communication, and good journalism. Furthermore, Simar provides insights as he is a developing and achieving young le
The STEAM Success Blueprint: Interview with Gabriel Galarza ( Technical Success Manager @ Amplitude | Community Builder @ Over The Top )
The STEAM Success Blueprint: Interview with Gabriel Galarza ( Technical Success Manager @ Amplitude | Community Builder @ Over The Top ) Sep 5, 2026 00:34:59 In this interview we discuss with Gabriel, his successful career thus far, and how to achieve those "5%" moments that complement to success, through networking and working hard. He is a former colleague of mine from GT, and a young leader in the making achieving things in the office and in the community. Definitely a good interview.Recorded in : 2022
A Conversation w/ David, Mr. Chadwin Hanna (UF) and Dr. Nassir Mokarram (Emory) on Cutting-Edge BME
A Conversation w/ David, Mr. Chadwin Hanna (UF) and Dr. Nassir Mokarram (Emory) on Cutting-Edge BME Aug 28, 2026 00:45:56 🚨 New Episode Alert! 🎧 Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Nassir Mokarram, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Emory University, as we explore the cutting-edge world of bioengineering and neural regeneration. 🧠🔬 Listen now to discover how innovation is shaping the future of neurosurgery! 🎙️ #Neurosurgery #Bioengineering #PharmacyPodcast #STEMM #Innovation #NeuralRegeneration -- Not
The New Chemist's Podcasting Group's-The Path to KOLs: Navigating STEM Careers in Intellectual Property with Christine Hollis, Chief Talent & Diversity Officer at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
The New Chemist's Podcasting Group's-The Path to KOLs: Navigating STEM Careers in Intellectual Property with Christine Hollis, Chief Talent & Diversity Officer at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP Aug 28, 2026 00:27:44 In this episode of The New Chemist’s Podcasting Group’s — The Path to KOLs, host David Ferguson sits down with Christine Hollis, Chief Talent & Diversity Officer at Marshall Gerstein. Christine has dedicated her career to guiding scientists and engineers into impactful roles within intellectual property law, bridging the worlds of innovation and legal protection.She shares insights on:Pathways
The New Chemist’s Podcasting Group — The Path to KOLs: Accelerating First-in-Human in LATAM — Julio G. Martinez-Clark, CEO, bioaccess® w/ Chadwin Hanna, MD-PhD Student (UF) and David Ferguson (Host)
The New Chemist’s Podcasting Group — The Path to KOLs: Accelerating First-in-Human in LATAM — Julio G. Martinez-Clark, CEO, bioaccess® w/ Chadwin Hanna, MD-PhD Student (UF) and David Ferguson (Host) Aug 28, 2026 00:58:54 The New Chemist’s Podcasting Group — The Path to KOLs: Accelerating First-in-Human in LATAM — Julio G. Martinez-Clark, CEO, bioaccess® w/ Chadwin Hanna, MD-PhD Student (UF) and David Ferguson (Host)---On The Path to KOLs from The New Chemist’s Podcasting Group, hosts David Ferguson and Chadwin Hanna explore how Latin America is becoming a strategic engine for high-quality, cost-effective clinical
The New Chemist’s Podcasting Group: The Path to KOLs — Interview with Dr. Michael A. Morris, MD, MS, DABR, DABNM, DCI — Co-Founder, United Theranostics
The New Chemist’s Podcasting Group: The Path to KOLs — Interview with Dr. Michael A. Morris, MD, MS, DABR, DABNM, DCI — Co-Founder, United Theranostics Aug 28, 2026 00:45:02 The New Chemist’s Podcasting Group: The Path to KOLs — Interview with Dr. Michael A. Morris, MD, MS, DABR, DABNM, DCI — Co-Founder, United Theranostics---🎙️ In this episode of The Path to KOLs, Dr. Michael A. Morris, MD, MS, DABR, DABNM, DCI—co-founder of United Theranostics—explains how his team is moving Pluvicto from single mega-centers into safe, consistent community clinics. We dig into the t
Mastering Science Communication with Simar Bajaj, Multi-Award-Winning Science Journalist
Mastering Science Communication with Simar Bajaj, Multi-Award-Winning Science Journalist Aug 24, 2026 01:00:10 [Re-Aired] Mastering Science Communication with Simar Bajaj, Multi-Award-Winning Science Journalist--In this remixed fireside chat from 2023, we sit down with Simar Bajaj then a Harvard undergraduate student and now: a Stanford medical student, Knight-Hennessy Scholar, Oxford Marshall Scholar, and Harvard University graduate. Join us as we discuss Simar's incredible achievements in science communi
An Interview with A Mentor- Dr. Robert Langer, Sc.D. (MIT Institute Professor) on aspects of the Future of Diabetes Medicine Research
An Interview with A Mentor- Dr. Robert Langer, Sc.D. (MIT Institute Professor) on aspects of the Future of Diabetes Medicine Research Jul 31, 2026 00:10:49 An Interview with A Mentor- Dr. Robert Langer, Sc.D. (MIT Institute Professor) on aspects of the Future of Diabetes Medicine Research======Diabetes therapy is entering a new phase. For decades, the central challenge was how to deliver insulin more safely, more intelligently, and more responsively. The research work by Dr. Langer has produced a generation of technologies aimed at making therapy mor
Mentorship in Motion: Six Years of Learning with A Leading Chemical Engineer Dr. Robert Langer—Guiding Science from Lab to World (2020-2026)
Mentorship in Motion: Six Years of Learning with A Leading Chemical Engineer Dr. Robert Langer—Guiding Science from Lab to World (2020-2026) Jun 19, 2026 01:23:11 Step into the minds of today's scientific pioneers and tomorrow's trailblazers. This exclusive compilation brings together established luminaries—like Institute Professor Robert Langer, Sc.D.—alongside brilliant rising stars and determined student pharmacist including MD-PhD student Chadwin Hanna and PharmD student- David Ferguson, respectively. We’ve woven together the most powerful moments from
The New Student Pharmacist's Podcast Experience: A Highlight on Mentorship- An Episode with Key Academic Mentors
The New Student Pharmacist's Podcast Experience: A Highlight on Mentorship- An Episode with Key Academic Mentors Jun 16, 2026 03:13:29 A Highlight on Mentorship: An Episode with Key Academic Mentors--Please note: The views of this podcast represent those of my guest(s) and I. These are not for professional or medical consultation or advice. We disclaim any loss in any way. Please see a state and board-certified health professional for medical advice and consultation.
The Blueprint: Dr. Cray Noah, MD Returns- 2.0 (UCLA/Harvard/Georgia Tech)
The Blueprint: Dr. Cray Noah, MD Returns- 2.0 (UCLA/Harvard/Georgia Tech) Jun 16, 2026 01:03:33 The Blueprint: Dr. Cray Noah, MD Returns- 2.0 (UCLA/Harvard/Georgia Tech)---Innovation isn't accidental; it's designed. Welcome to The Blueprint, a show committed to inventing the future and closing the gap between aspiration and achievement. We deconstruct the mechanics of success in modern science to provide access to the insights that matter most.On this episode with Dr. Cray and Chadwin Hanna

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