Hey, there! After a tea talk (maracuy\xe1 - hibiscus tea by T\xe9 La Teresita in a \u201cT\u201d mug) and a life update about where I\u2019m standing with everything, I introduce the topic of STEM with some context and structure. First, I break down STEM in the twenty first century: big tools for big questions, an encouraging environment, and ethics. Secondly, I talk about what I\u2019ve learned from STEM so far: the effort it takes, what the quest for knowledge actually looks like, the collective community, and the bond between STEMees. Thirdly, I talk about women in STEM: how we are under-represented, insecure, and I clarify that I\u2019m not making myself the victim. Lastly, I wrap up with some key takeaways, and my favourites in clothes, candy, and habits before signing off.\n\n\nTO GET DIRECTLY TO THE CONTENT, SKIP TO \n\n\nFOLLOW THE PODCAST\u2019S INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/theasteapodcast?igshid=r04b2760fkdl\nCONTACT ME THROUGH: theasteapodcast@gmail.com (for business inquiries, sponsorships or to tell me what you think about this podcast!)\nSEND ME A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/th351a-beaury/message\nCHECK OUT THE DESIGNERS OF MY COVER ART: https://instagram.com/sofiarrublacreative?igshid=1xtsd1w69zkkl\nhttps://instagram.com/cuerpobaldio?igshid=1jq5cb59nm2z\nListen to my other podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RhYyCBLVwBuNimne4zVCO?si=AG_LzDsuQdqBYedSmFOkfQ\nFollow my TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJwKjr2L/ \nSTART YOUR PODCAST NOW BY HEADING TO anchor.fm\n\n\n\nCHECK OUT THE THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE):\nListen to my episode on Our Point Is about bioethics (on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UKTTLqV2kiCFhCK2ieaB5?si=BwcpqUKmRP2htPGok_c_pA&dl_branch=1\nListen to my episode on perfectionism (on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0V14QLGEeHaceq4PIetd3k?si=ODfBJ3XCSWCl-GmT_2Ipnw&dl_branch=1\nListen to my episode on intelligence (on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0XGkjI6fTvaEZlWFdYuxM4?si=C8YL4krPT5qg1S0ujSpSJA&dl_branch=1\nListen to my episode on feeling inferior to men (on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PfdmtHJ08bgoii8UJa4E7?si=Siq46nF_SbS9z6Xad0QNew&dl_branch=1\n\n\nHERE ARE SOME QUOTES I LIKED FROM THIS WEEK\u2019S EPISODE:\n\u201cI am so lucky to be witnessing STEM in the twenty first century\u201d\n\u201cWe have a combination of big inquires and the necessary tools to address those inquiries more accurately than ever before\u201d\n\u201cEven though some inventions represent the peak of human intellect, is that really worth it for how they\u2019re being used?\u201d\n\u201cI would feel that I was decreasing in quality and not that the problems were increasing in difficulty\u201d \n\u201cSTEM has the reputation of being challenging for a reason\u201d\n\u201cKnowledge isn\u2019t just getting good marks\u201d\n\u201cTruly knowing and grasping concepts is something you can\u2019t put on a piece of paper\u201d\n\u201cIf it was exciting for me to learn on my own, it will be even more exciting for me to further share that knowledge\u201d\n\n\nThanks for tuning in, have a beautiful week!