Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM
I’m an electrical engineer who enjoys listening to and sharing stories of ordinarily extraordinary women that work in STEM fields. The women featured on these episodes work in different STEM fields, are at different phases in their careers, and bring their unique perspectives and stories. I am endlessly fascinated by what these women do, how they have navigated their careers, balanced families, and why they made the career choices they did. Most STEM fields are dominated by men which makes for unique circumstances for women to navigate. It’s a privilege to be able to share their stories through this podcast.
Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM
114. Nancy Joie Wilkie - Author; Retired Biotechnologist/Bio-Chemist
Nancy Joie Wilkie worked for over thirty years in both the biotechnology industry and as part of the Federal Government’s biodefense effort. Nancy is now retired and explores many creative pursuits including writing, composing original music, playing a variety of instruments, and is recording many of her compositions. Nancy has a BA degree in Biology and a MS degree in Bio-Chemistry.
What do we talk about in this episode?
Nancy recently published a book "Faraway and Forever", a collection of 5 novelettes combining STEM, science fiction, and faith. Nancy shares how she brings together her STEM career, music, writing, and art into her life in retirement. She shares how she got into biochemistry in the late 1970s and her successes and challenges.
- How Nancy weaves art, music, and writing into her life now that she is retired.
- How her grandfather influenced her which led to her becoming a biochemist.
- Her experience working at NIH and developing the second known small pox vaccination.
- Faith and science. One does not preclude the other.
Music used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound Studio
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Resources
http://www.mindsights.net - Nancy's website featuring her art, music, and writings.
"Faraway and Forever" by Nancy Joie Wilkie. A collection of 5 novellas.
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