Trying to Break Through the STEM Glass Ceiling

Leona Ponish discusses the difficulties of finding a job in chemistry as a woman in the 1950s, despite her qualifications.

"[the Chikyu] was not on my wish list… but I can't overstate how powerful the experience was [including] landing in a Bell 412 helicopter"

Structural geologist Jon Lewis sailed on Expedition 315 on the scientific research vessel Chikyu in 2007 - his first-ever at-sea experience. Jon explains this riser vessel, the training required for the helicopter landing necessary to join the ship, as well...

Rohit Gupta and Harshal Keswani

Harshal Keswani(19) talks with his friend, Rohit Gupta(18) about online classes, conspiracy theories, and religion vs science.

Dixie

We got a new cat 3 weeks ago who had never been let out of a cage for 5 1/2 years. This interveiw is basically about how she has gotten better. And how we are transitioning her to become better...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

James Gonzales, Age: 67 Ariana Gonzalez, Age: 18 Father & Daughter Discussed how I was raised, childhood memories, and life lessons

hablando con papa

Hable con mi padre y pregúntele cómo es la vida de un padre.

Bob Conover talks about building Ranger, a JPL spacecraft that went to the Moon in the 1960s, then restoring it again 50 years later

In the summer of 2015, Bob Conover led a team of 12 volunteers to restore a 50-year-old Ranger spacecraft at the California Science Center. Bob is a retired JPL engineer who originally worked on the Ranger at JPL in its...

Great Thanksgiving Listen
November 28, 2021 App Interview

A 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen interview between Ella Doan and Minh Doan.

A Life’s Journey.

Today, Rina Notani interviewed her mother, Simran Notani, in New Hope, PA, for her StoryCorps interview. She was born August 30, 1977. In my interview, they explored her childhood and past. Rina learned some good life lessons along the way....

“This was my dream since day one.”

I interviewed Professor Haroon Malik for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's...

Mother and Son

Mother and son discuss changes in life as well as important moments.

Interview with Ari Gonzalez

In the interview you will learn the history of how my family got to the United States and why they did so.

My Mother’s Journey

“...it’s never too late to stand back up from your mistakes or failures.” Leia Zamora interviews her mother, Roxanna Zamora, in their home in Queens, New York. Roxanna Zamora tells her story of growing up and finding her own path...

From Lab to Classroom, Claire Fornsel Tells What Turns Her Into An Inspiring Teacher
December 1, 2017 App Interview

In this interview, conducted on November 28th, 2017 in Norfolk Collegiate School, Virginia, Claire Fornsel (almost sixty) tells her student Emma Lu (17) what was her childhood like and how she decided to be a teacher. Ms. Fornsel is known...

Camille Hopkins Radical Histories

Camille details her experiences as a trans woman in Buffalo, with some enlightening and provocative insight into how the state affects the queer and trans communities!

The Impact Social Media has on Society

Michael Proctor (21) talks with his mom, Kristie Proctor (43) about how social media has affected society and what role it plays in everyday life.

Joseph Hoffman’s Grandfather

Story about his life. About how he changed

My path to science

I became a scientist because I love nature. I now teach other scientists how to communicate to share this love with everyone.

A time for change

“It was a time when I felt free.” said Heidi Miller, during the first minute of the interview. On January 6th, 2020, Ella Miller interviewed her mother, Heidi Miller, about living in the 1990s and moving to Los Angeles after...