<![CDATA[Women of Inspiration in STEM]]>a369fd86-1e07-5439-9f3e-0b70d8d0147fFri, 19 Dec 2025 02:04:50 +0000Captivate.fmAudiobooks New Zealandhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/c88c87d6-8d11-4cbb-bee7-6f087522df90/occGsSWKhhhIhqUH6hgpecvb.jpgWomen of Inspiration in STEMAudiobooks New ZealandAudiobooks New ZealandThis podcast is brought to you by EVolocity. EVolocity is a registered charity inspiring young Kiwis into sustainable engineering while fast-forwarding New Zealand’s clean-tech future. Since 2014, they’ve been providing year 7 to 13 students across New Zealand with an opportunity to design and build their own electric vehicles. After participating in interactive workshops (exploring topics like team planning, fabrication, and electronics), students compete against each other in a series of regional and national competitions that test the aerodynamic drag, speed, and maneuverability of their vehicles. Along the way, they learn about innovation, clean tech, and engineering.   The purpose of this podcast series is to shed some light on women in the global STEM workforce. Women make up only 29% of the global STEM workforce. That must change. We have a responsibility to ensure the next generation of wāhine see themselves reflected in STEM fields and know they belong. Our commitment is to create opportunities where young women feel empowered, supported, and inspired to explore their potential and step into STEM with confidence. This podcast will feature the stories of Kiwi women working in STEM, offering a glimpse into the exciting possibilities these careers hold, and celebrating the resilience, passion, and innovation of women in these fields.https://www.audiobooksnz.com/audiobooks-nz-podcasts.htmlfalseepisodicnopodcastWomen of Inspiration in STEM - Hannah ConnollyWomen of Inspiration in STEM - Hannah ConnollyHannah Connolly is a Network Engineer at Waipa Networks, where she has

built a career spanning nearly two decades. Beginning as an electrical

apprentice, Hannah became a registered electrician before continuing her

studies toward a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering.

Since joining Waipa Networks in 2007, Hannah has held multiple positions,

giving her a deep and practical understanding of the network. In her current

role, she works across a wide range of responsibilities, including improving

supply quality and modelling the network to ensure reliability and

efficiency.

Beyond her professional expertise, Hannah lives on a farm with her husband

and three children. She enjoys the balance of rural life-spending time

outdoors, gardening, and running-bringing the same energy and dedication to

her personal passions as she does to her engineering career.

]]>Hannah Connolly is a Network Engineer at Waipa Networks, where she has

built a career spanning nearly two decades. Beginning as an electrical

apprentice, Hannah became a registered electrician before continuing her

studies toward a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering.

Since joining Waipa Networks in 2007, Hannah has held multiple positions,

giving her a deep and practical understanding of the network. In her current

role, she works across a wide range of responsibilities, including improving

supply quality and modelling the network to ensure reliability and

efficiency.

Beyond her professional expertise, Hannah lives on a farm with her husband

and three children. She enjoys the balance of rural life-spending time

outdoors, gardening, and running-bringing the same energy and dedication to

her personal passions as she does to her engineering career.

]]>de008d01-cba7-4391-9629-2ce04e297c95Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +130019:58falsefull44Women of Inspiration In STEM - Julia SothmannWomen of Inspiration In STEM - Julia SothmannThis week, Theo talks to Julia Sothmann, who works as a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer at Dawn Aerospace.

]]>This week, Theo talks to Julia Sothmann, who works as a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer at Dawn Aerospace.

]]>d018a3f0-535d-4edc-9051-97150a3a9ed2Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +130028:53falsefull33Women of Inspiration in STEM - Lisa HemopoWomen of Inspiration in STEM - Lisa HemopoIn her role as a Technical Engineer - Civil, Lisa plays a key part in managing Orion's overhead power network. No two days are the same.

]]>In her role as a Technical Engineer - Civil, Lisa plays a key part in managing Orion's overhead power network. No two days are the same.

]]>1a19da22-52cb-46dc-9c59-9d3b6bc76354Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:15:00 +130043:03falsefull22Women of Inspiration In STEM - Kerrie Thomson - BoothWomen of Inspiration In STEM - Kerrie Thomson - BoothKerrie Thomson-Booth. Kerrie is both an automotive business owner and head of automotive at Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT). She is also a member of the recently launched Women in Automotive organisation.

]]>Kerrie Thomson-Booth. Kerrie is both an automotive business owner and head of automotive at Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT). She is also a member of the recently launched Women in Automotive organisation.

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