Empowering Women in STEM: 3D Bioprinting & Green Hydrogen | International Women’s Day 2024

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In this special live episode, recorded at Western Sydney University, Emerging Tech Unpacked host Lucy Lin celebrates International Women's Day and delves into the careers of two inspirational women in STEM. Niina Matthews, a PhD candidate at the University of Technology, Sydney, discusses her groundbreaking work in 3D bioprinting cardiac patches. Dr. Louise Brown, CEO and founder of Hydgene Renewables, explains the nuances of green hydrogen and its role in the future of renewable energy. They share their career transitions, the importance of networking, and valuable advice for overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing change. Join us as we break down emerging tech myths and highlight the contributions of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Emerging Tech Unpacked
00:52 Meet the Speakers: Niina Matthews and Dr. Louise Brown
02:50 Niina Matthews: From Supply Chain to 3D Bioprinting
04:34 Dr. Louise Brown: From Academia to Green Hydrogen Startup
06:25 Exploring 3D Bioprinting
13:46 Understanding Green Hydrogen 
20:39 Career Transitions and Advice
22:13 The Light Bulb Moment
22:53 Networking Tips: Taking the Leap
23:28 Balancing Career and Family: A Realistic Approach
24:03 From Academia to Startup: The Transition
26:50 The Importance of Soft Skills in Career Development
31:27 Ethical Considerations in 3D Bioprinting
34:03 The Economics of Green Hydrogen
35:02 Embracing AI in the Future of Work
37:35 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

HOST BIO:
Lucy Lin is a global marketing and education strategist. She hosts the Emerging Tech Unpacked podcast that demystifies new and emerging technologies and features the career stories of incredible women in STEM leadership. It aims to inform, engage and inspire audiences to learn more about the latest technologies and hear inspiring stories from diverse experts about their interesting backgrounds and career pathways. Outside of the podcast, Lucy is a founder of Forestlyn.com, an Entrepreneur in Residence for a university and has spent the past 20 years driving change and scaling growth for startups, universities, and corporations. A global citizen, she has lived and worked in 5 countries (Australia, Japan, Canada, Taiwan & the UK) and champions diversity and inclusion in everything she does.

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