March 5, 2025 • 30 mins
Sue Stockdale interviews Jayshree Seth, who was appointed 3M’s first ever Chief Science Advocate in 2018 and is using her scientific knowledge, technical expertise and professional experience to advance science, communicate its benefits and the importance of STEM fields to drive innovation.
About Jayshree Seth
Jayshree Seth is a Corporate Scientist at 3M and currently holds 80 patents for a variety of innovations, with several additional pending. She joined 3M in 1993 after an MS and PhD in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University, New York. She is a Distinguished Alumni Award recipient from her alma mater REC Trichy India, now NIIT Trichy, where she earned a B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering. She is also a member of Carlton Society which is the 3M Science and Innovation “Hall of Fame.” Jayshree is the fourth woman and first female engineer to be inducted. In 2025 she was named to the prestigious Thinkers50 Radar list featuring people those whose ideas will help shape the future of organisations and leadership.
Connect with Jayshree Seth via LinkedIn
Time Stamps
01:05 Jayshree's Early Life and STEM Journey
03:20 The Power of Curiosity
04:51 Becoming a Chief Science Advocate
05:18 Understanding Public Perception of Science
09:00 Mosaic Building: Jayshree's Problem-Solving Approach
13:02 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Innovation
22:34 The Role of AI in Innovation
25:00 Jayshree's Inspirations and Legacy
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Producer: Sue Stockdale
Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra
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About Jayshree Seth
Jayshree Seth is a Corporate Scientist at 3M and currently holds 80 patents for a variety of innovations, with several additional pending. She joined 3M in 1993 after an MS and PhD in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University, New York. She is a Distinguished Alumni Award recipient from her alma mater REC Trichy India, now NIIT Trichy, where she earned a B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering. She is also a member of Carlton Society which is the 3M Science and Innovation “Hall of Fame.” Jayshree is the fourth woman and first female engineer to be inducted. In 2025 she was named to the prestigious Thinkers50 Radar list featuring people those whose ideas will help shape the future of organisations and leadership.
Connect with Jayshree Seth via LinkedIn
Time Stamps
01:05 Jayshree's Early Life and STEM Journey
03:20 The Power of Curiosity
04:51 Becoming a Chief Science Advocate
05:18 Understanding Public Perception of Science
09:00 Mosaic Building: Jayshree's Problem-Solving Approach
13:02 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Innovation
22:34 The Role of AI in Innovation
25:00 Jayshree's Inspirations and Legacy
Connect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Read our Impact Report and if you would like to support us then Buy Me A Coffee
Producer: Sue Stockdale
Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.
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