FUTURES by Luke Robert Mason
FUTURES Podcast
Engineering a Better Future w/ Dr. Shini Somara
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Engineering a Better Future w/ Dr. Shini Somara

Episode #79

Mechanical Engineer Shini Somara shares her thoughts on why we need impactful storytelling in science communication, how diversity drives innovation in STEM, and why imagination is key to understanding new technologies.

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Dr. Shini Somara is a Mechanical Engineer specialising in Computational Fluid Dynamics and an award-winning media broadcaster. She deep dives into all topics on science, technology and innovation to deliver easily accessible and relatable pearls of wisdom for all ages and abilities. Shini speaks to audiences on TV, radio, XR/VR and live events. She has published 7 young persons STEM books and runs a podcast for Women in STEM called eSTEAMd Women. As a TEDx Speaker and mentor to MEng/PhDs at Imperial College in London - Shini is passionate about making science & technology accessible to all, especially amongst under-represented groups in engineering and innovation.

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience for an event in partnership with Engage Works.

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FUTURES by Luke Robert Mason
FUTURES Podcast
The FUTURES Podcast explores the multitude of possible tomorrows.
Meet the scientists, technologists, artists and philosophers working to imagine the sorts of developments that might dramatically alter what it means to be human.
Hosted by Luke Robert Mason.