logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2024
30m 14s

Pathways to Chemical Careers for Women, ...

Victoria Meyer
About this episode

Reflecting on what sparked their interest in chemistry and led them to a career in the chemical industry, Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) board members, Joyce Marshall Johnson of Univar Solutions, Rene Whigham of Olin Corporation, and Jennifer Jewson of LyondellBasell, join host Victoria Meyer to discuss their diverse journeys into the chemical industry, the importance of engaging students early in STEM fields, and the impact of CEF's "You Be the Chemist Challenge." Highlighting the significance of mentorship, fosters an insightful conversation about diversifying the chemical workforce, and emphasizes the crucial role of early education in inspiring future generations to pursue careers in chemistry and STEM.

** We invite you to join the 20th Annual You Be The Chemical Celebration on June 9 & 10 in Houston, Texas.   Learn more and purchase your tickets here: CEF You Be The Chemist **

Listen to this episode to find out:

  • Career paths and inspiration in chemistry
  • The importance of mentors in navigating a career in the chemical industry
  • Encouraging women to pursue careers in the chemical industry
  • Promoting awareness about diverse career paths within the chemical industry
  • The important role of early engagement in chemistry and STEM education
  • CEF”s You Be The Chemical Challenge


Killer quote: "Tomorrow's workforce is incredibly important now, more than ever. We have to invest in tomorrow's workforce. We won't be successful without it." - Jennifer Jewson


***Don’t miss an episode: Subscribe to The Chemical Show on your favorite podcast player.
***Like what you hear? Leave a rating and review.
***Want more insights? Sign up for our email list at https://www.thechemicalshow.com 

Wondering how we produce our podcast?

Up next
Today
What to Take to Thanksgiving Dinner: 5 Truths Shaping the Chemical Industry - Ep. 243
<p>What’s the one thing you should always bring to Thanksgiving dinner? According to host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-king-meyer/">Victoria Meyer</a>, it’s a great conversation starter—especially about topics that matter in the chemical industry today. From ques ... Show More
14m 13s
Nov 18
Chemical Industry Q3 Results: Key Trends, Risks, and 2026 Strategy Guidance - Ep. 242
<p>The chemical industry is navigating its longest down cycle in two decades, with oversupply, weak demand, and tariff uncertainty shaping a challenging landscape for business leaders. Host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-king-meyer/">Victoria Meyer</a> unpacks the ... Show More
24m 1s
Nov 11
Energy and Chemical Industry Outlook for 2026 with S&P Global - Ep. 241
Geopolitics, energy volatility, and persistent oversupply are reshaping the global chemical industry as 2025 draws to a close. Victoria Meyer sits down with Kurt Barrow and Andrew Neale from S&P Global to address the forces driving today’s market dynamics, the impact of governmen ... Show More
38m 34s
Recommended Episodes
May 2022
Why do people hate organic chemistry?
<p><strong>#135</strong></p> <p>Well guess what, Melissa is a PhD Doctor now! And you know what that means? She gets to tell us more details about the research she did to get her PhD. Listen to hear what Melissa found as she dove deep into the question &quot;Why do people hate or ... Show More
50m 53s
Feb 2022
Sarah Reisman and Melanie Sanford on how organic chemistry is changing and how they've learned to choose priorities
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Being a chemistry professor is a juggling act. But sometimes professors have too many balls in the air. How do they know which ones to grab and which to let drop? In this episode of</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stereo Chemistry</sp ... Show More
23m 29s
May 2024
The Magic of Chemistry with Kate the Chemist
<p>What is chemistry? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice take fan questions on exothermic reactions, PFAS, ice cream, sugar, fire, and more with Kate Biberdorf, aka Kate the Chemist.</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: <b ... Show More
42m 58s
May 2024
Ask a Chemist: Why do you need yogurt to make yogurt? (And other questions)
<p><strong>Question and Response 56</strong></p> <p>In this bonus edition of Chemistry for Your Life, hosts Melissa and Jam engage with their listeners by answering a variety of chemistry-related questions and addressing listener comments and reviews. They read and discuss both p ... Show More
25m 46s
Sep 2023
What can we do now about "forever chemicals?" (PFAS part 3)
<p><strong>#169<br /> </strong><br /> Time for some action. This week on our &quot;forever chemicals&quot; aka PFAS series, get ready to talk about what we can do about PFAS. Can we get rid of them? Can we filter them? Destroy them? Once and for all? Let's find out.</p> <p><stron ... Show More
37m 21s
Jan 2024
Bonus: How do "forever chemicals" sneak into our clothes? (and other questions)
<p><strong>Bonus Episode: Question and Response 51<br /> </strong></p> <p>In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to your comments and questions about PFAS/forever chemicals, the periodic table, chemistry and engineering, and more!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Thanks to ... Show More
23m 2s
Aug 2023
The history of “forever chemicals,” how did we get here? (PFAS part 2)
<p><strong>#168<br /> </strong><br /> Continuing our series on &quot;forever chemicals&quot; aka PFAS, we explore how we got into this situation. Where did PFAS come from? Why were they made? Were there any signs of PFAS being a problem early on? Let's investigate.</p> <p><strong ... Show More
42m 52s
Nov 2021
Cosmic Queries – The Hidden Chemistry of Everything with Kate the Chemist
<p>Is chemistry truly <i>everywhere</i>? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions about chemistry with Kate Biberdorf, aka Kate the Chemist. Discover the chemical reactions that make our world work!</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can w ... Show More
50m 40s
Sep 2023
Jennifer DiStefano and Jared Mondschein on the transition from the bench to the policy office
<p dir="ltr">Early-career scientists are increasingly gravitating toward science policy, but the transition from the research bench to the policy office can be a tricky one. What can that path look like, and how can chemistry knowledge translate into a successful science policy c ... Show More
25m 3s
Feb 2022
Bonus: Is higher pH water better? (and other questions)
<p><strong>Bonus Episode: Question and Response 27</strong></p> <p>In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about stretching molecules, stigmas around organic chemistry, drinking higher pH (alkaline) water, cool chemistry jobs, and more!</p ... Show More
42m 39s