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The Root Of The Science Podcast

The Root Of The Science Podcast

Written by: Anne Chisa
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 The podcast airs biweekly on Mondays and is hosted by Anne Chisa, also known as Anne with an E. The show revolves around interviews with individuals involved in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) from across the globe, all united by the hashtag #AfricansInSTEM. The guests have the opportunity to share their personal stories, highlighting the "ROOT" of their science and engaging in profound conversations beyond the scientific realm. The goal is to create a premier global platform for Africans in STEM, highlighting their invaluable contributions and showcasing and humanizing their experiences. Through these conversations, we challenge stereotypes about the appearance of scientists, promote the richness of diversity within STEM fields, educate the world, and most importantly, inspire the generations to be motivated to get into science.

*Disclaimer: The views expressed by the guests in the podcast episodes do not reflect my own*© 2025 The Root Of The Science Podcast Science
Episodes
  • EP 169: Viloshnee Singh, A Chemistry Lab In A Box For African Students

    EP 169: Viloshnee Singh, A Chemistry Lab In A Box For African Students
    Nov 23 2025

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    Imagine turning any safe space: under a tree, in a hall, or a small classroom, into a working chemistry lab. That’s the promise of the CIA kit from Chemistry in Action.

    We engage Viloshnee Singh, the CEO of V4 Group and founder of Chemistry in Action to unpack how a simple, affordable tool can improve science education across Africa.

    We talk about the access gap in STEM, why so many learners experience science only in textbooks, and what it takes to bring real experiments to schools without labs, electricity, or internet.

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    28 mins
  • EP 168: Michael Ofire, Neglected No More: African Solutions for NTDs

    EP 168: Michael Ofire, Neglected No More: African Solutions for NTDs
    Nov 16 2025

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    Half the world lives at risk of at least one neglected tropical disease, yet these illnesses remain underfunded, misunderstood, and hidden behind stigma.

    Our host, Anne Chisa, speaks with public health practitioner Michael Ofire to unpack what “neglect” really means, how NTDs entrench poverty and how policy, primary care, and community action can break the cycle.

    Michael Ofire shares practical wins, funding ideas, and a hopeful path to 2030 through African-led research and partnerships.

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    34 mins
  • EP 167: Albert Mutangiri, Can Tech Save the Bees That Feed the World?

    EP 167: Albert Mutangiri, Can Tech Save the Bees That Feed the World?
    Oct 22 2025

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    When we think of bees, we rarely imagine them meeting technology. Yet for Albert Mutangiri, a lifelong beekeeper and CEO of Blue Bean Software, innovation and nature go hand in hand.

    In this episode of the Root of the Science Podcast, host Anne Chisa explores HivePulse, a smart monitoring system that uses sensors and data analytics to track hive health, boost pollination, and strengthen food security.

    Albert shares how his passion for beekeeping led to creating a globally used agri-tech platform that’s reshaping sustainable farming.

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    31 mins
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