Tech Brat

Tech Brat

Bold conversations with women in STEM who defy expectations, break barriers, and challenge the tech industry's status quo.

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January 13, 2025 41 mins

In this episode of Tech Brat, Alecia interviews Emmy Award-winning documentary director and producer, Alexandra Dean. They explore the extraordinary life of Hedy Lamarr—Hollywood icon and brilliant inventor—whose groundbreaking concept of "frequency hopping" paved the way for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Alexandra shares her journey in uncovering Lamarr’s hidden genius and discusses the broader struggles women face in te...

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In the debut episode of Tech Brat, host Alecia Vogel sits down with Carolyn Oglesby to explore the incredible life and legacy of her mother, Dr. Gladys West—a woman whose groundbreaking work in mathematics and satellite data analysis quietly paved the way for the invention of GPS.

From her early life in rural segregated Virginia as the daughter of sharecroppers to her pivotal role at the U.S. Naval Proving Ground, Dr. West’s journey...

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October 5, 2024 59 secs

Introducing Tech Brat, a brand-new podcast about women in STEM who’ve defied expectations, broken barriers, and challenged the outdated norms of the tech industry. Join host Alecia Vogel as she unravels stories of resilience and rebellion in a field where nearly half of women drop out before they turn 35.

If you've ever felt like you don't belong in the tech space or wondered how an industry once shaped by women...

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