Curiosity leads Dr. Karunakaran to a career in rehabilitation engineering research-Ep18

Summary: Fast Takes - Women in Science - Episode 18 Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/Curiosity%20leads%20Dr.%20Karunakaran%20to%20a%20career%20in%20rehabilitation%20engineering%20research-Ep18-TRANSCRIPT_0.pdf Welcome to a Fast Takes #WomenInScience podcast honoring the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Celebrated on February 11th, this United Nations initiative recognizes the critical role of women and girls in science and technology communities and calls for strengthening of their participation in STEM fields. Did you know that today, just 30% researchers are women, and only 35% of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study are women? At Kessler Foundation, 70% of our staff are women making major contributions to the advances we achieve in rehabilitation research that changes the lives of people with disabilities. Episode 18 features Dr. Kiran Karunakaran, associate research scientist in our Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research. Producer Joan Banks-Smith interviews Dr. Karunakaran to talk about why she became a scientist and what motivates her during difficult times. Learn more about Dr. Karunakaran at https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/Kiran%20Karunakaran and the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-mobility-and-rehabilitation-engineering. Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded on Monday, January 18, 2021 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.