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Deanna Hood: The Roboticist Who’s All About Human Connection | Episode 24
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In this episode, Lau and Sohan had a captivating conversation with Deanna Hood, Australia's 2022 Young Engineer of the Year. A mathematical prodigy who completed high school at 15. She harnessed her talents in robotics and electrical engineering to make groundbreaking contributions, such as developing spray-on skin for burn victims and brain chips for paralysed patients. Yet, she reveals how close she came to missing out on it all. Her mission now is to spread awareness about STEM, especially among young girls, showcasing the world of possibilities within these careers. Tune in to uncover her transformative story and the lessons of pushing beyond boundaries, making sacrifices to pursuing long-term goals beyond a 9-5 role.
Don't want to miss a thing? Link to Deanna's Website to keep up with her latest news.
Follow Deanna on TikTok - Deanna was bullied into creating TikTok by some school students and now she uses it to stay in touch with them and provide ongoing mentoring after school visits.
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