Welcome to Episode 2 of HerCube, Hypercube’s series spotlighting women and inclusion across energy, data, AI, and technology. In this episode, Data Engineer India Thomson is joined by Dr. Athina Frantzana, a leading EDI expert with a STEM background in geoscience and planetary physics, to explore what it really takes to break barriers in STEM.

They explore:

💡 The barriers women face in advanced computing and wider STEM environments

💡 How workplace culture and stereotypes shape who feels they belong in tech

💡 Why maternity leave, caring responsibilities, and career breaks still limit progression

💡 What evidence-based EDI looks like — and why box-ticking initiatives fail

💡 Practical actions organisations can take to build fairer, more inclusive workplaces

Through open and honest conversation, India and Athina reflect on research, lived experience, and real-world practice, sharing insights on how organisations can move beyond awareness to create environments where people can truly thrive.

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Welcome to the first episode of HerCube, Hypercube’s new series spotlighting women in energy, data, AI, and technology. In this episode, Engineering Manager Ivona Voroneckaja and Data Engineer India Thomson dive into the question: Was it nature or nurture that led them into tech?

They explore:

💡The impact of female role models in shaping career paths

💡The importance of strong workplace policies - flexible working, maternity support, and inclusive hiring

💡How female allies and representation can encourage more women to pursue STEM careers

💡Overcoming imposter syndrome and why you don’t need to tick every job spec requirement to apply

💡The many routes into data science and engineering - from early influences to unexpected career pivots

Through candid conversation, Ivona and India reflect on their own journeys, sharing insights on how mentorship, encouragement, and opportunities can make all the difference.

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