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Welcome to High School Pathfinder: For the Future You! I'm your host, Ayana Mehta- a high school student who, just like you, is figuring out what comes next. I started this podcast to make one thing easier for high school students: finding your path before you're forced to choose it. Each week, I talk with people who are truly great at what they do and ask them how they got to where they are today. This includes everything from doctors, designers, biotech investors, engineers, and more! These aren't just highlight reels or "follow your dream" speeches. They are honest conversations about doubt, discovery, and decision-making. But this podcast isn't just about job titles. It's about the skills that help you succeed in ANY path: resilience, confidence, focus, and leadership. You'll also hear from mentors and young professionals who've mastered the mindsets we rarely learn in school but absolutely need. If you've ever felt overwhelmed when someone asks, "So what do you want to do in the future?", this podcast is for you. If you are a parent, teacher, or mentor trying to support someone in that moment, it's for you too!
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Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Imagine bacteria that can literally conduct electricity. Sounds like science fiction, right? At Yale, Dr. Nikhil Malvankar and his team study microbial “nanowires”, which are tiny filaments that let bacteria move electrons like living power lines. Their discoveries could change how we think about clean energy, new materials, and even medicine.
In this episode of Highschool Pathfinder: For the Future You, Ayana talks with Dr. Malvankar about how he found this unique niche in science, what his lab is uncovering right now, and the lessons students can take away about curiosity, persistence, and following your interests!
Whether you’re curious about research, dreaming of a career in science, or just fascinated by discoveries that sound like science fiction, this episode is for you!
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