WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, June 02, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Tracey Scherban has been featured on the Marquis Masters Podcast. The podcast celebrates leaders and innovators who have shaped industries and inspired generations. Each episode features an intimate conversation with a Marquis honoree, uncovering the personal stories behind their professional success. The show reveals what it truly takes to lead with purpose, resilience, and authenticity.

Former engineer, educator, and science advocate Dr. Tracey Scherban joined host Nick Franck on the Marquis Masters Podcast for an inspiring conversation about curiosity, mentorship, resilience, and the growing impact of women in science. The episode explored Dr. Scherban's own remarkable career while also spotlighting the accomplishments of two influential women in STEM: Dr. Camille Schrier and Dr. Arlene Blum.

A retired engineer and professor, Dr. Scherban has dedicated much of her career to advancing opportunities for women in science and technology. As former chair of the Women Chemists Committee for the American Chemical Society's Portland Section, she organized multiple Women in Science symposia designed to connect young women with STEM professionals and encourage greater representation in scientific fields. Her outreach initiatives have focused on making science accessible, inspiring curiosity, and empowering the next generation of innovators.

During the interview, Dr. Scherban reflected on her conversations with Dr. Camille Schrier, the first Miss America contestant to perform a live science experiment during the competition's talent segment. Schrier's now-famous "elephant toothpaste" chemistry demonstration captivated audiences nationwide and helped challenge stereotypes about women in science. Schrier later used her Miss America platform to advocate for STEM education and opioid awareness through her "Mind Your Meds" initiative.

The episode also explored the extraordinary life and career of biochemist and mountaineer Dr. Arlene Blum, Executive Director of the Green Science Policy Institute. Blum became internationally recognized for leading the first all-women ascent of Annapurna and later an all-women climb of Denali. Beyond mountaineering, her scientific research has had lasting public health impact, including work that contributed to the banning of carcinogenic flame retardants used in children's pajamas in the 1970s.

Throughout the discussion, Dr. Scherban emphasized the importance of mentorship and representation in STEM. Reflecting on her own journey from Reed College to Columbia University, research work in Grenoble, France, and leadership roles at Intel, she credited strong mentors—both male and female—for encouraging her scientific pursuits. She also shared insights about balancing career ambitions with family life, raising a son who ultimately followed in her scientific footsteps and now conducts electrical engineering research at Columbia University.

The conversation further highlighted Dr. Scherban's recent participation in the International Women and Girls in Science Assembly at the United Nations in New York City. There, global leaders, educators, researchers, and students gathered to discuss inclusive innovation, artificial intelligence, and the need to close gender gaps in STEM fields worldwide. Dr. Scherban stressed that increasing women's participation in science strengthens creativity, collaboration, and long-term societal progress.

In discussing the future of women in STEM, Dr. Scherban encouraged young people to pursue science fearlessly and passionately. "You can do whatever you want to do in life if you choose science," she shared during the episode. "You're never going to be bored."

The interview concluded with reflections on living life fully, appreciating curiosity and discovery, and striving to leave the world better than it was found. Dr. Scherban also shared inspirational quotes from pioneering women scientists Maria Mitchell and Marie Curie, reinforcing the enduring connection between imagination, science, and human progress.

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