STEM Influencers Sharing Their Discoveries

The world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics is bursting with exciting discoveries, invaluable research and interesting personalities. These STEM influencers range from software engineers to neuroscientists, and each one will have you learning something new every time you check their page.

STEM influencers to teach you something new

Jerry Chen — misodope

Jerry is a New York City-based software engineer who shows his 464.8K TikTok followers the funny side of coding. Jerry also advises on how to get started as a programmer and what aspiring software engineers should know.

Abby Maltese — abby_maltese

Abby fell in love with aerospace after signing up for a space competition in college. Her team won, and Abby was hooked. Abby shows 153.2K TikTok followers her day-to-day life as an aerospace engineer and NASA employee through her content, which just happens to include rocket launches.

Kristen Leyva — nerdi.chic

Kristen, who was crowned Miss New Mexico in 2018, now works for NASA and wants to promote the engineering field, especially to young girls. Her 84.7K TikTok followers look to her for advice on what to study, how to build confidence and how to overcome biased opinions.

Alexandra Doten — astro_alexandra

Alexandra works in the space industry as a “space communicator.” She keeps 2.3M TikTok followers up to date on current events, shares breaking news about space and debunks myths. Alexandra is also a voice for women in STEM who face challenges in the field.

Karen Parada — karenspinklabcoat

Karen is a first-generation Latina in STEM who inspires her 66.4K TikTok followers. She provides an easy-to-understand glimpse into her days in the lab.

Jorge Calderin — doodlesinthemembrane

Jorge is a first-generation Ph.D. student studying biochemistry as he works to become a professor at a university. His 392.3K TikTok followers enjoy the creative ways Jorge illustrates various chemistry topics for students. He also offers free STEM resources for high-school and college students.

An — anslifeandneuroscience

An takes her 38.9K TikTok followers on a daily adventure of investigating the human brain as a neuroscience Ph.D. student. Even out of the lab, neuroscience is never too far from her life, and she likes showing her followers what really goes on behind the scenes

Maya Bello — maya_loves_code

Maya likes showing her 29.9K TikTok followers the ups and downs of navigating the tech industry as a software engineer and how she overcomes challenges. She also posts coding tutorials and how-to guides on learning to code or becoming an engineer.

Rawan — rawanog

Rawan helps her 219.4K TikTok followers ask the right questions about the tech industry, with a focus on helping underrepresented communities. She also posts information on scholarships, tech-related courses, and career opportunities.

Jill — jellycronuts

Jill is a 25-year-old software engineer in NYC who inspires her 24.3K followers by sharing her favorite parts of her career. Jill showcases her daily routines, products, and the realistic side of being a woman in STEM.

Kobi — astrokobi

Kobi’s passion is astrophysics, and he wants to spark a love for science in his 2.7M TikTok followers, all while making space and science accessible to everyone. He answers questions about space in an easy-to-understand way, and his topics range from black holes to rogue planets to future moon missions.

Dr. Sarah Habibi

Dr. Sarah, known by 139.8K followers on TikTok as “Science Bae,” educates viewers on cutting-edge information and encourages them to pursue careers in STEM. Her posts often showcase entertaining science experiments that draw in younger crowds and keep her followers engaged.

Dr. Michael Rhodes 

Dr. Michael is a teacher of anatomy, neuroscience, pharmacology and more who shares on TikTok how fun science can really be. He always finds exciting ways to help students learn more about the world of STEM, which led him to gain the attention of more than 185.7K followers.

Maren Hunsberger

Maren is a microbiologist and science storyteller whose platform commands the attention of 119.2k followers. She shares her passions, knowledge, and success in her STEM-related industry. Her page covers a variety of STEM topics that often highlight her love for explaining the science related to current events.

Griffin Furlong

Griffin is a prime example of a civil engineer whose TikTok platform is a valuable reference for those looking to join the industry. The author and engineer creates vlogs that showcase the daily routines of a civil engineer and provide advice for those interested in joining STEM industries.