Bytes, Brains, and Breakthroughs: I'm AI and I'm Here To Help...
Are you wondering how human intelligence and artificial intelligence can combine to drive global impact?
Join Zofia Morales on "STEM in Stilettos" as she dives into a captivating conversation with Dr. Pauldy Otermans, a trailblazer at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and AI. Discover the secrets behind designing AI systems for education that are human-centered, ethical, and scalable across diverse contexts. Gain insights into the future of AI in transforming global education and the essential risks that must be addressed for a fair and human-centric evolution.
Listeners embarking on this enlightening episode will explore the cutting-edge realm where brains, bytes, and global change converge to shape the educational landscape of tomorrow.
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Guest Bio:
Dr. Pauldy Otermans is a female tech leader in the UK. She is a neuroscientist and psychologist by academic background and a female leader of AI technology. She was awarded as the inspirational womxn in the Tech Industry by Hustle Awards, was named one of the '22 most influential women in the UK of 2022' by Start-Up Magazine, and has been awarded by the UK Prime Minister in 2021, and globally for her work. Pauldy helped build the first digital human teachers powered by AI in 2021 called OIAI. The language model developed for OIAI is now also used to power Teddy AI which provides a conversational AI study buddy for all children aged 3-7 years. She is Topic Editor for Frontiers in AI and publishes regularly in peer-reviewed journals on AI in Education. Her AI system is currently running Africa's largest and fastest AI literacy programme which was presented as Africa's case study at the UN General Assembly in 2025. She was named as one of Tech 100 women by KPMG in October 2025 and a Global Leader in AI by Women in Management 2025.
Connect with Dr. Pauldy Here:
X - https://x.com/Otermans_Edu
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pauldy-otermans/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oiedu19/
OptIn URL - https://www.portfolio.oiedu.co.uk/oi-contact-us
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Host Bio:
Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms.
Connect with Zofia Here:
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/