This episode features Zane Vincevica-Gaile, who is a Latvian environmental science researcher with a pharmacy and chemistry background.

She is working at the University of Latvia as a leading researcher at the Department of Environmental Science, being involved in the international project Europe-LAND. Additionally she is working at Riga Technical University as a senior scientific expert at the Institute of Civil Engineering, where she is assisting the professor's work in the field of geotechniques.

Her daily tasks, mostly involve scientific information extraction, compilation and analysis, data assessment and visualization, and scientific writing. Zane was part of BAFF Research Scholar Program, from August2023, to January 2024.

At the podcast we talk about:

• How clean are plants next to Baltic railroads?
• What is Project Europe-LAND?
• How does waste valorization impact environment?
• Traveling Opportunities as a Scientist
• Advice for Young Researchers and Final Thoughts

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From Software Testing to AI Innovation: Andres Kull’s Journey of Learning and Transformation.

A conversation with an Estonian entrepreneur and researcher Andres Kull. Andres started his career in software engineering, working on projects that helped automate real-time systems and even testing software for Nokia base stations.

His curiosity led him into model-based software testing, where he earned his PhD, and later, a research opportunity in the U.S. brought an unexpected turn—he discovered a passion for data science and machine learning. Andres also discusses his AI-driven chatbot platform, Bot, and his enthusiasm for AI's rapid advancements following the release of ChatGPT in November 2022.

In the podcast, we talk about:

• Andres Kull’s career journey
• His research experience in the US with BAFF
• Andres feeling like a spy in the US
• What is model-based software testing
• Andres’s favorite AI Tools and his thoughts about the future.

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Meet Zane Culkstena, a Latvian researcher from the data-based career education field. Zane is the founder of ERDA, a consultancy firm that specializes in employer branding and organizational development. Her expertise has helped numerous businesses achieve their goals by developing effective strategies to attract and retain top talent.

As someone with dual interests, Zane’s entrepreneurial spirit has led her to found and currently chair Kim? Contemporary Art Center, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting contemporary art in Latvia.

In addition to her work in the arts, Zane also serves on the Supervisory Board of the Art Academy of Latvia, where she brings her strategic mindset and innovative approach to help shape the institution's future.

In the podcast, we talk about:

• What is the difference between data-based career education and traditional?
• How do students benefit from data-based career education?
• Which are the safe jobs out there?
• What has been Zane’s career journey like?
• How has an entrepreneurial itch led her to become an entrepreneur with multiple teams?
• What does Zane dream of?

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Learn more about the scholarship opportunities provided by the Baltic-American Freedom Foundation to help Baltic Scientists fund their research in the United States: www.balticamericanfreedomfoundation.org