Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics and Scientific Thinking - RareGangster
In this episode of the SciAnts Streams Women in STEAM 2026 series, we feature RareGangster—a content creator whose foundation in applied mathematics and biomedical engineering continues to shape her work, even outside traditional STEM roles.
RareGangster reflects on a nonlinear career path that began with a passion for gaming and evolved into a STEM education she didn’t initially plan to pursue. Although she now works full-time as a Twitch streamer, she discusses how her technical background remains central to her approach—particularly in analyzing growth metrics, optimizing content strategies, and building systems-driven workflows for streaming success.
The conversation also addresses the social realities of being a woman in both STEM and online spaces. RareGangster shares candid experiences with bias, objectification, and harassment, highlighting how these challenges can impact confidence and recognition—while emphasizing the importance of resilience, self-validation, and community support.
Beyond career and challenges, the episode explores the broader role of streaming as a platform for visibility and influence. RareGangster discusses how creators—especially women with STEM backgrounds—can serve as powerful role models, inspiring audiences who may not see themselves represented in traditional scientific spaces.
This episode is a conversation about adaptability, identity, and the transferability of STEM skills—demonstrating that scientific thinking doesn’t end at the lab, but can shape careers in unexpected and impactful ways.
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Raregangster's social media:
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/raregangster
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RareGangster
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raregangster
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raregangster/
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Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/raregangster.bsky.social
Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/rare-wear/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/raregangster