Get to Know Anita Vandyke

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Rebel Girls

Kids & Family, Stories For Kids, Education For Kids

4.5 • 7K Ratings

🗓️ 9 May 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

Get to know doctor, sustainability author, and real-life rocket scientist Anita Vandyke. From embracing zero waste living, to dreaming up the ideal planet, Anita shows us that we have the power to make big things happen with small changes. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced and directed by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Christen Smith. Our executive producers were Joy Smith, Anjelika Temple, and Jes Wolfe. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A big thanks to Anita Vandyke and the whole Rebel Girls team who made this podcast possible. Until next time, stay rebel!

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0:00.0	This is Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.
0:09.1	Hi, Rebels.
0:10.5	This is Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, the interview.
0:13.7	I'm your host, Carly.
0:15.1	And today, we're talking to real-life rocket scientist and planet protector, Anita Van Dyke.
0:22.6	I'm just curious what's out there? What's, are there aliens?
0:27.6	Are there another species that we need to know about? Or is it that we are just the only ones?
0:34.6	Okay, wait. We'll totally come back to aliens later.
0:38.3	But first, hi rebels.
0:40.3	I'm Carly.
0:41.3	And today we're talking to a real-life rocket scientist, Anita Van Dyke.
0:45.3	Now, before we get back to what's out there, Anita, can you tell us about yourself?
0:50.3	Hi, my name is Dr. Anita Van Dyke.
0:52.3	I am a medical doctor, rocket scientist, sustainability author, and most importantly, I'm a rebel girl.
0:59.0	A rocket scientist and a doctor, you must be busy.
1:03.0	What do you love most about working in rocket science?
1:06.0	I love being a rocket scientist because I love to solve problems,
1:09.0	understanding a complex situation,
1:11.6	breaking it down into small parts and then finding a solution from that. It's really interesting
1:16.6	to me. It's challenging. It's stimulating. At the same time, I find it really fun.
1:21.6	That sounds like solving an epic puzzle. How did your journey into science and medicine begin?
1:26.6	Lots and lots of studying and lots of hard work, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
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