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LATEST PODCAST
How Ruthe Farmer is Redesigning the Pipeline—and the Payoff—for STEM Students
Ruthe Farmer joins Dr. Riley Williams to discuss how she’s redesigning the STEM talent pipeline, and how Last Mile’s rapid-response support is transforming persistence, graduation, and workforce readiness. The conversation offers clear insight into what colleges, employers, and funders can do to unlock overlooked talent and strengthen America’s innovation economy.
Sep 22, 2025
Tech Inclusion Entrepreneurship with Ruthe Farmer
Ruthe discusses her journey in computer science education and inclusion, the founding of the Last Mile Education Fund to close graduation gaps for low-income tech students, and how systemic barriers and equity lenses shape the tech-education ecosystem.
Apr 18, 2022
Promoting Inclusivity in Technology
Ruthe Farmer appeared on Debugged: A Congressional App Challenge Podcast, which connects the country’s youth and technology by *debugging* the intricate world of technology.
Feb 15, 2022
The Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline Problem
Founders Rian Walker, Sarah Lee, and Ruthe Farmer appear on this podcast to discuss the cybersecurity talent pipeline problem and individuals and organizations could play a part in growing the future of the cybersecurity workforce.
Nov 3, 2021
Careers For Women, Trades and Veterans in Tech and Data Centers
Ruthe Farmer talks about Last Mile Education Fund. This fund is aimed at giving a hand up to those that need expenses for the final two years of college. Funds start where scholarships leave off like rent, food, bus fare to interviews.
Mar 15, 2021
Lightbulb Moment Podcast with Ruthe Farmer
Lightbulb Moment is a podcast focused on spotlighting women in STEM, media, and entrepreneurship.
Nov 11, 2020
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