Dec 6, 2022
In this episode, Damineh Akhavan takes us through her life as an aerospace engineer and a human rights activist protesting weekly for women's rights in Iran. From the streets of Iran to the heart of Downtown Vancouver, activists like Akhavan are standing up to bring awareness to the cause and change to their home...
Nov 24, 2022
In this episode, Dr. Naheda Sahtout and Dr. Nicole Brown sit
with us to discuss the experiences of individuals with disabilities
in STEM and academia, and how we can make STEM more accessible for
disabled individuals in the workplace, lab, and classroom!
Dr. Naheda Sahtout (Ph.D) is an award-winning...
Nov 18, 2022
In this episode, Anja Lanz, FEC, P.Eng., and Global Women In STEM Inc. Founder/CEO will share her experience as an EDI champion, and discuss workplace inclusivity!
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Sep 12, 2022
In this episode, Eli Haynes talks to us about the importance of science literacy and outreach from a neuroscience perspective. Eli graduated with a degree in Human Kinetics from UBC Okanagan in 2018 and is currently a graduate student in Health and Exercise Sciences at the school. He is passionate about providing...
Aug 9, 2022
In this episode, Melanie Mitchell shares her experience as an Indigenous woman in computer science, and discusses the role of technology in empowering indigenous communities. Melanie is a member of the Shuswap Nation and is currently a principal consultant for a global custom software development company.
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