This episode we speak with the Salty Science Crew’s members, Chantale Bégin, Noelle Helder, Isabelle Côté and Lauren Shea, as they set off on their 3000 mile journey.
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Episode 19 – Bridging the gap with science journalism w/ Amorina Kingdon
This episode we speak with Amorina Kingdon about her work and the challenges she’s faced as a science writer and journalist.
Episode 18 – Diverse women in STEM: Blending health & nanotechnology w/ Hadeel Mohammed
This episode we speak with Hadeel Mohammed about her work and the challenges she overcame as a muslim woman in STEM.
Episode 17 – ‘I am still me’: Being Trans in STEM w/ Stacey Smith?
This episode we speak with Dr. Stacey Smith? about her experiencing in STEM breaking stereotypes and making the industry more inclusive.
Episode 16 – Managing wildfires through Indigenous-led research w/ Sarah Dickson-Hoyle
This episode Sarah Dickson-Hoyle, a post-doctoral researcher at UBC working iwth the Secwepemcúl’ecw Restoration and Stewardship Society, joins us to talk about the importance of collaborating and working with Indigenous people for wildfire preparation, management, and restoration.
Episode 15 – Bridging diversity through animation w/ Maritza Louis
This episode Maritza Louis, a character modeler at Walt Disney Animation Studios, joins us to talk about her experiences and the need for more diversity in the animation and tech field.
Episode 14 – The challenges of climate anxiety w/ Lynne Quarmby
This episode Lynne Quarmby opens up about her own personal struggles with eco-anxiety and the relentless fight scientists face against the global climate crisis.
Episode 13 – The ethics of AI technology w/ Katrina Ingram
This episode we speak with Katrina Ingram, founder and CEO of Ethically Aligned AI, to learn more about the need for ethical discussions and diversity in AI and the tech industry.
Episode 12 – Impacts to women by drug decriminalization w/ Jade Boyd
In this episode, Jade Boyd takes us through her life as a qualitative researcher scientist with British Columbia’s Centre of Substance Use to understand the experiences and challenges of women who use drugs.
Episode 11 – Black Girls in STEM and ESTEEM w/ Shayle Graham
In this episode, Shayle Graham talks to us about Black ESTEEM, a non-profit organization supporting Black girls' interest and confidence in STEM, economics, and entrepreneurship. Through her experience as an educator and an equity, anti-racism, anti-Black and...
Episode 10 – Truth & Reconciliation in STEM w/ Jessica Vandenberghe
In this episode, Jessica Vandenberghe talks to us about her experiences as an Indigenous engineer at the forefront of addressing reconciliation in the STEM field.
Episode 9: Woman. Life. Freedom. Advocating for Iran in STEM w/ Damineh Akhavan
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.