Welcome to Best of the WWEST (Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology), where we believe providing role models for women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) can change the world. Come along with us as we talk to incredible women in STEM about their lives, careers, and everything in between.
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A monthly podcast to help you navigate your Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics careers with utmost confidence! A show where you’ll learn strategize, tools and advice from expert guests and your lovely host Prasha S Dutra about how to believe in your brilliance & conquer the world of male dominated careers. Learn how to live a well rounded life in STEM & beyond!
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‘Your digital mentor’ podcast is a series that aims to provide access to conversations around mentoring and other aspects of research and career development, with a focus on LMICs.
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The STEMpowered Women podcast is brought to you by Sistas in STEM, a platform aimed toward empowering women of color in their daily lives and their passion for science, tech, engineering, and math. Join host Brittany A. J. Miriki as she interviews boss women for inspiration, career advice, health tips, and more. We’re pushing the voices of Black women and women of color in STEM to the forefront to bring our community together. You’re not alone, Sis. We’ve got you!
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Self-care with Drs. Sarah is a series of conversations between women scientists about navigating and surviving science culture. We (Sarah B. and Sarah R.) are astrophysicists and best friends who went through graduate school together. In some episodes, we chat between the two of us about topics relevant to self-care for women scientists, and in other episodes, we interview our friends and colleagues about how they care for themselves.
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Episode 29 - Climate Change Series: Exploring Ecology w/ Dr. Diane Srivastava
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In this episode, we speak with professor of Zoology at the University of British Columbia and the director of the Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution, Dr. Diane Srivastava. She also runs the Srivastava Community Ecology Lab where her team studies how ecological communities and food webs are structured, how they process energy, as well as ho…
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Episode 28 - Climate Change Series: Combatting environmental racism and injustices w/ Dr. Ingrid Waldron
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In this episode, we speak with Canadian social scientist and professor at McMaster University. Dr. Ingrid Waldron. She is the founder of the ENRICH Project, which focuses on environmental racism and injustices in marginalized communities, particularly Indigenous and Black communities. Dr. Waldron is the author of the book 'There’s Something in the …
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Episode 27 - Climate Change Series: From flames to forecasts w/ Jen Beverly
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In this episode, we speak with former wildland firefighter Jen Beverly. She is currently an associate professor at the University of Alberta and leads the Wildfire Analytics research team, where she teaches and conducts research on wildfire science and management. Jen talks about what drew her to firefighting and wildfire research in our conversati…
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Episode 26 - Navigating through the competitive job market w/ Natalia Bussard
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In this episode, we speak with Natalia Bussard, who is the program manager for Simon Fraser University's Science Co-op program. Her team is responsible for helping students find paid work experience in various scientific fields. In our conversation, she talks about what students can expect as they prepare to enter the workforce. She also offers us …
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Episode 25 - Women Supporting Women from Labs to Non-Profits w/ Bonnie Douglas
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This episode we speak with Bonnie Douglas, who is the project manager at the Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology, or CCWESTT. She shares how her curiosity about sour cream led her to food engineering and how she now advocates for a diverse STEM workforce in her current role. Listen to the Best of the WWEST on …
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How to Accelerate Your Growth As A Tech Leader
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Women hold only 14% of executive positions in STEM industries, and only 8% of STEM CEOs are women. Research shows that having women in leadership positions is crucial for promoting gender equality and advancing diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. It is also important for innovation and our ability to build more lucrative businesses. The low num…
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Episode 24 - Celebrating International Women's Month w/ Dr. Deborah Saucier
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To celebrate International Women's Month, we speak with Dr. Deborah Saucier, the President of the Vancouver Island University and a renowned researcher. A proud member of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Dr. Saucier shares her journey to academic leadership. Listen to the Best of the WWEST on Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon, iHeart, Gaana, and Castbox V…
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How to get your first leadership role in STEM
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Richa Bansal is a leadership and job search coach with a decade of experience excelling in the corporate world on her own terms. She previously worked with Amazon, leading large-scale programs to help the company hire the best talent on earth, and with Schlumberger, leading a large engineering team to deliver multi-million dollar projects for globa…
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Episode 23 - How youth can excel in STEM w/ Diya Kalia
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For a special episode this month, we continue our conversation with the women at the Canadian Association of Girls in Science. We speak with Diya Kalia, a member and teen ambassador for the organization, about how she's empowering the next generation of girls in STEM. Listen to the Best of the WWEST on Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon, iHeart, Gaana,…
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Celebrating Valentine's Day with the epic story of Hannah & Goose, who are both chemical engineers with experience working in pulp and paper manufacturing. After their now 2 year old daughter was born, they both left manufacturing to start their own businesses. Goose is a comprehensive wealth advisor and Hannah started a coaching and consulting bus…
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How To Quit Your Toxic Job With Confidence
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Anupama is a quality professional who recently started a journey in confidence coaching. As someone who has always found fulfillment in listening without judgment and finding workable solutions, she is passionate about helping women navigate career crossroads and difficult workplace situations. Having walked a similar path of leaving roles that did…
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Episode 22 - Inspiring the next generation of STEM w/ Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko
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STEM is full of opportunities for women passionate about making a difference. But recent studies have shown that women are sorely underrepresented in leadership positions, resulting in limited access to mentorship. This episode we speak with Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko about how her passion for breaking stereotypes has transformed a local initiative i…
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Episode 21 - Diverse Women in STEM: Exploring the final frontier w/ Dr. Parshati Patel
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According to UN data from 2021, women in the international space industry represent just 20 percent of the workforce. That number has stayed around the same for the past 30 years. This episode we speak with Dr. Parshati Patel about her career as an astrophysicist turned STEM educator and the challenges she faces along the way. Listen to the Best of…
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Episode 20 - Meet the scientists taking on the World's Toughest Row w/ The Salty Science Crew
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Four marine biologists are taking on the World's Toughest Row, a challenge that sets sail across the Atlantic Oceean from the Canary Islands to Antigua. The team is on a mission to raise $500,000 USD for marine science and conservation, including an organization based in B.C. This episode we speak with the Salty Science Crew's members, Chantale Bé…
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How To Lead With Influence With Irina Stanescu
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Meet Irina Stanescu, ex-Google, ex-Uber, engineering leader and coach. In this episode, she will share her STEM Story, how she learned to lead with influence, and how you can do the same in 2024. We will be discussing: - Irina's STEM Story - How she became an engineering leader and coach - What is influence and how to build it - How you can lead wi…
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Episode 19 - Bridging the gap with science journalism w/ Amorina Kingdon
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From a global pandemic to an ongoing climate crisis, science journalism has become a staple in our lives. But the threat and spread of misinformation has created a gap between the public and scientists. So how can science and journalism work in conjunction to mend this divide? This episode we speak with Amorina Kingdon about her work and the challe…
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Diamonds to Diapers – Dialog with a scientist who charted a unique path in STEM
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After over 14 months of hiatus.. On National STEM Day, I am excited to bring back.. The show that helped me find my life's mission. Her STEM Story IS BACK!! And our first guest is Jayshree Seth. Chief Science Advocate and Corporate Scientist at 3M. With a 30-year award-winning career in STEM. She holds 80 patents. Author of 3 books. Featured in a d…
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Episode 18 - Diverse women in STEM: Blending health & nanotechnology w/ Hadeel Mohammed
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According to Statistics Canada, women make up less than 25 per cent of people working in STEM careers. As women continue to break down barriers that once held them back from pursuing STEM, it is becoming more important than ever to address diverse backgrounds and identities in research and industry. So how are some of these women navigating their c…
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Episode 17 - 'I am still me': Being Trans in STEM w/ Stacey Smith?
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Often the assumption is that STEM scientists are mostly white and male, and it's not hard to see why. The media keeps reinforcing this image, and the fact that women, people of color, and other minority groups are seriously underrepresented in STEM doesn't help either. This episode we speak with Dr. Stacey Smith? about her experiencing in STEM brea…
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Episode 16: Managing wildfires through Indigenous-led research w/ Sarah Dickson-Hoyle
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With wildfire season taking over several parts of the country, the need for proper management and restoration is becoming even more crucial. 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…
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Episode 15: Bridging diversity through animation w/ Maritza Louis
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A 2022 Diversity in Tech survey found representation of women and Indigenous people marginally increased in the tech industry over a span of three years. 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. Listen to …
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Episode 14: The challenges of climate anxiety w/ Lynne Quarmby
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As the world repeatedly fails to meet climate goals, scientists are the ones on the front lines facing the brunt of the complex issue. 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. Listen to the Best of the WWEST on Spotify, Apple, Go…
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Episode 13: The ethics of AI technology w/ Katrina Ingram
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Artificial intelligence is penetrating almost every walk of life and changing how we approach everyday life. While it shares a glimpse of the near future, AI still reflects our current society and the large gaps that have yet to be filled. This episode we speak with Katrina Ingram, founder and CEO of Ethically Aligned AI, to learn more about the ne…
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Episode 12: Impacts to women by drug decriminalization w/ Jade Boyd
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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. This year the provincee of British Columbia legalised possession of 2.5 grams of certain illicit drugs for people 18 years and older. This is …
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Episode 11 - Black Girls in STEM and ESTEEM w/ Shayle Graham
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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 anti-oppression coach for one of the largest school boards in Canada, Graham works to cele…
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