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In this episode we discuss Mother Child programs in the Corrections Service Canada with Dr. Carlie Leroux-Demir. We discuss what they are, how they work, how effective they are and what they can tell us about classism in Canada.

They say 40% of the world’s food never makes it to feeding our populations. Surely we can’t be just tossing half of our groceries in the garbage all the time. Where are the missing meals? In this episode we dive into the reason farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are losing their harvested crop and the challenges of solving this issue.…

How much do you know about microplastics? What are people trying to do about them, and how can you get involved? In this episode, we sit down with our guest Karen Wirsig, the Plastics Program Manager for Environmental Defence to explore all about microplastics and how Environmental Defence is trying to tackle the issue of microplastic pollution. Ti…

Take a gander at our episode all about how the pandemic impacted education and the general school experience. 0:10 - Intro 1:25 - Elementary School Perspective 4:25 - Middle School Perspective 7:14 - High School Perspective 13:15 - Household Dynamics 14:00 - Adjusting to an Online Setting 16:25 - University Perspective 18:30 - How to make the trans…

What is “impact”? How does it make us happy about what we do? Is there a way to ensure we are always making the difference we want to see? In this episode, several EWB UW chapter presidents join Simon in a (virtual) fireside chat to discuss the idea of Effective Altruism (EA) and their experiences with a Stanford University EA fellowship they recen…

Around this time last year, there was an incredible outcry regarding discrimination against African Americans with regards to police brutality as a result of the inhumane and unjust murder of George Floyd. Many wrongful incidents just like this one were also documented, pushed to the forefront on social media and served as inspiration for this seri…

This episode focuses on the South Asian perspective and covers how media impacts colorism, stereotypes and there is also a bit of an analysis of what was shared at 21:20. If you have any questions or comments about what we have discussed in this episode, feel free to reach out to Amilah and/or Sandra on Instagram. Amilah: @mimiavenge Sandra: @sandr…

Have you noticed how media portrays certain demographics of people? If you think about it a little, you might realize that religious minorities like Muslims are usually on the receiving end of negative media representations and here is an episode all about it. If you have any questions about the discussion we had, feel free to reach out to Ayesha, …

Recently, there has been an overwhelming outcry on social media regarding media inaccuracies, how these inaccuracies perpetuate negative stereotypes and lead to discrimination. For this reason, we've created a 4-part series on media narratives and systemic discrimination to shed some light on these issues and learn more about one another. This epis…

Why are some people getting vaccinated before others? When is it my turn? This episode is a digest of two expert panels about COVID-19 vaccine distributions. Here, we explicitly define a vaccine supply chain and explore its human aspects with guest and Medical Geographer Dr. Susan Elliot. The two panels were recorded and are available online: UW Al…

The distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is an exciting topic for everyone. This episode will discuss the basics of all of the available vaccines, common concerns, and how to address misinformation. Find some of our sources below: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/27/2/20-3139_article https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/vaccines https://www.canada.ca/en/he…

This interview with Jeff Geipel, the Founder and Managing Director of Mining Shared Value (an initiative of Engineers Without Borders Canada), discusses harnessing the social and economic benefits of mining for host communities and countries through increasing local procurement in the global mining industry.…

Are you curious about what happens after you throw things in your Blue Box? This episode talks about the new extended producer responsibility (EPR) proposal in Ontario, the economics behind recycling, the new compostable plastics, the limits of recycling glass, how recycling is affected by consumer behavior and more! Special thanks to Linda Churchi…

Youth homelessness is an issue that can be hard for many people to grasp. What is homelessness? How does it differ for youth? What are its causes? What can be done? What misconceptions do we hold? In this episode, Vanessa tackles these questions with Sandy Dietrich-Bell, the CEO of oneROOF Youth Services, in Waterloo. They chat about root causes, b…

This is the last episode in our series covering global student perspectives of the COVID-19 lockdowns. What's life like for students on the other side of the Zoom screen? In this episode, Vanessa, Chloe, and Rafael discuss difficulties affording education, refusal to wear masks, changes in the job market, and more! Any feedback? Questions? Contact …

This is the second-last episode in our series covering global student perspectives of the COVID-19 lockdowns. In this episode, Simcha talks to Nir, a high school student in Yokne'am. We talk about making Lego stop motion films, avoiding cheating while taking tests online, staying positive, the difficulties of making friends and more! Any feedback? …

This is another episode of our series covering the perspectives of students around the world about the COVID-19 related lockdowns. In this episode, Michael sits down with Anthony to talk about how education works for practical vs. theoretical courses, living arrangements, getting distracted, socializing, and more. Any feedback? Questions? Contact u…

This is another episode in our series covering student experiences through COVID-19 lockdowns around the world. Join Munira and Oorjit to discuss loneliness, staying active, and the student visa scare in the United States. Any feedback? Questions? Contact us at https://uwaterlooewb.wixsite.com/podcast/contact…

This is another episode in our series covering student experiences through COVID-19 lockdowns around the world. Today, Vanessa, Chloe, and JoAnn are discussing the impacts on the pandemic and the lockdown on students in India. Join us as we discuss mental health, government inaction, and the unbalanced impact of a lockdown. Any feedback? Questions?…

This is another episode in our series covering student experiences through COVID-19 lockdowns around the world. Join Matt and Godwin for a discussion about the impacts of the Covid 19 pandemic on life in Uganda. Explore the the impacts of lockdowns and how they are interconnected to business and livelihoods, food supply, internet connectivity, poli…

This is another episode in our series covering student experiences through COVID-19 lockdowns around the world. Today, we sit down with Munira, an international student from Dubai currently living in Canada. We talk about homesickness, burnout, access to the vaccine and more! Any feedback? Questions? Contact us at https://uwaterlooewb.wixsite.com/p…

This is the first episode in a series covering student experiences through COVID-19 lockdowns around the world. What's life like for students on the other side of the Zoom screen? Today, we're speaking with Lia, a student at Beijing Sport University about the course of the pandemic, impacts on her life as a student, and her plans for the future. An…

Want to learn more about climate change and how we can help? Check out this Global Engineering Week featured podcast! Featuring: Michelle Angkasa: Sustainable Campus Initiative, Enviroment and Business Undergraduate Student Brooklyn Rushton: BSc Wildlife Biology & Conservation, Masters of Climate Change Candidate, Climate Students Lesley Johnston: …

Are you curious about how social media might be impacting you? Let's talk about it.

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As the academic world shifts to a fully-online delivery mode for classes amid this pandemic, we are joined by professors Andrea Scott and Mohammed Nassar to discuss their experience with online teaching for a term with engineering students at the University of Waterloo. We discuss the challenges with remote content delivery, student engagement, and…

From firewood to solar lanterns, we explore the role of entrepreneurs in making energy cleaner, accessible, and affordable in Uganda. In this episode Simon chats with Marvin Tumusiime from ENVenture, a part of New Energy Nexus, about Uganda's energy landscape and what ENVenture is doing to help Community-Based Organizations increase access to clean…

Solar panels, water filters, and cook stoves in a cultural shift towards accessible clean energy: Chapter president (A-stream) Mandy Coleman chats with Simon about her experiences in working as a Business Development Fellow with ENVenture in Kampala, Uganda during one of the co-op work terms as part of her undergraduate engineering degree. More inf…

Now that we've explored the Energy Access Sector through the WISE Innovation Lab interviews, Simon takes us through some more interview clips that detail ways for students to get involved with the Energy Sector. Innovation Lab Interviewees also share some life advice for undergraduates seeking to figure out "the next steps" of their careers. We hop…

In this episode we welcome Koreen, Katie and Alina, to share with us their personal experiences working as Junior Fellows in Ghana. The Junior Fellowship Program selects aspiring Canadian students to contribute their innovative ideas on solutions to our worlds development needs, through social change in Canada and Africa. Join us in this podcast to…

Conflicts are inevitable and everywhere, but why do they occur? What kinds of engagements and interactions do the different student demographics on campus experience and what are their influences? Where are these interactions mostly available? In the face of an apparent disparity between social groups today, we ask the question of whether trying to…

Are you confused about voting? Or interested in learning about the party platforms? In this podcast episode, Thea will be interviewing Kirsten Neil, a representative from Future Majority, who answers these inquiries and stresses the importance of young adults voting in the federal election. Keep listening to learn more about the Canadian electoral …

In this mini-podcast episode, Maisha interviews Professor Giannikouris about her experiences in STEM and offers insightful views on very important matters.

In this mini-podcast episode, Aysha interviews Waterloo's Engineering Society President, Mariko. She opens up about her experiences and offers insightful opinions on the issue of gender imbalance in STEM.

In this mini-podcast episode, Scarlett interviews a fellow UWaterloo engineering student (who also happens to be her sister) and she shares her experiences in the STEM field through her co-ops.

In this interview, Amilah interviews Professor Meunier on her experiences in STEM, balancing motherhood with her career and the important support system that she received from her family.

In this mini-podcast episode, Aysha interviews Professor MacGregor about her personal experiences in STEM and she gives some incredible insight on some very important matters.

Have you ever been curious as to why it is difficult for women to pursue or be in STEM? In this podcast episode, we talk about many important factors in this issue, including impostor syndrome, nature versus nurture and personal experiences about the struggles in this male-dominated field. The episode also carries on in 5 mini episodes, where we sh…

Episode Summary Part 2 of this episode explores the Energy Access sector through interviews with experts to get a sense of existing challenges today. Key terms such as "Social Value" and "Productive Use" of energy are defined by these experts, along with their personal metrics for measuring success in providing energy access. --- Preface Approximat…

Episode Summary Part 1 of this episode introduces the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy (WISE), and builds context on the AE4H project as well how the Innovation Lab conferences were designed. --- Preface Approximately 1 billion people in the world today live without access to the energy required for basic life functions such as cooking and…

Have you ever been accused of a characteristic based on the generation you are from? Do you ever feel the lines are blurred when identifying yourself as a part of certain generation? This new episode of Ideas Without Borders for the Spring 2019 term kicks off with our executive team discussing about Millennials and Generation Z, the struggles they …

As part of EWB's Kumvana Fellowship Program, the Waterloo Chapter had the opportunity of hosting Fiona Otieno, a Lead Customer Engagement Associate at M-Shule (mobile - Shule, "Shule" is Swahili for school). UW EWB's Kumvana Portfolio arranged a one week itinerary for Fiona, dedicated to meeting related industry partners, social impact incubators, …

This episode explores what chapter members are up to following their EWB experience. Featuring former chapter co-President Emman Haider, a 4th year systems design engineering student, EWB UW takes a closer look into the Canadian Indigenous Housing Crisis via Pulse Home - an engineering capstone project that is quickly growing into a social enterpri…

Burnout is a common contributor to mental health issues for university students, but what is it exactly? In this episode we explore the types, causes, effects, and sources of burnout alongside prevention and self-management strategies by exploring the experiences of various EWB UW members. Curious on learning more? Have a comment or question? Send …

Cannabis is legal in Canada. How will this affect the system revolving around weed in Canada? How will it affect the black market? What about youth? We take a closer look, and also call in an anonymous drug dealer for some more information.

Students often experience mental health issues, but what kind of mental health issues are prevalent? What are the causes behind these issues, and what can people do to help? From weighing in various statistics to having a round-discussion between actual students, this podcast will make you ponder on various mental health topics and encourage people…

A vital part of systems analysis is seeing how feedback loops impact stocks and systems as a whole. In this final episode for the Spring term, the team looks at how bias can slip into everything, and how we can reduce its impact.

With the soon arriving ION Transportation System, how will this affect the system of transportation within Waterloo? How can we create a system that encourages sustainble transit?

Wonder why there's only Tim's on campus? Ever wish for healthier options? Why is it that we are stuck with an unhealthy food system? In this episode, we tackle all of these questions around the food system at the University of Waterloo.