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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. Timestamps: 0:38 - Intro 2:56 - What are microplastics? 8:21 - What is Environmental Defence trying to do about microplastics? 15:20 - How far along are...
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 transition out of the pandemic easier
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 recently completed. Episode Links & Resources: Learn more about the Effective Altruism Fellowship here: https://www.effectivealtruism.org/virtual-progr...
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 series. We'll be finishing this series on the Black perspective and we have 3 amazing guests who will be sharing their thoughts and opinions with you. We ...
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: @sandra.d_ Additional Resources: Patriot Act by Hasan Minhaj (You can find Hasan's show on Netflix!) The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri (You can find this book a...
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, Sobia, or Anusha on Instagram! Ayesha: @discarded_drafts Sobia: @sobiamahmood.art Anusha: @anusha.alamgir To see some real/accurate representations of...
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 episode is about the East Asian perspective and honestly, I learned a lot! If you would like to talk to either Khanh or Toby regarding anything we discuss...
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 Alumni Speaker Series panel: Supply Chains in Times of Crisis - The COVID-19 Vaccine Journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAwuFcBYL5w CCGHR Global H...
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/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/covid19-industry/drugs-vaccines-treatments/vaccines/type-mrna.htm https://www.vaccines.gov/basics/work/prev...
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 Churchill from the Region of Waterloo, and Rob Reid from the University of Waterloo. Any feedback? Questions? Contact us at https://uwaterlooewb.wixsite.com/...
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, biases, and the challenges that must be faced in helping youth experiencing homelessness. You can support oneROOF by participating in EWB UWaterloo's S...
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 us at https://uwaterlooewb.wixsite.com/podcast/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? Questions? Contact us at https://uwaterlooewb.wixsite.com/podcast/contact...
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 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. 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? Contact us at https://uwaterlooewb.wixsite.com/podcast
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, politics, education and more. Any feedback? Questions? Contact us at https://uwaterlooewb.wixsite.com/podcast...
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/podcast/contact
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. Any feedback? Questions? Contact us at https://uwaterlooewb.wixsite.com/podcast/contact...
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: Fossil Free UW, PhD. Candidate School of Public Health and Health Systems
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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 some interesting patterns that they noticed forming among their classes as the term progressed. As well, they offer advice for professors and student...
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 energy tech in the last mile. Interested in learning more? Links mentioned throughout this episode follow below: Follow New Energy Nexus Website: htt...
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 information about the Queen Elizabeth Scholars program can be found at https://queenelizabethscholars.ca/...
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 hope you have enjoyed this three-part episode on the Energy Sector and wish you happy holidays. Stay tuned for more episodes to come! --- LINKS TO REFERE...
