'How To Be WiSE' Podcast by Queen's University WiSE Chapter

The episode you've all been waiting for!! HTBW x ThinkTwice

We collaborated with Elena & Eve, two PhD neuroscientists at Queen's University from the ThinkTwice Podcast, to bring you an episode analyzing social media consumption from a neuroscience perspective. Learn about neuroscience as Fizza, Elena and Eve explore how social media impacts the brain's reward system, influences decision-making processes, and shapes our perceptions of self and others!!

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Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/15FqUC1wc2CiCj3aQPcwM5?si=090e1352055e4fc4

Sit down, grab a cup of Joe (or an 8$ latte @ Cogro!) & be a fly on the wall as Fizza and Ellie (HTBW's DoC) chat about their lives as women in STEM students at Queen's University.

Listen to conversations about the important of female friendships in STEM, the struggle of getting internships, the race against our biological clock, and an extensive overview on hygiene in the STEM atmosphere. (don't worry, Fizza has gum!)

Climate change.🔥 You've heard about it, Greta Thunberg is worried about it, Hank Green is talking about it...even your mom knows what it is! As the tides rise and the temperatures increase, it is vital more than ever that as a society, we must take an urgent call to action. Join Fizza as she interviews geological engineering students, Mackenna and Maddy (Sci'25) as they talk about geoengineering, carbon capture, making sustainable choices and understanding the impacts of climate change on our planet! 🌍

Have you ever wondered, what does an engineer...actually do? Find out with us and join Fizza as she interviews Kristy Tu (Sci'16, P.Eng) and Samantha Zareski (Sci'18, the OG creator of HTBW

Happy Holidays from the HTBW Podcast Team to YOU! Thank you for an amazing year of podcasts - from women in various STEM fields, interesting topics & tons of amazing conversations, we are able to continue providing a platform for ALL women in STEM!

As a thank you, we have prepared an extra *silly* special episode for our viewers!

We decided to put our own twist on the classic 'Reading Reddit Stories', where we read stories from Reddit based on women in STEM! Join Fizza, Izzah and Kya as they share their thoughts, opinions and experiences on these stories about microaggressions, the importance of allyship, collaboration and equal representation in STEM!

Welcome to our Mental Health Episode! It is so important to take a moment to check in with yourself & ask yourself, "how am I doing?" This week, Fizza interviews clinical psychotherapist, Jo-Ann Ferreira from Student Wellness Services at Queen’s University. Join us as we talk about the different support groups that Student Wellness Services provides, acknowledging the mental health struggles that women in STEM face, and how we can be kinder to ourselves moving forward.

Electric cars? Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably heard about them! In this electrifying episode, Fizza dives headfirst into the world of electric cars through two exclusive episodes with mechanical engineering student, Katherine, and industry professional, Vittoria! Join them as they talk about its eco-friendly technology, its pros and cons, its impact on the automative industry and how it will change the future of transportation!

Have you considered a career in pharmacy, but not sure what that entailed? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Join Fizza as she interviews pharmacists MacKenzie and Katherine, as they chat about their day in the life, the different types of pharmacy and the journey to obtaining their PharmD!

Join Fizza as she chats with Ayesha and Taylor, Ph.D. and B.A.Sc. students in computer engineering, respectively, as they engage in a fascinating conversation surrounding the controversies and debatable advantages behind AI technologies and ChatGPT. Will AI doom the future of education? Learn about how computers HALLUCINATE, and how they may not be the know-all-tell-all they are showcased to be. Will AI and humanoid robots replace humans?! Take a listen to find out!

Introducing…How To Be WiSE Season 6! Our amazing new host, Fizza, interviews our incoming Wise Presidential Team including our president, Kyle, as well as our vice-presidents, Andrea and Emilia! Listen as they talk about the incredible doors that have been opened for them through being in WiSE, their advice for facing uncertainty and loneliness during university (cause we've all been there!) as well as the story time of when Kyle got struck by lightning! (not clickbait, real story!!!!)

New year, new podcast! Welcome to the season five debut of the How to be Wise podcast! Get to meet your oh-so-wise podcast host for this season, Ellie! With WiSE’s veteran host, Emilia, the girls chat with the incoming executive team including WiSE’s president, Sydney and VPs, Joelle and Heili. Join us as we discuss their journeys in STEM, how they got involved with WiSE, and how YOU (yes, you!) can get involved with WiSE this year!

In this episode, Queen’s student Yujin discusses why she chose computer engineering, her experience as a woman in that field, and the importance of role models and outreach programs." episode title could be 'Solving the world's problems with science. 

In this episode, Radeon AMD senior director Laura Smith talks about gender-based double standards, staying confident in new environments, and the influence of her role models. 

In this episode, Harvard art conservation scientist Julie Wertz discusses balancing stability and career as an academic, effective communication with non-scientist colleagues, and surviving grad school.

In this episode, medical student Mary-Claire talks about destigmatizing mental health, her experiences at Western University, and overcoming academic setbacks.

In this episode, Joint Hydrographic Center outreach specialist Tara Hicks Johnson speaks about making ocean science more accessible to everyone and the importance of change.

In this episode, dental student Bella Marsin discusses the importance of exercise and community support, being flexible with your career prospects, and her hopes for the field of dentistry in the future.

Join Lisa and Angela, two of WiSE's own members to discuss their undergraduate careers, plans for the future, and everything in between. 

In this episode, professor Allison Daley discusses making geology and academic positions more inclusive for everyone, career advice, and her research in evolutionary biology. 

"In this episode, manufacturing engineer Katelyn Dimmell talks about the value of cooperation, healthy and unhealthy competition, and sustainability."

In this episode, Jalina Bielaska-Da Silva discusses her career change to teaching from a PhD, what makes for effective learning, and the importance of artistic skills in STEM work.

In this episode, university professor Imogen Coe talks about reframing inclusivity in STEM, sponsorship instead of mentorship, and what inspired her to become an advocate.

In this episode, Canaport GM Courtney Jones reflects on the major decisions of her career, how she and her engineer husband balanced their jobs, and the future of the energy sector. 

For our first episode of season 4, our new host Emilia interviewed the president and VPs Kat, Leah, and Kate about how joining WiSE changed their lives and where they plan to take the team this year. Along the way, we discussed the mindset changes they experienced through undergrad, networking tips, and facing challenges with a smile.