Best of the WWEST Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology
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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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Episode 25 - Women Supporting Women from Labs to Non-Profits w/ Bonnie Douglas
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.
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Episode 24 - Celebrating International Women's Month w/ Dr. Deborah Saucier
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.
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Episode 23 - How youth can excel in STEM w/ Diya Kalia
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.
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Episode 22 - Inspiring the next generation of STEM w/ Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko
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 into a nationwide movement.
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Episode 21 - Diverse Women in STEM: Exploring the final frontier w/ Dr. Parshati Patel
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.
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Episode 20 - Meet the scientists taking on the World's Toughest Row w/ The Salty Science Crew
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 Bégin, Noelle Helder, Isabelle Côté and Lauren Shea, as they set off on their 3000 mile journey.
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Customer Reviews
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An entire podcast devoted to women in STEM who are helping change the world into a brighter, better tomorrow!! I love this!
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The women that Best of the WWEST interviews are simply amazing. Guests range in age and topics, and every single person has sage advice to pass on to other woman looking to grow in STEM or other male dominated career fields. As a non-science person, I find such inspiration in these gals and how much they've had to overcome to get where they are now! Best of the WWEST is the perfect episode length to gain some knowledge, get a sprinkle of inspiration, and move forward with your day, ready to conquer the world. - Elaine, Angus Eye Tea Podcast
Fascinating
This isn't usually the type of podcast I would seek out, simply because I was never big into these topics. However, I'm a huge proponent of getting more girls and women into STEM and of hearing stories from those who already are. In just one episode, the following topics were brought up: daily microagressions & sexism these women face in the field as well as in gaming; theatre; film; work/school/life balance; and the psychological effects of prolonged time in space, among seveal other things. You'll always walk away learning more than you expect. Give it a try!