Here At UCalgary

Zain Rizvi
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Here At UCalgary

A series where we talk to students from the University of Calgary and learn about who they are. We discuss the research they are working on, why did they choose University of Calgary, and whole bunch of other topics!

  1. 07/20/2020

    Turning The Tables with Zain Rizvi

    Former guests Chahal Arora, Leah Hohman, and Rai Chaudhuri join me in this special episode where they get to ask me questions about my life at the University of Calgary.

    28 min

  2. 05/27/2020

    Switching into Computer Science with Cooper Davies

    I chat with Cooper Davies, a PhD student in the Computer Science department at the University of Calgary working with Dr. Jörg Denzinger. We discuss how and why Cooper switched from Biological Sciences to Computer Science. We also discuss his MSc research project which focussed on Automatic Machine Learning (AutoML) and helped lay the groundwork for the PhD research project.

    15 min

  3. 05/13/2020

    From iGEM to Here with Somshukla (Rai) Chaudhuri

    I get to chat with Somshukla (Rai) Chaudhuri about her journey as a participant in iGEM as an undergraduate student, which further inspired her to pursue grad school. Rai is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Infection Diseases Department (Microbiology stream) at the Cummings School of Medicine. Throughout her graduate school career, Rai has been a community leader where she has served as the President for her DGA, organized retreats for her colleagues, CRO for the GSA, and led several other projects.

    16 min

  4. 04/08/2020

    Lab Work and Science Outreach with Leah Hohman

    Leah Hohman, a PhD Candidate in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Infection Diseases Department (Immunology stream) at the Cummings School of Medicine, joins me remotely (from a blanket fort) and we discuss her experiences from undergrad to grad school. As part of her Co-op experiences, Leah has had the opportunity to work with various labs around the world. Leah also participates in educational outreach programs such as Skype a Scientist, Pint of Science, and Host-Parasite Interactions Program.

    16 min

  5. 03/16/2020

    PhD Careers with Dr. Stephanie Warner

    I get to chat with Dr. Stephanie Warner, a Career Development Specialist from the University of Calgary Career Services office, working with PhD Students. We discuss the reasons for pursuing a PhD and how to prepare yourself for a career after graduation, both in industry and in academia.

    16 min

  6. 02/21/2020

    Sharing Knowledge with Dana Cramer

    I interview Dana Cramer, an MA Student in the Communication, Media, and Film Department  at the University of Calgary. We discuss her research regarding the sustainability of the increased internet traffic, due to streaming services, for the infrastructure in Alberta. We also discuss her experiences through her Honours BA degree as well as her experiences as a TA.

    16 min

  7. 02/17/2020

    Kelsey Pennanen Explains What's a Buffalo Jump

    The discussion with Kelsey Pennanen continues; Kelsey explains what is a Buffalo Jump and the efforts that go into executing such a plan. Naturally we go a bit off course to discuss related topics as well.

    5 min

  8. 02/17/2020

    The Archeology Beneath Our Feat with Kelsey Pennanen

    I interview Kelsey Pennanen, a PhD Student in the Archeology Department at the University of Calgary. We discuss her research as well as multiple projects she has worked on in the past and continues to do so. Kelsey also works with community engagement programs where people can learn more about the sites and participate in finding artifacts.

    15 min
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A series where we talk to students from the University of Calgary and learn about who they are. We discuss the research they are working on, why did they choose University of Calgary, and whole bunch of other topics!

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  • Creator
    Zain Rizvi
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Zain Rizvi
  • Show Website
    Here At UCalgary

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