Mistakes, Missteps, and Mindsets: Stories of Failure and Resilience in Academia

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Mistakes, Missteps, and Mindsets: Stories of Failure and Resilience in Academia

Mistakes, Missteps, and Mindsets aims to address the stigma surrounding failure in academia. Every week hosts Alex Whyte and Dr. Krystal Nunes will interview Toronto Metropolitan University community members where we will dive into stories of their professional failures and how they bounced back and navigated those setbacks.

  1. APR 30

    Episode 13: The Shepherd of Human Data - Dr. Frances Wong

    Welcome back Listeners! After a long hiatus we are back with an interview from Dr. Frances Wong! Dr. Wong is a former assistant professor in the department of chemistry and biology here at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her past research focused on cellular systems biology of early human placental development and today her academic interest lies in pedagogy in higher education. Dr. Wong has some very interesting insights on  reproductive development and computation biology that we really think you’ll enjoy!   #MadeInToronto #WomenInStem #Toronto #TMU #ReproductiveDevelopment #WomensHealth #ComputationalBiology

    43 min

  2. JAN 20

    Episode 12: Learning How to Learn with Jocelyne Mendez-Guzman

    Welcome back listeners! This week we have TMU molecular biology alum Jocelyne Mendez-Guzman on to talk about her journey through her Bachelors and Masters degrees, the art of balancing a part time job and full time school, and her passion for scientific communication.   To Learn More About Jocelyne's Research: https://linktr.ee/jmendezg   #MadeInToronto #Toronto #TMU #TorontometropolitanUniversity #WomenInStem

    58 min

  3. 07/22/2024

    Episode 11: Broadening Your Dimensions with Dr. Costin Antonescu

    This Week on the Podcast we have Dr. Costin Antonescu. Dr. Antonescu is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biology at Toronto Metropolitan University. Aside from teaching Cell Biology, he holds the role of Undergraduate Biology Program Director, and serves as Chair for the TMU Dimensions program, an NSERC initiative to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion in postsecondary institutions. His research investigates how chemical, mechanical, and metabolic cues may impact cellular processes, and how this can inform therapeutic treatments for cancer and targeted drug delivery.   To learn more about the Dimension's program to see how you can get involved check out: https://www.torontomu.ca/dimensions/ or follow them on instagram @ fos.dimensions

    48 min

  4. 07/04/2024

    Episode 10: What Colour is Your Parachute with TMU Alum Andrew Harris

    Today’s guest, is Toronto Metropolitan University alum Andrew Harris. Andrew completed his BSc with Honours in medical physics in 2016. During his undergraduate degree and following graduation, he worked in research labs at TMU in the Department of physics and chemistry, and Sunnybrook Hospital, largely assisting with computer programming. He has also engaged in research at Western University in the department of Medical Biophysics. His current role is in the audio-visual industry as a freelance technical director for the ROM and History, Toronto's newest music venue. Andrew walks us through his journey as a mature student in the sciences, taking the MCAT just for fun, and how sometimes the person who gave you the task doesn't even know what the purpose of the task is.

    38 min

  5. 06/25/2024

    Episode 9 - The Cat is Both Dead and Alive with Dr. Stefania Impellizzeri

    This week on the podcast we have Dr. Stefania Impellizzeri! We discuss changing academic paths, Schrödinger's cat, and the motivation that comes with being told you "can't" do something. Dr. Impellizzeri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biology at Toronto Metropolitan University. In addition to her faculty role at TMU, she also holds the position of Jet Ice Research Chair in Sustainable Materials Chemistry. Her research combines organic, physical and materials chemistry, photochemistry, and chemical physics, and specifically investigates novel ways to develop photoactive chemical tools to solve problems in materials and biological science.  To learn more about Dr. Impellizzeri's research visit: https://www.impellizzerilab.com/s-impellizzeri #MadeInToronto #Toronto #TorontoMetropolitanUniversity #TMU #JetIceResearch #WomenInStem #WomenInAcademia #EDI #WomenInChem #Chemistry #Canada

    52 min

  6. 04/02/2024

    Episode 8: The Experts are The People with Lived Experiences with Dr. Areej Al-Ha

    We are back from the brink of the end-of-semester slump with a brand new episode featuring Dr. Areej Al-Hamad! Dr. Al-Hamad is an Assistant Professor at the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing at Toronto Metropolitan University and an adjunct professor at the University of Calgary in Canada and Qatar. She holds two doctorate degrees: the first in Rural and Northern Health from Laurentian University and the second in Nursing from the University of Western Ontario. Her research program focuses on social justice and the intersectionality of healthcare for equity deserving populations, including women and refugees.   To learn more about Dr. Al-Hamad's research, visit: https://www.torontomu.ca/nursing/about/people/faculty/areej-al-hamad/   #MadeInToronto #Toronto #TorontoMetropolitanUniversity #TMU #Nursing #RefugeeCare #EquityDeservingGroups #WomenRefugees #WomenInStem #WomenInAcademia

    40 min

  7. 03/13/2024

    Episode 7: Overcoming Barriers with Élyse Comeau

    This week we talked with Élyse Comeau a PhD candidate in Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto. Élyse works in urban planning, specializing in transportation policy, planning, and equity. Her current research focuses on the intersection of transportation planning and accessibility, and her dissertation work is specifically focused on accessible student transportation. She works as a Research Affiliate in the Engagement & Planning for Inclusive Communities Lab (EPIC Lab) at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Previously, she worked at Sajecki Planning as an urban planner and is also TMU alum, receiving her Masters of Planning in Urban Development in 2018.   #Torontomade #Toronto #TorontometropolitanUniversity #TMU #SSHRC #Discovergrant #UofT #Urbanplanning

    39 min

  8. 03/06/2024

    Episode 6: At Least I'm Not A Duck with Dr. Bryan Koivisto

    This week we talked to Dr. Bryan Koivisto, an associate professor here at TMU in the Department of Chemistry and Biology.   Dr. Koivisto talks about the struggle that was his undergraduate journey, failing the very course he teaches today, how he dealt with parental pressure, and how sometimes all you need is a duck to bring you back from the brink.   To learn more about Dr. Koivisto's work visit: https://www.torontomu.ca/solar/     #podcast #womeninstem #failure #growthmindset #academia #education #organicchemistry #madeintoronto #TMU #Torontometropolitanuniversity #SSHRC #chemistry #biology #biochem #green energy

    42 min
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Mistakes, Missteps, and Mindsets aims to address the stigma surrounding failure in academia. Every week hosts Alex Whyte and Dr. Krystal Nunes will interview Toronto Metropolitan University community members where we will dive into stories of their professional failures and how they bounced back and navigated those setbacks.

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