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Scientificanada is a podcast collective focusing on science news and culture. We are... The AlmaMAC: weekly radio show on 93.3 CFMU about grad students at McMaster University in Canada. Rotating host schedule (Adam Fortais, Shawn Hercules, and Matthew Berry) Random Walk: a show about interesting things host Adam Fortais stumbles upon. Topics include research as it is applied to the world of education, media, and well... pretty much anywhere. Monthly. CUPEcast: CUPE 3906 union news, strike and bargaining updates, and member profiles. Weekly while Unit 1 is in negotiations with McMaster Unv.

  1. 2022. 04. 28.

    The AlmaMAC Episode 227 (Mar. 24/22): Protecting our peatlands with Emma Sherwood

    Peatlands are wetland ecosystems that are home to at-risk species, tremendous biodiversity, and are responsible for storing huge amounts of carbon. In fact, peatlands are the largest natural carbon source in the world, making them instrumental in mitigating the effects of global warming. However, being a large carbon sink is a double-edged sword because these peatlands release large amounts of carbon when they burn through wildfires. Evidently, it is important to understand the factors that may make peatlands more vulnerable to wildfires to potentially intervene and even restore these ecosystems. But, what are these factors? Emma Sherwood, a 2nd year Master's student in the School of Earth, Environment, & Society, is researching these factors and creating maps of peatlands that may be more vulnerable to the effects of wildfires. Tune in to learn more about Emma's research and her active lifestyle outside the lab!  To learn more about the McMaster Ecohydrology lab, check out their lab page here You can follow Emma on twitter here

    27분

  2. 2022. 04. 21.

    The AlmaMAC Episode 225: You can't pour from an empty cup with Nicole Rakowski

    Burnout - a state of exhaustion, stress, and disillusionment - has increased across the workforce, especially in healthcare providers. In these settings, burnout can lead to poor outcomes for patient care, safety, and retention. In order to have the best outcomes for patients, healthcare providers must understand what factors can increase their morale and prevent burnout. But, what are those factors? Nicole Rakowski, a 2nd year PhD student in the Department of Health Policy and Management in the Degroote School of Business, aims to identify factors that can create strong and healthy teams among healthcare providers to ultimately provide the best patient experience possible. Tune in to learn more abut Nicole's research and its important implications!

    29분

  3. 2022. 03. 31.

    The AlmaMAC Episode 224: Understanding the influence of northern vegetation change on hydrology with Erin Nicholls

    The North is warming at a much faster rate compared to the rest of the world through a process known as Arctic amplification. In Canada, particularly in Yukon, this warming has resulted in more precipitation falling as rain rather than snow. These precipitation changes have several consequences, including changes in vegetation. Erin Nicholls, a 4th year PhD Candidate in the School of Earth, Environment, and Society, is interested in understanding how these changes in the types of vegetation can impact the water cycle. Tune in to learn more about Erin's impactful research and her academic journey towards her PhD!  To learn more about Wolf Creek Research Basin, you can check our their website here or follow them on twitter here

    30분

  4. 2022. 03. 24.

    The AlmaMAC Episode 223: Exploring the intersection between aging and immune response in lung infections with Kevin Zhao

    Our immune response becomes less effective as we age and makes us more susceptible to infections. For instance, macrophages - white blood cells that eat up foreign pathogens - not only become slower and less effective at destroying these pathogens, but can also cause a chronic, pro-inflammatory state in the body. But, what are the mechanisms underlying poor macrophage function and susceptibility to lung infections in older adults? Kevin Zhao, a 1st year PhD student in the Department of Medicine, aims to understand these mechanisms and also examine potential drug candidates that can improve macrophage function, and thus protect against lung infections. Tune in to learn more about Kevin's research, the MD/PhD program at McMaster, and his interest in sci-fi! ​ If you have any questions about the MD/PhD program, please feel free to reach out to Kevin (kevin.zhao@medportal.ca) or Sawayra (owaiss3@mcmaster.ca)

    30분

  5. 2022. 03. 17.

    The AlmaMAC Episode 220: Preparing for GradFlix 2022 with Dr. John Bandler and Megan Vierhout

    For the second year in a row, McMaster is back with its GradFlix competition! GradFlix is a university-wide competition for graduate students where they create a 60 second video showcasing their research. Interested? Nervous? On the fence? Fret not! Dr. John Bandler, who has mentored hundreds of students in these competitions, and Megan Vierhout, a PhD student and finalist in last year's GradFlix competition, are here to help! Tune in to learn more about the upcoming GradFlix competition, the workshop that Dr. Bandler and Megan are leading on February 8, and how you can make GradFlix part of your academic journey! The Art Of GRADflix: TO SHOW THEM OR TO SNOW THEM?  --February 8, 2022 at 12:00PM (virtual). Click here to register; --Learn about the importance of story, subtext, editing, audio, and more! ​--Will feature Q&A panel from past GradFlix finalists Other GradFlix-related resources include: Connecting with your audience, delivering your best (Part 1 and Part 2) and Competitive presentations & competitive speaking: a personal perspective The deadline to register for GradFlix is February 25, 2022. You can register here. To learn more about GradFlix, click here.

    30분

  6. 2022. 03. 10.

    The AlmaMAC Episode 221: Examining plasmonic properties in semiconductors with Milenka Andelic

    Free electrons are responsible for a metal's conductive properties. When light hits these free electrons, they collectively oscillate to create a 'surface plasmon'. Surface plasmons can harvest and focus light on the nanoscale, allowing for an enhancement of light-matter interactions. Milenka, a 3rd year PhD student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, is investigating plasmonic properties in semiconductors and how the addition of certain elements to semiconductors can optimize their plasmonic properties. Tune in to learn more about Milenka's research, her research goals, and her favourite bike trail in Hamilton!

    26분
  7. Random Walk 2.6: Joe Muise is changing student's ideas about physics (and attending CUPC 2021)

    2021. 12. 09.

    Random Walk 2.6: Joe Muise is changing student's ideas about physics (and attending CUPC 2021)

    Joe Muise is a physics teacher at St. Thomas More Collegiate in Burnaby, BC, a CAP, NSTA, Vernier & Prime Minister’s Award Winner, and Step Up Ambassador. On this week's episode, Adam talks to Joe about teaching physics, changing the way students think of a physics education (interested in finance or medicine? You might like physics), and the Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference panel he was a part of.    Follow Joe on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/jm_muise  Check out the Step Up physics program: https://engage.aps.org/stepup/home  Students on the Beamlines, hosted by Canadian Light Sources: https://www.lightsource.ca/public/education/programs/students-on-the-beamline.php   Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this, please share! And if you can, please consider supporting us on www.Patreon.com/scican . Each like, share, and subscribe helps us make interviews, articles, and projects like this one happen.    See ya next time!

    30분

  8. 2021. 11. 25.

    The AlmaMAC 214: Understanding sex differences in the adaptive response to exercise with Mai Wageh

    Historically, people with menstrual cycles have been excluded from scientific studies due to concerns about how hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle may affect research findings. This exclusion and underrepresentation in the health literature have significant implications as research suggests that there are important sex differences in health and wellness, including response to exercise. When our muscle cells are exposed to exercise, it causes micro tears which stimulates muscle cells to repair and regenerate. One important player in the process of muscle cell regeneration are satellite cells which are muscle stem cells. While research has shown that there are sex differences in the post-exercise satellite cell response, the underlying mechanisms that may be causing these differences remain unknown. Mai Wageh, a 3rd year PhD Candidate in the Department of Kinesiology, explains how hormones, specifically estrogen and progesterone, may contribute to these observed differences. Tune in to learn more about satellite cells and the important implications that Mai’s research has! You can follow Mai on twitter here If you want to learn more about the lab Mai works in (Parise Lab), you can follow them on Instagram here or check out their website here P.S. if you’re interested in learning more about how women have largely been understudied in scientific research, you can check out Angela Saini’s book, Inferior

    30분
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Scientificanada is a podcast collective focusing on science news and culture. We are... The AlmaMAC: weekly radio show on 93.3 CFMU about grad students at McMaster University in Canada. Rotating host schedule (Adam Fortais, Shawn Hercules, and Matthew Berry) Random Walk: a show about interesting things host Adam Fortais stumbles upon. Topics include research as it is applied to the world of education, media, and well... pretty much anywhere. Monthly. CUPEcast: CUPE 3906 union news, strike and bargaining updates, and member profiles. Weekly while Unit 1 is in negotiations with McMaster Unv.

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