Zameeha Jiffry is a first-year mechatronics and robotics engineering student at Queen’s University. Join us for a fascinating conversation about Zameeha’s experiences as a graduate of the IB program, the exciting robotics projects she has built in her university classes, her involvement in Queen’s talented Hyperloop Design team, and more!

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Get ready to dive into the exciting world of cybersecurity with my special guest, Jennifer Quaid, the Executive Director at the Canadian Cyber Threat Security Exchange (CCTX). In today’s episode, you'll learn about the fascinating work that Jennifer does and hear her insights on the skills required for success in the cybersecurity field, the critical role of mentorship and diversity in this industry, exciting job opportunities that will be sure to spark your interest, and more!

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Ashviya Jeyaseelan is a first-year engineering student at McMaster University. Listen in as we talk about how to prioritize self-care, McMaster's close-knit engineering community, fascinating engineering design projects Ashviya has been working on, tips for meeting new people on campus, and more!

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Swathi Thushiyandan is a second-year software engineering student at Western University. Tune in as we discuss a typical school week in Swathi's life, fun clubs at Western that she's a part of, tips for staying motivated, and skills to help students succeed in university and beyond!

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Jaskamal Patti is a first-year TrackOne engineering student at the University of Toronto. Tune in as we talk about UofT’s engineering program, what drew Jaskamal to UofT, exciting extracurricular activities on campus, advice for high school students, and so much more!

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Do you struggle to answer the questions, “What do I want to do with my life? How do I find my passion? Which career path is right for me?” If so, not to worry, because I've got you covered!

In this episode of the Confessions of Women in STEM podcast, I share a 5-step action plan for teens struggling to choose a path after high school. These tips and tricks will help you finally get answers to your questions and find a career that is right for you.

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Dr. Bhairavi Shankar is a planetary scientist, science communicator, entrepreneur, and the founder of Indus Space, an organization that connects and teaches youth about STEM! In today’s episode, we talked about what sparked Bhairavi's interest in astronomy, her work in planetary science, tips for achieving success in the space/STEM fields, and Bhairavi’s experiences as the founder of Indus Space.

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Although women account for nearly 50% of the labor market, only 28% of women work in STEM fields as opposed to 72% of men. But why are there so few? Is there anything we can do to combat this issue?

Today on the Confessions of Women in STEM podcast, I take a deep dive into the STEM gender gap to find answers to these questions and uncover the truth about why fewer girls and women study and work in STEM fields.

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