ideas without borders

Why are some people getting vaccinated before others? When is it my turn? This episode is a digest of two expert panels about COVID-19 vaccine distributions. Here, we explicitly define a vaccine supply chain and explore its human aspects with guest and Medical Geographer Dr. Susan Elliot.

The two panels were recorded and are available online:

UW Alumni Speaker Series panel: Supply Chains in Times of Crisis - The COVID-19 Vaccine Journey:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAwuFcBYL5w

CCGHR Global Health Round Table Series: Vaccines, Trade, COVID & Equity

https://youtu.be/9SWpGOhJo4Y

Making Sense of Science - an organization dedicated to championing public interest in sound science and ensuring evidence is recognised in public life and policy making:

https://senseaboutscience.org/

The distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is an exciting topic for everyone. This episode will discuss the basics of all of the available vaccines, common concerns, and how to address misinformation. Find some of our sources below:

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/27/2/20-3139_article

https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/vaccines

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/covid19-industry/drugs-vaccines-treatments/vaccines/type-mrna.htm

https://www.vaccines.gov/basics/work/prevention

For more information about our podcast, or if you have any feedback, questions, or episode ideas, please visit www.uwaterlooewb.wixsite.com/podcast.

Everyone loves listening to reggae music, but have you ever considered its impacts on society and equality? This episode discusses the origins of reggae, and how it has been used consistently throughout history as a vehicle for social change. 

This podcast is created for educational purposes. 

Any feedback? Questions? Contact us at https://uwaterlooewb.wixsite.com/podcast/contact

This interview with Jeff Geipel, the Founder and Managing Director of Mining Shared Value (an initiative of Engineers Without Borders Canada), discusses harnessing the social and economic benefits of mining for host communities and countries through increasing local procurement in the global mining industry. 

Are you curious about what happens after you throw things in your Blue Box? This episode talks about the new extended producer responsibility (EPR) proposal in Ontario, the economics behind recycling, the new compostable plastics, the limits of recycling glass, how recycling is affected by consumer behavior and more!

Special thanks to Linda Churchill from the Region of Waterloo, and Rob Reid from the University of Waterloo. 

Any feedback? Questions? Contact us at https://uwaterlooewb.wixsite.com/podcast/contact

Contact Rob Reid at [email protected], or watch his course lecture videos on solid waste at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLr4lo0bukvC0KCPcQotblg

Youth homelessness is an issue that can be hard for many people to grasp. What is homelessness? How does it differ for youth? What are its causes? What can be done? What misconceptions do we hold?

In this episode, Vanessa tackles these questions with Sandy Dietrich-Bell, the CEO of oneROOF Youth Services, in Waterloo. They chat about root causes, biases, and the challenges that must be faced in helping youth experiencing homelessness.

You can support oneROOF by participating in EWB UWaterloo's Shelter a Youth Fundraiser raffle, open until March 25. Or, check out oneROOF's website for ways to help!

Any feedback? Questions? Contact us at https://uwaterlooewb.wixsite.com/podcast/contact

This is the last episode in our series covering global student perspectives of the COVID-19 lockdowns.

What's life like for students on the other side of the Zoom screen? In this episode, Vanessa, Chloe, and Rafael discuss difficulties affording education, refusal to wear masks, changes in the job market, and more!

Any feedback? Questions? Contact us at https://uwaterlooewb.wixsite.com/podcast/contact

This is the second-last episode in our series covering global student perspectives of the COVID-19 lockdowns.

In this episode, Simcha talks to Nir, a high school student in Yokne'am. We talk about making Lego stop motion films, avoiding cheating while taking tests online, staying positive, the difficulties of making friends and more!

Any feedback? Questions? Contact us at https://uwaterlooewb.wixsite.com/podcast/contact

This is another episode of our series covering the perspectives of students around the world about the COVID-19 related lockdowns.

In this episode, Michael sits down with Anthony to talk about how education works for practical vs. theoretical courses, living arrangements, getting distracted, socializing, and more. 

Any feedback? Questions? Contact us at https://uwaterlooewb.wixsite.com/podcast/contact

This is another episode in our series covering student experiences through COVID-19 lockdowns around the world.

Join Munira and Oorjit to discuss loneliness, staying active, and the student visa scare in the United States. 

Any feedback? Questions? Contact us at https://uwaterlooewb.wixsite.com/podcast/contact