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Now that we've explored the Energy Access Sector through the WISE Innovation Lab interviews, Simon takes us through some more interview clips that detail ways for students to get involved with the Energy Sector. Innovation Lab Interviewees also share some life advice for undergraduates seeking to figure out "the next steps" of their careers.

We hope you have enjoyed this three-part episode on the Energy Sector and wish you happy holidays.

Stay tuned for more episodes to come!

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LINKS TO REFERENCES IN THE EPISODE:

Fellowships with PollinateGroup as mentioned by Kristy Dixon: http://pollinategroup.org/programs/ 

Ambika Opal's Recommendations for ways to get involved in Waterloo:

Sustainable Waterloo Region - https://www.sustainablewaterlooregion.ca/

Waterloo Region Green Solutions (REEP) -  https://reepgreen.ca/

Queen Elisabeth Scholar's Program: https://ae4h.org/projects/qes 

More questions about Energy and QES program? Email Jatin Nathwani, Executive Director of WISE: [email protected]

Check out Jabesh and MUSE Africa: https://museafrica.com/category/podcast/

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For a complete list of Innovation Lab participants and more information on the conference, visit https://ae4h.org/projects/innovation_lab_current/innovation_lab_2019

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In this episode we welcome Koreen, Katie and Alina, to share with us their personal experiences working as Junior Fellows in Ghana. The Junior Fellowship Program selects aspiring Canadian students to contribute their innovative ideas on solutions to our worlds development needs, through social change in Canada and Africa. Join us in this podcast to learn more about the Junior Fellowship Program, and hear each of the JF’s life changing experiences! If you would like to learn more about the JF program please visit: https://www.ewb.ca/en/what-we-do/investing-in-people/junior-fellowship/

Conflicts are inevitable and everywhere, but why do they occur? What kinds of engagements and interactions do the different student demographics on campus experience and what are their influences? Where are these interactions mostly available? In the face of an apparent disparity between social groups today, we ask the question of whether trying to establish a middle ground for safe and productive dialogues is even possible. “Is Finding Middle Ground Too Profound?” was a campus event hosted by The Masters of Peace and Conflicts Society (MPACS), Muslim Students Association (MSA), and EWB UW back in March of 2019. This event was facilitated as a first step towards promoting healthy interactions and perspective exchange between students from different programs and groups on campus. In face-to-face discussion circles, participants shared their views on:

Join Simon, Stella, and Simmi in this episode as they listen to and reflect on the points raised during this well-received event.

If you are interested in attending an event such as this one, send us a message! We’re excited to arrange another one: https://www.facebook.com/ewbuw/

More on Masters of Peace and Conflicts Studies:

Masters of Peace and Conflicts Program: https://uwaterloo.ca/master-peace-conflict-studies/

MPACS events: https://uwaterloo.ca/master-peace-conflict-studies/events

MPACS facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mpacssocietyuwaterloo/

Are you confused about voting? Or interested in learning about the party platforms? In this podcast episode, Thea will be interviewing Kirsten Neil, a representative from Future Majority, who answers these inquiries and stresses the importance of young adults voting in the federal election. Keep listening to learn more about the Canadian electoral process from Bailey, Kelvin, Shannon and Anna,  as well as what you need to know about each platform in order to make an educated vote. 

For more information about the federal election visit: https://govotecanada.ca and to learn more about voting at the University of Waterloo visit: https://uwaterloo.ca/waterloo-undergraduate-student-association/events/federal-election-student-voting-polls

Are you confused about voting? Or interested in learning about the party platforms? In this podcast episode, we are going to go over the canadian electoral process, Thea will be interviewing Kirsten Neil, a representative from Future Majority, who answers these inquiries and stresses the importance of young adults voting in the federal election. Keep listening to learn more about the Canadian electoral process from Bailey, Kelvin, Shannon and Anna,  as well as what you need to know about each platform in order to make an educated vote.

For more information about the federal election visit: https://govotecanada.ca and to learn more about voting at the University of Waterloo visit: https://uwaterloo.ca/waterloo-undergraduate-student-association/events/federal-election-student-voting-polls

In this mini-podcast episode, Maisha interviews Professor Giannikouris about her experiences in STEM and offers insightful views on very important matters.

In this mini-podcast episode, Aysha interviews Waterloo's Engineering Society President, Mariko. She opens up about her experiences and offers insightful opinions on the issue of gender imbalance in STEM.

In this mini-podcast episode, Scarlett interviews a fellow UWaterloo engineering student (who also happens to be her sister) and she shares her experiences in the STEM field through her co-ops.

In this interview, Amilah interviews Professor Meunier on her experiences in STEM, balancing motherhood with her career and the important support system that she received from her family. 

In this mini-podcast episode, Aysha interviews Professor MacGregor about her personal experiences in STEM and she gives some incredible insight on some very important matters.