In this episode I talk with Brad MacDonald. Brad is the coordinator and professor of Mohawk's Building Renovation Technician program at the Stoney Creek Campus. Brad, his students and other faculty in the program have been involved in several community projects in Hamilton.

In this episode I talk with Dr. Nafia Al-Mutawaly. Nafia is a professor and principle investigator with the Mohawk Energy Research Centre. He secured a five-year $2.3 million federal research grant and is Mohawk's first ever Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council-sponsored industry research chair. Nafia is leading the first applied research project of its kind in Ontario related to energy distribution.

This week I talk with Robert Gerritsen. Robert is a professor and coordinator for Mohawk College's Additive Manufacturing Resource Centre that opened earlier this year. The centre will serve as a test lab for advanced manufacturing companies and a one-of-a-kind living lab for students from Mohawk's Faculty of Engineering Technology.

In this episode I talk with Rouxanne Irving. Rouxanne is an International Support Officer with Mohawk College's New Canadian & International Student Services office. She's also very active in Global Hamilton Connect, a group that is committed to encouraging international students to remain in Hamilton after they complete their studies.

From High School Dropout to Globe-trotting College Prof