On today's podcast we have Dr. Bryan Koivisto... 

Actually today we are flipping the tables and Bryan will be interviewed. Julia Pellegrino has offered to be the interviewer and in this conversation, she changes the script and caught me a little off guard. Nonetheless, I enjoyed this conversation and I hope you will too.

So please lean in and enjoy this conversation with... Bryan.

On today's podcast we flip the tables once again as Stefania will now be leading the interview with Saher, Julia, and Katie.

I really enjoyed listening to this interview and I encourage all of our listeners to submit to this podcast in a similar way to what Stefania came up with, remembering this is our podcast and not my podcast. It is meant to be a way to share our stories with our triumphs and defeats. I want you to enjoy this podcast as it was well done with some riveting questions, that I may steal myself...

Please lean in and join the conversation with Saher, Katie, and Julia and Stefania.

On today’s episode we have Sarah Kovacs.

Sarah is Ryerson’s Graduate Program Administrator for the Molecular Science Program. She may not be a familiar face to our undergraduate student listeners, however she makes an impact on the lives of Ryerson’s graduate students each day. Sarah is charming and direct (and guaranteed to make you laugh in this podcast). If you’re looking for an inciteful opinion, she is well read and always willing to share her candid opinions. An artist at heart, she is committed to appreciating science and facilitating the careers of graduate students in the molecular science program.

 

So please Lean In and enjoy this conversation with Sarah Kovacs.

On today’s podcast, we have Dr. Noel George. If you’re a science student at Ryerson University, you probably know him for teaching general chemistry in your first year!

A self-proclaimed gamer, & chemistry professor at Ryerson University, Dr. Noel George shares his life journey and transitions from high school to undergrad to earning a Ph.D. in graduate school.

Since he started working at Ryerson in ’98, he’s also involved in the first year of science office and is a member of Senate.

An army brat who embodies service and is very empathetic of the challenges of others, he also has a passion for learning and teaching. So please, lean in & listen to today’s podcast with Dr. Noel Goerge!

On this podcast we featured Leigh Paulseth.

Leigh is an advocate on so many levels, whether it be political or environmental, she is always advocating for positive change. In her current role at sci X change she extends that to a much broader role in the way that she engages both young people and adults alike. With the golden rule that you need to bring as many people as possible to the table, Leigh and the folks at sci X change are doing great things to create scientific change.

So please lean in, and enjoy this conversation with Leigh Paulseth

Take a look at ryerson.ca/sciexhange to learn more.

Contact them by email at [email protected]

On today’s podcast, we have Dr. Imogen Coe. Formerly the dean of science at Ryerson, she is currently a professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biology. Dr. Coe is also a cell biologist studying the structure, function, regulation, & distribution of a family of transporter proteins.

Coming from humble backgrounds, she’s accomplished an enormous amount. Born in a little village just outside of Cambridge, England, to earning a Ph.D. at the University of Victoria, in Canada. Having brought her voice to Ryerson University she has also established the first faculty of science!

She is a big advocate for women in STEM, diversity & inclusion. She has a heightened awareness, and passion for always willing to step forward and address injustice and advocate for others to remove barriers and provide opportunities.

So, please lean in and follow the transitions in Dr. Imogen Coe’s career and life that has led her to become the person she is today!

This podcast features Dr. Rob Gossage.

He is a senior colleague and mentor of mine that I have the pleasure of knowing a lot about. In fact, without question, he is the colleague I have spent the most time with. He is the backbone of our department as he likes to create time and space for his colleagues to gather and share. Normally a listener in a group, today I get to put him on the hot-seat and have him share his life journey. He has taught me to capture and savour life’s moments and to be grateful.

Please lean in as I hope you will enjoy this conversation with Dr. Rob Gossage.

This podcast features Dr. Sarah Sabatinos

Sarah is a perfect example of an ambassador for all things science. She is a lover of all things in this world and her curiosity and creativity is only matched by her commitment to collaboration and the people she surrounds herself with in our community. She truly is a class act and a wonderful colleague to work with.

Please lean in and enjoy this conversation with Dr. Sarah Sabatinos.

On today's podcast, we have Dr. Lynda McCarthy.

Lynda is a maverick and one of my mentor's here at Ryerson. She is direct and straight-forward and while the tough love is not always comfortable, she is driven to make a positive difference in her student's lives. Her passion for teaching and in environment waste water research has always been an interest for her. And as she challenges paradigms, with the same passion, courage and persistence as she encourages in her students, she is continuing to make a difference here at Ryerson.

So please lean in and enjoy my conversation with Dr. Lynda McCarthy.

Tune in to today’s pod to hear about the lives of three 2nd year Ryerson University Biomed/Biology classmates and how they're dealing with the pandemic.

With each day slipping into the next and their big summer plans scuttled, it's hard to remain optimistic and in good spirits. From paid research positions in Nova Scotia to volunteering alongside paramedics in Israel... Kayla, Areeba and Ravital share their feelings & concerns about their missed opportunities.

“I miss libraries and deadlines” was something you think you’d never hear someone say… But here we are! With structure and organization out the window, students share their silver-livings in all of this and how they have responded in agility and open-mindedness to overcome any adversity during these uncertain times.