Transportation is changing rapidly. As autonomous vehicles and smart cities become the norm, technology commercialization has to evolve to stay on the cutting edge. 

The Centre for Integrated Transportation & Mobility supports start-ups and small-medium-sized companies as they develop the next generation of smart, connected, and environmentally-friendly transportation and technology. 

This week on POV, we're chatting with Richard Dunda, Director of CITM, about how they support companies building this connected future. Tune in to hear Richard share about some of the fascinating companies they're supporting now, CITM's unique smart transportation network infrastructure, and why Hamilton is the perfect place to host a centre focused on multi-modal transportation.

Thanks, Richard and CITM for being on the show!

At Hamilton's McMaster University, countless researchers are working each and every day to find innovative, sustainable solutions to the climate crisis.

In today's podcast episode, we're chatting to Dr. James Cotton, a professor of Mechanical Engineering and an expert in Thermal Energy Conversion and Management. Jim and his team are working towards a NetZero future and utilizing the resources and expertise at McMaster (including a nuclear reactor on campus!) to design game-changing energy conservation systems.

This is an absolutely fascinating episode showcasing cutting-edge research happening right here in #HamOnt that has the potential to change the world for the better.

Thanks, Jim for being on the show!

Medora Uppal is the Director of Operations at the YWCA Hamilton, an organization dedicated to supporting women, non-binary and trans folks across Hamilton.

Whether it’s housing, employment services, childcare, support programming, or advocacy, the YWCA is practicing innovation in social services. Medora joins us this week to share her POV on the challenges facing our city.

Tune in to learn all about the new Putman Family YWCA building on Ottawa Street, and to hear Medora’s reflections on the solutions to some of the problems women in #HamOnt struggle with.

Thanks for joining us Medora! Learn more and support the YWCA by checking out https://womenbuildhamilton.com/

IHeartHamilton is a popular blog and radio show, and founder Kristin Archer joins us on the pod this week to chat all about it!

Tune in to hear Kristin's stories of a changing #HamOnt, her thoughts on the cultural life of our city, the power of social media and influencer marketing, and her hopes and dreams for the future of Hamilton. Plus, she shares some advice on adopting TikTok for business marketing!

Thanks Kristin for taking the time to chat. Make sure you check out IHeartHamilton.ca or catch her radio show every Friday on 93.3 CFMU!

The world of additive manufacturing (3D printing and beyond!) is entering the mainstream, and Mohawk College's Additive Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) is on the cutting-edge! In this episode we're exploring the world of additive manufacturing with Sherif Abdou, manager of AMIC; and talking all about how Mohawk's IDEAWORKS Applied Research programs benefit students, business partners, and the community in Hamilton.

Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we explore even more stories from IDEAWORKS programs at Mohawk, and don't forget to check out AMIC's '3D in Action' Conference this April 20!

https://3dinaction.mohawkcollege.ca/

Interested in entering Hamilton's wild housing market? Have concerns about expansion and development in our downtown and beyond? This week on POV we're featuring a fascinating discussion with Mike Collins-Williams about housing affordability and city building in Hamilton. 

Mike is the new Chief Executive Officer of the West End Home Builders' Association, which represents over 300 regional members across multiple industries including urban planning; construction; housing and high-rise development; utilities; landscaping; marketing; and more! He joins us on the pod to share his point-of-view on our current housing crisis and the future of Hamilton's skyline. 

Thanks so much, Mike for the discussion! 

In this podcast, we dive into Hamilton’s immigration community and chat with Sarah Wayland and Mohammad Araf from Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council (HIPC).

HIPC is a community table that seeks to create a seamless settlement experience for immigrants in Hamilton. With partners from various sectors – including settlement, education, business, health, social services, municipal affairs, and persons with lived immigration experience -- HIPC works together to create a welcoming community with relevant and accessible services.

Sarah and Araf go into detail about HIPC as well as share their experiences with immigration. Don’t miss this episode if you are interested in learning about immigration to Hamilton.

Thank you, Sarah and Araf for taking the time to teach and talk about HIPC!

For our final Black History Month special episode, we're sharing the stories of Black youth in #HamOnt doing amazing things in the arts!

Tune in to meet Eddie Lartey from Hamilton YOU Poets, learn all about the organization, the power of poetry in connecting youth across the city, and hear some poetry performances from Eddie and fellow poet Amani.

Then stay tuned to meet inspirational 12-year-old Ainara Alleyne of Ainara's Bookshelf, a rapidly-growing Instagram channel focused on reviewing children's books with diverse representation & interviewing authors.

Thanks again to McMaster Innovation Park for making our #BlackHistoryMonth episodes possible. We've absolutely loved sharing Black points of view from across the city and we hope you've loved listening.

We're continuing our celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth with Faith Ogunkoya of the Black Student Success Centre at McMaster University!

Listen to this week's #podcast to learn how and why the BSSC was founded, what they offer to help Black students at Mac succeed, and the guiding principles that are driving all their actions.

Faith also shares her thoughts on what needs to happen within the community to ensure Black students feel safe and cared for, and what she hopes can happen in the future if we all work together to prioritize Black student wellness and success.

Thanks Faith for sharing your point of view, and thanks McMaster Innovation Park for making this episode possible!

February is Black History Month, and we're partnering with McMaster Innovation Park to celebrate business and culture in Hamilton's Black community.

In today's episode, meet Leo Nupolu Johnson, Executive Director of Empowerment Squared. This local organization is dedicated to supporting newcomers through the education system. Leo has a fascinating story to share about his own journey to Canada and why he's now helping kids find the support they need.

Listen in to hear about Leo's partnership with the UN, his thoughts around the idea of donation vs. investment, and the importance of lived experience in organization programming. Such an amazing episode you don't want to miss!

Stay tuned for the rest of the month as we continue sharing Black points of view, and thanks to McMaster Innovation Park for making this all possible!