Today, I'm joined by Alice Lee, a student studying computer science at Northeastern University in Boston! She shares insights into her academic and professional journey, including her experiences at startups and internships, as well as highlighting the impact of student-led organizations on both her career and personal growth.

For our first episode this new year we are excited to share that we are joined by a brilliant guest, Dr. Naomi Levy-Strumpf.
Providing a candid look at her research experience, her transition to teaching and what Life Science students can do make sure they get (or make) a seat at the table, Dr. Levy-Strumpf outlines it all in this episode you don’t want to miss.
Listen now (and take notes) on how to make this year the one in which you find if research is the path for you. Filled with several key pieces of advice to keep in mind along the way, this episode is inspiring, informative and exactly what you’ve been waiting to hear.

Today, we are joined by Dr. Myrto Grigoroglou, assistant professor at UofT! We discuss her unconventional (academic) journey, from studying communications in Greece to linguistics in America. We then talk about her research, her lab, her experience teaching, and end with insightful advice for students.

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alexandra Malinowski! As one of the professors of HMB265: General & Human Genetics, she has taught thousands of Life Sciences students, making her the perfect guest to share advice on how to make the most of your undergrad journey.

Drawing from her own experiences as a student and her perspective as a professor, Dr. Malinowski discusses everything from effective study strategies to maintaining balance and well-being throughout university life.

Tune in to hear her insights on how to succeed academically, grow personally, and truly thrive during your undergrad years!

In today’s episode, we’re joined by the wonderful Dr. Haley Zubyk! You might recognize her from your Human Biology or Infectious Diseases classes, but today, we’re getting to know her beyond the lecture slides.

Dr. Zubyk shares her journey from biochemical research on antibiotic resistance to finding her true calling in teaching at U of T, and how she’s built a classroom that’s not just about science, but about community, curiosity, and care. We also chat about her journey of self-discovery as an educator, the joy she finds in connecting with students, and the creative ways she brings science to life in the classroom.

Tune in to hear how Dr. Zubyk’s pivot from the lab to the lecture hall shaped her philosophy on teaching, learning, and leading with empathy ✨

In today's episode, we are joined by Alvina Lai! You might know her from your COG250 classes, but today we talk about her. Particularly, her academic journey so far, her research on political parasocial relationships and how that can unconsciously influence our thoughts and values, as well as how wisdom may be able to mitigate this polarization.

In today's episode we're joined by Mackenzie Clark, a Senior Software Engineer at Google. Mackenzie has had a fascinating career journey, starting with Google's Cloud Healthcare team, where she worked to make healthcare records more accessible to patients. Recently, Mackenzie transitioned to Google's supply chain sustainability team, where she's developing products to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Google Cloud's supply chain.

In this episode we discuss her career journey, her committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, both within Google and in her community and her advice on how to build a career with intention.

We are joined by Dr. Colleen Dockstader, an associate professor in the Human Biology Program and the Director of Public Health and Health Studies at the University of Toronto. She has extensive research experiences from her postdoc at SickKids where she studied the effects of radiation on children with brain tumors. In this episode, we discuss her passion for teaching, her personal journey transitioning careers as a single mother, and how she balances work, family, and her love for art and boxing, all while redefining her sense of success.

In this episode, we dive into the journey of Eiman Hassan, VP of Operations at Alphawave Semi. From her university days at UofT in Electrical and Computer Engineering to leading in the tech industry, Eiman shares insights on navigating career transitions, making tough decisions, and breaking barriers as the first woman in a tech startup. Whether you're an aspiring leader or looking for inspiration, her story will leave you motivated to take on new challenges!

In this episode, we dive into the life story of Maude, a senior staff engineer at Slack*. From switching majors in university to leading the entire backend performance infrastructure team at Slack, she’ll give you her honest takes about negotiating salaries, advocating for yourself, and finding the right people to work for! Her journey is one of resilience, growth, and inspiring success!