Paramedics and firefighters depend on respirators for protection against infectious bioaerosols like COVID-19 virus. In this episode Junior Fellow Utkarsh Mali speaks with Rachel Tyli, a PhD candidate at UofT’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine about her research into respirator fit. Tyli looks at how facial features and tasks like CPR determine levels of safety with the aim of improving protection for first responders. 

#ESW #firstresponders #covid19 #respirators #bioaerosols #firefighters #paramedics #education 

In this edition of “The JCR: A Massey Podcast” host Brohath Amrithraj speaks with Nelly Matorina, a PhD Candidate in Psychology at UofT about her research into memory, sleep, and dreams. The conversation touches questions such as how do we make memories, and how sleep and dreaming could affect how we perceive our memories.

#sleep #dreams #memory #UofT #MasseyCollege @Massey_College #education #psychology

What can the ripples of gravitational waves in space and time tell us about the universe?

Utkarsh Mali, a Phd student in astrophysics tells Junior Fellow Rachel Tyli about his dive into the world of gravitational waves, from Einstein’s prediction to the detectors that finally heard the waves, and the data science tools he uses to decode their secrets. It’s a story of discovery, technology, and learning to listen to the universe in a whole new way.

#astrophysics #uoft #masseycollege #education #cosmos #gravitationalwaves #neuronstars #universe #nightsky

Chen Zhong, a Junior Fellow at Massey College and a PhD candidate in the Department of Political Science speaks with Professor Kariuki Kirigia, Assistant Professor at the School of the Environment and the African Studies Centre at UofT about evolving models of environmental conservation and how we might reimagine human-nature relations in an increasingly uncertain world.

#environment #masseycollege #uoft #conservation #africanstudies #education #africa

What do innovators and startup founders have in common? Surprises! Philip Playfair studied history and planned on a career in public service. Instead, he became a startup founder, building strong teams and solving real customer needs with technology. A self-described accidental serial entrepreneur, Playfair’s path shows how unexpected turns, and even being unprepared (!) can lead to bold, brilliant moves into entrepreneurship. In this episode, Playfair joins Silicon Valley native and Massey Junior Fellow Anne-Marie Fowler to reflect on the surprises that catch founders off guard, and the opportunities that come from embracing the unexpected.

#Playfair #MasseyCollege #SiliconValley #entrepreneurship #innovator #startups #technology #innovation #lowfoot #utilitybilling

Today, three past and present Junior Fellows at Massey College dive into what the final year of a PhD looks like, from the perspective of a job market candidate. Leting Liu, a recent graduate from UofT’s Rotman’s School of Management speaks to Robbie Steel and Brohath Amrithraj about her journey from PhD candidate to Assistant Professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business.

#Phd #masseycollege #UofT #Rotmans #BostonUniversity #Questrom #business #accounting #education #graduatestudent #academicjobs

Evan Chan, a PhD Student at the University of Toronto and Research Fellow at Swift Medical speaks with Dr. Sheila Wang, Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto with a specialty in dermatology and the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Swift Medical.

Dr. Wang’s winding journey from the chemical laboratory to clinician and leader has been marked by personal triumphs, unspoken barriers, resilience, and moments of inspiration. Dr. Wang shares her life story, motivations, and insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, physicians, and leaders.

#UofT, @Massey_College, #MasseyCollege #SwiftMedical, #medicine #dermatology #science #chemistry

In this episode of The JCR: A Massey Podcast, Jane Zhao, a PhD candidate studying health policy and primary care at the University of Toronto speaks with the 7th Principal of Massey College, Dr. James Orbinski, a full professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Temerty Faculty of Medicine and professor at Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Dr. Orbinski’s stellar career has been a trajectory of the unexpected: a physician, professor and innovator, as well as president of MSF. Dr. Orbinski shares his philosophy about work, family and his love of poetry.  Listen here at https://the-jcr-a.blubrry.net/ or on your favourite podcast platform.

#munk #Temerty #UofT @massey_college #orbinski #MSF #health #medicine #globalaffairs #rilke #poetry

In this episode of the JCR: A Massey Podcast,  Titi Ayegbusi discusses her research into Black Canadian Women’s life narratives with Junior Fellow Alison D’Cruz. They examine the dominant themes in these texts while also exploring some of the key factors that prompt Black Canadian women to document their lived experiences.

#UofT  #blackwomen  #women #blackCanadianwomen #narrative #memoir @massey_college #education #feminism

In this episode The JCR looks up to the heavens to learn more about how satellites and space data help to detect, monitor and predict global phenomena. Former Junior Fellow, Rakshith Ramesh, a senior research scientist of Image Processing and Avionics at Pixxel Space speaks with the JCR’s Brohath Amrithraj, a PhD candidate studying renewable energy systems in Chemical Engineering at the University of Toronto.

#Massey_College, #UofT, #Engineering #renewableenergy #education #satellites #pixxelspace #spacedata #spectralimaging #astrophysics