Mistakes, Missteps, and Mindsets: Stories of Failure and Resilience in Academia

Episode 14: The Systemic Nature of Language with Dr. Janelle Brady

Welcome back listeners! This episode we talked to TMU professor and president of the Ontario NDP, Dr. Janelle Brady. Dr. Brady is an anti-racist educator, activist, and Assistant Professor in the School of Early Childhood Studies, Faculty of Community Services at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on anti-Black racism in early childhood education and the experiences of Black mothers, Black early childhood educators, and Black Elders. To learn more about Dr. Brady's work, her "Forgotten Voices" project and more visit: https://janellebrady.ca/

Episode 13: The Shepherd of Human Data - Dr. Frances Wong

Welcome back Listeners! After a long hiatus we are back with an interview from Dr. Frances Wong! Dr. Wong is a former assistant professor in the department of chemistry and biology here at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her past research focused on cellular systems biology of early human placental development and today her academic interest lies in pedagogy in higher education. Dr. Wong has some very interesting insights on  reproductive development and computation biology that we really think you’ll enjoy!   #MadeInToronto #WomenInStem #Toronto #TMU #ReproductiveDevelopment #WomensHealth #ComputationalBiology

Episode 12: Learning How to Learn with Jocelyne Mendez-Guzman

Welcome back listeners! This week we have TMU molecular biology alum Jocelyne Mendez-Guzman on to talk about her journey through her Bachelors and Masters degrees, the art of balancing a part time job and full time school, and her passion for scientific communication.   To Learn More About Jocelyne's Research: https://linktr.ee/jmendezg   #MadeInToronto #Toronto #TMU #TorontometropolitanUniversity #WomenInStem

Episode 11: Broadening Your Dimensions with Dr. Costin Antonescu

This Week on the Podcast we have Dr. Costin Antonescu. Dr. Antonescu is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biology at Toronto Metropolitan University. Aside from teaching Cell Biology, he holds the role of Undergraduate Biology Program Director, and serves as Chair for the TMU Dimensions program, an NSERC initiative to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion in postsecondary institutions. His research investigates how chemical, mechanical, and metabolic cues may impact cellular processes, and how this can inform therapeutic treatments for cancer and targeted drug delivery.   To learn more about the Dimension's program to see how you can get involved check out: https://www.torontomu.ca/dimensions/ [https://www.torontomu.ca/dimensions/] or follow them on instagram @ fos.dimensions

Episode 10: What Colour is Your Parachute with TMU Alum Andrew Harris

Today’s guest, is Toronto Metropolitan University alum Andrew Harris. Andrew completed his BSc with Honours in medical physics in 2016. During his undergraduate degree and following graduation, he worked in research labs at TMU in the Department of physics and chemistry, and Sunnybrook Hospital, largely assisting with computer programming. He has also engaged in research at Western University in the department of Medical Biophysics. His current role is in the audio-visual industry as a freelance technical director for the ROM and History, Toronto's newest music venue. Andrew walks us through his journey as a mature student in the sciences, taking the MCAT just for fun, and how sometimes the person who gave you the task doesn't even know what the purpose of the task is.