Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI)

Under Pressure: Stress, Substances and Graduate Student Reactions

How are changing substance use trends shaping student well-being and behaviours in academic life? In this episode of The EDII Catalyst, Dr. Kim Hellemans (Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Science, Carleton University) joins us to reflect on how substance use, mental health, and academic culture intersect within student populations. Hosted by Eden Goodwin (PhD candidate, C2MCI Micro team HQP), this episode highlights practical approaches to modeling healthy behaviours in academia, including how to recognize early signs of distress and foster open and stigma-free conversations around substance use. At C2MCI, we are dedicated to advancing the science and technology of carbon to metal coatings. Our mission is to innovate and share cutting-edge research, practical applications, and industry insights to enhance the durability, efficiency, and sustainability of metal surfaces. We host regular conversations with leading researchers and professionals to raise awareness and learning around equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigeneity in STEM and hope to inspire you to become a “catalyst” for change in your own communities and workplaces!  Join our community of scientists, engineers, and enthusiasts to stay informed and inspired.  __________________ Stay in touch and learn more about our research: C2MCI Website — https://bit.ly/45xdCtA LinkedIn — https://bit.ly/4mwVerh Bluesky — https://bit.ly/4fslKQy Twitter — https://bit.ly/459Fp4h __________________ The EDII Catalyst is made possible by the support of the Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund (#NFRFT-2020-00573).

Allyship in STEM

What does real allyship look like in a research lab, and how can leaders turn good intentions into meaningful action? In this episode ofThe EDII Catalyst, Dr. Seán Barry (Professor & Chair of the Department of Chemistry, Carleton University) joins us to reflect on how mentorship, leadership, and everyday lab practices can shape more inclusive and collaborative research cultures. Hosted by Eden Goodwin (PhD candidate, C2MCI HQP, and Barry Lab member), this episode explores practical approaches to allyship in academia, including policies that empowering HQP, the value of diverse perspectives in shaping research, and how leaders can elevate their lab members’ voices. At C2MCI, we are dedicated to advancing the science and technology of carbon to metal coatings. Our mission is to innovate and share cutting-edge research, practical applications, and industry insights to enhance the durability, efficiency, and sustainability of metal surfaces. We host regular conversations with leading researchers and professionals to raise awareness and learning around equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigeneity in STEM and hope to inspire you to become a “catalyst” for change in your own communities and workplaces!  Join our community of scientists, engineers, and enthusiasts to stay informed and inspired.  __________________ Stay in touch and learn more about our research: C2MCI Website — https://bit.ly/45xdCtA LinkedIn — https://bit.ly/4mwVerh Bluesky — https://bit.ly/4fslKQy Twitter — https://bit.ly/459Fp4h __________________ The EDII Catalyst is made possible by the support of the Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund (#NFRFT-2020-00573).