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We talk to Cole Brown, a lead front-end web developer, about her career, the future of the tech industry, and her secret superpowers.

Justine Munich, a PhD student in physics, fills us in on life in academia, her proudest moment of her career, and her role models.

Join WWEST Manager Danniele Livengood and Creating Connections 5.0 Coordinator Jenna Anderson for a recap of the biennial Creating Connections 5.0 conference.

Best of the WWEST host Danniele interviews Christiana Cheng, Research Associate at the Rick Hansen Institute.

Join Dr. Lesley Shannon as she speaks with two successful women engineers, Sandra MacDougall and Alison Anderson, in a special on-location Best of the WWEST interview in Whitehorse, YT.

Danniele speaks with Gordana Pejic, a software engineer originally from Serbia, who immigrated to Canada to receive a masters degree in Software Systems.

This episode, we're talking to Victoria Camp, an Engineer in Training working in geological engineering at BGC Engineering Inc.

Danniele interviews Janet Fraser, PhD, BC Green Party MLA candidate and STEM professional.

WWEST Assistant Coordinator Vanessa sits down with Anne Simon, PhD - professor at the University of Maryland, prominent virologist, and long-time science advisor of the "X-Files" series.

Best of the WWEST chats with Cybele Negris, CEO of Webnames.ca since 2000, about her most memorable career moments, work-life balance, and her dirty little secret.

As part of the , we welcome Dr. Maria Klawe, president of Harvey Mudd College, to chat about increasing participation and support of women in STEM.

As part of the WWEST manager Danniele chats with award-winning author, advocate, and speaker Shari Graydon about the participation of women experts in the media.

Fire Safety Engineering, big families, and coming to Canada from Kenya to study and work - these are all topics covered in this interview between WWEST manager Danniele and Jane Gachuche, consultant and Fire Safety Engineer in Training.

Dr. Steven Spencer, Psychology Professor and Researcher at Ohio State University, chats with Best of the WWEST about the exciting work he and others are undertaking at the Engendering Success in STEM Consortium. This interview is also part of our series with speakers from the

We are joined by Leigh Wall, Apprentice Truck and Transport Mechanic, Student Recruiter, and Public Speaker with a passion for engaging women and girls in Trades.

As part of the , Danniele speaks with Dr. Danielle Gaucher all about gendered language in job advertisements.

Jo Miller chats with WWEST manager Danniele about sponsorship versus mentorship, as part of the .

In this interview, Negar Roghanian tells us all about her life as a PhD student in Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia, where her research focuses on developing sustainable coating for rehabilitation of corroded pipes.

Join WWEST manager Danniele for a lively interview with Angie Byron, Drupal Core Committer and open source evangelist who lives and breathes Drupal.

Rahael Jalan, PhD, joins Danniele to discuss her journey from India to Canada, where she settled to help Aboriginal youth excel in mathematics.

Best of the WWEST producer Vanessa showcases highlights from the podcast!

Holly Burton joins WWEST manager Danniele with her "awkward turns of phrase" (her words!) and fills us in on leadership coaching for women in male-dominated industries.

Hear all about improving processes at the City of Vancouver, industrial engineering, and mentoring immigrant women in STEM in this interview with Zhila Pirmoradi, PhD.

What was it like to rub elbows with the first Canadian women pioneering for other women's place in STEM? Dr. Judy Myers has seen a lot in her long career in Zoology - find out more in this interview with Best of the WWEST.

WWEST Associate Chair Alison Anderson hosts this episode with Dr. Katie Aitken and speaks to her about bird watching, practicing science in the Yukon, and even what birds can teach us about climate change.

Our guest of this episode, Halimat Alabi, brings us along on her journey through video game design, film and television, and research and teaching, with lots of laughs and poignant moments.

In this episode, WWEST manager Danniele chats with Dr. Gail Anderson about bugs and other animals, a career in forensics that makes a real difference in the world, and the benefits of university if one chooses to attend.

WWEST Associate Chair Alison Anderson sits down with Deanna Burgart to discuss her work integrating Indigenous traditional knowledge in engineering.

Come along with Dr. Angelica Lim and hear about her discovery of computing science and her passion for robotics!

In this episode, Danniele speaks with Dr. Lori Brotto about her career in psychology and gynaecology and how they can intersect.

Chickens in the kitchen, positron beams, and asking big questions about the universe - you will hear about all of these things in this episode with Dawn MacDonald.

In this episode, Stacey Mulcahy tells us all about working at The Garage at Microsoft and how she is involved with many of its fun projects.

On July 5th, WWEST Manager Danniele and Best of the WWEST Producer Vanessa visited the Telus World of Science for the First International Day of LGBTQ+ People in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! (Short name: LGBT STEM Day.)

Alison Anderson, the WWEST Associate Chair at Yukon College, interviews Kirsten Hogan and asks the real questions!

How does someone who hates math and science with no role models of women in STEM end up as a Metals and Materials Engineer? Colleen Legzdins will tell you all about it in this interview with WWEST Manager Danniele.

Best of the WWEST producer Vanessa interviews WWEST Program Manager Danniele about what got her into STEM, why she loves the work she does at WWEST, and what it takes to run such a program.

In this episode of Best of the WWEST: Yukon Edition, Alison Anderson chats with Jocelyn Joe-Strack about how she incorporates her First Nations background in her work strengthening the land planning process in the Yukon.

What's Rachel Nelson's favourite part of her job? The otters, of course! Download this episode to learn more.

In this episode, Jessica takes us along on her past journeys to Ireland, China, and Rome through her memories and the life lessons she learned.

In yet another Yukon-focused episode, Alison Anderson speaks with Carmen Wong all about ecology. You'll find out that it's about more than just trees and bears!

In this episode, WWEST manager Danniele speaks with Aerin Jacob all about the importance of diversity in STEM, but especially in ecology and conservation.

Danniele is joined by Kai Scott, Principal Partner at TransFocus Consulting, to discuss how organizations can be the best employers they can for trans and non-binary folks.

In this episode, Bella Kazwell, Web Engineering Lead at Asana, a leading web-based work management system, tells host Danniele about her work at Asana, describes how she got her dream job, and gives advice for all STEM professionals.

 Host Alison Anderson talks with Leslie Leong about whether or not new technology really simplifies our lives and whether or not we should separate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) from the arts.

Marcia MacDonald, PhD, chats with host Danniele this week about working at the World Anti-Doping Agency. You'll hear about how her work helps to implement more efficient processes in the Athlete Biological Passport Program or ABP. But you'll also hear about Marcia's life as a woman in STEM.

In this episode, we hear from Leigh Joseph about how having a more Indigenous presence in ethnobotany is key to community collaboration, and how researching traditional Indigenous plant medicine can help Indigenous communities return to their cultural practices and build a foundation for healing and self-care at a community and cultural level.

Danniele sits down with Jennifer Jakobi, PhD, newly appointed WWEST Associate Chair at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. They cover many subjects, including - but not limited to - how to give students the opportunity to empower themselves and how STEM professionals can move forward in their careers successfully.

Episode 48: Monika Stachura, PhD, Research Scientist, TRIUMF
In this episode, you'll hear from Monika Stachura, PhD, about her career as a research scientist, how to have a successful interdisciplinary STEM career, and how to network and thrive.

Episode 49: Pamela Tannouri, Technology Development Manager, HealthTech Connex
From being the first employee at her current workplace, to growing a startup, to managing a team that is creating a revolutionary "blood pressure cuff for your brain," Pamela Tannouri tells host Danniele all about her journey through her career.

Episode 50: Dana Mills, Youth STEM Outreach Coordinator, Yukon College
Alison Anderson and the Yukon Edition of Best of the WWEST are back! This time, you'll hear from Dana Mills, and why it's so important to support youth in their passions and the fascinating research Dana undertook about youth transitioning out of foster care.

Episode 51: Mily Mumford, Writer/Director/Scientist
Host Danniele is joined by Mily Mumford to talk about scifi, bridging theatre and science, and the study of psychological effects of being in space.

Episode 52: Ania Kwiatkowski, PhD, Nuclear Physicist
This time, Danniele hears from Ania Kwiatkowski, PhD, a nuclear physicist at TRIUMF who is passionate about her work.

Episode 53: Rike Moon, PhD, Manager, STEAM Mentor Initiatives, Science World
In this episode, Rike Moon tells Danniele about her journey from a farm in Germany to her career at Science World in Vancouver. Rike gives great advice for STEM students and professionals and takes us down memory lane to explain how she overcame crippling exam anxiety.

Episode 54: Ellyne Kinney, Senior Systems Engineer, Earth Observation Systems
Ellyne Kinney relives her time working on big deal astronomy projects (Hubble Space Telescope and Goddard Space Flight Centre to name-drop just a couple), tells us about her fascination with space, and gives advice on how to be successful both in post-secondary school and in STEM careers.

Episode 55: Ella Chan, Sci-Files YouTube Host & Student
Ella Chan joins host Danniele to talk about all sorts of topics, including starting university and the importance of balancing the A in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics).

Episode 56: Michele Romanow, Dragon on CBC's "Dragons' Den"
Best of the WWEST producer Vanessa interviews Michele at Creating Connections 6.0 where Michele was a keynote speaker on May 4, 2019.

Episode 57: Creating Connections 6.0
In this special episode, podcast producer Vanessa will walk you through the Creating Connections 6.0 conference, which took place on May 3-4, 2019 in Vancouver, BC. Creating Connections is a diversity conference focused on attracting, engaging, and retaining women and underrepresented groups in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

Episode 58: Nemaiah Shaw, Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
This time, we look at the trades again and speak with Nemaiah Shaw, who tells us why she loves being an apprentice aircraft maintenance engineer, what it takes to become one, and her excitement for her eventual licensing.

Episode 59: Tara Robertson, Diversity & Inclusion Lead, Mozilla
Tara Robertson, Diversity & Inclusion Lead for Mozilla, is a diversity champion. You're going to hear about a lot of things an organization is doing right when it comes to diversifying their workplace and supporting their people.

Episode 60: Deborah Harford, Executive Director, Climate Change Adaptation Team
Deborah Harford gives background on the organization she co-founded, the Climate Change Adaptation Team (ACT), and explains how studying how animals and humans will have to adapt to climate change is extremely important.

Episode 61: Lianna Mah, VP Business Development, Associated Engineering
Lianna Mah has seen big change at Associated Engineering in her 29 years of being part of the organization. You'll hear all about diversity in engineering and how it has evolved over the years.

Episode 62: Leanne Roed, Game Designer & Artist
What is it like to release a mobile game from start to finish? How does game design foster collaboration? Is there space for the silly and strange in the video game sphere? This week's guest, Leanne Roed, answers all of these questions with WWEST manager and podcast host Danniele.

Episode 63: The Red Arrows
WWEST manager Danniele had the opportunity to speak with two aircraft engineers from the Red Arrows, the aerobatics display team of the British Royal Air Force.

Episode 64: Elyssa Manis, Web Technologies Expert
Elyssa Manis has built her company NavaWeb from the ground up, and tells WWEST manager Danniele all about it in this episode.

In this episode with Vienna Lam, you'll hear about her passion for the whole research cycle as well as strategic planning, and you'll even learn what it was like for her to find her first human remains while on an excavation in Fiji.

Life sciences is not a widely understood area of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), but Wendy Hurlburt is here to set the record straight. She tells host Danniele about her hopes to establish life sciences as a vital part of the economy.

We've heard it time and time again: Don't read the comments. Except today, WWEST manager Danniele speaks with Dr. Maite Taboada, a professor in linguistics at 丁香园AV, who actually takes time out of her day to read and study those very comments online.

This time, WWEST manager and podcast host Danniele speaks with Dr. Sharona Gordon, a professor at the University of Washington鈥檚 School of Medicine who is making waves with her various projects, including Below the Water Line, whose mission is to combat sexual harassment in academia.

WWEST manager and Best of the WWEST host Danniele talks to Mary-Jane Piggott, Senior Water Resources Engineer, about why she came to Canada from Australia, how the arts can intersect with STEM, and how her job lets her travel to really cool places. 

Girls to the Power of Math is a girl-to-girl math mentorship program, and it was all born out of research into whether gender influences confidence in math for elementary students. This program was started by Alexa Bailey, and she's our guest for this episode.

Episode 71: Leila Abutaleb, Digital Communications Manager, BC Hydro
Leila Abutaleb joins WWEST manager and podcast host Danniele to get nerdy about digital communication.

Episode 72: iSTAND Mini Series: Women in STEM from the Okanagan
This episode marks the first in a miniseries by the WWEST Associate Chair program hosted at iSTAND at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO). In this episode we are introduced to 3 women in STEM in the Okanagan.

Episode 73: The Women of "In Plain Sight"
In this episode of Best of the WWEST, podcast host and WWEST manager Danniele will introduce you to the 7 women who are featured in WWEST's new photography project, "In Plain Sight." This project is a photojournalistic look at the lives and careers of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields, where they are often overlooked.

Episode 74: Louise Wilkinson, Quality Manager, Integral Group
Which career allows you to marry environmentalism and data science? Being a quality manager at an engineering firm! Louise Wilkinson is our guest on the podcast for this episode.

Episode 75: LCdr Calley Gray, Royal Canadian Navy
In this episode, WWEST manager and Best of the WWEST host Danniele speaks to Lieutenant Commander Calley Gray, Marine Systems Engineer Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy. She gives us all a rare glimpse into what it's like to be a woman in the Navy and the amazing and big strides the Armed Forces have taken to create a more diverse and equal landscape.

Episode 76: Mitzi Dean, MLA
Mitzi Dean, MLA for Esquimalt-Metchosin and British Columbia Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, has 3 main priorities: Tackling gender-based violence, getting rid of systemic barriers, and economic and political empowerment of girls and women.

Episode 77: Quarantimes with Claris Cyarron
This time on the podcast, Danniele introduces us to a very special guest - her wife, Claris. Danniele asks Claris about her work as a the Consultancy Director of Silverstring Media, a small video game studio in Vancouver, BC.

Episode 78: Yuka Takemon, PhD Student, Genome Science and Technology
Yuka Takemon joins Best of the WWEST host Danniele in a socially-distanced interview to talk all about bioinformatics and why research in the field can give quick rewards.

Episode 79: iSTAND Miniseries Part 2: Indigenizing STEM Education
In our second episode of the miniseries by the WWEST Associate Chair program hosted at iSTAND at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO), host Maxine (iSTAND Communications and Resource Design Assistant) speaks with a panel of experts on Indigenizing STEM education.

Episode 80: Erin Karaim, Civil Engineering Technician, WSP
Best of the WWEST host Danniele welcomes Erin Karaim to the podcast. Erin tells us all about what it鈥檚 like to be a draftsperson - the ins and outs of her education and her career creating technical drawings for engineering projects.

Episode 81: Sheryl Cumming, P.Eng., Metro Vancouver Regional District's Planning and Environment Department
How does Sheryl Cumming, Professional Engineer with the Metro Vancouver Regional District鈥檚 Planning and Environment Department 鈥減ay it back鈥� into the world with her work? Hear all about it plus more in this podcast episode.

Episode 82: Rebecca Sorbara, Applied Science Technologist/Director of Building Science, McCuaig & Associates
Rebecca Sorbara joins Danniele, WWEST manager and Best of the WWEST host, to get nerdy about building science and advancing women in STEM.

Episode 83: Anne Simonen, Civil Engineering Technologist
Anne Simonen is keeping it real by telling us about her journey from being a student who wasn't strong in math to a civil engineering technologist who is supporting really important projects in wastewater treatment.

Episode 84: Jennifer Flanagan, Co-Founder, CEO, President of Actua
Jennifer Flanagan is an inspirational leader for girls and women in STEM, and in this episode, you are sure to be just that - inspired! Learn about how she founded Actua, an organization that inspires future innovators.

Episode 85: Dr. Lesley Shannon P.Eng, WWEST Chairholder & Professor (Computer Engineering, 丁香园AV)
Folks, we have finally done it. We finally interviewed WWEST Chair Dr. Lesley Shannon on Best of the WWEST! Danniele and Lesley dive into many things, including coping during the pandemic and how it is affecting not only women in STEM, but women everywhere.

Episode 86: iSTAND Miniseries Part 3: Men in the Minority
In our third episode of the miniseries by the WWEST Associate Chair program hosted at iSTAND at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO), host Maxine (iSTAND Communications and Resource Design Assistant) reverse engineers the diversity in STEM conversation. She speaks to two men in female-dominated fields to explore how these fields can support greater gender diversity.

Denise Williams tells us about her work leading a nonprofit that connects with different levels of government, provides education and scholarship opportunities for Indigenous youth, and attempts to mend the digital divide between Indigenous communities.

Nora Keegan is a grade 10 student whose research on the effects of hand dryer noise on children was published in the Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health. If this interview doesn't inspire you, then we don't know what will!

Episode 89: iSTAND Miniseries Part 4: How Can STEM Learn From Sport to Increase the Participation of Women?
Dr. Marge Holman, professor of Kinesiology at the University of Windsor, and Reina Iizuka, Defensive Back of the University of Manitoba's Bisons football team and first woman to play on the team are featured in this episode with the WWEST Associate Chair at University of British Columbia Okanagan.

Episode 90: Dr. Noushin Nabavi, Cell Biologist in Training & Economist
Growing up as a self-described "weird kid," Noushin was drawn to science at an early age. She came to Canada from Iran when she was 15 years old, and despite language barriers and adjusting to a new culture, she thrived and became the researcher and economist she is today.

Episode 91: Dr. Yane Valdez, Immunologist & Founder, ImmunoLatinXs
Join Vanessa, Best of the WWEST producer, for a chat with Dr. Yane Valdez, a woman of many hats. Hear about this immunologist, mom, science communicator, and artist made her way to Canada from her home country of Peru and what spurred her on to become an immunologist. She also tells us about her work empowering Latin American communities with knowledge of immunology and her passion for mentorship.

Episode 92: Realizing Identity Safe-Environments
In this episode, Podcast Producer Vanessa talks with Dr. Toni Schmader and Dr. Hilary Bergsieker about exciting research conducted by Engendering Success in STEM, a Consortium devoted to testing the long-term efficacy of interventions that harness the power of positive social interactions to mitigate subtle gender bias.

Episode 93: Memma Uponi, Mechanical Engineering Student
Memma Uponi is only in her second year as a Mechanical Engineering student, but she's already making a huge impact. In this episode, she joins Mily Mumford, WWEST Research Coordinator, to chat all about how she's creating space and networking opportunities for Black women engineering students in North America and more.

Episode 94: Carlyn Loncaric, Founder & CEO, VodaSafe
How can we save lives and keep search and rescue teams safe? These are questions that led Carlyn Loncaric to found VodaSafe, a company that is creating a product that will be to waterfront rescue what the AED or portable defibrillator has been for CPR. Hear all about it in this episode!

Episode 95: Creating Inclusive Networks to Launch Careers
Imagine having to think about your gender nonstop. Imagine it getting in the way of the work you set out to do. Imagine feeling ignored, devalued, and dismissed even by the subtlest of actions or comments. This is something women and non-binary folks constantly face in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), and Project SINC (Shaping Inclusive Network Cultures) is getting to the root of it.

Episode 96: Dr. Kaylee Byers, Deputy Director, Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative, BC node
Science communication, podcasting, rats, and parasites - these are all things that Dr. Kaylee Byers is passionate about, and she tells us all about it in this episode.

Episode 97: Indigenous Voices on Best of the WWEST
Best of the WWEST honours the fabulous Indigenous guests we have had on the podcast over the years.

Episode 98: Indigenous Ways of Knowing in STEM with Desiree Marshall-Peer, Cree-Ojibway Educator
In this time of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, the discussion of Indigenous participation in STEM is extremely important. Desiree Marshall-Peer, a Cree-Ojibway educator at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, joins Best of the WWEST producer Vanessa to explore decolonizing STEM and education.

Episode 99: Cassy Weber, CEO, MindFuel
Cassy Weber, CEO of MindFuel, tells us all about MindFuel's projects to increase diversity in STEM in this episode, and lets us in on some of her personal and professional life as a busy CEO of a nonprofit organization that is truly making a positive impact.

Episode 100: Maggie MacPhee, Grades 7-12 Math Teacher & Educator
Maggie MacPhee is passionate about math - not just learning and teaching it, but also examining it through a social justice lens and changing the narrative around its history. She joins Best of the WWEST producer Vanessa to get nerdy about math!

Episode 101: Dr. Kimberly Arcand, Visualization Scientist, Chandra X-Ray Observatory, NASA
In this episode, you鈥檒l hear about Dr. Kimberly Arcand's passion for creating materials that are accessible for all, how important coding is for students and professionals in STEM, and how failing a class can teach you a ton about yourself.

Episode 102: Capt(N) Seana Routledge, Deputy Project Manager, Canadian Forces
In this episode, Captain(N) Seana Routledge is telling us all about her work in the Canadian Armed Forces! How does diversity and inclusion play a role in the organization? What was it like going to the Royal Canadian Military College to study engineering, compared to other post-secondary education? And just what does the Forces do to support the citizens of Canada? You鈥檒l learn all about that and more!

Episode 103: Aadita Chaudhury, Doctoral Student, Science and Technology Studies, York University
This week, the conversation is a candid one about breaking out of the mould shaped by a professional program into an interdisciplinary community with Aadita Chaudhury, doctoral student.

Episode 104: Dr. Britt Dr枚gem枚ller, Canada Research Chair, Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine, Univ. of Manitoba
Dr. Britt Dr枚gem枚ller moved halfway across the world to pursue a new life in Canada as the Canada Research Chair of Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine - during a pandemic. If that doesn't say "strong, independent woman in STEM," we don't know what does! 

Episode 105: Major Jessica Ross, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineer Officer
In this episode, Major Jessica Ross gives us a glimpse into the Canadian Armed Forces and her life therein - how she joined, how it was to train to get to where she is today, and where she's going. Plus you'll hear about how Dungeons & Dragons can be applied to team dynamics and just how important hockey is in the military.

Episode 106: Deyanira Mendoza Dominguez, P.Eng, Certified Project Manager, and Woman of Action
Deyanira Mendoza Dominguez, a self-described non-boring engineer, has been to 16 countries, which she visited with her husband on their motorcycles to conduct research! You'll hear all about it in this episode. She also lets us in on what kind of challenges are presented to someone immigrating to Canada who is also a woman in STEM, and how those challenges helped her stand on her own two feet and build an empire around her. 

Episode 107: Pride in STEM with Dr. Ben Britton
Dr. Ben Britton joins host and producer Vanessa just in time for LGBT STEM Day. The conversation about 2SLGBTQ+ people's participation in STEM is ramping up more and more, and we're talking about what employers and those in academia can do to create a more welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for 2SLGBTQ+ folks.

Episode 108: Jasmine Shaw P.Eng, Entrepreneur, and Changemaker
Jasmine Shaw, P.Eng is joining us to talk about mentoring, coaching, engineering, and...drones? Yes, drones! Hear about the cool work she's doing in the Aerospace realm with Amazon and their Prime Air program and so much more.

Episode 109: Sad茅 Akinbami P.Eng, Civil Engineer & Artist
We're talking STEAM in this episode - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math - with Sad茅 Akinbami.

Episode 110: Janet Phan, Founder & Executive Director, Thriving Elements
Janet Phan is busy, but she's also working on changing the landscape for girls and women in STEM. In this episode, she tells us all about moving across an ocean to another country for a job, finding internal peace with past challenges, and how technology drives everything we do. Plus, she gives the inside scoop into her new book, "Boldly You!"