She Speaks STEM
Welcome to She Speaks STEM, hosted by Shana Alexander — the official podcast of the Graduate Society of Women Engineers (GradSWE) at the University of Toronto. This show brings together emerging scholars, trailblazing researchers, and accomplished alumni to share their insights and experiences navigating the world of engineering and the broader STEM landscape.
From cutting-edge research and career advancement tips to personal growth stories and mentorship guidance, each episode fosters community, empowerment, and curiosity. Whether you’re a current grad student, a prospective engineer, or simply excited about the future of STEM, She Speaks STEM offers inspiring conversations that illuminate the challenges, triumphs, and possibilities awaiting the next generation of women leaders in engineering!
She Speaks STEM
Latest Episodes
Episode 8: Fitness Advice with Ellie
Struggling to balance grad school and fitness? In this episode, Shana and Saanjali reflect on their own fitness journeys and the challenges of staying consistent while juggling academic life. They’re joined by special guest Laura-Ellen deVries,...
Episode 7: Happy New Year!
In the first solo episode of She Speaks STEM, Shana sits down for a candid reflection on the past few weeks. She shares what she’s been reading and listening to over the Christmas break, what it’s really like to be a senior PhD student, and how...
Episode 6: Navigating Academia - Paths to Professorship in Teaching and Research
In this episode of She Speaks STEM, hosts Clara and Rana sit down with two inspiring professors from the University of Toronto to explore the different paths to becoming a professor in academia. Joining us from the teaching stream is <...
Episode 5: Jeanette Southwood's Path to Engineering a Sustainable Future
For our first episode exploring career paths after grad school, we invited Jeanette Southwood, P.Eng., FCAE, FEC, LL.D (honoris causa). A UofT Engineering alumna who currently serves as the Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Strate...
Episode 4: Behind the Scenes at the UTGSU—What It Does and Why It Matters"
In this episode of She Speaks STEM, Shana sits down with Amir and Farshad, the President and VP Finance of the University of Toronto Graduate Students' Union (UTGSU). We discussed what the UTGSU is, how it advocates for graduate students, and w...
