She Speaks STEM
Welcome to She Speaks STEM, the official podcast of the Graduate Society 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
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 where your student frees actually go. From financial transparency to underused campus resources, this conversation offers valuable insights into how the UTGSU supports graduate students—and how you can make the most of it.
This podcast is proudly supported by our club sponsor, Marisa Sterling, P.Eng, FEC, Assistant Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Professionalism at the University of Toronto. Learn more about her work at uofteng.ca/edi.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to all of our funding sources, whose generous support makes this podcast possible. Visit us at https://gradswe.sa.utoronto.ca/ or @gradsweuoft on Instagram to learn more about our community and upcoming events!