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 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 Strategic Partnerships, at Engineers Canada, Jeanette has built an illustrious career in the climate resilience and sustainable cities sectors. Tune in to hear about her journey from chemical engineering student to award-winning engineer and leader, and keep listening to the end to hear some questions from Jeanette for our hosts!
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!