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
Episode 7: Happy New Year!
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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 her perspective has shifted as she steps into mentorship and starts thinking seriously about what it takes for a PhD defence. She also talks about why networking has become a bigger priority and how she’s using those conversations to explore career paths beyond the bench. Whether you’re in grad school, thinking about what’s next, or just figuring things out as you go, this episode is an honest look at growth, learning, and transition in STEM.
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!
