'How To Be WiSE' Podcast by Queen's University WiSE Chapter

Women In Science and Engineering | Queen's University

The Queen's University Women in Science and Engineering Chapter proudly presents its sixth season of the 'How To Be WiSE' Podcast, a bi-weekly podcast that provides interviews focusing on the experience of being a woman in STEM. Each episode highlights guests who converse about the diversity of experiences and contributions of women in their respective fields of science. The goal of our podcast is to share the female experience in STEM by providing a space for female-identifying persons to share their stories, experiences, expertise and professional opinions. read less
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S6 : EP 5 - Reading Reddit Stories About Women In STEM!
5d ago
S6 : EP 5 - Reading Reddit Stories About Women In STEM!
We decided to put our own twist on the classic 'Reading Reddit Stories', where we read stories from Reddit based on women in STEM! Join Fizza, Izzah and Kya as they share their thoughts, opinions and experiences on these stories about microaggressions, the importance of allyship, collaboration and equal representation in STEM!
S6 : EP 5 - Reading Reddit Stories About Women In STEM!
5d ago
S6 : EP 5 - Reading Reddit Stories About Women In STEM!
We decided to put our own twist on the classic 'Reading Reddit Stories', where we read stories from Reddit based on women in STEM! Join Fizza, Izzah and Kya as they share their thoughts, opinions and experiences on these stories about microaggressions, the importance of allyship, collaboration and equal representation in STEM!
S6 : EP 4 - WiSE Women Chat: Let's Talk About Mental Health!
Nov 6 2023
S6 : EP 4 - WiSE Women Chat: Let's Talk About Mental Health!
Welcome to our Mental Health Episode! It is so important to take a moment to check in with yourself & ask yourself, "how am I doing?" This week, Fizza interviews clinical psychotherapist, Jo-Ann Ferreira from Student Wellness Services at Queen’s University. Join us as we talk about the different support groups that Student Wellness Services provides, acknowledging the mental health struggles that women in STEM face, and how we can be kinder to ourselves moving forward.
S6 : EP 3 - What Do Mechanical Engineers Think About Electric Car Manufacturing?
Oct 21 2023
S6 : EP 3 - What Do Mechanical Engineers Think About Electric Car Manufacturing?
Electric cars? Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably heard about them! In this electrifying episode, Fizza dives headfirst into the world of electric cars through two exclusive episodes with mechanical engineering student, Katherine, and industry professional, Vittoria! Join them as they talk about its eco-friendly technology, its pros and cons, its impact on the automative industry and how it will change the future of transportation!
S6 : EP 2 - The Guide On How To Be WiSE: How To Become A Pharmacist!
Sep 30 2023
S6 : EP 2 - The Guide On How To Be WiSE: How To Become A Pharmacist!
Have you considered a career in pharmacy, but not sure what that entailed? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Join Fizza as she interviews pharmacists MacKenzie and Katherine, as they chat about their day in the life, the different types of pharmacy and the journey to obtaining their PharmD!
S6 : EP 1 - What Do Computer Scientists Think About ChatGPT?
Sep 15 2023
S6 : EP 1 - What Do Computer Scientists Think About ChatGPT?
Join Fizza as she chats with Ayesha and Taylor, Ph.D. and B.A.Sc. students in computer engineering, respectively, as they engage in a fascinating conversation surrounding the controversies and debatable advantages behind AI technologies and ChatGPT. Will AI doom the future of education? Learn about how computers HALLUCINATE, and how they may not be the know-all-tell-all they are showcased to be. Will AI and humanoid robots replace humans?! Take a listen to find out!
S6 : EP 0 - Get To Know Your WiSE 2023/24 Presidential Team!
Sep 8 2023
S6 : EP 0 - Get To Know Your WiSE 2023/24 Presidential Team!
Introducing…How To Be WiSE Season 6! Our amazing new host, Fizza, interviews our incoming Wise Presidential Team including our president, Kyle, as well as our vice-presidents, Andrea and Emilia! Listen as they talk about the incredible doors that have been opened for them through being in WiSE, their advice for facing uncertainty and loneliness during university (cause we've all been there!) as well as the story time of when Kyle got struck by lightning! (not clickbait, real story!!!!)
S05:E12 - Life Sciences… the sequel!!
Apr 7 2023
S05:E12 - Life Sciences… the sequel!!
A true full circle moment! For our final episode of the podcast for this season, we revisit Life Sciences with our host, Ellie, and special guests, Gwen and Ariel! Join them as they chat about course selection, study habits and the variety of courses that Life Sci has to offer! Thanks for listening to the podcast this year!! We hope you loved this season, and we’re so excited to come back for Season 6 in the Fall!
S05:E11 - C[He]m Eng girls [Ar] the best!
Mar 30 2023
S05:E11 - C[He]m Eng girls [Ar] the best!
Join Ellie T. as she chats with graduating chemical engineering students, Alison and Audrey, about their advice to their first year selves, the iron ring, and the best time to get your dried mango at Bulk Barn!
S05:E10 - Physics is so cool it …Hertz!
Mar 12 2023
S05:E10 - Physics is so cool it …Hertz!
Alpha, beta, theta, mu! They know way more greek than you! (Is this a line from an engineering cheer? Yes. Is it fitting? Also yes!) This extra special physics episode brings you two girls from the same world! Meet Rory, 2nd year Physics major and Charlotte, 2nd year Engineering physics major! Listen as they chat with Ellie about lasers, circuits labs and the secret *exclusive* physics student lounge in Stirling - oops, was that a secret? ;)
S05:E09 - Math and Stats…as sweet as Pi?
Feb 19 2023
S05:E09 - Math and Stats…as sweet as Pi?
Proofs, stats and everything math. Being the most debated subject of all time, we couldn’t have a season without a little math! Whether you love numbers or are still recovering from first year Calculus (trust me…I STILL am!) Kristen and Christina will make you fall in love with mathematics and statistics all over again!
S05:E08 - CompSci Queens!
Feb 4 2023
S05:E08 - CompSci Queens!
And if you thought you heard enough about coding…surprise! We’ve got a computer science episode for you! Sorry…not sorry! Listen to Olivia and Hannah chat about stereotypes, hardware, and the beautiful world of tech! P.S. Extra special dedication to our lovely internal VP, international superstar computer science queen, Joelle ❤️
S5:E07 - [O][Mg]! We love biochemistry!
Jan 21 2023
S5:E07 - [O][Mg]! We love biochemistry!
We're back baby!!! Happy 2023! To kick off the new year, we've got an extra special Biochemistry episode for y'all! Join Ellie as she chats with Lauren and Madison, two upper year biochemistry students, about organization, dirty chai's and 4 hour labs.
S5:E06 - HTBW Holiday Special!
Dec 26 2022
S5:E06 - HTBW Holiday Special!
Christmas may be over but the WiSEest of them all ~ The HTBW Podcast Team ~ has delivered an extra special holiday gift for you all!! Listen to Emilia, Rebecca, Ellie and Ellie (yep, there’s two!) chat about managing exam stress, trying new hobbies, and being kind to yourself this holiday season!
S5:E05 - Environmental Biology and everything in-between!
Nov 26 2022
S5:E05 - Environmental Biology and everything in-between!
Guess who’s back?? Emiliaaaaa!! That’s right, our lovely Director of Communications is taking over the mic for a very special episode of the podcast. Learn about the wonderful world of frog lovers and secret coders with special guest, Rishona!
S5:E04 - printf(“Hello World”);
Nov 13 2022
S5:E04 - printf(“Hello World”);
Even if you’re not good at math, here’s an inequality equation anyone can solve. Girls who code >>> Oh yeah!! The Software Eng girls.
S5:E03 - Chemistry is [Na] cool!
Oct 29 2022
S5:E03 - Chemistry is [Na] cool!
Eeeee! Chemistry! Welcome to the Chemistry episode, where Ellie chats with Sam and Izzy, two upper-year chemistry students who will chat about all things chem! Join the girls as they talk about their best study tricks for midterm season, the rolly chairs on first floor Stauffer *chef’s kiss* and the curse of CHEM 223…iykyk. P.S. Chemistry is the best major. Hands. Down. P.S.S. This caption was maybeee written with a *tiny* bias! - Love, your eng chem editor <3
S5:E02 - AutoCAD you handle mechanical engineering?
Oct 15 2022
S5:E02 - AutoCAD you handle mechanical engineering?
Hey hey hey! The Mech Eng girls are here! Join us as Ellie chats with upper-year mechanical engineering students, Liz and Kya. The girls share their best study tips on staying on top of the crazy mech eng workload, talk about the broad variety of internship opportunities that eng has to offer, and how the girls stay motivated throughout the school year…or at least try to! ;) Editor’s Note: Eng girl here…any girly who can run autoCAD is a hero to me <3
S5:E01 - Live, laugh, life sci!
Sep 30 2022
S5:E01 - Live, laugh, life sci!
Calling all Life Sciences girlies! This episode is for you! Join your oh-so-wise host Ellie as she chats with 4th year Life Sciences students, Madi and Eesha, as they spill the tea on making the most out of your undergrad. Hang out as the Life Sci trio chat about role models, dealing with the stress of application season, and whether Jane Goodall studied orangutans or chimpanzees (we are still unsure!).
S5:E00 - A sneak peak!
Sep 16 2022
S5:E00 - A sneak peak!
New year, new podcast! Welcome to the season five debut of the How to be Wise podcast! Get to meet your oh-so-wise podcast host for this season, Ellie! With WiSE’s veteran host, Emilia, the girls chat with the incoming executive team including WiSE’s president, Sydney and VPs, Joelle and Heili. Join us as we discuss their journeys in STEM, how they got involved with WiSE, and how YOU (yes, you!) can get involved with WiSE this year!
S4: Epi 13 Understanding all the Impacts
Apr 8 2022
S4: Epi 13 Understanding all the Impacts
In this episode, Queen’s student Yujin discusses why she chose computer engineering, her experience as a woman in that field, and the importance of role models and outreach programs." episode title could be 'Solving the world's problems with science.