Injustice comes in many shapes and forms around the world, but all have one thing in common; the oppression of individuals based off their economic status, race, religion, gender, sex, political stance, or belief. Fighting injustice can happen on the streets or in the classrooms, and one way to do this is to follow the practice of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI). I learn a lot about how JEDI can improve the way humans interact, communicate, and collaborate together to not only solve world problems, but build stronger and more accessible and inclusive communities. My teachings come from my guest on this episode, electrical engineering graduate student Jin Sia.

Guest Bio

Jin is currently pursuing a Master’s of Electrical Engineering with a Collaborative Specialization in Planetary Sciences at Western University’s Institute for Earth and Space Exploration (Western Space.) He also serves as Chief Diversity Officer and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for the Mars Society of Canada. As a Malaysian international student studying in Canada, Jin hopes to bring a global perspective to the task of building a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive (JEDI) future for humanity in the cosmos.

If you would like to learn more about Jin’s work, you can connect with him on LinkedIn, or follow him on Twitter and Instagram @jinthespaceguy.

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Host and creator: Gavin Tolometti

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