From Theory to Impact: WIL in Graduate Science Education

We're back with the third and final chapter in the CEWIL Conference Chronicles! A 3 part series of short episodes recorded live during the 2025 CEWIL Canada Conference in Hamilton, ON. Spoiler alert if you didn't look at the runtime, this one isn't short! It's not everyday you get to sit across the recording desk from someone who currently works in a role you once held. On this episode I sit down with Jason Causarano, Experiential Education Coordinator for the Faculty of Mathematics and Science at Brock University, to chat about the ways he has been growing WIL at the Grad level of Science education. As a trained biotechnologist, he draws on the pivotal decision to pause his own Master's studies in favour of gaining industry experience - an experience that now fuels his commitment to shaping meaningful, real-world learning opportunities for today's graduate science students.Guest: Jason Causarano, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON"Fallen Leaves" by Electric Wildlife