PODCAST · technology
Speak On It
by SFU Surge
Brought to you by students of SFU Surge, our podcast aims to promote curiosity and excitement within the tech community! Each episode welcomes an SFU student or alumni to share their goals, struggles, and perspectives regarding their personal journeys within tech.
Episodes
-
Are You being greenwashed? Overconsumption and Clean Tech
Join us this episode for a conversation with Yasmin Dibai, a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Integral Group and President of SFU's Women in Clean Tech. As a Sustainable Energy Engineering student at SFU, this year's Woman of the Year Recipient for Applied Sciences Yasmin is here to talk about...
-
Why Soft Skills Are More Valuable Than You Think
Join us this episode for a conversation with Jim Brosseau, a Principal at Clarrus Consulting Group and E.M. Sciences, talking about his work on project management, diversity and resilience with teams across the country. Listen as he discusses his experiences and provides valuable advice for...
-
Biomedical Engineering, robot soccer, and working at Tesla
In his final year as a biomedical engineering major at SFU, Arvin (@arvinamini) has an abundance of knowledge to share based on his unique experiences. Tune in this week as we dive into innovations within biomedical engineering, robot soccer, and what it’s like interning at Tesla! 😮
-
Then vs Now: Surge's Dynamic Duo
Our Logistics Team is all about L-O-G-I-C! In this episode, our current Logistics Directors, Noble Tan and Vivian Wong, delve deep into their experience being a part of SFU Surge since 2019. They will take you through the transformation of Surge, and share their stories of personal growth and...
-
Women in STEM and AI Ethics
As a Computer Engineering student at SFU, Paniz is here to share her stories in tech. Stay tuned to hear the untold stories of being a woman in STEM and her focus on ethics in Artificial Intelligence!
-
Meet the new Surge Spotlight host!
Join us this episode as our new host Linda Kanyamuna sits down with our previous host Kim Regala to have a discussion on SFU Surge and the tech community.
-
Student life in the time of COVID-19 (2/2)
In part 2 of episode 10, Nik and Kim reunite three months later for another conversation about student life in the time of COVID-19. They reflect on what has changed and what has stayed the same since the summer – the first full semester of online learning due to the pandemic. Join in on their...
-
Student life in the time of COVID-19 (1/2)
n this episode, join us as a computer science major Nikola Filipovic sit down with our host Kim Regala to chat about student life in the time of Covid- 19 — what has changed and what has stayed the same, and what will happen in the next few months. This episode runs in 2 parts - the first having...
-
A tech student's journey to finding hope and joy in post-secondary.
With his past work experience at Samsung as their Technical Writer and his numerous experiences in positions such as being the Director of Marketing for SSSS's System Hacks 2017 + 2018 Hackathons, and a Frosh's organizer and facilitator, Josh Fernandez the perfect candidate to talk about a tech...
-
The tech community on the global scale.
Welcome back to Surge Spotlight! Tune in as Chris Pereira, co-founder of West Coast Opportunity Accelerator, shares his thoughts and experience with the tech community on a global scale. Ranging from 5G to automation, this episode covers a lot of what the future in tech might look like.
-
The ins and outs of digital working and job searching.
On this episode we have Qaid Jivan, SFU Beedie alumni and co-founder of TalentMarketplace, talking about the ins and outs of digital working. Listen in as he discusses his experiences and provides valuable advice for students currently working, or looking for work, remotely.
-
Building connections beyond the surface
Networking is especially beneficial in the tech and university environment. When done right, it allows students to create long-term connections and feel supported throughout their journey. In this episode, we are joined with Alvin David, an extracurricular enthusiast and the former president of...
-
Turning jealousy into positive energy
In this episode, Surge co-president Praneer Shrestha talks about his experiences of jealousy among his peers and within the tech community. While we may first think of jealousy as having negative connotations, Praneer shares his thoughts on how to turn this feeling into positive energy and...
-
How gaming helped me redirect my career path
Riot Games is one of the most popular video game developers in the industry, and in this episode we're joined with Riot Games software developer and SFU alumni, Alex Land. Hosted by former SFU Surge co-president Jeffrey Leung, they discuss how it's like to work at one of the top companies in the...
-
Navigating the tech world as a student with impostor syndrome
Impostor syndrome can affect every single on of us, especially as students navigating the world. Surge Co-president Hilal Asmat joins us in this episode to talk about her own experiences as a student in the tech world. We're addressing what causes impostor syndrome, how it can affect our...
-
What overworking has taught me about myself
In this episode, we are joined with Surge Creative Director Michelle Swolfs to talk about the topic overworking herself. Listen in to hear some of her struggles of feeling burned out, how she is learning to separate herself from her work, and her experiences of learning how to set healthy...
-
Why grades don't define your career
In this episode, we are joined by Surge Co-President Jeffrey Leung, to talk about why having good grades is only a small part of the larger journey towards having a career in technology. Listen in to hear his perspectives about what future employers may be seeking from undergrads, how investing…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Brought to you by students of SFU Surge, our podcast aims to promote curiosity and excitement within the tech community! Each episode welcomes an SFU student or alumni to share their goals, struggles, and perspectives regarding their personal journeys within tech.
HOSTED BY
SFU Surge
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Speak On It have?
Speak On It currently has 17 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Speak On It about?
Brought to you by students of SFU Surge, our podcast aims to promote curiosity and excitement within the tech community! Each episode welcomes an SFU student or alumni to share their goals, struggles, and perspectives regarding their personal journeys within tech.
How often does Speak On It release new episodes?
Speak On It has 17 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Speak On It?
You can listen to Speak On It on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Speak On It?
Speak On It is created and hosted by SFU Surge.
URL copied to clipboard!