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STEMPOWER
by STEMPOWER
Welcome to STEMPOWER! Here you’ll find engaging and educational interviews with some extremely knowledgeable guests who specialize in STEM fields!
Episodes
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How a Mother’s Experiences Shape Her Child’s Biology with Dr. Bridget Callaghan
What if the experiences of one generation could shape the biology and emotions of the next? In this episode of STEMPOWER, I speak with UCLA's, Dr. Bridget Callaghan. Her groundbreaking research explores how early life adversity and maternal experiences influence children’s gut microbiome and...
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The Science of Healing: Long-Term Cell Tracking After Spinal Injuries with Dr. Margaret Cheng
Happy 2025! In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Margaret Cheng, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Toronto's Institute of Biomedical Engineering and the Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. Dr. Cheng is a pioneer in quantitative MRI research, with a...
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Cannabis on the Brain with Dr. Jodi Gilman
In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Jodi Gilman, Ph.D., a renowned neuroscientist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the Director of Neuroscience at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Addiction Medicine. Dr. Gilman spearheads research on the...
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Biomarker Breakthroughs and Traumatic Brain Injury With Dr. Ina Wanner
In this episode with Dr. Ina Wanner, Ph.D., an Associate Research Neuroscientist at the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, we dive into the fascinating and complex world of neurotrauma research. Dr. Wanner, part of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center at the Semel…
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The Future of Wearable Health Devices with Dr. Daniel Franklin
In this episode with Dr. Daniel Franklin, Ph.D., we explore the cutting-edge world of wearable technology designed to monitor cardiovascular health. Dr. Franklin takes us through his groundbreaking research on non-invasive devices that track vital metrics like blood pressure and vascular...
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Decoding the Brain's Balance with Dr. Charles Bourque
In this episode with Dr. Charles Bourque, Ph.D., we explore the fascinating role that sodium plays in regulating not only hydration and thirst but also our brain's circadian rhythms — the internal clock that controls sleep-wake cycles, metabolism, and overall health. We'll dive deep into how the...
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Season II Preview
This season, our goal is to get a "behind-the-scenes" of today's ground-breaking science and innovations with leading scientists. From understanding the neuroscience of cannabis on the brain to uncovering the mystery behind black holes, this season is one you would not want to miss!
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NASA Scientist Talks Rising and Warming Oceans | Dr. Josh K. Willis
Will going vegan stop climate change? What can I do at a community-based level to help the planet? Are there only 30 years left until the Earth becomes permanently damaged by the human that walk on its face? This week, we speak with an oceanographer from Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Dr. Josh...
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The Highs And Lows Of Teaching High-School STEM | Steven Quast
What is it truly like to be a high-school science teacher? How do politics make their way into the classroom? Is there a perfect formula when it comes to marking? These are all questions that Mr. Quast can answer very well. From studying aerospace engineering at Carleton University and working…
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How Sleep Affects Mental Health | Nicole Carmona
Am I sleeping enough every night? Can I self-diagnose depression? Am I ruining my quality of sleep by going on my phone before bed? This week on STEMPOWER, we interview sleep specialist and Ph.D. student, Nicole Carmona. Nicole busts all of the most common myths on sleep and depression and shares...
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Can Contact Lenses Melt? | Dr. Lyndon Jones
Can my contact lenses roll to the back of my eye? Is it safe to sleep with my contacts in? Can contact lenses melt? In this week's episode of STEMPOWER, we interview Dr. Lyndon Jones, the director in the Centre for Ocular Research & Education at the University of Waterloo. Tune in right now to…
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Are My Bones Prone To A Fracture? | Dr. Lora Giangregorio
How can I prevent myself from developing osteoporosis? Has the pandemic messed with my spine? Should young people take on strength training? In this week's episode of STEMPOWER, we interview Dr. Lora Giangregorio, a kinesiologist from the University of Waterloo. Dr. Giangregorio shares tons of...
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What is Game Theory? | Dr. Kevin Leyton-Brown
What are the essentials to game theory? How is machine learning used in our day-to-day lives? Can microeconomists and computer scientists work together to build a more stable society? In this week's episode of STEMPOWER, we interview Dr. Kevin Leyton-Brown, a Professor of Computer Science at the...
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Do Grades Really Matter For Medical School? | Dr. George Philip
What's the medical school process like? Will my undergrad program determine my future? What do medical schools look for in a student? In this week's episode of STEMPOWER, anesthesiologist, Dr. George Philip, answers all questions medicine-related and shares his journey through medical school in...
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Am I At Risk Of A Heart Attack? | Dr. David Birnie
Should a 16-year-old be worried about arrhythmia? What's the best way to reduce the risk of having heart problems when I get older? How can young researchers succeed with their experiments? In this week's episode of STEMPOWER, Dr. David Birnie, a cardiac electrophysiologist from the Ottawa Heart...
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Can Viruses Cure Cancer? | Dr. John Bell
Is cancer curable? What's the best treatment? Is chemotherapy worth it? In this week's episode of STEMPOWER, we interview Dr. John Bell, a senior scientist in the Cancer Therapeutics Program at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Dr. Bell answers all questions cancer-related and shares...
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Can We Prevent Disease? | Dr. Rama Nair
How does the government contain epidemics? What are the differences in research and medicine from country-to-country? Can we completely abolish the idea of disease? In this week's episode of STEMPOWER, we interview, Dr. Rama Nair, a retired, full-professor in Epidemiology and Vice Dean in the...
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How Can We Engineer Our Future? | Dr. Amirkianoosh Kiani
What does the future look like for mechanical engineering? Wanna hear a day-in-the-life of a mechanical engineer? What soft skill should all engineers have? In this week's episode of STEMPOWER, we interview assistant professor from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Dr.…
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Can We Age Slower? | Dr. George Heckman
Is there a magic pill that can stop my body from ageing? What can we do as young people to stay "young" longer? Can I live forever? This week's episode with geriatrician, Dr. George Heckman answers all of your questions about ageing and how to "postpone" the body's natural process.
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Will Robots Take Over? | Dr. Brandon DeHart
What's the future for computer science? Coding? Can robots be used to help combat climate change? This week's episode with engineering manager of the University of Waterloo's RoboHub, Dr. Brandon DeHart, covers all topics robot-related and gives some excellent advice to students hoping to pursue...
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Aerospace Engineering | Kelsey Doerksen
How do I get an internship at NASA? Will my high-school grades determine my future? How can I become an astronaut? This week's episode with Aerospace Engineer and aspiring astronaut, Kelsey Doerksen, takes a deeper look at what it's like to launch space missions with NASA and answers some of your...
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How Will We Combat Covid-19? | Cynthia Carr
Is the government handling Covid properly? Should we download Covid-Alert apps? Influenza vs. Covid? This week's episode with epidemiologist, Cynthia Carr, busts all myths about the virus and much more!
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Season I Preview
What's it like in space? Will Covid ever disappear? Who really invented math? All of these questions and so many more will be answered in STEMPOWER's bi-weekly podcast episodes where we interview STEM professionals and get answers to your burning questions.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to STEMPOWER! Here you’ll find engaging and educational interviews with some extremely knowledgeable guests who specialize in STEM fields!
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Welcome to STEMPOWER! Here you’ll find engaging and educational interviews with some extremely knowledgeable guests who specialize in STEM fields!
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