The Talking Raven

Week two of TRP Live month brings us another favourite returning guest! Amanda Blais, Senior Disabilities Learning Support Coordinator for the Paul Menton Centre (PMC), walks us through the registration process for future PMC students; tells us why accessibility is integral to Carleton identity and success; and gives us her picks for this summer World Cup!Please visit our website to begin your registration with the PMC, or to book an intake appointment with a PMC Coordinator.To learn more about the New Sun Joy Maclaren Adaptive Technology Centre (JMC), please visit the JMC website.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!*Editor's note - in our Exploring Assistive Technology and Learning Supports at Carleton chapter (24:37 mark), we reference a preference for Windows laptops over MacBooks. MacBooks have no issues running the Microsoft 365 software suite, and are compatible with the vast majority of Carleton's program offerings. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused*

We kickoff TRP Live month with one of our favourite guests! Dr. Megan Rivers-Moore, Director and Associate Professor at the Feminist Institute of Social Transformation (FIST), gives us her perspective on today's political and social climate; shares her affinity for graduation day; and even touches on Drake's most recent release!!!To learn more about the amazing programs and courses being offered at FIST, please visit their website.You can learn more about our future live events on our official TRP Live page.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

For the first time, you will be able to join a live recording of the Talking Raven Podcast! Every Thursday in June, we will be holding a session highlighting parts of our Carleton community. Not only will you hear these conversations before anyone else, you will also have the opportunity to contribute! Topics will include: social justice, accessibility, wellness and housing!Please visit our website to learn more. Registration for each session is available on Carleton360. We can't wait to see you!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

On today's episode, we wrap up our student conversations with two amazing third year students! Not only are Sophie (Criminology and Criminal Justice) and Anjalee (Environmental and Climate Change Studies) both studying in the Bachelor of Arts, they're also really great friends! Listen to learn how friendship has helped them navigate the post-secondary experience.Visit our podcast's website to get a sneak peak of what we have in store the month of June!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

Our student conversations continue with Nafia, a third-year Cognitive Science student from Dhaka, Bangladesh. If you are interested in topics related to Psychology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Neuroscience and Linguistics, this is the conversation for you! Please visit our website to learn more about the Cognitive Science program!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

Carleton's Spring Open House is taking place on Saturday, May 9th. Listen as we share what to expect, who will be in attendance, and why we're so excited to welcome you on-campus.To learn more about the event, please visit our Undergraduate Admissions Events page. Planning on attending? You can register on your Carleton360 account.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

On today's episode, we are joined by Alina, A first-year Commerce student from Ottawa, Ontario. Carleton's Sprott School of Business is known for being a welcoming, student-focused community. After hearing this conversation, you'll have a good understand of what it means to feel the Sprott Love!Please visit our website to learn more about the Sprott Student Investment Fund.Interested in visiting our campus? Please visit our website to book a campus tour!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

On today's episode, we are joined by Ariba, a second-year Global and International Studies student from Whitby, Ontario. Financing your education is a big part of the post-secondary journey. Ariba's tips - from couponing to participating in I-CUREUS - are sure to pay off for every university-bound student!To learn more about I-CUREUS, please visit our website!Want to revisit Ariba's first appearance on the podcast? You can find it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

Our students series kicks off with Alyson, a third-year Anthropology student from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. Alyson tells us how she found herself in her program; the joys of being involved in the Carleton community; and offers some great advice for our Future Ravens!To learn more about the Carleton Academic Student Government, please visit our website!Received a call from our student callers? Visit our website to meet our team!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

On today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Minjoon Lee, Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Carleton's Department of Economics. Minjoon tells us if our society has become more financially literate since the pandemic; walks us through the intersectionality between economics and aging; and tells us why robots may become the most viable solution for our long-term care needs!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

On today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Kate Marczenko, Assistant Professor in Carleton's Department of Chemistry. Our conversation covers a lot of interesting topics, including: what happens when your program starts to resonate; how does one define curiosity-driven research; and why winning an award can be both motivating and validating!To learn more about the Marczenko Lab, please visit our website!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

On today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Gerald Grant, Academic Director for the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (BEKH). We explore what BEKH is; what happens when culture meets innovation; and how artificial intelligence has changed the innovation process.To learn more about BEKH, please visit our website!Have an idea for a future episode? Email me at [email protected] us on Instagram and TikTok!

On today's episode, we are joined by Farhana Moshira and Dr. Elisabeth Gilmore. Along with showcasing the PATH Project, we explore the role equity plays in climate research, and touch on the significance behind International Women's Day.Plus, we celebrate the recent victories of Carleton's Nordic Skiing and Basketball programs!To learn more about The PATH Project, please visit our website.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

Carleton University's March Open House is just around the corner! Listen as we preview the event and explain why we're so excited to welcome you on-campus.To learn more about the event, please visit our website!To register, login to your Carleton360 account.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

On today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Nusa Fain, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Sprott School of Business. We start our conversation by recapping the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Nusa shares how her own experience volunteering at the Olympics help shape her academic experience. We also explore why human innovation remains essential, especially with the increase presence of artificial intelligence.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

It's Reading Week at Carleton and we can't think of a better time for you to come for a visit! Listen as we introduce four events that are sure to keep our campus buzzing.To register for our Family Information Evenings, please visit our website.To learn more about our Black Applicant Information Evening, please visit our website.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

On today's episode, we are joined by Megan Gaucher, Associate Professor in the Department of Law and Legal Studies, and recipient of the 2025 Carleton Research Achievement Award. Megan tells us what goes into the developing a course; why the words Belonging and Community are forever linked; and the challenges students face when applying their in-course lessons to a real-world setting.Plus, Carleton is hosting its inaugural Black Applicant Information Evening! Please visit our website to learn more!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

On today's episode, we are joined by Fady Shanouda, Assistant Professor at the Pauline Jewett Institute of Women's and Gender Studies. Our conversation covered a wide range of topics, but landed on the idea of community: how do we define it; when do we seek it; and why it's so important to find it.To learn more about Fady's work, please visit their website!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

On today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Reza Kholghy, Canada Research Chair and Associate Professor in the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Reza tells us what it means to be named Canada Research Chair; how using metals as energy carriers could solve our energy crisis; and why innovation is directly related to your areas of interest!To learn more about the Energy and Particle Technology lab, please visit our website!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!PS Santa Claus did in fact receive the letter and delivered the gifts on-time!!!

On today's episode, we are joined by Josh Dadjo, Strategic Political Advisor and PhD candidate in the school of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University. Josh helps us explore the following question: can young people save democracy?To learn more about the AI Policy Compass, please visit Mila's website. Interested in working on Parliament Hill? Visit our website to explore Parliamentary work opportunities!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

Welcome back! As we jump into a new year, we want to make sure you are ready to tackle your post-secondary journey! Listen to learn about the importance of the January 15 deadline; upcoming events you won't want to miss; and why listening to this podcast is a great way to discover the Carleton community!To register for our CU Live virtual sessions, please visit our website!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

Wishing you and yours a very safe and happy holiday season. The Talking Raven will be back in 2026!!!Plus, congratulations to our Holiday prize winner, Jasmine!!!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

On this special episode, we are please to welcome the Sprott Social Impact Hub Team: Director Emily Jones Joanisse, and Co-General Managers Giorgio Manasseri and Tharindi Nadugala! We talk about the purpose of the hub; why it's important to have students involved; and how it speaks to the overall mission of the Sprott School of Business!Plus, there's only one week left before our contest winner is announced! To enter, please send us your holiday wish list on Instagram!To learn more about the Sprott Social Impact Hub, please visit our website!Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok!!!

On today's episode, we are joined by Jennice Hinds, PhD student in Linguistics. We talk to Jennice about her role as Carleton's Anti-Black Racism Education Program Coordinator; the importance of EDI work in post-secondary; and the unspoken meaning behind sounds!Plus, our Holiday contest continues! Send us your wish list on Instagram for a chance to win a special prize pack!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!!!

On today's episode, we are joined by two distinguished researchers who are engineering solutions to protect Canada's most vulnerable patients. Dr. James Green and Dr. Robert Langlois are collaborating with CHEO, a pediatric healthcare and research centre in Ottawa, on a pair of cutting-edge projects. We talk about these projects; explore what we get wrong about Engineers; and look ahead at the impacts electric vehicles and artificial intelligence will have on our daily lives.Plus, it's time for a contest! Listen to learn how you can win a special prize pack just in time for the Holidays.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!!!

On today's episode, we are joined by Duncan McCue, award-winning CBC broadcaster and Associate Professor in the school of Journalism and Communication. Duncan walks us through the creation of the Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities; tells us why storytelling is so important; and shares what it means to connect with Indigenous students across the country!To learn more about the Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities, please visit our website!Have a question for our Indigenous Initiatives Recruitment Coordinator? Reach out to Kaitlin Ransom here!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!!!

On today's episode, we are joined by Chris Motz, Associate Professor in Carleton's department of Psychology. Chris shares some valuable insights into the ways he approaches teaching first-year students; the pursuit of authenticity in academia; and what folks get wrong about the study of Psychology.To learn more about Carleton's clubs and societies, please visit our website! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!!!

On today's episode, we are joined by Genevieve Hache, a PhD student studying Chemical and Environmental Toxicology. Genevieve tells us how her interest in climate change helped shape her academic pursuits; what it was like to win the Carleton Three Minute Thesis competition; and some of the lessons she learned working on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic.To learn more about the Three Minute Thesis, please visit our website!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!!!

On today's episode, we are joined by Courtney, a Public Affairs and Policy Management student and current Residence Fellow! Courtney talks to us about the role Residence Fellows play in the Carleton residence community; the importance of finding the right roommate for you; and the ways you can make the most out of your university experience!Please visit our website to take a virtual tour of the Ravens Roost!You can find our CU Live schedule here!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!!!

The Talking Raven is officially on the Blue Jays bandwagon! On this episode, we make our World Series predictions. We are also joined by Hayley Cooper, Accounting instructor and recipient of the 2024 Sprott School of Business Excellence in Teaching Award. Hayley tells us the role Accountants play in today's world; how she helps first-year students identify their ability to thrive in the field; and what it means to be recognized by her peers and students alike!To learn more about our new Bachelor of Accounting, please visit our website!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

On today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Peter Crockford, Associate Professor in Carleton's department of Earth Sciences. Peter shares what it meant to be awarded a Sloan Research Fellowship; the importance of having new perspectives in research; and whether we should be hopeful or skeptical about the future impacts of artificial intelligence. To learn more about the Crockford Lab, please visit our website!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

On today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Menna Agha, Associate Professor of Design and Spatial Justice and the founding Director of the Architecture Action Lab. Menna tells us about the ways we can use design to build community; the Action Lab's mission statement; and why we should attempt to save the world!To learn more about the Architecture Action Lab, please visit our website!Visit our campus on Saturday, October 25 for our Fall Open House!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!!!

Welcome to the new season of the Talking Raven Podcast! I am so lucky to be joined by Dr. Janne Cleveland, Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Enrollment, in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS). Janne tells us about the power of the arts; how FASS sets students up for success; and how you can make the most of your post-secondary experience.To learn more about FASS, please visit our website!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!!!

It's our season finale!!! Before we say goodbye, we want to make sure you have all the tools necessary for course registration! From the Student Registration Assistance team, to our upcoming Registration Information Sessions, this episode will serve as the perfect segue from your previous studies to your next academic journey!Plus, curious to know what needs to happen before your first day on-campus? Take a look at our New Student Checklist to find out!!!

June 2 is the deadline for Ontario secondary students to respond to their offer. On this special episode, we are going to help you make this important decision and preview your next steps!Plus, our future residence students will be able to select their room space and roommates! Please watch this webinar to learn more about the room selection process.

It's one of the biggest events of the year and it's only a few short days away! Join us as we talk all things Future Ravens Welcome!!!Haven't registered yet? Visit your Carleton360 account to confirm your attendance!

Our faculty conversations may have come to an end, but we still have a lot more podcast for you! Listen to learn what's coming up next on the Talking Raven Podcast.Plus, we want to hear from you! Send us a message on Instagram with your thoughts on the season, suggestions for future topics and questions you still want to have answered!

It's Earth Day and we're talking climate change! I'm joined by Dr. Ruth McKay and Dr. Gary Martin to talk about the research being done in housing design, Carleton's heightened focus on sustainability efforts, and protecting our communities from urban flooding. We also explore the lessons we can learn from the Los Angeles wildfires.Please visit our website to read about the ways the private and public sectors can work together to tackle this issue!

Lane Bourbonniere joins us for a conversation about the Kinàmàgawin report. We explore the impacts the report has had on the Carleton community, the changes we would like to implement and her role at Carleton! We also talk about the connections between reconciliation, indigenization and decolonization.To learn more about the Kinàmàgawin report, please visit our website!

Dr. Laura Horak is here and she's taking us to the movies! Listen as we introduce you to the Transgender Media Lab, chat about the social impact cinema can have, and explore the many ways Carleton's Film Studies program stands out!Please visit the Transgender Media Portal to discover films made by trans, Two Spirit, nonbinary, intersex, and gender-nonconforming artists!

We have the pleasure of welcoming Juno award winner Jesse Stewart to the TRP! Jesse tells us what that moment meant to him and his fellow bandmates. We also take a look at the power of music, the realities of touring in Canada and the importance of creative mobility.To listen to Stretch Orchestra, please visit their Bandcamp page!

When the Nicol Building opened its doors in September, 2022, it instantly became one of the key spaces on our campus. Inside the Nicol Building is where you'll find John Nelson, Director of the Innovation Hub! John joins us to talk all things related to the Hub, including the idea of failing forward and the importance of soft skills. Plus, we talk about the Black Coaches Collective!To learn more about the Innovation Hub, please visit our website and follow us on Instagram!

Dr. Dora Wang joins us for an interesting conversation about social media marketing! We explore business-to-business (B2B) marketing, the difference between an influencer and a marketer, and the importance of authenticity and accessibility in our digital spaces.Plus, we celebrate Dr. Wang for being awarded a ⁠SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant!⁠

Welcome back! Allow me to reintroduce myself; share why this podcast matters; and get you excited to attend our upcoming Future Ravens Welcome event, taking place Saturday, May 10!Plus, we want to give you a chance to say thank you to the folks that have made a difference in your post-secondary journey. It's always a great day for a Thank-You-Gram!

Dr. Manjeet Birk joins us for an honest conversation about identity, critical thought and the power of community. We explore how innovation is key to keeping students engage in the classroom, as well as the many ways pop culture helps us understand our various communities.Plus, Carleton's March Open House is fast approaching. If you would like to join us on March 8th, please visit our website to register!

On today's episode we are joined by Dr. Rowan Thomson, Canada Research Chair in Radiotherapy Physics. We explore Dr. Thomson's innovative take on cancer research, her role as Associate Dean (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) and the continued commitment to bringing morewomen in science.To learn more about research opportunities for Indigenous and Black students, please visit ourwebsite!

Dr. Mojtaba Ahmadi joins us for a conversation about exoskeletons, automated cooperation and the power of leadership. We also talked about how emerging technologies are creating solutions for folks with mobility issues, as well as introducing us to Carleton's newest engineering program! Plus, the countdown is on for our annual March Open House!!! To learn more about Mechatronics Engineering, please visit our website!

We are taking the podcast on a journey that spans over 4 billion years! Dr. Hanika Rizo joins us as we probe the origins of life on Earth, question the possibility of life beyond our planet and determine whether Science Fiction ever gets it right! Plus, we congratulate Dr. Rizo for being awarded a New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) grant!

On today's episode we are joined by Dr. Argel Aguilar-Valles. What starts as a conversation about psychedelics, quickly morphs into an inspiring talk about how researchers are finding ways to change our physiology for the better! To learn more about I-CUREUS, please visit our website! Thinking about applying for the Dean Summer Research Internship? You can learn more here!

On today's episode, we had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Sandra Fahy. The best conversations are often difficult to summarize, so I won't begin to try. Instead, I encourage you to listen actively, think critically and most importantly enjoy it as much as I did! To learn more about Carleton's Global and International Studies program, please visit our website!