The Talking Raven

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...

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 I...

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...

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...

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 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 Thr...

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 t...

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;...

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...

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...

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 web...

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...

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 t...

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...

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...

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 more women in science . To learn more about research opportunities for Indigenous and Black students, please visit our website...

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,...