The WISE Podcast

Episode 8: Behind the Scenes of WISE - The Mentorship Program Curious about who WISE is and what we do? In our "Behind the Scenes of WISE" series, we’re diving into each WISE portfolio to showcase how they support our mission of promoting inclusivity and diversity in STEM. In this episode, join us as we highlight WISE’s Mentorship Program led by our amazing coordinator, Charvi. From connecting stu...

Episode 7: Behind the Scenes of WISE - The PDW Team Curious about who WISE is and what we do? In our "Behind the Scenes of WISE" series, we’re diving into each WISE portfolio to showcase how they support our mission of promoting inclusivity and diversity in STEM. In this episode, join us as we highlight the Professional Development Workshop (PDW) team led by coordinators Danelle Comeau and Riya Sh...

Episode 6: Behind the Scenes of WISE - The Outreach Team Curious about who WISE is and what we do? In our "Behind the Scenes of WISE" series, we’re diving into each WISE portfolio to showcase how they support our mission of promoting inclusivity and diversity in STEM. In this episode, join us as we spotlight the Outreach Team, led by coordinators Ayca Haskoylu and Peyton Belgrave. Learn how they’r...

Episode 5: Imposter Syndrome and Academic Anxieties In this episode, we dive into imposter syndrome and academic anxieties with insights from WISE’s president, Philippa Madill. Join us as we explore the challenges and coping strategies for students navigating these struggles.

Episode 4: Dissecting the Med School Journey Listen to first-year medical student Sara Cho break down the med school application process. From navigating extracurriculars to tackling the MCAT, join us as we dissect the intricate steps and challenges of pursuing a medical career.

Episode 3: Tips to our first-year selves Joined by my fellow second-year engineering friends, listen as we ramble on about our first-year experiences in engineering. This episode includes a variety of tips we wish we had known in our first years to motivate and validate those currently experiencing similar situations.

Episode 2: Navigating Clubs Week In this episode, WISE's very own president, Catherine Betancourt-Lee, shares insights on navigating Clubs Week in the upcoming semester. Discover the advantages of joining clubs and why becoming a member of WISE’s community is a valuable choice!

Episode 1: Disparities in Academia Joined by guests Sara Cho and Dr. Niki Cho, WISE delves into the topic of gender disparity within academia. Whether you are an undergrad or postgraduate student, this episode covers various topics from imposter syndrome to academic burnout to empowerment. By dissecting the experiences they faced in their postgraduate careers, we hope to inspire and motivate fello...