'How To Be WiSE' Podcast by Queen's University WiSE Chapter

We decided to put our own twist on the classic 'Reading Reddit Stories', where we read stories from Reddit based on women in STEM! Join Fizza, Izzah and Kya as they share their thoughts, opinions and experiences on these stories about microaggressions, the importance of allyship, collaboration and equal representation in STEM!

Welcome to our Mental Health Episode! It is so important to take a moment to check in with yourself & ask yourself, "how am I doing?" This week, Fizza interviews clinical psychotherapist, Jo-Ann Ferreira from Student Wellness Services at Queen’s University. Join us as we talk about the different support groups that Student Wellness Services provides, acknowledging the mental health struggles t...

Electric cars? Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably heard about them! In this electrifying episode, Fizza dives headfirst into the world of electric cars through two exclusive episodes with mechanical engineering student, Katherine, and industry professional, Vittoria! Join them as they talk about its eco-friendly technology, its pros and cons, its impact on the automative industry...

Have you considered a career in pharmacy, but not sure what that entailed? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Join Fizza as she interviews pharmacists MacKenzie and Katherine, as they chat about their day in the life, the different types of pharmacy and the journey to obtaining their PharmD!

Join Fizza as she chats with Ayesha and Taylor, Ph. D. and B.A.Sc. students in computer engineering, respectively, as they engage in a fascinating conversation surrounding the controversies and debatable advantages behind AI technologies and ChatGPT. Will AI doom the future of education? Learn about how computers HALLUCINATE, and how they may not be the know-all-tell-all they are showcased to be....

Introducing…How To Be WiSE Season 6! Our amazing new host, Fizza, interviews our incoming Wise Presidential Team including our president, Kyle, as well as our vice-presidents, Andrea and Emilia! Listen as they talk about the incredible doors that have been opened for them through being in WiSE, their advice for facing uncertainty and loneliness during university (cause we've all been there!) as we...

A true full circle moment! For our final episode of the podcast for this season, we revisit Life Sciences with our host, Ellie, and special guests, Gwen and Ariel! Join them as they chat about course selection, study habits and the variety of courses that Life Sci has to offer! Thanks for listening to the podcast this year!! We hope you loved this season, and we’re so excited to come back for Seas...

Join Ellie T. as she chats with graduating chemical engineering students, Alison and Audrey, about their advice to their first year selves, the iron ring, and the best time to get your dried mango at Bulk Barn!

Alpha, beta, theta, mu! They know way more greek than you! (Is this a line from an engineering cheer? Yes. Is it fitting? Also yes!) This extra special physics episode brings you two girls from the same world! Meet Rory, 2nd year Physics major and Charlotte, 2nd year Engineering physics major! Listen as they chat with Ellie about lasers, circuits labs and the secret *exclusive* physics student lou...

Proofs, stats and everything math. Being the most debated subject of all time, we couldn’t have a season without a little math! Whether you love numbers or are still recovering from first year Calculus (trust me…I STILL am!) Kristen and Christina will make you fall in love with mathematics and statistics all over again!

And if you thought you heard enough about coding…surprise! We’ve got a computer science episode for you! Sorry…not sorry! Listen to Olivia and Hannah chat about stereotypes, hardware, and the beautiful world of tech! P.S. Extra special dedication to our lovely internal VP, international superstar computer science queen, Joelle ❤️

We're back baby!!! Happy 2023! To kick off the new year, we've got an extra special Biochemistry episode for y'all! Join Ellie as she chats with Lauren and Madison, two upper year biochemistry students, about organization, dirty chai's and 4 hour labs.

Christmas may be over but the WiSEest of them all ~ The HTBW Podcast Team ~ has delivered an extra special holiday gift for you all!! Listen to Emilia, Rebecca, Ellie and Ellie (yep, there’s two!) chat about managing exam stress, trying new hobbies, and being kind to yourself this holiday season!

Guess who’s back?? Emiliaaaaa!! That’s right, our lovely Director of Communications is taking over the mic for a very special episode of the podcast. Learn about the wonderful world of frog lovers and secret coders with special guest, Rishona!

Even if you’re not good at math, here’s an inequality equation anyone can solve. Girls who code >>> Oh yeah!! The Software Eng girls.

Eeeee! Chemistry! Welcome to the Chemistry episode, where Ellie chats with Sam and Izzy, two upper-year chemistry students who will chat about all things chem! Join the girls as they talk about their best study tricks for midterm season, the rolly chairs on first floor Stauffer *chef’s kiss* and the curse of CHEM 223…iykyk. P.S. Chemistry is the best major. Hands. Down. P.S.S. This caption was may...

Hey hey hey! The Mech Eng girls are here! Join us as Ellie chats with upper-year mechanical engineering students, Liz and Kya. The girls share their best study tips on staying on top of the crazy mech eng workload, talk about the broad variety of internship opportunities that eng has to offer, and how the girls stay motivated throughout the school year…or at least try to! ;) Editor’s Note: Eng gir...

Calling all Life Sciences girlies! This episode is for you! Join your oh-so-wise host Ellie as she chats with 4th year Life Sciences students, Madi and Eesha, as they spill the tea on making the most out of your undergrad. Hang out as the Life Sci trio chat about role models, dealing with the stress of application season, and whether Jane Goodall studied orangutans or chimpanzees (we are still uns...

New year, new podcast! Welcome to the season five debut of the How to be Wise podcast! Get to meet your oh-so-wise podcast host for this season, Ellie! With WiSE’s veteran host, Emilia, the girls chat with the incoming executive team including WiSE’s president, Sydney and VPs, Joelle and Heili. Join us as we discuss their journeys in STEM, how they got involved with WiSE, and how YOU (yes, you!) c...

In this episode, Queen’s student Yujin discusses why she chose computer engineering, her experience as a woman in that field, and the importance of role models and outreach programs." episode title could be 'Solving the world's problems with science. 

In this episode, Radeon AMD senior director Laura Smith talks about gender-based double standards, staying confident in new environments, and the influence of her role models. 

In this episode, Harvard art conservation scientist Julie Wertz discusses balancing stability and career as an academic, effective communication with non-scientist colleagues, and surviving grad school.

In this episode, medical student Mary-Claire talks about destigmatizing mental health, her experiences at Western University, and overcoming academic setbacks.

In this episode, Joint Hydrographic Center outreach specialist Tara Hicks Johnson speaks about making ocean science more accessible to everyone and the importance of change.

In this episode, dental student Bella Marsin discusses the importance of exercise and community support, being flexible with your career prospects, and her hopes for the field of dentistry in the future.