The JCR: A Massey Podcast: Recent Episodes
The JCR: A Massey Podcast
The JCR, a Massey Podcast — where people and ideas intersect – is a project of the graduate students at Massey College at the University of Toronto. We share our research, ideas, projects and passions through interviews and commentary. Join us on our journey.Theme Music: Sam LittleArtwork: Joe CostaProduction Team: Pranjal Tiwari, Associate Producer; Joe Costa, Technical Producer; Kim Kierans, Executive Producer.Massey College https://www.masseycollege.ca/ is a graduate school at the University of Toronto that “strives to empower the next generation of thinkers and leverage the great intellectual wealth of interdisciplinary, intergenerational, inclusive and informed community in service to the public good.”
Join Junior Fellow Sarah Semchism and audience members for an afternoon of classical music recorded at Massey College. Hosted by Violetta Kurkurina, a Master’s student in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Toronto, the concert features performances by fellow student musicians Cathy Wang, Victoria Jiang, and Yanfeng Charlie Pan. Through performance and conversation, the musicians explore the stories, interpretations, and emotions behind each piece of music.
Cathy Wang played the first movement of Joseph Haydn’s piano sonata in E flat Major Hob. 16/52.
Victoria Jiang played the first movement of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s sonata No.9 in D Major K.311.
Yanfeng Charlie Pan played Frederic Chopin’s Ballade No.1 in G minor Opus 23.
uoft #massey_college #music #piano #arts
In this episode of The JCR: A Massey Podcast, Junior Fellow and biomedical engineer Megh Rathod speaks with Hugo Higueros, a PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto, about his work developing new tools to monitor kidney health. The conversation explores many of the vital roles that kidneys place including in supporting the cardiovascular system, the limitations of current monitoring methods, and how innovation could transform organ transplantation and long-term care.
UofT #MasseyCollege #BiomedicalEngineering #MedicalDevices #KidneyHealth #Innovation #Research #HealthTech #AppliedOptics
In this episode of the JCR: A Massey Podcast, Junior Fellow Sarah Semchism speaks with Western University professor and Massey Senior Fellow, Dr. Lisa Cameron about how genetics and the environment shape asthma. Dr. Cameron breaks down why treatments don’t work the same for everyone and how new, more personalized approaches could change the future of care.
uof #masseycollege #western #asthma #medicine #genetics #science #research #biologics #education #environment
In this episode of “The JCR: A Massey Podcast,” Junior Fellow Rodginie Dorcent sits down with Sanjana Jones, a Master of Public Health candidate at Uof T to explore Black women’s health in Canada. From community-centred research, the importance of language in research and advocacy, to mentorship, creativity, and care, this conversation highlights why listening to lived experience is essential to building equitable healthcare systems.
The Voices Unheard Report mentioned in this podcast is a publication of the Black Women’s Institute for Health.
uoft #masseycollege #health #Blackwomen #data #publichealth #education #dallalana #medicine #healthcare #equity
In this episode of The JCR: A Massey Podcast, Junior Fellow Rowan Munson speaks with Dr. Rafael Do Nascimento Grohmann, Assistant Professor in Media Studies (Critical Platform Studies) at the University of Toronto about his research in South America into worker-led technology development.
labour #AI #massycollege #uoft #mediastudies #technology #computer #cooperatives
In this episode of The JCR: A Massey Podcast we’re taking a walk or at least talking about what it’s like to take a walk, a really long walk. Massey College Junior Fellow Ben Pulver speaks with Senior Fellow Kim Kierans about her pilgrimage across Spain in the fall of 2025, 38 days and 700 kilometres walking The Camino Frances.
walking #camino #spain #pilgrimage #masseycollege #spirituality
This episode of the JCR: A Massey Podcast discusses research to improve the accuracy of pulse oximeters in measuring oxygen saturation across various skin types. Massey College Junior Fellow Brohath Amrithraj speaks with Megh Rathod, a Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto and Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research about his work to adapt pulse oximeters to account for a person’s skin thickness, pigmentation, and melanin.
UofT #masseycollege #health #oximeter #pigmentation #melanin
In this edition of The JCR: A Massey Podcast, Junior Fellow Margaret De Leon speaks with UofT professor, Dr. Robert Gibbs about his latest book, “What a University Could Be.” They discuss his proposal to introduce rigorous research and the logic of inquiry into the undergraduate curriculum.
@uofT @masseycollege #education #undergraduate #university #research
Jane Zhao, fifth year health policy PhD candidate at the University of Toronto (UofT), speaks with Dr. Adalsteinn (Steini) Brown, the Dean of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at UofT about navigating academic leadership, improving health systems, and what’s he’s reading.
UofT #MasseyCollege #DLSPH #Publichealth #academy #university #health #healthpolicy #leadership
Paramedics and firefighters depend on respirators for protection against infectious bioaerosols like COVID-19 virus. In this episode Junior Fellow Utkarsh Mali speaks with Rachel Tyli, a PhD candidate at UofT’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine about her research into respirator fit. Tyli looks at how facial features and tasks like CPR determine levels of safety with the aim of improving protection for first responders.
ESW #firstresponders #covid19 #respirators #bioaerosols #firefighters #paramedics #education
In this edition of “The JCR: A Massey Podcast” host Brohath Amrithraj speaks with Nelly Matorina, a PhD Candidate in Psychology at UofT about her research into memory, sleep, and dreams. The conversation touches questions such as how do we make memories, and how sleep and dreaming could affect how we perceive our memories.
sleep #dreams #memory #UofT #MasseyCollege @Massey_College #education #psychology
What can the ripples of gravitational waves in space and time tell us about the universe?
Utkarsh Mali, a Phd student in astrophysics tells Junior Fellow Rachel Tyli about his dive into the world of gravitational waves, from Einstein’s prediction to the detectors that finally heard the waves, and the data science tools he uses to decode their secrets. It’s a story of discovery, technology, and learning to listen to the universe in a whole new way.
astrophysics #uoft #masseycollege #education #cosmos #gravitationalwaves #neuronstars #universe #nightsky
Chen Zhong, a Junior Fellow at Massey College and a PhD candidate in the Department of Political Science speaks with Professor Kariuki Kirigia, Assistant Professor at the School of the Environment and the African Studies Centre at UofT about evolving models of environmental conservation and how we might reimagine human-nature relations in an increasingly uncertain world.
environment #masseycollege #uoft #conservation #africanstudies #education #africa
What do innovators and startup founders have in common? Surprises! Philip Playfair studied history and planned on a career in public service. Instead, he became a startup founder, building strong teams and solving real customer needs with technology. A self-described accidental serial entrepreneur, Playfair’spath shows how unexpected turns, and even being unprepared (!) can lead to bold, brilliant moves into entrepreneurship. In this episode, Playfair joins Silicon Valley native and Massey Junior Fellow Anne-Marie Fowler to reflect on the surprises that catch founders off guard, and the opportunities that come from embracing the unexpected.
Playfair #MasseyCollege #SiliconValley #entrepreneurship #innovator #startups #technology #innovation #lowfoot #utilitybilling
Today, three past and present Junior Fellows at Massey College dive into what the final year of a PhD looks like, from the perspective of a job market candidate. Leting Liu, a recent graduate from UofT’s Rotman’s School of Management speaks to Robbie Steel and Brohath Amrithraj about her journey from PhD candidate to Assistant Professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business.
Phd #masseycollege #UofT #Rotmans #BostonUniversity #Questrom #business #accounting #education #graduatestudent #academicjobs
Evan Chan, a PhD Student at the University of Toronto and Research Fellow at Swift Medical speaks with Dr. Sheila Wang, Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto with a specialty in dermatology and the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Swift Medical.
Dr. Wang’s winding journey from the chemical laboratory to clinician and leader has been marked by personal triumphs, unspoken barriers, resilience, and moments of inspiration. Dr. Wang shares her life story, motivations, and insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, physicians, and leaders.
UofT, @Massey_College, #MasseyCollege #SwiftMedical, #medicine #dermatology #science #chemistry
In this episode of The JCR: A Massey Podcast, Jane Zhao, a PhD candidate studying health policy and primary care at the University of Toronto speaks with the 7th Principal of Massey College, Dr. James Orbinski, a full professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Temerty Faculty of Medicine and professor at Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Dr. Orbinski’s stellar career has been a trajectory of the unexpected: a physician, professor and innovator, as well as president of MSF. Dr. Orbinski shares his philosophy about work, family and his love of poetry. Listen here at https://the-jcr-a.blubrry.net/ or on your favourite podcast platform.
munk #Temerty #UofT @massey_college #orbinski #MSF #health #medicine #globalaffairs #rilke #poetry
In this episode of the JCR: A Massey Podcast, Titi Ayegbusi discusses her research into Black Canadian Women’s life narratives with Junior Fellow Alison D’Cruz. They examine the dominant themes in these texts while also exploring some of the key factors that prompt Black Canadian women to document their lived experiences.
UofT #blackwomen #women #blackCanadianwomen #narrative #memoir @massey_college #education #feminism
In this episode The JCR looks up to the heavens to learn more about how satellites and space data help to detect, monitor and predict global phenomena. Former Junior Fellow, Rakshith Ramesh, a senior research scientist of Image Processing and Avionics at Pixxel Space speaks with the JCR’s Brohath Amrithraj, a PhD candidate studying renewable energy systems in Chemical Engineering at the University of Toronto.
Massey_College, #UofT, #Engineering #renewableenergy #education #satellites #pixxelspace #spacedata #spectralimaging #astrophysics
In this episode, Southam Fellow Beatrice Senadju, an award-winning broadcast journalist with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), speaks with Pia Ranada, the 2024 Marshall McLuhan Fellow from the Philippines and former investigative journalist with the digital news outlet, Rappler. Ranada, now the Community Lead with Rappler, works with citizens to produce impactful journalism on pressing social issues in local communities to rebuild trust in fact-based information.@rappler @apiature @piaranada @cmpfigueroa @beatricesenadju @massey_college #uoft @phincanada #marshallmcLuhan #journalism #communityjournalism #public service #climatechange #rapplercommunities #phnews
In this week’s JCR: A Massey Podcast kick back and enjoy some new music from the Winnipeg band, Blueblood’s debut LP Discount Everything. Band members Courtney Fox, Sam Little and Conrad Sweatman also talk about their journey and creative process with Canadian music journalist Michael Barclay.
@itscourtneyfox, @samlittell, and @conrad_sweatman #winnipeg #DiscountEverything @bluebloods #music #masseycollege @massey_college @uoft
What’s it like to juggle an intensive graduate program and become a new parent? Omni Elebyary and Sonali Ravi share their experiences and insights for change with host Sara Maqsood.
masseycollege #uoft #education #parenthood #phD
In this episode, Junior Fellow Robbie Steele speaks with the Massey College Librarian, Andreea Marin, about the Robertson Davies Library at Massey College and its focus on the history and technical aspects of the book arts. They discuss what it means for a rare books library to focus on the history of the book, what goes into being Massey’s rare books librarian, and some of the amazing exhibitions, programming, and collaborations being done in the library. They also highlight a few of the treasures in the collection, which you can see for yourself by visiting the library. For more information on the Library’s collection and how to book an appointment, tour, or workshop, visit the College’s website: https://www.masseycollege.ca/library/
masseycollege #uoft #books #librarians #robertsondavieslibrary #education #rare books #boookarts
In this episode of The JCR, Junior Fellow Nancy Tahmo talks with Mary Aglipay, a PhD candidate in Epidemiology and co-founder of Pippen AI. Mary shares how her training in machine learning and artificial intelligence led to the creation of an AI platform that simplifies administrative tasks for family medicine physicians. Together, they discuss how academic training can fuel impactful innovations and provide practical tips and resources for students looking to embark on their entrepreneurial journey.#Entrepreneurship #AI #PippenAI #FamilyMedicine #innovation #Lab2Market #MasseyCollege#UofT #AI #MachineLearning @massey_college
Junior Fellow Brohath Amrithraj, a PhD candidate studying renewable energy systems in Chemical Engineering, brings you “A fireside chat with Jonathan Rose.” Dr. Rose shares his journey of innovation in the academy – from a graduate student at Massey College to his collaborations with Silicon Valley as post-doc at Stanford University, to esteemed professor at University of Toronto and Senior Fellow and interim principal at Massey College.
With our ever-growing reliance on generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Genesis, this episode of the JCR examines the complexities of generative AI. Rachel Tyli, a Junior Fellow at Massey speaks with Fernando Yanez, a PhD candidate in Computer Science about his research in generative AI and his newsletter, The GenAI Edge (https://fernandoyanez.substack.com/).
Check out his blog at https://fernandoyanez.com/posts/gen_ai/
FernandoYanez #RachelTyli #AI #GenerativeAI #ComputerScience #MasseyCollege #UofT #education #ChatGPT
In today’s episode, Shree Paradkar, social and racial justice columnist at the Toronto Star and Southam Fellow at Massey College, speaks with Nataliya Machalina, Massey College alumna, Scholar at Risk (2022-2024), and recent graduate of the Centre for European and Eurasian Studies (CEES) at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. They discuss the challenges faced by women soldiers on the frontlines of the Russian-Ukrainian War, focusing on the impacts of professional discrimination, sexual violence, and social stigma on their service. Through the Ukrainian context, they draw comparisons with the Canadian Armed Forces, reflecting on what these shared experiences can reveal about gender, power, and military culture in both countries.
@ceesmunk @munkschool @massey_college @uoft
Ukraine #ShreeParadkar #NataliyaMachalina #MunkSchool #MasseyCollege #CEES #WomenSoldiers #WomenInTheMilitary #UkrainianWomenSoldiers #GenderEquality #RussianUkrainianWar
In this episode, Junior Fellow Robbie Steele speaks with Haley Forgacs, a recent Massey alumna and a graduate of the Master’s in European and Russian Affairs at the Munk School of Global Affairs, about her research into the Russian disinformation in the war in Ukraine. They discuss how Russia’s disinformation narratives draw on long histories of Russian cultural memory and identity formation to support the Kremlin’s imperialist aims in Ukraine.
Ukraine #RobbieSteele #HaleyForgacs #UofT #MasseyCollege #EuropeanAndRussianAffairs #Russia #MunkSchoolOfGlobalAffairs #disinformation #Kremlin
Junior Fellow Noah Khan along with graduate students Tuaha Mubarak and Isaac Giles take a deep dive into the unique ownership structure and rich history of the world’s oldest queer bookstore. This episode was originally produced for a graduate course, Introduction to Workplace, Organizational and Economic Democracy, at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). Noah, Tuaha, and Isaac tell the inspiring story behind Glad Day’s collective ownership model, its challenges, and its lasting impact on Toronto’s queer community and beyond.
GladDayBookshop #OISE #MasseyCollege #UofT #education #workplace #economicdemocracy #2SLGBTQI+ #queer
Suzan Ayas, a PhD student in Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto has spent the past six years in a lab trying to get drivers to fall asleep behind the wheel. She wants to know why and test new ways to keep drivers alert. As we hear in this interview with Massey alumnus, Dr. Pranjal Tiwari, when it comes to staying awake on the road, automated driving has yet to replace a nap.
masseycollege #engineering #driversafety #uofT #AI #transportation
In a rare interview, Dr. Fiona Miller – historian turned health policy professor turned climate champion – offers no simple answers to simple questions. She shares her “extraordinarily difficult” journey in academia and what motivates her to champion new ventures such as the Collaborative Centre for Climate, Health & Sustainable Care.
climatechange #climatepolicy #ClimateHealthSustainableCare #BrunoLatour #criticalzone #mentors #navigatingacademia
In this wide-ranging conversation, Julia Caron, a Southam Journalism Fellow and host of CBC Quebec City AM, and Jane Zhao, a Health Policy PhD at UofT and Junior Fellow at Massey College explore the connectivity of arts, sciences, and humanities through Zhao’s studies and artistic practice.
JuliaCaron #JaneZhao #SouthamJournalismFellow #CBC #QuebecCityAM #UofT #UniversityofToronto #Arts #Science #Humanities #MasseyCollege
With our ever expanding demand for information, we need to move to methods that allow for faster communication. Fiber optic cables offer a solution, but there are still challenges to overcome. Join Pranjal Tiwari, a PhD student in Physics at the University Toronto as he interviews Susanna Ramsey, a PhD student in Electrical Engineering at the University of Toronto and discuss the history that lead us to using fiber optic cables and it’s current challenges to wider implementation.
SusannaRamsey #PranjalTiwari #ElectricalEngineering #fiberoptic #fastercommunication
In this episode of JCR, Setayesh Yazdani, a Massey Junior Fellow and a Doctor of Pharmacy Student at the University of Toronto, interviews two clinical pharmacists. Dr. Linda Dresser and Dr. Doret Cheng, clinical pharmacists in the areas of infectious diseases and primary care, respectively, and teach at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. They talk about their roles as pharmacists in global health and share their unique journeys and stories overseas!
MasseyCollege #globalhealth #pharmacy #UofT #education
Massey College Junior Fellows, Delaram Farzanfar, PhD student in Psychology at the University of Toronto, graduate fellow at the School of Cities, and Ben Pulver, Art History PhD Student, join in conversation about research into the connection between architecture and our mental well-being.
SchoolofCities #MasseyCollege #UofT #environment #mentalhealth
There’s a lot of buzz in the science and medical communities about the creation of a new medical school in Brampton, Ontario. It’s a collaboration between Toronto Metropolitan University and the William Osler Health system in Brampton and North Etobicoke. The med school promises students a new approach to medical education, one that puts community, diversity and inclusion at the heart of the training.
Setayesh Yazdani, a student in Pharmacy at the University of Toronto speaks with Dr. Teresa Chan, the founding dean of the school of medicine about the exciting plans.
medicalschool #medicine #MasseyCollege #UofT #doctors #education #diversity #inclusion #community #TMU #Brampton
This episode features a conversation between Margaret de Leon, PhD student and Junior Fellow, and Dr. Adrian de Leon, author of Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America & Assistant Professor of History at New York University. They discuss Bundok, where de Leon traces the journey of Northern Luzon’s people through history, revealing how Filipino identity emerged from labour, resistance, and colonialism’s daily realities, shaping our understanding of the US Pacific empire.
MargaretDeLeon #DrAdrianDeLeon #Bundok #FilipinoAmerica #NewYorkUniversity #NYU #book #Professor #NorthernLuzon #usPacificEmpire
Join Margaret De Leon, a Junior Fellow and graduate student in education at the University of Toronto, in conversation with Jodesz Gavilan, the 2023 Marshall McLuhan Fellow, On a recent tour of Canada, Gavilan, an investigative journalist, researcher, and podcaster with the independent news outlet Rappler in the Philippines, advocated for journalists to go beyond evidence-based truth-telling to involve their communities in creating impactful solutions to social problems.
IndependentNews #journalist #advocate #Philippines #Rappler #InvestigativeJournalist #MargaretDeLeon #JodeszGavilan #MarshallMcLuhanFellow
The episode features a conversation between Pranjal Tiwari, a PhD student in physics at the University of Toronto and Leting Liu, a PhD candidate in the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and Junior Fellow at Massey College. They discuss the role companies play in protecting the environment and why it may be financially lucrative to appear greener.
environment #rotman #universityoftoronto #ESG #Business #Management #greenwashing #CorporateResponsibility
Join Pranjal Tiwari, a PhD student in Physics as he interviews Otuto Chukwu, a PhD student in Public Health Policy at the University of Toronto and Junior Fellow at Massey College. They discuss public health policy surrounding cancer treatment and focus on how the process can be improved to detect cancer in the earlier stages and some of the challenges of detection.
uoft #masseycollege #health #pharmacy #education #science #research #cancer #healthcare
Massey College, the home of “The JCR,” this podcast series, is a interdisciplinary residence for graduate students studying at the University of Toronto. To cap off the College’s 60thanniversary, Junior Fellow, Leting Liu, a Ph.D. student in environmental accounting at the Rotman School of Management, takes a look at the College’s founding and how it’s developed. The interviews in this podcast were conducted by Joe Costa, Massey’s Technical Events Producer.
MasseyCollege #UniversityofToronto #education #publicgood #interdisciplinary #VincentMassey #RoberstonDavies
This episode features a conversation between Margaret de Leon, a PhD student in International Comparative Higher Education at the University of Toronto, and Dr. George Fallis, Professor Emeritus of Economics and Social Science at York University. They discuss the historical role of universities and the economic, political, and cultural conditions that have shifted this role over time. They also share their perspectives on how these institutions might continue to evolve in the future.
interview #MasseyCollege #education #UniversityofToronto #UofT #MargaretdeLeon #InternationalComparativeHigherEducation #universities
Pranjal Tiwari, a graduate student in Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Toronto, speaks with Warwick Watt, a geoscientist at the nuclear waste management organization in Toronto, Canada. They talk about what is nuclear waste, how to safely handle and dispose of it. They also discuss how well Canada is doing in this and … Continue reading Where Does Nuclear Waste Go?
This episode features a conversation between Cheng Xu, a PhD candidate in political science studying rebel movements in the Philippines and award-winning journalist Patricia Evangelista about her new book, “Some People Need Killing: A Memoir of Murder in My Country.” WARNING: This interview contains strong language and descriptions of massacres and state-sanctioned killings in the … Continue reading Speaking Truth to Power
Massey College Junior Fellows Elizabeth Hicks, an actor, playwright and law student, Zahida Rahemtulla, a playwright and MA student in adult education, and Robbie Steele, a PhD student in English literature and the Book History & Print Culture program go behind the scenes at the Stratford Festival. They discuss the 2023 production of Shakespeare’s Richard II and the … Continue reading Curtain Call III: Shakespeare in 2023
Aleksandra Dojnov a graduate student in bio-medical engineering at the University of Toronto discusses the stigma around overactive bladder with Senior Fellow Kim Kierans. Dojnov explains the treatments and the latest research to control the condition, including stimulating the saphenous nerve, near the ankle. #masseycollege #uoft #overactivebladder #biomedical #engineering #health
Massey College Junior Fellows Omnia Elebyary and Sara Maqsood, students at the University of Toronto, talk about what it’s like to be visible Muslim women in a secular society and the importance of critical mass. #MasseyCollege #representation #muslim #secularity #law #dentistry #education #identity
Leighton Schreyer, a second- year medical student at Massey College speaks with Bonte Minnema, about his activism and advocacy for LGBT rights at the University of Toronto in the mid-1990s. #MasseyCollege #Uof T #LeightonSchreyer #LGBT #humanrights #BonteMinnema #Advocacy #Activisim #1990
Resident Physician Andrew Lam Speaks with Massey College Junior Fellow, PhD Student and CIHR Scholar Chukwunonso Nwabufo about his pioneering research on how patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection respond to medicines.
Massey College Junior Fellow Elizabeth Hicks speaks with Massey’s Southam Journalism Fellow, Wanja Gathu, about her experience advocating for human rights and her journalism career in Kenya even when faced with extreme adversity.
Massey College Junior Fellow Ben Pulver, a doctoral student in Art History at the University of Toronto speaks with five graduate students from different disciplines about ChatGPT and how it’s influencing their fields of study.
Massey College Junior Fellow Elizabeth Hicks, actor, playwright and law student in conversation with Junior Fellows Zahida Rahemtulla, playwright and MA student in adult education, and Robbie Steele, PhD student in 19th century English literature about theatrical collaboration through the lens of Ann Marie MacDonald’s play Fall on Your Knees
PranjalTiwari, a PhD student in Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Toronto explores the advances in nuclear fusion and the importance of tritium.
Massey College Junior Fellow Zeesy Powers, a multimedia artist and MHSc student of bioethics interviews Dr. Edward Shorter, medical historian at the University of Toronto about the shortcomings of the DSM and psychopharmaceuticals, and the re-emergence of Electro Convulsive Therapy and psychedelics as standards of care.
ECT #psychedelicdrugs #schizophrenia #medicine #neuroscience #catatonia #psychoticdepression #history
Noah Khan, a SSHRC doctoral fellow at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto reflects on our love-hate relationship with our phones.
AI #technology #education #philosphy #MasseyCollege #uoft #phone #OISE
Pranjal Tiwari, a PhD student in Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Toronto speaks with Peter Warrian, a distinguished research fellow at the Munk School for Global Affairs, about the future of automation and how humans can still play a role in manufacturing and service.
Massey College Junior Fellow Leighton Schreyer, a medical student at the university of Toronto interviews Hannah Hoag, an award winning science journalist and the deputy editor at The Conversation Canada. They explore science communication and how one can communicate more effectively to a general audience and why it is important.
UofT #UniversityofToronto #science #communication #education #interview #MasseyCollege
Massey College Junior Fellow Giancarlo Da-Ré, an MA student at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, interviews Rob Prichard, past-president of University of Toronto about universities and their leadership role in society.
UofT #UniversityofToronto #leadership #civil society #education #interview #MasseyCollege
Massey College Junior Fellow Elizabeth Hicks, actor, playwright and law student in conversation with Junior Fellows Zahida Rahemtulla, playwright and MA student in adult education, and Robbie Steele, PhD student in 19th century English literature. After attending the play My Sister’s Rage at Tarragon Theatre, the trio discuss changes to theatre productions, the pandemic and the play.