The Root & STEM Podcast
1) Building Digital Citizens: Teaching Critical Skills in the Digital Age
In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Cassidy Swantson and Abby Ramdeo from Actua discuss their roles in teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) across Canada. They delve into...Show More
2) Vivian Lee: Navigating Digital Citizenship
Vivian Lee, Director of Education and Strategy for the Open Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN), discusses the organization's mission to support underserved LGBTQIA+ communities with digital l...Show More
3) Courtney Cameron: Makers Making Change
In this episode, Courtney Cameron, East Region Coordinator for Makers Making Change, discusses her role and the organization's mission to provide low-cost, open-source assistive technology. Makers Mak...Show More
4) Jon Corbett: Computing for Indigenous Communities
In this episode, Jon Corbett, an assistant professor at Simon Fraser University, discusses the importance of integrating Indigenous languages and cultural symbols into computing technologies. He highl...Show More
5) Christine M'Lot: Your Voice is Power
In this episode, Christine M'Lot, a seasoned teacher, curriculum developer, and newly appointed associate publisher of Portage and Main Press, shares her innovative approach to teaching through hip-ho...Show More
6) Maura R. Grossman: Deepfake Technology
In this episode of the Root & STEM Podcast, host Salma is joined by Maura Grossman, a research professor at the University of Waterloo and an expert in responsible artificial intelligence. They dive i...Show More
7) Madie Bouvier-Brown: Wave Watching
In this episode of The Root & STEM Podcast, guest host Sofia Osborne speaks with Madie Bouvier-Brown, marine operations lead at Open Ocean Robotics.
8) Betty Carpick: Exploring Nature's Palette
On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, artist, educator and environmentalist, Betty Carpick, speaks about her unique interest and skill in creating art with natural supplies. She begins by ...Show More
9) Jess Spagnolo: Walls To Wonders
On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, muralist Jess Spagnolo, brings us along her journey as an artist. She begins by sharing her behind the scenes thoughts during the illustration of the Root &...Show More
10) Janna Wale: Climate Policy for a Sustainable Future
On this episode of The Root & STEM Podcast, we hear from Indigenous climate researcher, Janna Wale, a policy advisor at Canada Climate Institute.