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Episode #19: Dr. Allan E.S. Lumba
Dr. Allan E.S. Lumba is an Assistant Professor of History at Concordia University. His latest book "Monetary Authorities: Capitalism and Decolonization in the American Colonial Philippines" is…
Episode #18: Dr. Sylvia Santosa
Dr. Sylvia Santosa, Canada Research Chair in Clinical Nutrition at Concordia University, joins the Hidden Figures team to discuss her journey into academia and how she became interested in…
Episode #17: Dr. Alejandro Hernandez
In this episode, Dr. Alejandro Hernandez discusses his journey in academia, starting from his motivation for pursuing a PhD to his experiences as a postdoctoral fellow. He reflects on the…
Episode #16: Dr. Ethel Tungohan
In this episode, Dr. Ethel Tungohan discusses what motivates her, her experiences with tenure processes, and the relevance of her research in a polarized political environment. Dr. Tungohan shares…
Episode #15: Dr. Raywat Deonandan
In this episode, Dr. Raywat Deonandan talks with Annie about his journey from childhood in Guyana to pursuing a career in science and academia. He reflects on the importance of being brutally honest…
Episode #14: ECS Special feat. Tari Ajadi, Akalya Kandiah, and Renata Hall
In this special Early Career Scholar episode of the HF Podcast, Renata Hall and Tari Ajadi talk with Akalya Kandiah about their experiences of incorporating activism into their academic journey. Hall…
Episode #13: Dr. Janelle Joseph
This episode features Dr. Janelle Joseph (https://janellejoseph.com/), who discusses her research on anti-racism policies, physical activity access, decoloniality, and ethics. Dr. Joseph's…
Episode #12: Dr. Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre Smiles
In this episode, Dr. Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre Smiles discusses his research on Indigenous cultural responses to climate change and on leading the Geographic Indigenous Futures Co-Laboratory. He talks…
Episode #11: Dr. Kevin Hewitt
Dr. Kevin Hewitt joins Nathan and Joe in this episode to discuss his journey as a black physicist and his efforts to increase representation of black professionals in STEM fields. He talks showcasing…
Episode #10: Dr. Debra Thompson
In this episode, Dr. Debra Thompson (McGill University) chats with Nathan and Joe about her research on race and racism in Canada and abroad. She talks about the challenges of studying race in…
Episode #8: Dr. Shandin Pete
In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Shandin Pete chats with Joe and Akalya about his background, work, and interests as an Indigenous scientist, and his unique approach of blending geoscientific…
Episode #9: Dr. Andy Knight
In this episode, Dr. Andy Knight discusses the importance of decolonizing the university and centering marginalized voices - in particular those of Black scholars - in academic scholarship. He…
Episode #7: Dr. Jennifer Adams
In this episode, Nathan and Joe talk with Dr. Jennifer Adams, whose work in equity and post-secondary STEM education is specifically focused the experiences of racialized learners, and Black learners…
Episode #6: Dr. Jibran Khokhar
In this episode of the Hidden Figures podcast, Annie and Akalya talk neuroscience with Dr. Jibran Khokhar: his journey in academia, the importance of community in the field, and the need for more…
Episode #5: Dr. Taru Manyanga
In this episode, Dr. Taru Manyanga - a physical therapist and epidemiologist based at UNBC - talks with Joe and Annie about positive disruptions, bold ideas, and the importance of belonging but also…
Episode #4: Dr. Jessie King
Dr. Jessie King (Hadiksm Gaax) talks with Annie and Nathan about her journey into academia, the importance of Indigenous perspectives in research, and the need for more diverse representation in…
S1E3 Episode #3: Dr. Juliet Daniel
In this episode, Dr. Juliet Daniel discusses her background growing up in Barbados, her motivation to have a global impact, and her research on cancer, particularly focusing on triple negative breast…
Episode #2: Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh
Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh is a political historian at McMaster University, where he teaches global human rights history and African history, and is Director of the McMaster Centre for Human Rights and Human…
S1E1 Episode #1: Welcome!
Meet the Hidden Figures team that shares hosting duties in this quick introductory episode that sets the stage for our upcoming podcasts.
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Hidden Figures (Canada) has published 19 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in Science.
Hidden Figures (Canada) is currently dormant with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 47m.
