Let's Talk Science’s Declassified STEM Survival Guide

How did Let's Talk Science (LTS) begin? Who is Dr. Schmidt? What's in store for the future of Let's Talk Science? Join us as we answer these questions and dive into the history of LTS and get to know the president and founder of LTS, Dr. Bonnie Schmidt!

In the 3rd and FINAL episode of LTS Archives, the 2020-2021 Let's Talk Science Coordinating team play a game of Truth or Lie. Let's Talk Science's Declassified STEM Survival Guide podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EwdIxX5Oh5qBnaPcQKnpy Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/lets-talk-sciences-declassified-stem-survival-guide/id1551375401 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lts-uofm Instagram: https://instagram.com/lts_uofm Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTS_UofM Facebook: https://facebook.com/lts.uofm #STEM #Science #Outreach #LetsTalkScience #Manitoba #podcast #truthorlie #funny

In the 2nd episode of LTS Archives, the 2020-2021 Let's Talk Science Coordinating team play a game of Secret Questions. Each member shared their thoughtful and heartfelt answers to unexpected (secret) questions. YouTube video: https://youtu.be/JBTICl_ewxw Let's Talk Science's Declassified STEM Survival Guide podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EwdIxX5Oh5qBnaPcQKnpy Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/lets-talk-sciences-declassified-stem-survival-guide/id1551375401 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lts-uofm Instagram: https://instagram.com/lts_uofm Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTS_UofM Facebook: https://facebook.com/lts.uofm #STEM #Science #Outreach #LetsTalkScience #Manitoba #podcast #secret #questions #funny

Get to know our Let's Talk Science (LTS) Coordinating Team from the University of Manitoba and learn what goes on behind the scenes when organizing STEM outreaches for youth. YouTube: https://youtu.be/l6NtZLr22ZM Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EwdIxX5Oh5qBnaPcQKnpy Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/lets-talk-sciences-declassified-stem-survival-guide/id1551375401 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lts-uofm Instagram: https://instagram.com/lts_uofm Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTS_UofM Facebook: https://facebook.com/lts.uofm #STEM #Science #Outreach #LetsTalkScience #Manitoba

In Episode 6: Life as Physician, on The Med Survival Guide series, we dive into what it's like to be a physician with Dr. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg. Dr. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg is a metabolic geneticist and distinguished professor in the Department of Pediatrics & Child Health and Department of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Rockman-Greenberg was inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in 2018 and was in the Top 100 of Canada's Most Powerful Women in 2012 by the Women's Executive Network. To watch the sixth and final episode of The Med Survival Guide on our YouTube channel visit: https://youtu.be/AemTuPPVqeU Together, let's declassify the classified!

In Episode 5: Life as Resident Doctor, on The Med Survival Guide series, we dive into what it's like to be a resident doctor with Dr. Yohanna Asghedom. Dr. Asghedom is a family medicine resident doctor at St. Joseph's Health Center in Toronto, one of the co-founders of the University of Manitoba's Black Medical Students' Association and one of the co-founders of Black Medical Students' Association of Canada. Dr. Asghedom has a special interest in Immigrant and Refugee Health and an advocate for underserved, marginalized, and underrepresented communities. To watch the fifth episode of The Med Survival Guide series on our YouTube channel, visit https://youtu.be/gulYPjZdnV8 Together, let's declassify the classified!

In Episode 4: Life as a 2nd-Year Medical Student, on The Med Survival Guide series, we dive into what it's like to be a 2nd-year medical student at the College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba with Ian Fast and Amandeep Singh. To watch the fourth episode of The Med Survival Guide series on our YouTube channel, visit https://youtu.be/IvpgY0GlaKE If you are thinking about applying to the College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba, visit the following link to learn more about the eligibility requirements for admission: https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/admissions/8822.html Together, let's declassify the classified!

In Episode 3: Life as a 1st-Year Medical Student, on The Med Survival Guide series, we dive into what it's like to be a 1st-year medical student at the College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba with Kevin Stein and Julian Burtniak. To watch the third episode of The Med Survival Guide series on our YouTube channel, visit https://youtu.be/JQ6ugvQSnx4 If you are thinking about applying to the College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba, visit the following link to learn more about the eligibility requirements for admission: https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/admissions/8822.html Together, let's declassify the classified!

In Episode 2: Preparing for the MMI, on The Med Survival Guide series, we dive into what it's like preparing for the MMI (Multiple Mini Interviews) with 1st-year medical students from the College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba, Charith Karunatilake & Arjun Raghavan. To watch the second episode of The Med Survival Guide series on our YouTube channel, visit https://youtu.be/qr9cbTG8wt8 If you are thinking about applying to the College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba, visit the following link to learn more about the eligibility requirements for admission: https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/admissions/8822.html Together, let's declassify the classified!

In Episode 1: Life as a Pre-Med of The Med Survival Guide series, we dive into what it's like being a pre-med student with 1st-year medical students from the College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba, Amy Clark and Asif Ahmed. We talk about their journey into medical school, what inspired them to pursue medicine, and what it's like to go through the application process. To watch the first episode of The Med Survival Guide series on our YouTube channel, visit https://youtu.be/a-lUCeQ2rxs If you are thinking about applying to the College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba, visit the following link to learn more about the eligibility requirements for admission: https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/admissions/8822.html Together, let's declassify the classified!

Today's bonus episode is from Day 4 of our annual high school symposium, EnviroTalks. In early April 2021, in honour of Earth month, our team hosted a virtual symposium for high school students to learn more about the careers available in the field of Environmental Science, Engineering, and Design. You will be listening to a presentation from Dr. Laura Gillard and Dr. Erica Rosenblum. During the webinar, Dr. Gillard and Dr. Rosenblum talked about their research in Arctic Science and even conducted some experiments which focus on ideas about ocean layering (stratification) and implications on sea ice and large-scale climate. Webinar recording: https://youtu.be/RjCBa7H2wsE Together, let's declassify the classified!

Today's bonus episode is from Day 3 of our annual high school symposium, EnviroTalks. In early April 2021, in honour of Earth month, our team hosted a virtual symposium for high school students to learn more about the careers available in the field of Environmental Science, Engineering, and Design. You will be listening to a presentation from Trina Semenchuck. Trina Semenchuck is the 2020-2021 president of UMEARTH, a technical society at the Price Faculty of Engineering at the University of Manitoba. UMEARTH has completed several projects focused on sustainable technology such as the creation of a green wall in the engineering atrium and their WinterGreen project, in which they grew food indoors during the winter season. During the webinar, Trina talks about Environmental Engineering, UMEARTH, and explains the engineering design process, which was applied to a design challenge for high school students to take part in. Webinar recording: https://youtu.be/cc9jmorkiKg Together, let's declassify the classified!

Today's bonus episode is from Day 2 of our annual high school symposium, EnviroTalks. In early April 2021, in honour of Earth month, our team hosted a virtual symposium for high school students to learn more about the careers available to them in the field of Environmental Science, Engineering, and Design. In this episode, you will be listening to a presentation from Dr. Gail Davoren. Dr. Gail Davoren is a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Her research interests include marine ecology, species interactions, food web dynamics, marine conservation biology, sea birds, whales, and forage fish. Dr. Davoren's lab investigates interactions of forage fish and multiple marine predators (seabirds, whales, fish) to understand predator-prey and food web dynamics. This research will increase our ability to maintain the long-term productivity of this northern marine ecosystem to sustain fisheries yields and conserve marine biodiversity. Webinar recording: https://youtu.be/ey7aP7XY5LQ Together, let's declassify the classified!

Today's bonus episode is from Day 1 of our annual high school symposium, EnviroTalks. In early April 2021, in honour of Earth month, our team hosted a virtual symposium for high school students to learn more about the careers available to them in the field of Environmental Science, Engineering, and Design. In this episode, you will learn more about the field of Environmental Science and Engineering from Dr. Miguel Uyaguari-Diaz, Dr. Qiuyan Yuan, and Parvin Berejkar, as well as experience a virtual tour of their labs. Webinar recording: https://youtu.be/n5w2vRnDGSU Growing Environmental Engineers | Ursula Salmon | TEDx Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=znVOR4JAvYg&feature=youtu.be Together, let's declassify the classified!

In our fourth and FINAL episode in The Pharm Survival Guide series, Becoming a Pharmacist, we discuss the challenges of being a pharmacy student and what it's like being a pharmacist with 4th year pharmacy student and UMPhSA (University of Manitoba Pharmacy Students' Association) President, Snimar Bali and hospital pharmacist, Anu Okunnu. Be informed and be inspired during this year's 2021 Pharmacy Appreciation Month (PAM). If you are thinking about applying to the College of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba, visit the PharmD program admission requirements bulletin: https://umanitoba.ca/explore/sites/explore/files/2021-01/pharmacy-bulletin.pdf #PAM2021 #RethinkPharmacists

In Episode 3: Life as a 2nd-Year Pharmacy Student, in The Pharm Survival Guide series, we dive into what it's like to be a 2nd-year PharmD student with president-elect of UMPhSA (University of Manitoba Pharmacy Students' Association), Marianna Pozdirca. Be informed and be inspired during this year's 2021 Pharmacy Appreciation Month (PAM). If you are thinking about applying to the College of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba, visit the PharmD program admission requirements bulletin: https://umanitoba.ca/explore/sites/explore/files/2021-01/pharmacy-bulletin.pdf #PAM2021 #RethinkPharmacists

We are excited to reveal the title of our second podcast series, which will be launching this May 2021... The Med Survival Guide! In this series, we will explore what it's like to apply to Medical school, be a Medical student at the University of Manitoba, and what it's like being a physician during a pandemic. Guests include first and second-year medical students and special guests Dr. Yohanna Asghedom, and Dr. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg. In this 6-part series, you will gain some insight on the journey towards becoming a physician in this well-respected field and gain inside information from students in the Faculty of Medicine. We hope to inform and inspire you and give you a newfound appreciation for the field of Medicine. This is where we declassify the classified information regarding Medicine, and we want YOU to be a part of it! That is why YOU will have a chance to send us your burning questions about our upcoming episodes by filling out “The Med Survival Guide” Questions Form: https://forms.gle/KUyCxusvbDC4B13z9 The form is also linked in our Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook bio @LTS_UofM! Want to be featured on one of our episodes? Leave us a voice message on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lts-uofm/message You can listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, or wherever you get your podcasts by searching “Let's Talk Science's Declassified STEM Survival Guide”. Feel free to follow or subscribe to be notified when a new episode is released! Together, let's declassify the classified! :)

In Episode 2: Life as a 1st-Year Pharmacy Student, in The Pharm Survival Guide series, we dive into what it's like to be a 1st-year PharmD students with Linnea Nelson and Sumreen Sajjad. Be informed and be inspired during this year's 2021 Pharmacy Appreciation Month (PAM). If you are thinking about applying to the College of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba, visit the PharmD program admission requirements bulletin: https://umanitoba.ca/explore/sites/explore/files/2021-01/pharmacy-bulletin.pdf #PAM2021 #RethinkPharmacists

In Episode 1: The Journey into Pharmacy School in The Pharm Survival Guide series, we dive into what it's like to apply to pharmacy school with 1st-year PharmD students, Linnea Nelson and Simran Dhaliwal. Be informed and be inspired during this year's 2021 Pharmacy Appreciation Month (PAM). If you are thinking about applying to the College of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba, visit the PharmD program admission requirements bulletin: https://umanitoba.ca/explore/sites/explore/files/2021-01/pharmacy-bulletin.pdf #PAM2021 #RethinkPharmacists

We are excited to finally give you the title of our first series on our podcast: The Pharm Survival Guide! In this series, we will dive into what it's like to apply to Pharmacy school, be a Pharmacy student at the University of Manitoba, and what it's like being a pharmacist during a pandemic. You will gain some insight on the journey towards becoming a pharmacist in this well-respected field and gain inside information from students in the faculty. We hope to inform, inspire, and give you a newfound appreciation for the field of Pharmacy since we will be releasing The Pharm Survival Guide during Pharmacy Appreciation Month this March 2021. This is where we declassify the classified information regarding Pharmacy, and we want YOU to be a part of it! That is why you will have a chance to send us your burning questions about our upcoming episodes by filling out “The Pharm Survival Guide” Questions Form, which you can find linked in our Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook bio @LTS_UofM! Or you can leave us a voice message on Anchor for a chance to be featured on one of our episodes! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts, and RadioPublic by searching “Let's Talk Science's Declassified STEM Survival Guide”. Feel free to follow or subscribe to be notified when a new episode is released! Thanks for listening! Together, let's declassify the classified!

We are the Let's Talk Science Coordinating Team from the University of Manitoba. At Let's Talk Science, we connect educators and youth with outstanding volunteers to deliver a wide variety of meaningful STEM learning experiences in both school and community settings. In our podcast, we talk about the possible career paths one can take in the field of STEM and the challenges one may face in navigating the STEM world. Our podcast is perfect for high school students or anyone thinking about pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. If this sounds like you, listen to our podcast for a Declassified STEM Survival Guide!