AI, Military Funding, and the Digital Cancer Twin
In this episode we interview Dr. Amber Simpson to discuss the role of military funding in AI research, and the development of the Digital Cancer Twin.
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Experiential Learning in Graduate Studies with Francisco Zepeda Trujillo and Hiwot Mekuanent
Today we talk about opportunities that graduate students have during their graduate journey. We all know that for the specific degree there are certain academic requirements – comprehensive exams and ultimately the thesis and defense. But there are other opportunities that graduate students can sign up for if they wish to. We are going to […]
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The Rundown: March 21 2023
In this segment of The Rundown, Alex sits down with Kingston city councillor Jeff McLaren to discuss his proposal to build more housing co-ops in the city, what it means, what it would entail, and what the process looks like.
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Star Trek Picard: Season 3 Episodes 1-3
Tyler returns to review Star Trek Picard Season 3 episodes 1 to 3 at the request of our fans! After some fan emails, Mike and Tyler decided they will do whatever the fans demand.
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Today in YGK: March 20 2023
This week on Today in YGK, we discuss the Limestone City Housing Co-operative that Councillor Jeff Mclaren wants to establish in Kingston. We also discuss the encampment evictions that will most likely take place in the Belle Park/ICH area on Tues, March 21.
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Kenneth Gyamerah (Education) – Examining the Role of African knowledge systems and Pedagogies in Decolonizing STEM Education in Ghana
In Ghana, education has been considered the potential driver to achieving sustainable development and reducing systemic inequalities (Ghana Education Service, 2019). Equitable access to inclusive education is inextricably connected to all the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (UNESCO, 2020). For several decades, there have been attempts by the government to transform Ghana’s educational system. Nonetheless, […]
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Episode 6 – Labels
We have a need to categorize and group people into specific labels based on self-identified and imposed identities. Caesar-Chavannes, Medical student Ryan Truong (QHS Outreach and Summer Program coordinator) and accessibility researcher Mahadeo Sukhai (Department of Ophthalmology), unpack the labelling of individuals and groups and how we navigate through power structures with these identities. (Recorded December 2nd, 2022)
Continue ReadingEpisode 5 – Cancel Culture
What is deemed an (un)acceptable act? Who gets to decide what is an (un)acceptable act? How do we respond to cancel culture and social accountability? Caesar-Chavannes, Public Health Sciences student Ishana Maini, and Terry Soleas, Director of Continuing Professional Development (Office of Professional Development & Educational Scholarship), have a vulnerable conversation on the ties between accountability and cancel […]
Continue ReadingEpisode 4 – Food Security
Food Security has become a heightened issue with the rise of food prices and climate change as well as the need to acknowledge Indigenous food sovereignty and relationship to land. Caesar-Chavannes, Sarah Funnell (Director of Indigenous Health, Department of Family Medicine), Ayla Fenton (Loving Spoonful), and Colleen Davison (Associate Dean, Equity and Social Accountability) share their thoughts on the landscape of […]
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The 95th Oscars
Taylor and Mike recap the 95th Oscars, discussing the winners and the two films that came away with the most wins Everything Everywhere All At Once and All Quiet On The Western Front! The night itself didn’t have too many issues, Mike gives his thoughts on the broadcast and we announce the final standings of […]
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