Welcome to Best of the WWEST (Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology), where we believe providing role models for women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) can change the world. Come along with us as we talk to incredible women in STEM about their lives, careers, and everything in between.
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Episode 35 - Workwear that works for women w/ Alexis Armstrong
In this episode, we speak with Alexis Armstrong, founder of Peggy Work Wear.
Alexis is a sedimentologist with a diverse background spanning gold mining, academia, and marine research. Before transitioning to academia, she worked as a field geologist, 3D modeler, and exploration geologist. As part of the International Ocean Discovery Program, she sailed on the Joides Resolution, completing over ten marine expeditions, including two to Antarctica.
She’s also the host of The Smoko Podcast, where she shares stories of women in non-traditional careers.
In this episode, Alexis discusses what inspired her to create a workwear company designed for women and gender-diverse individuals in trades—and the impact she hopes to make.
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31 Dec 2024
Episode 34 - Rethinking Racialized Language, Part 3 w/ Sophie Pierre
In this episode, we’re joined by Sophie Pierre.
Sophie has dedicated 30 years to serving on the council of the St. Mary's Indian Band—now known as ʔaq'am—of the Ktunaxa Nation, including 26 years as elected chief.
From 2009 to 2015, she served as the chief commissioner of the B.C. Treaty Commission, a role to which she was appointed by agreement between the Governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with the First Nations Summit.
In recognition of her contributions, Sophie received the Order of British Columbia in 2002 and the Order of Canada in 2016 for "her role in the British Columbia treaty process and her commitment to the economic development of First Nations."
In our conversation, Sophie delves into the impact of colonial terms like "whitepaper," the essential contributions of Indigenous and marginalized voices to meaningful change, and the ongoing challenges institutions face in decolonizing language.
This conversation is part of our ongoing effort at WWEST UBC Okanagan to foster inclusivity and decolonization within STEM and beyond. Let’s keep reflecting, rethinking, and renaming for a more inclusive future.
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Debbie Chaves, head of copyright and course reserves at Wilfrid Laurier University, explores how libraries adapt database searches to incorporate respectful language and promote inclusivity in STEM fields.
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