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On A Tangent

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Put on your lab coat, grab your headphones, and tune in to On A Tangent, a podcast presented by the Faculty of Science at Toronto Metropolitan University where we discuss all things science and aren’t afraid to go off on a tangent. Join us as we dive into the minds of experts within the TMU scientific community to explore the world's most fascinating topics – from learning how to support underrepresented groups in STEM to unearthing the science behind your favourite foods – you are guaranteed to discover something new! Music credit: Dean Dr. David Cramb

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February 25, 2026

Episode 13: Introducing Cyber Science with Dr. Marcus Santos

Fall 2026 marks the first year of a new undergraduate program within the Faculty of Science at TMU. An expansion on traditional cybersecurity training, the interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Cyber Science program covers much more than just technical skills. Not only will students learn to analyze system vulnerabilities and develop secure code, but they will also understand the legal, social, business, and ethical considerations, enabling them to communicate with decision-makers. In this episode, Dr. Marcus Santos, computer science professor and inaugural program director, gives us the inside scoop on what’s to come in the new program and how it will prepare students for the future of cybersecurity.What is Cyber Science? 01:52 | Creating a new program 04:43 | Courses and curriculum 07:22 | Experiential learning opportunities 11:50 | Careers and advice 15:04

November 19, 2024

Episode 12: Fostering Mentorship in Science with Julia Pia

Mentorship can be a critical ingredient for success in the academic journey, offering students guidance, career opportunities, network connections, and sometimes even leading to lifelong relationships. Inspired by her own mentorship journey, Faculty of Science alumna Julia Pia (Chemistry ‘20) founded Ment Projects to provide accessible mentorship resources for students and professionals. Ment Projects launched in 2023 with The Mentorship Podcast, featuring diverse industry professionals discussing their field and career path. This fall, they launched their mentorship app, Ment, through a pilot with the Undergraduate Science Society at TMU. In this episode, we discuss why mentorship is so important in science and explore the range of mentorship tools and programs available to students within the Faculty of Science at TMU. Discover mentorship resources in the Faculty of Science at TMU: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ment-projects.com/the-app⁠ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Ment - Free for TMU’s Faculty of Science</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.torontomu.ca/science/current-undergraduate-students/first-year-science/science-peer-mentors/⁠ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">PALS (Peer Academic Leaders in Science)</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.torontomu.ca/science/science-mentorship-program/⁠" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">SciMentorship Program</a> </li> </ul> Why is mentorship important in science? 2:07 | Julia’s journey with mentorship 4:16 | Mentorship resources in the Faculty of Science at TMU 11:18 | Ment Projects and the Ment App 13:42

February 9, 2024

Episode 11: Bridging the Diversity Gap in Computer Science with Dr. Preeti Raman

Why does the computing industry struggle with representing Canada’s diversity? In this episode, Dr. Preeti Raman, Computer Science professor and pedagogy researcher at TMU, highlights the critical issues surrounding the gender and diversity gap in computer science. It starts early – a lack of support or exposure to computing in grade school can leave women and underrepresented groups feeling unsupported in their career path, a trajectory commonly known as the "leaky pipeline." Leaning on her expertise in integrative analytics and care-centred pedagogies, she discusses why it is more critical than ever to make computer science accessible to all. What is the diversity and gender gap? 1:38 | Why should we care about diversity? 3:10 | What does the data say? 4:12 | The “leaky pipeline” and its barriers 7:45 | How can we bridge the gap 15:22

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What is On A Tangent?: Put on your lab coat, grab your headphones, and tune in to On A Tangent, a podcast presented by the Faculty of Science at Toronto Metropolitan University where we discuss all things science and aren’t afraid to go off on a tangent. Join us as we dive into the minds of experts within the TMU scientific community to explore the world's most fascinating topics – from learning how to support underrepresented groups in STEM to unearthing the science behind your favourite foods – you are guaranteed to discover something new!

Music credit: Dean Dr. David Cramb
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 6 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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