Cole Roberts is a Schulich Leader scholar entering the third year of his electrical engineering degree at the University of Calgary and is also pursuing a minor in energy and environmental engineering. Cole is passionate about working towards a net-zero future and is excited about exploring the intersection of technology and sustainability as the world shifts away from traditional energy sources. As a student, he has continually sought opportunities to implement sustainable practices in his projects, including designing a modular houseplant care device that features easily replaceable components.

Cole is currently the president of the Energy and Environment Engineering Students’ Association, which is the student association that represents students within the energy and environment minor. Along with this, Cole serves as a Director and Chief Scholarship Mentorship Officer of The Debtless Students, a non-profit that provides scholarship, mentorship, & financial literacy resources pro bono.

In this episode, we discuss Cole’s journey to where he is today, how to fundraise effectively for pertinent causes, how to study for tests, how to apply for scholarships, how to write winning scholarship essays, how to get involved and succeed in university, how to land internships and co-op opportunities, and the next big thing in energy and sustainable practices. Have fun listening!

🎙 About the Podcast - STEMFellows is a podcast that aims to empower the next generation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) innovators. Join Shubh Patel, a Schulich Leader scholar and a STEM Fellowship member, to spark big ideas with prominent STEM leaders.

🎧 Listen for free on your favourite Podcast platform - search "STEMFellows" on your podcast app, or click these links

• Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stemfellows/id1584305508
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• Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81MDViZTdkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

💁🏽 Who is the host? Shubh Patel is a Schulich Leader scholar and biomedical science student studying in Calgary, AB. He also conducts research focusing on preventing and treating diabetes and various heart diseases.

• Shubh's Twitter - https://twitter.com/shubhkpatel/
• Shubh's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shubhkpatel/
• Shubh's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubhkpatel/
• Shubh’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVjO69rqPPTOlJ-uSHKnYpQ/featured

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Maria Denk (she/her) is a queer biophysical chemist and science communicator who works in the field of drug discovery. She completed her bachelor's degree at McMaster in Chemistry (with co-op) and graduated in 2021. During her undergraduate studies, she participated in various placements, including academic labs studying polymer decoration and industrial labs studying the starting matter for pharmaceuticals. Since graduating, she has been working for a small contract research organization near Montreal. Outside her work, she volunteers as a Grants Manager and Editor with Science for Everyone - a Canadian not-for-profit. Outside of everything science, she is an avid home cook, piano player and public transit enthusiast. You can follow her on Twitter @Maria_Denk.

In this episode, we discuss Maria’s journey to where she is today, how to navigate the world as a queer scientist, how to effectively use LinkedIn, the power of science communication, and what a public transit enthusiast is. Have fun listening!

🗒️ Show Notes

• https://500queerscientists.com
• https://diversifychemistry.com
• https://www.scienceforeveryone.ca
• @sciforeveryone
• @scipourtous
• Maria’s Twitter: @maria_denk
• Maria’s Instagram: @denkindonuts

🎙 About the Podcast - STEMFellows is a podcast that aims to empower the next generation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) innovators. Join Shubh Patel, a Schulich Leader scholar and a STEM Fellowship member, to spark big ideas with prominent STEM leaders.

🎧 Listen for free on your favourite Podcast platform - search "STEMFellows" on your podcast app, or click these links

• Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stemfellows/id1584305508
• Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2naGqdTqR36BtJClOZjydc?si=TxecQM2eQje18cRCSL4cdA&dl_branch=1
• Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/podcast/728968b0-eeb8-0139-d4ca-0acc26574db2
• Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81MDViZTdkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

💁🏽 Who is the host? Shubh Patel is a Schulich Leader scholar and biomedical science student studying in Calgary, AB. He also conducts research focusing on preventing and treating diabetes and various heart diseases.

• Shubh's Twitter - https://twitter.com/shubhkpatel/
• Shubh's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shubhkpatel/
• Shubh's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubhkpatel/
• Shubh’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVjO69rqPPTOlJ-uSHKnYpQ/featured

❤️ Leave a Review If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love for you to leave us a review on iTunes.