How does one become an astronaut? In this episode of Root & STEM podcast, Sofia Osborne, a writer and audio producer based in B.C., interviews junior space operations engineer, Abby Lacson, about the path to becoming an astronaut and her professional experiences working with MDA Space, participating in Air Cadets, and pursuing her education in … Continued
What are “hackathons” and how do they inspire innovation? In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, John Stewart, digital producer and host, sat down with Glenn Ye and Leo Wang, two undergraduate students and the winners of the Best Game award for the University of Toronto’s Hack the Valley IV. They explore what … Continued
What are “hackathons” and how do they inspire innovation? In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, John Stewart, digital producer and host, sat down with Glenn Ye and Leo Wang, two undergraduate students and the winners of the Best Game award for the University of Toronto’s Hack the Valley IV. They explore what … Continued
How does artificial intelligence learn and in turn, how can AI change the way we learn? In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Jessa Gamble, an author and science writer, and Briana Brownell, an entrepreneur, discuss how we can identify the learning patterns of AI and what that means for technology innovations in … Continued
How does artificial intelligence learn and in turn, how can AI change the way we learn? In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Jessa Gamble, an author and science writer, and Briana Brownell, an entrepreneur, discuss how we can identify the learning patterns of AI and what that means for technology innovations in … Continued
How can research into ringed seals and environmental changes provide a better understanding of climate change? Enooyaq Sudlovenick, currently a Ph.D. student, explores research focused on marine mammals and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. In this episode, Enooyaq discusses her research of the ringed seal and how she considers both Western knowledge and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit in her approach … Continued
How can research into ringed seals and environmental changes provide a better understanding of climate change? Enooyaq Sudlovenick, currently a Ph.D. student, explores research focused on marine mammals and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. In this episode, Enooyaq discusses her research of the ringed seal and how she considers both Western knowledge and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit in her approach … Continued
How is AI already integrated into our daily lives and how will it continue to grow? In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Caroline Sinders, a machine-learning researcher and artist, as well as the founder of Convocation Design + Research, discusses the opportunities and functionality capabilities of AI for the advancement of both … Continued
How is AI already integrated into our daily lives and how will it continue to grow? In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Caroline Sinders, a machine-learning researcher and artist, as well as the founder of Convocation Design + Research, discusses the opportunities and functionality capabilities of AI for the advancement of both … Continued
Can AI help bridge the gap between responsive, sufficient healthcare and those living in rural and remote communities? The increased presence of portable medical and robotic devices might be able to show us how. In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, John Stewart, digital producer and host, sits down with Dr. Ivar Mendez, … Continued
Can AI help bridge the gap between responsive, sufficient healthcare and those living in rural and remote communities? The increased presence of portable medical and robotic devices might be able to show us how. In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, John Stewart, digital producer and host, sits down with Dr. Ivar Mendez, … Continued
As AI technology becomes more and more prevalent in data collection, researchers are learning how to employ and train AI algorithms in a way that helps further the research surrounding whale calls. In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Sofia Osborne, a writer and audio producer based in B.C., explores both the progress … Continued
As AI technology becomes more and more prevalent in data collection, researchers are learning how to employ and train AI algorithms in a way that helps further the research surrounding whale calls. In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Sofia Osborne, a writer and audio producer based in B.C., explores both the progress … Continued
With Big Tech increasing the collection and analysis of data, clarifying the rules and ethics around who owns, manages, and uses that data is essential. Robyn Rowe, a scholar in the Interdisciplinary Rural and Northern Health program at Laurentian University joins us on this episode of the Root & STEM podcast to discuss Indigenous Data … Continued
With Big Tech increasing the collection and analysis of data, clarifying the rules and ethics around who owns, manages, and uses that data is essential. Robyn Rowe, a scholar in the Interdisciplinary Rural and Northern Health program at Laurentian University joins us on this episode of the Root & STEM podcast to discuss Indigenous Data … Continued
Online gaming not only provides important social connection, it’s also an engaging new tool for educators to consider, even those who aren’t gamers. In this episode of Root & STEM, we chat with game developers and designers about the benefits gaming can offer learners and teachers, including their potential as creative, powerful tools to further … Continued
Online gaming not only provides important social connection, it’s also an engaging new tool for educators to consider, even those who aren’t gamers. In this episode of Root & STEM, we chat with game developers and designers about the benefits gaming can offer learners and teachers, including their potential as creative, powerful tools to further … Continued
Teachers have faced a turbulent year, forced to consider how technology could be used to keep learners safe and engaged in education during a pandemic. The first episode of Root & STEM explores how educators from diverse geographies are responding to the pandemic, whether it’s online or in the classroom. This episode features in-depth conversation … Continued
Teachers have faced a turbulent year, forced to consider how technology could be used to keep learners safe and engaged in education during a pandemic. The first episode of Root & STEM explores how educators from diverse geographies are responding to the pandemic, whether it’s online or in the classroom. This episode features in-depth conversation … Continued
Self-guided Security Check Ups are simple things you can do with software you already have that can make a big difference to your safety online.
Encryption is a process that makes data inaccessible to anyone who doesn't have the right key. Encryption is already used in many of the tech products and tools we use today, and forms the basis of security for everything from online shopping and banking, to your messages and browsing.
If your device happens to be damaged, compromised, lost or stolen, having a copy of your files on hand will help you get back up and running quickly and easily. Backup software can also help you restore previous versions of files in case you delete or damage them accidentally. Software updates can do wonderful things: … Continued
The more you engage and interact on the internet, the higher the chances that your privacy and safety could be violated. Learners will explore how someone could gain access to your email account, read your emails, or send emails in your name. How your emails could be read by the email service provider itself.
Two-factor authentication is an added layer of security used when logging into your accounts, such as email. It’s where access to your online accounts require not just a password but an additional, one-time code, sent to a device you trust, like your phone) as a way of verifying that it is you, and not someone … Continued