Pathways by Grenadian STEAM

Grenadian STEAM

Brought to you by Grenadian STEAM, this is a podcast chronicling the journeys of West Indian professionals navigating careers in STEAM, both at home and in the diaspora. By taking a deep dive through the individual journeys of these profesionals - discussing their failures, their successes and their moments of learning - we hope to expose interested listeners to the depth and wonder that is a career in STEAM. It is also our goal to make such conversations accessible to the larger community of students and rising professionals in Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

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21. Kaiem Joseph - Media Content Producer, Entrepreneur, Math Graduate

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06/15/21 • 67 min

Kaiem Joseph graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington, Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and minor in Business Administration. After studying in the U.S, Kaiem returned to Grenada and served as a teacher at the Beacon High School in the areas of Mathematics, Chemistry, and Principles of Business. He then served as Market and Operational Risk Analyst at the Grenada Cooperative Bank. It was during that time that he officially launched Sonix Productions, a creative media production hub specializing in creative direction, video production, audio production, and photography. After his stint at the Grenada Cooperative Bank, Kaiem took up the role as the Coordinator of Mathematics Support Services at the St. George’s University and served in that capacity until he resigned in October 2018. Since then, he has worked full time as manager and executive producer at Sonix Productions. In this episode, Kaiem and I talk about the path to becoming an Actuary, creative media in Grenada and discovering oneself and one's interests through exploration. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Reach out to Kaiem on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaiem.joseph or the business page https://www.facebook.com/sonixgrenada/?hc_ref=ARQsL59F9t8Ly3kkyJ-H1sfM4crpcA-poh2jBEKFoNaf7EzPqEnG0zvxaDtROs5GXUQ&fref=nf&__tn__=kC-R Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_sonix_way/?hl=en Email: [email protected] Phone: 473-534-9571 Thank you so much for listening to Pathways! To help us better understand you - our audience - please take a minute to complete https://cutt.ly/RbOLU2v. Openings with Grenadian STEAM: Are you interested in audio editing and mixing? Have a passion for media and for education? Reach out to become part of our Pathways production team! We are looking for individuals with great communication skills, an ear for detail and some creative flair. Open positions include podcast outreach manager and audio & content editor. If you’d like to learn more, send an email to [email protected]. We’d love to have you on board! As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is launching a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, reach out to [email protected] for more information! Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for https://grensteam.org/ Your host is https://linkedin.com/in/arlenehayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/ The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

34. Food Ecosystems, Industrial Ecology & Interdisciplinary Knowledge - with Dr. Weslynne Ashton

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05/24/22 • 78 min

This episode dives into understanding how businesses and industries develop and die out in certain regions in a very evolutionary manner. Dr. Ashton talks with Arlene about what we can learn from these natural changes and how we can use the information to create more sustainable business structures. We also hear how Dr. Ashton's career developed organically, both due to her interests and to simply going through the doors that opened along the way. Dr. Weslynne Ashton is an Associate Professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology with joint appointments at the Stuart School of Business and the Institute of Design. She also holds a faculty affiliate (courtesy) appointment in the Armour College of Engineering, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Ashton is a sustainable systems scientist, whose research, teaching and practice are oriented around transitioning our socio-ecological systems towards sustainability and equity. She studies the adoption of socially and environmentally responsible strategies in business, and the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in addressing social and environmental challenges. Her research is grounded in industrial ecology and the circular economy. Her current work focuses on increasing sustainability and equity in urban food systems, and developing regenerative economies in post-industrial regions, newly industrializing countries and small island states. She was awarded a Jefferson Science Fellowship by the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine in 2018. She spent the 2018-2019 academic year as a science-policy advisor at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), where she worked with the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia on strategic planning, energy policy and energy efficiency programs in the Balkans and Ukraine. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Would you like to join one or more of our in-person discussion segments? Become a member of GrenSTEAM today at https://cutt.ly/membersignup. We can't wait to have you! Head over to our https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOIsgNOExGUWh04-TpnTnruz5NRjtQATJ to catch the full video version of this and every episode. Video is also available on Spotify! As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer. This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc. Video editing by Kate Masaltseva of https://www.instagram.com/mindzeye_films/. Audio editing by Chemon Marryshow. Episode artwork by Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/justmo.gd/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

9. Chad Fraser - Inventor, Entrepreneur, Tech-Learning Advocate

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12/22/20 • 93 min

Chad Fraser is an entrepreneur at heart. With over 15 years of experience in the Information Technology industry, his profession spans ICT solutions development, research and advisory, business process reengineering, change management, IT Strategy, governance and quality assurance. He spent his first 4 years in the workforce as Chief Technology Officer at Ameltek, a Technology solutions company. He was also once the lead consultant for the development of a centralised criminal record and law enforcement information system for the Royal Grenada Police Force.

Chad started his entrepreneurship journey by establishing Sonover, a software development company that partners with organizations regionally and Internationally to facilitate their planning, design, development and implementation of digital transformation initiatives. He then went on to establish Qualishore, a Business Process Outsourcing provider that emphasises the use of technology in its offerings. Chad is passionate about building capacity in young people since he believes that our most valuable asset is the creativity and skills of our youth.

In this episode, Chad and I talk about growing through academic struggles, being an inventor, and the future of technology in the Caribbean.

We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!

Reach out to Chad through:

LinkedIn: Chad Fraser

Facebook: Chad Troy Fraser

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1-473-456-6804 (Note: Please only use this # on weekdays during the noon lunch hour)

Show Notes:

Qualishore is a BPO (Business Process Outsourcing). You may be more familiar with the term Call Center.
Chad was able to receive grant funding from CARCIP and Carib Export for his business venture. He also noted that UNICEF is another option, and the ECCB can help provide securities for a budding entrepreneur.
The Grenada National Training Agency (NTA) provides CVQ (Caribbean Vocational Qualifications) and NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) certification to candidates from Approved Training Centers across the island.
Chad is also President of the GICTA - Grenada Information Communication Technology Alliance, where the goal is to improve the various ICT sectors of Grenada, thereby enhancing our regional exposure.

Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc.

Your host is Arlene Hayes

Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip

The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

19. Leroy Charles - International Chef & Owner of Mr. Grill Restaurant

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05/11/21 • 45 min

Leroy Devon Charles is an international chef born and raised on the sister isle of Carriacou and owner of the local food spot, Mr Grill, located in his hometown. As a youth growing up, Leroy had a great passion for cooking and at the age 17 he started working and studying under well-developed chefs at local restaurants. From there, he was granted the opportunity to travel the world while cooking on cruise ships for a few years. By the grace of the Almighty, hard work, sacrifice, determination and patience, Leroy was able to learn and accomplish everything he dreamt of as a young boy and now has his sights set on expanding Mr Grill to make it a more permanent food destination known for his signature blend of local and international flavours. In this episode, I chat with Leroy about skill development and persevering to achieve what you want in life. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Reach out to Mr. Grill through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leroy.charles.35 Email: mailto:[email protected] Phone: 473-420-7530 Show Notes: Thank you so much for listening to Pathways! To help us better understand you - our audience - please take a minute to complete https://cutt.ly/RbOLU2v. This episode was brought to you by KariBites. KariBites is a proud sponsor of Grenadian STEAM, and is the best way to order delivery from your favourite restaurants in Antigua, Grenada and St. Vincent. Whether you're too busy to cook, or looking to surprise a loved one with food, you're destined to find the perfect choice from a vast selection of restaurants. Order today at www.karibites.com and, specially for Pathways listeners, use the coupon code 'STEAM' to get a 25% discount on the delivery fee. Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for https://grensteam.org/ Your host is https://linkedin.com/in/arlenehayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/ The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

52. Injury to Impact: An Athlete’s Pivot to Physiotherapy, with Stephen Frank

Pathways by Grenadian STEAM

01/01/25 • 17 min

Stephen Frank is a former national track and field athlete who proudly represented Grenada at the 2011 CARIFTA Games in Jamaica. He was also a key member of the Westerhall Secondary School’s inaugural Intercol Games championship-winning team in 2012. Despite his early success in athletics, Stephen’s career was hindered by several season-ending injuries, leading him to seek physiotherapy treatments in Grenada and the United States. His personal experience with injury and rehabilitation sparked a deep passion to help other athletes recover, inspiring him to pursue a career in physiotherapy.

Stephen began his academic journey in Health and Physical Education at the T.A. Marryshow Community College (TAMCC). He later earned a scholarship to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. This unique program allowed him to learn both Western and Traditional Chinese rehabilitation techniques, equipping him with a comprehensive approach to evidence-based rehabilitation.

Today, Stephen works in the Physiotherapy Department at the General Hospital in Grenada, where he is dedicated to improving patients’ recovery through evidence-based rehabilitation methods. In addition, he actively collaborates with local sports clubs and organizations to promote injury prevention and ensure athletes have access to the best rehabilitation protocols.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Stephen is passionate about cooking and works alongside his family at Franko’s Kitchen & Bar, a well-loved family-owned restaurant located in Corinth, St. David’s and True Blue, Grand Anse in Grenada.

Come along for the ride on this Fast Track!

Show Notes:

Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast

If you liked the discussion on this episode, you may also enjoy the following from Pathways:

11. The Real Deal, Part 2

36. Marsha Nicholson-Ramdeen

This episode of Fast Tracks was produced by MindzEye Films, for Pathways by Grenadian STEAM.

Video editing by Kate Masaltseva of MindzEye Films.

Pathways video brand editing by @mryoungkyle.

Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, Mo Oshikanlu.

Your host for today is Andre Hayes.

Pathways theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip.

Fast Tracks sound design by Kate Masaltseva.

The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

47. Finding “Flow”: Career Pivots And Mentorship In Aerospace Engineering, with Dr. Liselle Joseph

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10/23/24 • 57 min

That shaking you feel when you’re on a plane and it experiences turbulence? Or the forces at play when a spaceship re enters the earth’s atmosphere? Both are caused by very similar phenomena, and today’s guest has studied its causes and effects inside and out. Not into engineering or mechanics? She also knows quite a bit about how to find and keep a mentor, if you’re curious about that kind of thing :) Known in some spaces as the first woman from the OECS to attain a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Professor Liselle Joseph is currently an Assistant Professor with dual appointments with Virginia Tech’s Aerospace & Ocean Engineering department and National Security Institute. Her research focuses on hypersonic phenomenology using both experimental techniques and high-fidelity CFD. Before joining VT’s faculty, Dr. Joseph worked in industry, gaining invaluable research into current real-world engineering standards and methodologies, current needs and landscape of the community, as well as industry expectations for new graduates. Her most recent industry work involved a range of developments and research within the hypersonic flow-field. Prior to 2020, Dr. Joseph developed new compression system technologies for both commercial and military applications at Pratt and Whitney. Dr. Liselle’s varying experiences in her field adds lots of colour and practical advice to this discussion. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast If you liked the discussion on this episode, you may also enjoy the following: 05. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ja3MIaxnnQde6WXg5EGXC?si=456fe050e07b4f68 08. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MHBGOk4ACqkFo7qyTJgMM?si=0bc79ff34e3943d0 27. https://grensteam.org/pathways/2021-12-14-kyana-bubb-air-traffic-controller-children%E2%80%99s-author-aviation-enthusiast/ This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes. Video editing by https://www.instagram.com/mryoungkyle/. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/mozaik.inc/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/?hl=en. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

8. Jude Phillip - Assistant Professor, Research Enthusiast

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12/08/20 • 67 min

Dr. Jude M. Phillip is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and is a Core Member in the Institute for Nanobiotechnology (INBT) at Johns Hopkins University. His lab (The Phillip tiME Lab) studies biological ageing dynamics in the context of health and disease. He combines fundamental engineering approaches with translational ageing and oncology research to develop strategies and technologies to probe ageing, identify mechanisms to modify ageing trajectories and drive healthy ageing.

In this episode, Jude and I talk about the journey to starting a career in academia, the power and importance of networking, and about wanting to give back to our country.

We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!

Reach out to Jude through:

LinkedIn: Jude Phillip

Twitter: @JudeM_Phillip

Email: [email protected]

Show Notes:

Check out some of Dr. Phillip's publications here.
Learn more about his lab's research here.

Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc.

Your host is Arlene Hayes

Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip

The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

7. Shennel Telesford - Mathematics Graduate, Aspiring Actuarial Scientist

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11/24/20 • 48 min

Shennel Telesford is currently a teaching assistant in the area of algebra at the National University of the South (Universidad Nacional del Sur) in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, where she also attained her Bachelors degree in Research Mathematics. Her love for mathematics started off as an incentive from her mom in primary school and grew more and more, making it an effortless subject for her during secondary school, before she finally realized a couple years later that it was a passion. During her studies, she was exposed to many areas of mathematics (yes, math isn't just numbers). A great part of this exposure was as a result of the annual math congress by the Argentina Mathematical Union (UMA) . Shennel has attended 6 congresses in total and they served as an excellent tool for a future glimpse into many mathematical areas of study. Algebra and statistics have always been her preference. Currently, she is pursuing a formation in the area of economics as a stepping stone into Actuarial Science.

On this Pathway, we talk about realizing passions and making continuous academic decisions to chart a career. We also talk about learning a new language and the benefits of integrating into a new culture in tandem with pursuit of a formal education.

We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!

Contact Shennel on:

WhatsApp: 1-549-291-461-5441

Show Notes:

UMA - Unión Matemática Argentina is where Shennel has found a community of mathematicians in Argentina Turns out there is also an international union to promote cooperation in Mathematics.
If you're interested, take a look at the upcoming International Congress of Mathematicians, slated to take place in St. Petersburg, Russia in 2022.
Shennel was able to access further education for free in Argentina! As a starting point, check out a list of countries that offer free education to international students here.

Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc.

Your host is Arlene Hayes.

Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip.

The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

6. Julien Mitchell - Architect, Photographer, "Kreative" Polymath

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11/10/20 • 93 min

Julien Mitchell is a self-defined polymath, practicing architecture, photography and numerous other creative and entrepreneurial pursuits. After leaving Grenada to pursue architecture in the late 90’s, Julien returned in 2016 to design and construct the Lavo Lanes Bowling Alley in Calliste, St. George, which eventually led him to a series of residential design-build projects on the island. His goal in Grenada and in many other developing countries is “to give the man who has $200k, or $300k a home that looks exactly, or thereabout, like that of the man who spends $2 million on his house”. Julien is a part of the New York-based design studio Freeform+Deform, practicing across NYC, Miami, Texas, Jamaica, Nigeria, Ghana and Tanzania, to name a few. In Grenada, he operates under the brand of JSM Architecture.

On this Pathway, we discuss Julien’s contentious relationship with school as a young student, his unorthodox entry into the working world of architecture and the goal-driven accomplishments he has had thus far in his career. We talk about the current state of architecture and construction in Grenada, and future plans in-sight for Julien.

We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!

Follow or contact Julien on:

Instagram:

@jsm.architecture - for architecture

@jsmdstudio - for photography

Facebook: Mitchell Julien

WhatsApp: 917-721-0856

Email: [email protected]

Show Notes:

One of Julien's most well-known projects on the island is the Lavo Lanes bowling alley - a first of it's kind for Grenada in recent history, and a first-time program design for Julien.

Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc.

Your host is Arlene Hayes

Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip

The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

5. Roselle Grant - Human, Engineer, Lifetime Explorer

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10/27/20 • 75 min

Roselle Everill Grant is - human. A person who bears strengths and short-comings.

Her life to date has been stained with adventure on both personal and professional fronts. An avid explorer, she takes advantage of the outdoors but does enjoy her at-home solitude.

Roselle has earned her BSc. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago and started her career in the Pulp and Paper industry in Texas. SWE President, Tau Beta Pi initiate and IIT Black Night were only some of her collegiate crowns.

Her current title is Development Engineer at Tesla - a young company that has successfully executed it's mission statement. Her extensive contributions to the brand encompass the Model 3, Semi-Truck, personnel mentorship and other systems development.

In this episode, Roselle and I chat about growth in a profession, finding balance at all stages of life and not giving in to the fear of failing at something new.

We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!

Reach out to Roselle through:

LinkedIn: Roselle Grant

Facebook: Roselle Grant

Instagram: @rosellegrant

Show Notes:

As a young student, Roselle did her own research on career interests through programs like How To Become and Learn How To Become
Flight Schools in the Caribbean:
Epic Flight Academy, Trinidad & Tobago
University of Trinidad & Tobago, Aviation Program
The Art Williams & Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School, Demerara, Guyana
Guyana Aviation
Roselle suggests sites like TD Ameritrade or E-Trade as an introduction to investing.

Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc.

Your host is Arlene Hayes

Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip

The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

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