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Faculty of Education Project Summaries

Supervisors

Janette Hughes |

 

Supervisor name: Janette Hughes

Project title: Ontario Tech: Women in the AI Machine (Podcast)

Summary of research project: This initiative will spotlight the diverse women researching AI at Ontario Tech University through recorded interviews shared as a podcast series. Aligned with WIRC’s mandate to nurture and retain talented women, the project objectives include: highlighting cutting-edge innovations, addressing gender bias in STEM, and amplifying voices of women in all their diversity. The series will engage the public, inspire future researchers, and strengthen an equitable research culture across the university.

Student responsibilities/tasks: 

  • Edit the podcast series from start to finish.
  • Insert audio.
  • Refine timing.
  • Create graphics of the podcasts for social media.
  • Create graphics for events held under this and the WIRC.

Student qualifications required:

  • Digital media courses with an A- or higher.
  • Podcast editing experience.
  • Digital media skills (Canva, etc)..

Expected training/skills to be received by the Student:

  • Creation of media resources that reflect best standards of EDI representation, AODA compliance, etc.
  • Professional executive functioning skills (communicating with team members, podcast hosts, meeting deadlines, reporting expectations etc.)
  • Develop an understanding of creating EDI-aware media resources that are also AODA compliant.

Length of award: 16 Weeks

Location of award: Hybrid

Available Award: SSHRC USRA (exclusively for Black students) or Ontario Tech STAR Award