Episode 1: Intro to the New WWEST Chair w/Jennifer Jakobi

Welcome to the first episode of WWEST UBCO's continuation of the Best of the WWEST Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Jakobi will outline the goals of the WWEST program and highlight the exciting projects to come.  <p>Jennifer (Jenn) Jakobi, is a Professor in Health and Exercise Sciences at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. She is committed to generating a collaborative network to support the growth and retention of girls/women and underrepresented persons in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. She will undertake this by knowledge discovery of the positive factors that contribute to pursuing, remaining and thriving in STEM arenas, and apply this to strategies that are grounded in three themes of Inclusion, Collaboration and Innovation to create meaningful impact for girls/women and underrepresented persons across British Columbia and Yukon.</p> <p>We would like to thank WWEST SFU for the outstanding precedent they have set with the Best of the WWEST podcast. We are excited to take on this project and continue the wonderful work they have done!</p>