In this episode, host Johnathan Bevan and our inspirational guest Dr. Jillian Seniuk Cicek discuss a wide range of topics related to her work at the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Manitoba. Johnathan is joined on this episode by co-host Renato Bezerra. Jillian described for us her journey towards engineering education and her work in decolonizing engineering education. Jillian openly shares her perspective and the events and relationships that have shaped her perspective on education. There was a lot to take away from this conversation.

You can find more of Jillian's research on her google scholar page

In this episode, host Johnathan Bevan and our delightful guest Dr. Ann Gagné discuss accessibility and inclusive practices in higher education, with emphasis on implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and trauma-informed pedagogy across various educational settings. The discussion explored challenges faced by sessional instructors and the importance of fostering relationality and meaningful engagement, while highlighting the need to move beyond siloed approaches to accessibility. The conversation concluded with reflections on community building in academia and visions for future learning spaces that prioritize human interaction and de-siloing.

You can find more from Dr. Ann Gagné on her website and by listening to her podcast. Both can be accessed through the link below:

website: https://anngagne.ca/