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SUMMARY:CBSN Storytime: Transforming Industry and Communities as a Scientist
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging discussion with Ms. Bai Bintou Kaira\,  a professional Chemical Engineer and Co-Founder of GAPhealth Technologies\, a digital healthcare company addressing healthcare access in Africa. Her work connects STEM\, innovation\, and global impact by delivering technologies that improve lives!\n\n\nIf you’re interested in hearing how you can use your scientific background to make an impact in both industry and your community\, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to chat with Ms. Kaira at our upcoming CBSN Storytime.\n\n📅 Date: Wednesday\, February 11\n⏰ Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM (ET)\n📍 Location: Zoom\n\nRegister here to receive the Zoom information.\n \nWhat are CBSN Storytimes?: Storytimes are community-centered conversations that explore career journeys through lived experience. Rather than focusing only on titles or milestones\, speakers share the stories and turning points that shaped their paths\, including how they navigated their careers as Black professionals.
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/cbsn-storytime-transforming-industry-and-communities-as-a-scientist/
CATEGORIES:CBSN Career Chat
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SUMMARY:CBSN Career Chats: Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Black STEM Experts
DESCRIPTION:All CBSN Members are invited to join us for the next CBSN Career Chat November 12\, 2025 \n4pm ET \nTopic: Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Black STEM Experts\nwith \nAlexandra McCann\nExecutive Director of ONSIDE (Organization for Nova Scotia Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship) \nThis Career Chat will include an exploration of Alexandra McCann’s career path followed by moderated discussion about inclusive innovation and how black STEM experts can think about entrepreneurship. \nBio: \nAlexandra “Alex” McCann is the Executive Director of ONSIDE\, the Organization for Nova Scotia Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship\, a community accelerator empowering rural and underrepresented groups through inclusive innovation-driven entrepreneurship (i+IDE) and collective impact. ONSIDE amplifies disruptive ideas and mobilizes collaboration to turn ideas into impact for a more prosperous and entrepreneurial future. ONSIDE is the sponsor of the Start Now Incubator a launchpad for diverse and rural women’s entrepreneurship across Canada\, and the MIT REAP Focus – Nova Scotia program. \nAlex holds an MA in Pacific Asian Studies from the University of London\, School of Oriental African Studies (SOAS) and a double BA from the University of Virginia in Asian Studies and Anthropology. She is a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) and a former member of the Board of Governors at the University of Kings College. She sat on the advisory board for SEATAC\, an applied research and innovation centre for the ocean technology sector\, and is currently on the expert panel on the state of Science\, Technology & Innovation for the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA). Alex is obsessed with saving handwriting\, enjoys travel\, politics\, and sampling all of Nova Scotia’s culinary delights! \n\nPlease contact Programs@BlackScientists.ca if you are a member looking for the registration link! \nCBSN Career Chats (or C3) is a monthly\, drop-in discussion series providing an opportunity for people exploring different career options to chat with experienced professionals for career insight\, advice\, and answers to their questions.\n\nSecond Wednesday of each month\nNovember 2025 to May 2026\n4pm ET\n\nEach session will have a focus derived from member suggestions\, although organic questions and conversations are expected and encouraged!\nShare ideas for focal topics or offers for sharing professional insights on this form.\nThis series is open to CBSN Members and to contributors who will be invited by the program committee. 
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/cbsn-career-chats-inclusive-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-for-black-stem-experts/
CATEGORIES:CBSN Career Chat
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SUMMARY:CBSN Career Chat: From Engineer to Entrepreneur with Ajoa Mintah (November 13)
DESCRIPTION:All CBSN Members are invited to join us for our first CBSN Career Chat of Fall 2024! \nNovember 13\, 2024 \n4pm ET \nTopic: Engineer to Entrepreneur\nwith Ajoa Mintah\nFounder\, Four All Ice Cream \nLearn more about Ajoa in this article: https://canadiansme.ca/four-all-ice-cream-ajoa-mintahs-recipe-for-community-and-quality/ \nCheck out Four All Ice Cream: https://www.fourall.ca/ \n  \n  \n\nNeed the registration link?\n\nCheck on Slack or\nLogin to your membership account then click this link for registration information\n\nCBSN Career Chats (or C3) is a monthly\, drop-in discussion series providing an opportunity for people exploring different career options to chat with experienced professionals for career insight\, advice\, and answers to their questions.\n\nSecond Wednesday of each month\nOctober 2024 to May 2025\n4pm ET\n\nEach session will have a focus derived from member suggestions\, although organic questions and conversations are expected and encouraged!\nShare ideas for focal topics or offers for sharing professional insights on this form.\nThis series is open to CBSN Members and to contributors who will be invited by the program committee.  \nRegister once and we will remind you each month. \nWatch this space for future session announcements! \n\nNovember 13\nDecember 11\nJanuary 8\nFeburary 12\nMarch 12\nApril 9\nMay 14
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/cbsn-career-chats-placeholder-wednesday-october-9th-2024/
CATEGORIES:CBSN Career Chat
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SUMMARY:CBSN Career Chats: 2nd Wednesday of Every Month
DESCRIPTION:Please contact the CBSN Project Administrator if you are a member looking for the registration link! \nCBSN Career Chats (or C3) is a monthly\, drop-in discussion series providing an opportunity for people exploring different career options to chat with experienced professionals for career insight\, advice\, and answers to their questions.\n\nSecond Wednesday of each month\nOctober 2024 to May 2024\n4pm ET\n\nEach session will have a focus derived from member suggestions\, although organic questions and conversations are expected and encouraged!\nShare ideas for focal topics or your offer to lead a session and share professional insights on this form.\nThis series is open to CBSN Members and to contributors who will be invited by the program committee.  \nRegister once and we will remind you each month. \nWatch the calendar for session topic announcements! \n 
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/cbsn-career-chats-new-program-for-members-3/
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