From the Alps to the Rockies
Welcome to the podcast "From the Alps to the Rockies". The broadcasts will feature speakers from Switzerland and Canada, who will discuss various aspects of collaboration from the Swiss Alps to the Canadian Rockies. Episodes will focus on immigration stories, innovation, diplomacy and scientific collaboration. The podcast is presented by the Swiss Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Montreal and Vancouver.
Podcasting since 2020 • 41 episodes
From the Alps to the Rockies
Latest Episodes
Jessica Droujko - Water Tech Innovator
Meet Jessica Droujko, the scientist-entrepreneur who is "reading" rivers in Switzerland, Canada and beyond. From glaciers to hydroelectric dams to agricultural fields, her startup, Riverkin, helps communities and industries collect real-time da...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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19:07
Holly Cassidy - Author
Take a moment to escape with Holly Cassidy, the pen name of best-selling author Hannah Mary McKinnon.Raised in Switzerland and now based in Ontario, McKinnon is known for her heartwarming, romantic comedies, including her latest festive ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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19:40
Jacqueline Surer - Puppeteer
Today, we step onto the theatre stage with Swiss puppeteer Jacqueline Surer. Jacqueline is a master in bringing objects to life and has been writing and producing puppeteering productions for over 20 years. After having spent ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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20:12
Dr. Elena Baranova - Electrochemical engineer
SPECIAL SERIES: BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS FOR WOMEN IN STEM On the occasion of Women's history month, we asked ourselves: how can we break down barriers for women in STEM? For the second episode of the special series, we met wit...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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19:14
Dr. Maria Oreshenko - Astrophysicist
SPECIAL SERIES: BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS FOR WOMEN IN STEMOn the occasion of Women's history month, we asked ourselves: how can we break down barriers for women in STEM? For the first episode of the special series, we are joined by ...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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20:49
