I was interviewed by GradCast, radio CHRW 94.9 FM and podcast focused on graduate student research and experience. I was interviewed thrice–once on my doctoral research and twice based on my Vice President Advocacy role for the Society of Graduate Students at the University of Western Ontario.
Episode 418 | VP Advocacy: Consultation, Collaboration, and Empowerment
This week, hosts Scott Walters and Carly Charron interview PhD candidate and past SOGS VP Advocacy Yousuf Hasan. In addition to discussing the topic of his graduate studies, Yousuf describes his approach to advocacy work and the impact this position has had on himself as well as the larger student community (recorded: May 31, 2023):
Special Episode | Executive Decisions Veep’s
Have you heard of SOGS (Society of Graduate Students), but not really familiar with what SOGS is or what SOGS does? In this episode, the hosts unpack all things SOGS and sit down with VP Student Services, Effie Sapuridis and VP Advocacy, Yousuf Hasan to learn more about their roles. The hosts hear about how the work of advocacy includes much more than speaking up for students (recorded: June 2, 2021):
Episode 246 | The Graveyard of Scientific Theories
Yousuf Hasan, PhD student at Rotman Institute of Philosophy, tells the hosts about his research on 20th century history of science and mathematics. Yousuf discusses how scientists need to think about current best theories given how many past theories have gone from being considered the best to completely falsified. In addition, Yousuf explains how empiricists account for mathematical knowledge (recorded: December 2019).

