Dear Grad Student
119 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsA podcast for celebration, commiseration, and support through grad school for the students who are living it (or want to). Join Elana Gloger, a full-time 4th year doctoral student and part-time human, as she chats with fellow grad students about their professional and personal experiences, without taking either too seriously. Episodes include conversations about students' Day in the Life, conversations about Diverse Identities and Racism in Academia, and themed episodes (like, Mental Health in Grad School or Resources for Efficiency). As grad students, we all love what we do, struggle with what we do, need support through what we do, and should be celebrated for what we do and 'Dear Grad Student' is the place for it all.
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Blending Passions: Why Art is VITAL to the Study of Science
February 20, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBOn today’s episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year PhD Student, Moronke Harris, about how to let out the creativity that drives science in different forms. From her deep-sea research on hydrothermal vents to her painting, Moronke shares why she believes blending passions is so important to the process of creating actionable change with her work. Learn all about deep ocean farts, the imaginative scientist, and begin your quest to find the lost archives Elana’s music videos on...
The Fallout of the 2020 Summer of Racial Reckoning in Grad School & Beyond
February 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBIn today's episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Dr. Apryl Alexander to discuss progress made (or not) since the 2020 'Summer of Racial Reckoning' following the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others by police. What does it look like to reflect on our privilege, speak about that privilege to uplift others, and bring the safety and well-being of minoritized groups to the forefront of practice? Institutions have shown where and how they “care” about the well-bei...
Team Talk, Lab Meeting, Journal Club #1: The UC Strike & Unionizing
January 26, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this ~special~ episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana speaks with her DGS team members, Aubrey Tingler and William Ota, about the University of California strike, the conditions which drive grad students to strike, & their views on the topic. If you’re a grad student, you've probably been told you're a student when it comes to pay and benefits, & an employee when you try to access student services. This means graduate students are vulnerable to exploitation by universities. On top of the em...
Content Creating & Influencing in Grad School with @sophiemariegraf
January 09, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWho doesn’t love tea? In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana spills ALL the tea with Sophie Graf, a 1st year PhD student who studies SPACE WEATHER & is a content creator and influencer on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube. They discuss their fast friendship, content creation, side hustles, and, of course, SPACE WEATHER. This episode is PERFECT for anyone looking for another badass woman in STEM to follow online or to hear how it is POSSIBLE to start a side hustle in grad school. SUPPORT T...
MARRIED in Grad School: Balancing Academics, Love, & Sanity
December 20, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBOn today’s episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Sarah and Jordan Pryor about what it’s like to be married to another grad student. Elana and the happy couple discuss being TikTok famous, why pre-marital counseling is the bomb, & why having someone who both supports and understands you is so beneficial during the grad school process. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Patreon Buy me a Coffee Without our Patrons and supporters, this podcast would not be possible: FOLLOW DEAR GRAD STUDENT ONLIN...
A Day in the Life of an MD/PhD Student: Victoria Heinrich
December 05, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBGetting a PhD, impressive! Becoming an MD, wow! In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Victoria Heinrich, an MD/PhD candidate. There is no such thing as an average day when you are living with the many complex demands of balancing a home and work life as a grad student. Elana and Victoria talk about family planning, research, and how YOU might end up in a MD-PhD program. This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to know more about dual-degrees or being a parent in a demandi...
Academic PRIDE: Navigating Grad School Admissions, Life, & Career as a Queer Student of Color
November 21, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year PhD student, Rowan Hunt, about what it's like being a queer person of color in grad school. They discuss queer spaces, being your authentic self, & institutional limits. More episodes about racism and diverse identities SUPPORT THE PODCAST: - Patreon - Buy Me a Coffee EXPLORE MORE: https://www.deargradstudent.com/ SWAG: https://www.deargradstudent.com/merch Connect with Rowan: Twitter: @rowanahunt Resources: -https://ww...
Knowing the Unknown: Figuring Out Grad School & What Comes Next
November 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWhy go into academia? Because you love answering email, or the flexibility, or because you can do whatever you want if you can convince someone to fund you! On today’s episode of Dear Grad Student Dr. Dave Coyle shares about his path to an academic position, what he views as the pros and cons of this career path are, and what his experience as a faculty member has been like. Dave and Elana dig into Elana’s outdoor opinions, what skills are important for grad students to master in order to be...
Changing Fields, Blazing your Own Path, & Grinding Through Grad School
October 24, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBThe keeper of Dear Grad Student behind the scenes knowledge and podcast secrets is here! In this episode of Dear Grad Student, podcast editor, outdoor event coordinator, and weather parasite Coral Arroyo shares about how she uses a meteorology background and M.S. in sports management to promote weather safety at sporting events. Coral shares how she discovered her unique path from undergrad to her current position, why weather is impacting more major events, how she made the transition to an...
Changing Fields, Blazing Your Own Path, & Grinding Through Grad School
October 24, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBThe keeper of Dear Grad Student behind the scenes knowledge and podcast secrets is here! In this episode of Dear Grad Student, podcast editor, outdoor event coordinator, and weather parasite Coral Arroyo shares about how she uses a meteorology background and M.S. in sports management to promote weather safety at sporting events. Coral shares how she discovered her unique path from undergrad to her current position, why weather is impacting more major events, how she made the transition to an...
where i've been, where i am, where we're going
October 10, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBWE BACK BABY!!! ----------------------------------- Shop podcast merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/merch Find all things podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudent Find the podcast on Instagram: @DearGradStudentPod Find Elana on Twitter: @elana_gloger Music provided by: Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support...
Changing Fields in Grad School: Fighting Loneliness, Changing Direction, & Leveraging PTSD for Personal Growth
May 25, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with high school friend and fellow PhD student, Rob Kaufman, about his experience changing fields, fighting loneliness, and using personal, traumatic experiences to foster growth in his life. Shop LGBTQIA merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/LGBTQIA Shop podcast merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/merch Find all things podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudent Find the podcast on Instagram:...
Challenging Shame & Channeling Vulnerability: Applying Brené Brown to Grad School & Beyond
May 09, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with post-doctoral fellow, Dr. Rachel Foster, about Brené Brown's work in challenging shame, channeling vulnerability, and how these practices have helped shape Rachel's grad school experience and beyond. Connect with Rachel: Twitter: @Rachel_A_Foster Listen to Brené Brown's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o Shop LGBTQIA merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/LGBTQIA Find all things podcast at: https://deargradstudent....
A Day in the Life of a Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology PhD Candidate: Caitlyn Cardetti
May 02, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 5th year PhD Candidate, Caitlyn Cardetti, about her 'Day in the Life' as a Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology PhD Candidate. Connect with Caitlyn: Twitter: @CaitlynCardetti Celebrate PRIDE with LGBTQIA+ merch: deargradstudent.com/lgbtqia Find all things podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com SHOP podcast merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/merch Find the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudent Find the podcast on Instagram: @DearG...
Culture for Me, Culture for Science: The Importance of Culture in Life & Research
April 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 1st year PhD student and the host of the High Impact Coffee Hour podcast, Katrina Rbeiz, about her cross-cultural identities, navigating her own culture during grad school, and how to center culture in your grad school research. Connect with Katrina: Twitter: @thirdculturekat https://katrinarbeiz.netlify.app/ Connect with High Impact Coffee Hour Podcast: @HICoffeeHour Shop podcast merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/merch Find all ...
Culture for Me, Culture for Science: The Importance of Culture in Life & Research
April 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 1st year PhD student and the host of the High Impact Coffee Hour podcast, Katrina Rbeiz, about her cross-cultural identities, navigating her own culture during grad school, and how to center culture in your grad school research. Connect with Katrina: Twitter: @thirdculturekat https://katrinarbeiz.netlify.app/ Connect with High Impact Coffee Hour Podcast: @HICoffeeHour Shop podcast merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/merch Find all ...
Taking Time Off: Pausing Your PhD, How & When to Return, & Giving a Voice to Academia
April 18, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 4th year PhD candidate and the host of the Voices of Academia podcast, Emily King, about taking time off from her PhD, when she decided to return, & how her return went/is going. Connect with Emily: Twitter: @EKing_Sci Instagram: @emilia_rei Connect with Voices of Academia: www.voicesofacademia.com Listen to the Voices of Academia Podcast: https://anchor.fm/academicvoices INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MERCH: deargradstudent.com/iwd Find a...
A Day in the Life of a Communication Studies Masters Student: Emeline Beltran
April 11, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 2nd year Masters student and PODCAST PATRON, Emeline Beltran, about her 'Day in the Life' as a Communication Studies Masters student. Connect with Emeline: Twitter: @embeeeze Instagram: @embeeeze INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MERCH: deargradstudent.com/iwd Find all things podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com SHOP podcast merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/merch Find the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudent Find the podcast on Ins...
The Value of the Humanities: Differences from Science Programs, Studying Video Games, & Not Leaving the Humanities Behind
April 04, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year PhD student, Sabrina Sgandurra, about getting a PhD in Humanities and the value of doctoral studies outside of the sciences. Connect with Sabrina: Twitter: @SabrinaAliciaSG Instagram: @sabrinaalicia10 Twitch: twitch.tv/brainiacbri Discord: BrainiacBri#0712 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MERCH: deargradstudent.com/iwd Find all things podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com SHOP podcast merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/merch...
The Value of the Humanities: Differences from Science Programs, Studying Video Games, & Not Leaving the Humanities Behind
April 04, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year PhD student, Sabrina Sgandurra, about getting a PhD in Humanities and the value of doctoral studies outside of the sciences. Connect with Sabrina: Twitter: @SabrinaAliciaSG Instagram: @sabrinaalicia10 Twitch: twitch.tv/brainiacbri Discord: BrainiacBri#0712 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MERCH: deargradstudent.com/iwd Find all things podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com SHOP podcast merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/merch...
Disabled Women of Color in Grad School: Intersectionality, Advocacy, & Fighting a System that Doesn't Support You
March 21, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 2nd year Masters student, Jalesa Martin, and 5th year PhD Candidate, Kate Andersh, about their experiences as disabled women of color in grad school. Connect with Jalesa: Twitter: @JalesaMartin Connect with Kate: Twitter: @katemarinaa Instagram: @katemarinaa INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MERCH: deargradstudent.com/iwd Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitter: @De...
Disabled Women of Color in Grad School: Intersectionality, Advocacy, & Fighting a System that Doesn't Support You
March 21, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 2nd year Masters student, Jalesa Martin, and 5th year PhD Candidate, Kate Andersh, about their experiences as disabled women of color in grad school. Connect with Jalesa: Twitter: @JalesaMartin Connect with Kate: Twitter: @katemarinaa Instagram: @katemarinaa INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MERCH: deargradstudent.com/iwd Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitter: @De...
The Guide to Saying No: Prioritizing Your Goals, Knowing Your Worth, & Leaving a Legacy
March 14, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 4th year PhD Candidate and returning guest, Jasmin Brooks, about WHEN, WHY, & HOW to say 'No'. They discuss the personal & academic consequences of not saying 'No', their experiences learning these consequences the hard way, and more. Connect with Jasmin: Twitter: @__JasminBrooks Website: https://jasminbrooks.com Podcast: We Had The Talk Jasmin's research cited in Time Magazine: What We Misunderstand About Suicide Among Black Americans...
Dare to be DISRUPTIVE: Celebrating International Women's Day & Challenging the Institutions that Make it Necessary
March 08, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with full-time Science Communicator, Dr. Claudia Antolini, about why she hates days like 'International Women's Day', why we can still celebrate women, remembering to challenge the institutions that make it necessary, and a reminder that TRANS WOMEN ARE WOMEN. Connect with Dr. Claudia Antolini Twitter: @CA_AstroComm #InternationalWomensDay2021: deargradstudent.com/episodes/28 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MERCH: deargradstudent.com/iwd Find a...
The Hard Truth: Failure, Rejection, & Imposter Syndrome in Grad School and Beyond
February 28, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Associate Professor, Dr. Lisa Jaremka, about her experience with failure, rejection, imposter syndrome, and how she's survived it all. Connect with Dr. Lisa Jaremka: Twitter: @LisaJaremka Episode 1: deargradstudent.com/episodes/1 Episode with Megan (Dr. Jaremka's PhD mentee!): deargradstudent.com/episodes/45 Paper mentioned: Jaremka, L. M., Ackerman, J. M., Gawronski, B., Rule, N. O., Sweeny, K., Tropp, L. R., ... & Vick, S. B. (2020...
A Day in the Life of a Chemistry PhD Candidate: Alejandro Forigua
February 21, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Alejandro Forigua about his Day in the Life as a Chemistry PhD candidate. They discuss his daily schedule in and out of the lab, moving international for his degree(s), & advice for other PhD students. Connect with Alejandro: Twitter: @AForiguaC Website: forigua.com Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudent Find the podcast on Instagram: @DearG...
Women of Color In Academia: Not Being Seen as Experts, Pay Gaps, & How to Fight Back
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 2nd year Assistant Professor, Dr. Eman Tadros, about her journey and experience as a Woman of Color in academia. Connect with Dr. Eman Tadros: Twitter: @EmanTadros Instagram: @EmanTadros Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudent Find the podcast on Instagram: @DearGradStudentPod Find automated closed-captioning on: YouTube Find Elana on Twitter...
Women of Color In Academia: Not Being Seen as Experts, Pay Gaps, & How to Fight Back
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 2nd year Assistant Professor, Dr. Eman Tadros, about her journey and experience as a Woman of Color in academia. Connect with Dr. Eman Tadros: Twitter: @EmanTadros Instagram: @EmanTadros Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudent Find the podcast on Instagram: @DearGradStudentPod Find automated closed-captioning on: YouTube Find Elana on Twitter...
The Non-Tenure Track: Running a Greenhouse, Having an Impact, & Being Paid To Podcast
February 07, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with a lecturer of horticulture, greenhouse manager, and HOST of the Planthropology podcast, Vikram Baliga, about his journey to (and LOVE of) being a non-tenure track faculty member. Connect with Vikram and Planthropology: Twitter: @ThePlantProf Twitter: @Planthropology_ Instagram: @PlanthropologyPod TikTok: @ThePlantProf planthropologypod.com Listen to my episode on Planthropology: The Power of Parks, Leaves on a Stream, and Mario Kart w/...
The Non-Tenure Track: Running a Greenhouse, Having an Impact, & Being Paid To Podcast
February 07, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with a lecturer of horticulture, greenhouse manager, and HOST of the Planthropology podcast, Vikram Baliga, about his journey to (and LOVE of) being a non-tenure track faculty member. Connect with Vikram and Planthropology: Twitter: @ThePlantProf Twitter: @Planthropology_ Instagram: @PlanthropologyPod TikTok: @ThePlantProf planthropologypod.com Listen to my episode on Planthropology: The Power of Parks, Leaves on a Stream, and Mario Kart w/...
Putting Yourself First: Where to Draw the Line, Making Big Decisions, & Finding (PhD) BALANCE
January 24, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year PhD student and part of the PhD Balance team, Aidan Mowat, about putting yourself before grad school & knowing when it's time to make a BIG change... Connect with PhD Balance: on Twitter (@PhD_Balance), Instagram (@PhD_Balance), and MORE Listen to my episode on GradChat: Isolation in Grad School w/ Elana Gloger Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitte...
Mental Health for Black Grad Students: Leaning In, Leaning Out, & Growing Community
January 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 2nd year PhD student Brianna Baker, 4th year PhD candidate Zori Paul, & 4th year PhD candidate Tanesha Johnson, about Black graduate student mental health and the importance of community. check out Black in Mental Health check out Racial Trauma Center's Online "Embodying Antiracist Allyship": https://gviproc.org/racialtraumacenter#whiteally Connect with Brianna Baker: @BriannaABaker on Twitter, @BecomingDrBaker on Instagram, briannaab...
Tackling Taxes: How to Survive Tax Season As a Grad Student (& Live to Tell the Tale!)
January 10, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with financial educator, and founder of Personal Finance for PhDs, Dr. Emily Roberts about how to survive tax season as a grad student. Listen to Dr. Emily Robert's first episode for Dear Grad Student Listen to Elana's first episode on Personal Finance for PhDs Listen to Elana's second episode on Personal Finance for PhDs Get to know Dr. Emily Roberts & Personal Finance for PhDs: PFforPhDs.com, @PFforPhDs, Personal Finance for PhDs Podca...
Prioritizing YOU: Why Taking Care of Yourself is the Key To Success in Grad School
November 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Rachel Rivera about how to truly prioritize YOU, your health, and your mental well-being while getting your PhD. They discuss how they decompress, setting boundaries, how they learned the value of life, & Gordon Ramsey. Connect with Rachel: Twitter: @PsyRachelRivera Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudent Find the podcast on Instagram: @DearG...
Providing Mentorship As a Grad Student: Visibility, Impact, & Leaving The Door Open...
November 22, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Tracy Edwards about getting involved in mentoring as a PhD student. They also talk about owning cats, Academic Twitter, and Tracy's research. Connect with Tracy: Instagram: @thetracysimone Youtube: Becoming Dr. Edwards Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudent Find the podcast on Instagram: @DearGradStudentPod Find automated closed-captioning o...
How To Market Yourself for a Non-Academic Job: LinkedIn, Internships, & What's Possible
November 15, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Ryan Collins about how to market yourself for a non-academic job. They discuss how to get started, LinkedIn, and special considerations outside of academia. Connect with Ryan: www.collinsryan.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanwilliamcollins Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudent Find the podcast on Instagram: @DearGradStudentPod Find autom...
Why You Should Adopt a Cat in Grad School: In Loving Memory of Cataloupe, The Most Handsome Man
November 05, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBAn update about why there was no episode this week or next week. Hug your pets extra close, friend <3. Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudent Find the podcast on Instagram: @DearGradStudentPod Find automated closed-captioning on: YouTube Find Elana on Twitter: @elana_gloger Music provided by: Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-br...
Making A Difference With Science Policy: What's Possible, Getting Involved, & The Power of Grad Students
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with William Ota about ALL things science policy. they discuss his research (and love for fish), how he got involved in science policy, & resources available so that you can too. Connect with William: Instagram: @will_in_the_wild Check out all resources mentioned in the episode here: deargradstudent.com/episodes/52 Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitter: @DearGra...
A Day in the Life: Faith Newsome, Health Outcomes & Bioinformatics PhD Student
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Faith Newsome about her Day in the Life as a Health Outcomes & Bioinformatics PhD student. They discuss her personal connection to her research, being part of the COVID cohort, & her favorite part of grad school so far. Connect with Faith: Instagram: @futurefaithphd Non-profit email: [email protected] Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitter: @DearGrad...
A Day in the Life of a Health Outcomes & Bioinformatics PhD Student: Faith Newsome
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Faith Newsome about her Day in the Life as a Health Outcomes & Bioinformatics PhD student. They discuss her personal connection to her research, being part of the COVID cohort, & her favorite part of grad school so far. Connect with Faith: Instagram: @futurefaithphd Non-profit email: [email protected] Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitter: @DearGrad...
Applying To Grad School: Materials, Funding, & What They DON'T Tell You...
October 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 2nd year PhD student Melanie and neuroscientist turned science educator, Aida, about how to apply to grad school. They discuss application steps, funding & finances, and finding the right fit for YOU. You can find Melanie on Twitter (@Mel_The_Labrat) You can find Melanie's "Applying to Grad School" Twitter thread here: https://twitter.com/Mel_the_Labrat/status/1328402218928762881 You can shop LGBTQIA+ scientist merch here: deargradst...
Emotionally-Taxing PhD Topics: Coping with Secondary Trauma, Honoring Your Values, & Filling Your Bucket
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year Clinical Psychology PhD student Benjamin Katz about how to cope with emotionally-taxing PhD topics. They discuss self-care, honoring your emotions and values, & filling your bucket. You can find Ben on Twitter (@BenWKatz) Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudent Find the podcast on Instagram: @DearGradStudentPod Find automated closed...
Amplifying Africans in STEM with the Root of the Science Podcast
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 1st year PhD Candidate and host of The Root of the Science Podcast, Anne Chisa about amplifying Africans in STEM, going after your passions, and not being afraid to try something new. You can find Anne on Twitter (@annelinda_c) and Instagram (@annelinda.c) You can find The Root of the Science Podcast on Twitter (@RootofSciPod), Instagram (@RootofSciPod), or at the website: https://rootofthesciencepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Find all episo...
Power Dynamics in Academia & A Look-Back on Graduate School
September 20, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with recent PhD grad and current Senior Scientist at Merck, Dr. Devin Swiner, about a look-back on her PhD experience and how to identify & combat power hierarchies and dynamics in academia. You can also find Dr. Devin Swiner on Instagram and on her website: devinthechemist.com Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudent Find the podcast on Instagram:...
A Day in the Life of a Neuroscience PhD Candidate: Marina Gardasevic
September 13, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Marina Gardasevic about her Day in the Life as a Neuroscience PhD Candidate in the UK. They discuss her research in the effect of light on the brain, auditing your writing (and plotting your success), deciding on next steps, and being weeks away from completing her PhD. Information on thesis writing and auditing your writing: Hugh Kearns @ithinkwellHugh - his book: https://www.ithinkwell.com.au/turbocharge-your-writing MEET THE DEAR G...
A Day in the Life: Marina Gardasevic, Neuroscience PhD Candidate
September 13, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Marina Gardasevic about her Day in the Life as a Neuroscience PhD Candidate in the UK. They discuss her research in the effect of light on the brain, auditing your writing (and plotting your success), deciding on next steps, and being weeks away from completing her PhD. Information on thesis writing and auditing your writing: Hugh Kearns @ithinkwellHugh - his book: https://www.ithinkwell.com.au/turbocharge-your-writing MEET THE DEAR G...
The TRUTH About Being First Gen and in Grad School: Grit Gained, What They Don't Tell You, & How To Help Others
August 30, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 7th year PhD Candidate, Megan Nadzan, about being a first generation college student in grad school. They discuss what "first gen" actually means, Megan's journey to & through college and grad school, how being first gen has affected college and grad school, and advice for other first gen students! Follow Megan on: Twitter Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitt...
Planning for Life After Grad School: Finding, Applying to, & Picking a Post-Doc
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 1st year post-doc, Dr. Shifali Singh, about finding, applying to, & picking a post-doc! They discuss learning how to check in with yourself, when to start applying & how, funding & that whole mess, tips for interviewing, & more! Follow Shifali on: Twitter Dear Grad Student episodes mentioned: Ep. 30: To Gap Year or Not To Gap Year: Reasons, Regrets, & Reflections Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://dea...
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: Romantic Relationships in Grad School: Moving, Support, & Communication
August 17, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with her BOYFRIEND Luke about managing romantic relationships in grad school. They discuss moving in together when moving for grad school after 3.5 years of long distance, how Luke best supports Elana (& how your partner can do the same), & our biggest lessons learned. Featuring the cat we rescued outside that kept biting our ankles. Dear Grad Student episodes mentioned: Ep. 28: I Am Woman, Hear Me...Be Pushed Out of the Academic Pipeline: ...
Building Relationships & Cultivating Community in Grad School
August 09, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with incoming 2nd year PhD student, Katie Shillington, about building relationships and cultivating community in grad school. They discuss changing social roles post/mid-COVID, finding community that will SERVE YOU, advice for grad students at EVERY stage for the upcoming school year, and ways that older student can (should) step up. Follow Katie on: Twitter Dear Grad Student episodes mentioned: Ep. 11: A Day in the Life: Cara Davidson, He...