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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Digital Connection, Science Rap, & Standing Up to Academic Institutions with Dr. Raven "The Science Maven" Baxter
August 02, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with recent PhD grad and award-winning and internationally-acclaimed science educator, Dr. Raven "The Science Maven" Baxter. They discuss Raven's rise to Twitter acclaim and blending personal and professional online, Raven's science raps and how she communicates science to kids AND adults, and Raven's experience standing up to her graduate institution. Follow Raven on...Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or check her out at SciMaven.com De...
Birthday Bash EXTRAVAGANZA with June 24th Birthday Twins: Melissa, Aoon, Sarah, & Jasmin
June 24, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this BONUS episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with four June 24th birthday twins about their most valuable lesson learned over the last year. Plus, Elana finally gets sentimental and shares HER most valuable lesson and some of the podcast stats to round out this season. Connect with the guests: Melissa on Twitter Aoon on Twitter Sarah on Twitter Jasmin on Twitter, her website, her podcast, her Dear Grad Student episode Podcast episodes mentioned: Ep. 33: A Day in the Life: J...
Bursting With PRIDE: The Strength, Necessity, & Community of LGBTQIA+ Folks in Academia
June 14, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with incoming 2nd year Masters student, Annabel Gong, about their experience in grad school (& beyond) as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. They discuss shark research providing street cred, Annabel's co-hosting gig on the LGBTQ+ STEMCast, activism work and processing grief, & Annabel's favorite part of being LGBTQIA+. Follow the LGBTQ+ STEMCast on Twitter and EVERYWHERE else Follow Annabel on Twitch LGBTQ+ STEMCast episodes mentioned: ...
A Day in the Life of a Molecular and Developmental Biology PhD Candidate: Guillermo Sanchez
June 07, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Guillermo Sanchez about his Day in the Life as a Molecular and Developmental Biology PhD Candidate and international student. They discuss his research in organoids (AKA science of the future), life as an international student & funding, the BEST part of grad school, how to spend your summer before grad school, & his GENIUS #scicomm idea... Podcast episodes mentioned: Ep. 30: To Gap Year or Not To Gap Year: Reasons, Regrets, & Reflecti...
A Day in the Life of a Molecular and Developmental Biology PhD Candidate: Guillermo Sanchez
June 07, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Guillermo Sanchez about his Day in the Life as a Molecular and Developmental Biology PhD Candidate and international student. They discuss his research in organoids (AKA science of the future), life as an international student & funding, the BEST part of grad school, how to spend your summer before grad school, & his GENIUS #scicomm idea... Podcast episodes mentioned: Ep. 30: To Gap Year or Not To Gap Year: Reasons, Regrets, & Reflecti...
A Day in the Life: Guillermo Sanchez, Molecular and Developmental Biology PhD Candidate
June 07, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Guillermo Sanchez about his Day in the Life as a Molecular and Developmental Biology PhD Candidate and international student. They discuss his research in organoids (AKA science of the future), life as an international student & funding, the BEST part of grad school, how to spend your summer before grad school, & his GENIUS #scicomm idea... Podcast episodes mentioned: Ep. 30: To Gap Year or Not To Gap Year: Reasons, Regrets, & Reflecti...
Grad School with Bipolar Disorder: Flexibility, Finding Support, & Academic Instagram
May 31, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with incoming 2nd year PhD student, Kimberly Fiock, about doing grad school with Bipolar Disorder. They discuss Kimberly's journey to diagnosis, how Bipolar disorder uniquely affects her grad school experience, her upcoming wedding (she's married NOW!), and how she learned about her needs, advocated for herself, & got the support she needed in grad school. Plus, we discuss her *amazing* academic Instagram account and Elana convinces her to ge...
Grad School as a Visible Religious Minority: Wearing Hijab, Mental Health, & Taking Time Off
May 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 6th year PhD Candidate, Noor Sharif, about doing grad school as a visible religious minority and her #AcademicMentalHealth journey. They discuss Noor's experience as a hijab-wearing woman in Clinical Psychology, seeing clients of faith, science and God, Noor's mental health journey, taking time off, and Noor's advice to other minorities students. Find ALL Dear Grad Student guests at on the Twitter Guest List Find all episodes, merch, &...
Transitioning Out of Grad School: Wisdom, Guidance, & How to Champion Yourself
May 17, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Assistant Professor of Sports Management, Dr. Maddy Orr, about transitioning out of grad school. They discuss how Maddy ended up working at the Rio Olympics, getting hired as a tenure-track prof in her 3rd year, paying thousands of dollars to defend her dissertation, & life as an Assistant Professor. Find Maddy at her website: https://www.madeleineorr.com Dr. Lindsey Darvin's Twitter Account Podcast episodes mentioned: Ep. 17 Part 1:...
Switching Grad Schools & PhD Advisors: A Story of Perseverance, Networking, & Luck
May 03, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 2nd year Materials Science & Engineering PhD student, Brittney Hauke, about switching schools and PhD advisors. They discuss Brittney's research in glass, what led to the switch, the moment she "knew", how she found a new advisor, & how life is now. Find Brittney on: Instagram: @SuperSparticle Her website: https://brittneyhauke.wixsite.com/bmhauke Art Instagram: @ArtisticallyScientific Dr. Katie Wedemeyet-Strombel's Twitter Account ...
Switching Grad Schools & PhD Advisors: A Story of Perseverance, Networking, & Luck
May 03, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 2nd year Materials Science & Engineering PhD student, Brittney Hauke, about switching schools and PhD advisors. They discuss Brittney's research in glass, what led to the switch, the moment she "knew", how she found a new advisor, & how life is now. Find Brittney on: Instagram: @SuperSparticle Her website: https://brittneyhauke.wixsite.com/bmhauke Art Instagram: @ArtisticallyScientific Dr. Katie Wedemeyet-Strombel's Twitter Account ...
A Day in the Life: Chloe Lieng, Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Master's Student
April 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Chloe Lieng about her Day in the Life as a Master's student in Molecular and Cellular Biosciences. They discuss Chloe's research in immunology, microbiology, and host-pathogen interactions, Chloe's experience living in San Diego and working in Marine Biology, networking on LinkedIn, applying to PhD programs in the US, and a career outside of academia. Connect with Chloe on LinkedIn Podcast episodes mentioned: Ep. 30: To Gap Year or No...
A Day in the Life of a Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Master's Student: Chloe Lieng
April 26, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Chloe Lieng about her Day in the Life as a Master's student in Molecular and Cellular Biosciences. They discuss Chloe's research in immunology, microbiology, and host-pathogen interactions, Chloe's experience living in San Diego and working in Marine Biology, networking on LinkedIn, applying to PhD programs in the US, and a career outside of academia. Connect with Chloe on LinkedIn Podcast episodes mentioned: Ep. 30: To Gap Year or No...
A Day in the Life of a Neuroscience PhD Student: Jarildy L. Javier
April 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Jarildy L. Javier about her Day in the Life as a 1st year PhD student in Neuroscience. They discuss Jari's newly acquired skills as a mouse neurosurgeon and OB/GYN (lmao, yes really), loving her cohort & surviving 1st year because of them, switching areas (3 times!!), studying & researching abroad, and what she hopes is next. Podcast episodes mentioned: Ep. 18: The COVID Cohort: Starting, Adjusting, & Staying in Grad School During a Pa...
A Day in the Life: Jarildy L. Javier, Neuroscience PhD Student
April 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Jarildy L. Javier about her Day in the Life as a 1st year PhD student in Neuroscience. They discuss Jari's newly acquired skills as a mouse neurosurgeon and OB/GYN (lmao, yes really), loving her cohort & surviving 1st year because of them, switching areas (3 times!!), studying & researching abroad, and what she hopes is next. Podcast episodes mentioned: Ep. 18: The COVID Cohort: Starting, Adjusting, & Staying in Grad School During a Pa...
Unwritten Rules of Grad School: Being Uncomfortable, Tailoring Your Career, & Grounding Yourself
April 13, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 1st year Psychology Master's Student, Kara Eversole, about the unwritten rules of grad school. They discuss becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable, prioritizing projects & tailoring your career, boundaries, and taking care of the soul. Find Kara at her website: http://www.karaeversole.com Podcast episodes mentioned: Ep. 30: To Gap Year or Not to Gap Year: Reasons, Regrets, & Reflections (with Briana Williams) Ep. 4: Diversity in...
Trans & In Grad School: An Introduction to Vocabulary, Joy, & Actionable Allyship
April 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year Counseling Psychology PhD Student, Lex Pulice-Farrow, about their experience as a transgender student in grad school. They discuss Lex's research in the positive aspects of being trans, definitions of key words used throughout the episode, the unique experiences and needs of trans students, advice for cisgender students on how to be *actionable* allies, and Lex gives an award-winning, war-ending speech at the end for fellow tran...
To Gap Year or Not to Gap Year: Reasons, Regrets, & Reflections
March 22, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 2nd year School Psychology PhD Student, Briana Williams, about GAP YEARS *dun dun dun*.... They discuss whether they took gap years or not, why gap years were (or weren't) part of their journeys, how gap years were spent (or not), gap year regrets (or not), and reflections & advice. PLUS Elana reveals some personal and professional decisions/changes... Find Briana on: Instagram and on the Grad Girl Rambles blog and YouTube channel Ment...
A Day in the Life of a Political Science PhD Candidate: Çiğdem Ünal
March 15, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Çiğdem Ünal about her Day in the Life as a 4th year PhD Candidate in Political Science. They discuss her research in political violence and elections, what a typical day as an international grad student in the US is like, her favorite part of grad school so far, transitioning to the US and grad school (and moving from Turkey!), what application season was like, and advice for other international students applying or living in the US. Fi...
A Day in the Life: Çiğdem Ünal, Political Science PhD Candidate
March 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Çiğdem Ünal about her Day in the Life as a 4th year PhD Candidate in Political Science. They discuss her research in political violence and elections, what a typical day as an international grad student in the US is like, her favorite part of grad school so far, transitioning to the US and grad school (and moving from Turkey!), what application season was like, and advice for other international students applying or living in the US. Fi...
I Am Woman, Hear Me...Be Pushed Out of the Academic Pipeline: Being a Woman in a Male-Dominated Field
March 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 5th year Biomedical Sciences PhD Candidate, Hannah Shows, about her experience as a woman in a male-dominated field. We discuss her research in computer science and drug design, what it means to be "professional" women in the workspace, and experiences of discrimination that Hannah has dealt with. We also share stories and questions from Hannah's Instagram followers & I almost cry! Find Hannah on Twitter & LinkedIn Podcast episodes men...
Grad School Finances: Assistantships, Negotiating, & Challenging Institutional Financial Barriers
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 4th year Higher Education and Student Affairs PhD Candidate, Tyler Hallmark, and the founder of Personal Finance for PhDs, Dr. Emily Roberts about grad school finances. We discuss stipends, tips & tricks (like getting fellowships and stipend negotiation), & challenging institutional financial barriers. Plus, Elana & Emily discuss Personal Finance for PhDs Grad Student Tax Return Workshop and Tyler shares his personal stories sticking' it...
Community Outreach: Research Accessibility, Getting Involved, & Saving the Birds
February 22, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year Ecology and Evolutionary Biology PhD student, Annelise Blanchette, about community outreach. We discuss her dissertation work in New Orleans & saving the birds and lizards, why community outreach is so important, how she got involved & how you can too. Plus, Elana goes on a 5 minute rant about how much she loves Cleveland because Annelise mentions that she got her Master's degree there. Annelise's website: nolamockingbirds.word...
Mental Health Stigma: A Critical, Grad Student Perspective on Treatment, Training, & Lady Gaga
February 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 1st year Counseling Psychology PhD student, Jordan Alvarez, about mental health stigmatization in populations of color. We dive into our own experiences as grad student therapists-in-training and identify institutional barriers to treatment for people of color. Plus, we take a critical look at barriers to therapy access, barriers DURING treatment & limited multicultural therapy modalities, and our love for Lady Gaga. Find Jordan on Ins...
A Day in the Life of a Computational Biology PhD Candidate: Krístina Uličná
February 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Krístina Uličná (@kristinaulicna) about her Day in the Life as a 3rd year PhD Candidate in Computational Biology. They discuss her research in computational cancer cell biology (AKA robot cancer), her journey to PhD (and her daunting round of rejections), her program structure and double mentor model, and why choosing the right career path for YOU is always the right thing to do -- listen to your gut, people! Plus, Krístina gives Elana ...
A Day in the Life: Krístina Uličná, Computational Biology PhD Candidate
February 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Krístina Uličná (@kristinaulicna) about her Day in the Life as a 3rd year PhD Candidate in Computational Biology. They discuss her research in computational cancer cell biology (AKA robot cancer), her journey to PhD (and her daunting round of rejections), her program structure and double mentor model, and why choosing the right career path for YOU is always the right thing to do -- listen to your gut, people! Plus, Krístina gives Elana ...
Navigating Grad School as a Black Student: Gaslighting, Code-switching, & Choosing Hope
February 01, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year Clinical Health Psychology PhD student, Déjà Clement, and 4th year Clinical Psychology PhD student, Lydia Muyingo, all about their experiences Black graduate students in academia. We chat about their experiences with racial gaslighting, constant code-switching, life during the pandemic, the importance of relationships with other Black professionals, the McNair scholars program (that Déjà took part in!), and advice for any stude...
Grad School Mentor Fit: Dos, Don'ts, & Students Who Podcast
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with two 2nd year Masters students and the hosts of the 'Drunkenly Educated' Podcast, Anthony Acuna and Kate Sabo, all about choosing a grad school mentor. They discuss different processes across grad programs for choosing a mentor, what the heck "fit" actually means, horror stories and abusive PIs, and what it's like to podcast while grad schooling -- If you like behind the scenes, you'll love what this episode has in store. Find Drunkenly ...
Academia as a Medium for Social Justice: Blackness, Professionalism, & a Call for Action
January 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 1st year Counseling Psychology PhD Student, Brianna Baker (@BriannaABaker), about racist science, research clout, being Black in academia, research for social justice, #BlackIn movements, and a call to action. Connect with Brianna on Youtube, Instagram, and her website. Links from the episode: MLK Day (.gov) Race in Science Resources (MIT) U.S. Scientists' Role in the Eugenics Movement (1907-1939) 6 Ways to Address Black Mistrust i...
Blackness, Professionalism, & Academia as a Medium for Social Justice: A Call for Action
January 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 1st year Counseling Psychology PhD Student, Brianna Baker (@BriannaABaker), about racist science, research clout, being Black in academia, research for social justice, #BlackIn movements, and a call to act. Connect with Brianna on Youtube, Instagram, and her website. Links from the episode: MLK Day (.gov) Race in Science Resources (MIT) U.S. Scientists' Role in the Eugenics Movement (1907-1939) 6 Ways to Address Black Mistrust in M...
A Day in the Life: Jaclyn Siegel, Social Psychology PhD Candidate
January 11, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Jaclyn Siegel (@jacasiegel) about her Day in the Life as a 4th year Social Psychology PhD Candidate. They discuss her journey to and through grad school, becoming a feminist & her passion-driven research and activism, being #firstgen, lifelong inspiration & encouragement from her mom to pursue grad school, loving theater & almost going to grad school for it, and advice that is so powerful that it leaves Elana speechless (yes, really). PL...
A Day in the Life of a Social Psychology PhD Candidate: Jaclyn Siegel
January 11, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Jaclyn Siegel (@jacasiegel) about her Day in the Life as a 4th year Social Psychology PhD Candidate. They discuss her journey to and through grad school, becoming a feminist & her passion-driven research and activism, being #firstgen, lifelong inspiration & encouragement from her mom to pursue grad school, loving theater & almost going to grad school for it, and advice that is so powerful that it leaves Elana speechless (yes, really). PL...
A Day in the Life: Kailyn Conner, Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD Candidate
December 21, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Kailyn Conner (@KailynLConner) about her Day in the Life as a 4th year Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD Candidate. They discuss Kailyn working a full time job during the pandemic, work-home boundaries (or lack thereof during COVID), Kailyn's accidental minor in political science, her obsession with math, and changing areas of study because #life happens. PLUS, Elana and Kailyn find out that they both grew up watching a very interesting televi...
A Day in the Life of a Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD Candidate: Kailyn Conner
December 21, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Kailyn Conner (@KailynLConner) about her Day in the Life as a 4th year Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD Candidate. They discuss Kailyn working a full time job during the pandemic, work-home boundaries (or lack thereof during COVID), Kailyn's accidental minor in political science, her obsession with math, and changing areas of study because #life happens. PLUS, Elana and Kailyn find out that they both grew up watching a very interesting televi...
The COVID Cohort: Starting, Adjusting, & Staying in Grad School During a Pandemic
December 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 1st year Clinical Psychology PhD student and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Pooja Mamidanna (@PoojaMamidanna), all about her experience as a member of the 'COVID Cohort' AKA the students who started grad school during the pandemic. We chat about her research and clinical interests working with and for people from marginalized backgrounds, accepting her PhD offer (and why she didn't defer) when the world was shutting down, grie...
Disabled in Grad School: Ableism, Accessibility, & Burning It All Down (PART 2)
December 10, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Cait Kirby and Kayden Stockwell, of @DisInGradSchool, about being disabled in grad school. This is PART 2 of 2. You can find Part 1 HERE. In this episode they discuss: polls, accommodations, identity-first vs. person-first, the 2020 election , & shout out Black, Indigenous, People of Color pushing the disability movement forward. Mentioned in this episode: @DisInGradSchool's daily actions, including links to the templates Cait's ...
Disabled in Grad School: Ableism, Accessibility, & Burning It All Down (PART 1)
December 07, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Cait Kirby and Kayden Stockwell, of @DisInGradSchool, about being disabled in grad school. This is PART 1 of 2. You can find Part 2 HERE. In this episode they discuss: what 'disabled' means, defining and diagnosing, how the Twitter account was born, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and academic rigor, accessibility, & accommodations in grad school during COVID. Mentioned in PART 1 of this episode: 'Candidate...
MASTER Your Fears: How, When, & Why to Get a Master's Degree
November 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with recent Master's of Science in Neuroscience graduate and current research assistant, Hannah Olson (@overhannahlyze), all about her journey to and journey through her Master's degree. They talk about her research in voice-switching and interest in neuropsychology, her switching from a doctoral program to a Master's, the structure of her Master's program, her lack of science classes prior to a Neuroscience graduate degree, sending cold emai...
A Day in the Life of a Microbiology PhD Student: Liz Wyman
November 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Liz Wyman (@elizabeth_wyman) about her Day in the Life as a 2nd year Microbiology PhD student. They discuss Liz's start to grad school when COVID hit & her adjustment this semester, her research in fungal genetics, being a #FirstGen college and graduate student, finding her position in her PhD program on Academic Twitter (yes, another plug for Academic Twitter!), & the importance of finding your support system. PLUS, Elana and Liz find ...
A Day in the Life: Liz Wyman, Microbiology PhD Student
November 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Liz Wyman (@elizabeth_wyman) about her Day in the Life as a 2nd year Microbiology PhD student. They discuss Liz's start to grad school when COVID hit & her adjustment this semester, her research in fungal genetics, being a #FirstGen college and graduate student, finding her position in her PhD program on Academic Twitter (yes, another plug for Academic Twitter!), & the importance of finding your support system. PLUS, Elana and Liz find ...
Grad School with Borderline Personality Disorder: Journey to Diagnosis, Therapy, & Success
November 17, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year Neuroscience PhD Candidate, Katrina Deane (@realKatrinaD), about her journey through grad school with Borderline Personality Disorder. They start by defining what Borderline Personality Disorder is (more on that HERE), Katrina discusses what her diagnosis means for her day-to-day, her journey to diagnosis in undergrad, her story of maintenance & success, and advice for anyone working to improve or maintain their mental health. P...
Field Research: Safety, Self Care, & Representation
November 09, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 2nd year Ecology PhD student Caroline Kanaskie (@Kanaskie_MSc) about all things field research. They discuss Caroline's research in the flying bugs taking over the world and killing trees, what it's *really* like to plan for a (SAFE) field season (No, Elana, it's not like Lord of the Rings), self care while in the field and at home, advice for students thinking about a career in field research, and representation (or lack thereof) of BIP...
Advancing Marginalized Students in Science: SACNAS, Mentorship, & Community
November 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 4th year Chemistry PhD Candidate Guizella Rocabado (@GuizellaRD) about Advancing Marginalized Students in Science. They discuss SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science), Guizella's journey to founding her University's chapter (@SacnasUSF), and Guizella discusses important tips for marginalized students entering grad school & the importance of relationships along the way. Plus, they discuss im...
A Day in the Life of a Health Sciences MSc Student: Cara Davidson
October 26, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Cara Davidson (@CaraADavidson) about her Day in the Life as a 1st year Health Sciences MSc student. They discuss Cara's start to her Master's program during COVID, the wonderful world of Canada, and finding fit with a mentor. Plus, they figure out LIVE, during the episode, that they both have a diagnosis of pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). And they finish off discussing coming out as bisexual and being #BiInSci. Want to know mo...
A Day in the Life: Cara Davidson, Health Sciences MSc Student
October 26, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Cara Davidson (@CaraADavidson) about her Day in the Life as a 1st year Health Sciences MSc student. They discuss Cara's start to her Master's program during COVID, the wonderful world of Canada, and finding fit with a mentor. Plus, they figure out LIVE, during the episode, that they both have a diagnosis of pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). And they finish off discussing coming out as bisexual and being #BiInSci. Want to know mo...
Feeling the Burn...out: Mental Health in Grad School, Self Care, & Advocacy
October 19, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 2nd year Clinical Psychology PhD student, Karen Tang (@KarenTang_), about #AcademicMentalHealth, burnout, and self care. They share personal mental health stories, why Karen decided to become a public mental health advocate on Twitter, and how Elana and Karen do self care. Karen's Voices of Academia Blog Post Mental Health Advocates mentioned in this episode: Zoë Ayres, Marissa Kate and their blog: Voices of Academia Black in Mental ...
#SciComm, Grieving in Grad School, & Not Being Cool
October 12, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 4th year Health Psychology PhD student, Ryan Linn Brown (@ryanlinnbrown & @ryansscience), about #scicomm and human connection to research. They discuss Ryan's recent grief journey and how she continues her dad's legacy through her #scicomm work. Plus, Ryan talks about not being cool in high school (SAME) and Elana & Ryan debate Harry Potter for 5 straight minutes (sorry, not sorry). Ryan's #scicomm accounts and her personal website Rya...
Cost of Living, Surviving, & Thriving on a Grad Student Stipend
October 05, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year Public Policy PhD Candidate, Kelsey Edmond (@pshhkels) about cost of living and surviving and thriving on a student stipend. They discuss Kelsey's research in digital equity, tips for saving money, and unionized graduate programs. Plus, Kelsey reveals how she found free sailing lessons, the advantages of going to grad school in a high cost of living area, and Elana talks about how cheap her apartment costs. An old resource on g...
A Day in the Life: Caprice Phillips, Astronomy PhD Student
September 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Caprice Phillips (@CapricePhillips) about her Day in the Life as a 2nd-year Astronomy PhD Student. They discuss Caprice's undergrad experience studying Physics, her self-taught programming, and journal clubs in grad school. Plus, they discuss their stances on aliens and Pluto (spoiler: they do NOT agree), Caprice discusses imposter syndrome, fighting through the boys club, and advice for any student who has been told they don't belong in...
A Day in the Life of an Astronomy PhD Student: Caprice Phillips
September 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Caprice Phillips (@CapricePhillips) about her Day in the Life as a 2nd-year Astronomy PhD Student. They discuss Caprice's undergrad experience studying Physics, her self-taught programming, and journal clubs in grad school. Plus, they discuss their stances on aliens and Pluto (spoiler: they do NOT agree), Caprice discusses imposter syndrome, fighting through the boys club, and advice for any student who has been told they don't belong in...