Journeys of Scientists
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis podcast is created by WaMPS (Women and Minorities in the Physical Sciences), a graduate student organization at Michigan State University. These are informal conversations with graduate students to learn about the journeys that brought them to where they are today.
For updates on other WaMPS events, follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can direct message us at either of those sites if you would like to reach out to us.
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Episode 90 - Keontré Immanuel Hughes
October 21, 2022 19:18 - 43 minutes - 34.9 MBMy name is Keontré (key-on-tray) and I am a second year dual phd student in physics and quantitative biology with a concentration in molecular biophysics. Big words aside, I was initially a physics major at Colgate university in Hamilton, New York. Before that I lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana and I was raised even before that in Huntsville, Alabama. My dad played football for the Spartans in the early 90s under George Perles, and stories from my childhood are what stoked both my love for athl...
Episode 89 - Georgia Votta
September 21, 2022 11:16 - 25 minutes - 20.3 MBGeorgia is a second year PhD student studying experimental nuclear physics. Her research focuses on investigating the properties of nuclei beyond the neutron dripline. In her free time, Georgia enjoys exercising, spending time outdoors, and playing the trumpet! To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, chec...
Episode 88 - Nicole Hayes
August 31, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 21 MBNicole is a fourth-year PhD student in applied mathematics at MSU. Her research interests lie in machine learning, particularly with applications in biology. She also has a background in mathematics education and is passionate about teaching and mentoring students. In her free time, Nicole enjoys cooking, trivia, and swimming. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to lea...
Episode 87 - Rachel Roca
August 24, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBRachel is a second year PhD student in Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering studying topological data analysis and computational education with emphasis on social good. Outside of her research, Rachel enjoys working on DEI and STEM outreach, reading, swing dancing, relaxing by the lake, traveling, and spending time with loved ones. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If yo...
Episode 86 - Amelia Doetsch
August 17, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MBAmelia is going into her second year pursuing a PhD in experimental nuclear physics at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at MSU. Her research is focused on the radioactive decay of rare, unstable nuclides. Outside of work, her interests include her two cats, vegan cooking, and nature hikes. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in ...
Episode 85 - Jessica Mencia
August 10, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MBJessica J. Mencia (she/her/ella) is a PhD student at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. She completed her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a major in Public Policy and double minors in Latinx Studies and Women and Gender Studies. Jessica currently researches abortion accessibility and sexual-risk taking for young women and non-binary youth. She identifies as Honduran-American, queer, and manatee enthusiast. 4theRecord: https://ww...
Episode 84 - Sarah Castle
July 27, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 19.7 MBSarah is a Mathematics Education PhD candidate and Mathematics Masters student who is studying the impact of computation on undergraduate students' mathematical creativity and understanding. Outside of her research, Sarah loves to craft, spend time with her husband and cats, as well as go camping. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school i...
Episode 83 - Emily Bolger
July 20, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBEmily is going into her third year as a PhD student in the Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering (CMSE) Department working in computational education research. Outside of research, she enjoys participating in STEM outreach opportunities, crocheting, and reading. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astro...
Episode 82 - Aubree Marshall
June 29, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 15.4 MBAubree is going into her third year in the Anthropology program at Michigan State University. With a focus in bioarchaeology, she is interested in the relationship between diet and social identity in the ancient Maya and how this relationship changes over time. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, chec...
Episode 81 - Samara Chamoun
June 22, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 18.6 MBSamara is a third year PhD candidate in the department of Mathematics at MSU with a specialization in Control Theory. Being an international student from Lebanon, Samara has strong commitment to DEI. She has strong passion for leadership and enjoy working with students that are struggling academically. In her free time, Samara enjoys reading, writing, and visiting new places! To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our we...
Episode 80 - Carolyn Graham
June 15, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 18.4 MBCarolyn is a second year PhD candidate in the plant biology and ecology, evolution, and behavior programs, studying the evolution of defense traits in the wild grape genus Vitis. Outside of her research, she loves to participate in public outreach about bat conservation and indulge her many nerdy hobbies. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate...
Episode 79 - Alyssa Saunders
June 08, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBAlyssa is a PhD student in the Integrative Biology Department and Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (EEB) Program who studies the reproduction of Mormyrid electric fishes from Africa (which are the only known vertebrates that have sperm without tails!). Outside of research she is passionate about engagement in science outreach. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to l...
Episode 78 - Gissell Sanchez
June 01, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 32.4 MBGissell is a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate studying Pharmacology at the University of Michigan. She is interested in the field of neuropharmacology, especially addiction research. Gissell is currently investigating opioid signaling pathways that increase the pain-relieving effects of opioids such as morphine without increasing adverse side effects. Gissell is Mexican-American from California, and her identity has inspired her to be involved in community outreach with groups that support DE...
Episode 77 - Danika Van Niel
May 25, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBDanika is a fourth year math PhD student studying equivariant homotopy theory. Danika enjoys spending time with her friends, family and two rabbits Mimi and Moomoo in her free time. Check out her website: https://www.danikavanniel.com/home To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, check out https://pa.msu....
Episode 76 - Ursula Abou-Rjeileh
May 18, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MBUrsula is a second year PhD student in the comparative medicine and integrative biology program. Her research focuses on understanding oleic acid's effect on adipose tissue metabolism in early postpartum dairy cows. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, check out https://pa.msu.edu If you would like to...
Episode 75 - Emily Liljestrand
May 11, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 35.2 MBEmily is a Fisheries and Wildlife PhD candidate studying the statistics underpinning stock assessment models. Her work aims to find the best techniques to accurately and precisely estimate fish population abundances using fishery data. Check out the MSU Falcon Cam: https://youtu.be/xZxtVFoW9ts To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate scho...
Episode 74 - Marzieh Ghiasi
May 04, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 30.5 MBMarzieh Ghiasi MSc (@marziehg) is an MD/PhD epidemiology trainee at Michigan State University studying clustering techniques and genetic epidemiology in chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis. Her background in research is in airborne infectious disease transmission and environmental health. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in phy...
Episode 73 - Isabela Lima Borges
April 27, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 21.1 MBIsabela is a PhD student in the department of Integrative Biology at MSU. She studies how small and fragmented natural populations persist and interact with their environments. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, check out https://pa.msu.edu If you would like to leave comments, questions, or reco...
Episode 72 - Madison Howard
April 20, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MBMadison is a 2nd year PhD student studying experimental accelerator physics, with a focus on beam diagnostics. In her free time, Madison enjoys reading, baking, and being a cat mom to her two cats, Hannibal and Frannie. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, check out https://pa.msu.edu If you would ...
Episode 71 - Maria Kloboves
April 13, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MBMaria (she/her) is a first year PhD student studying Human Nutrition and Environmental Toxicology, where she is investigating the potential endocrine disrupting effects of maternal obesity and how it may impact offspring reproductive biomarkers and development. She is also actively involved in her department, where she is the Secretary for the Food Science and Human Nutrition Graduate Student Association (FSHN GSA) and the FSHN Representative on the Council of Graduate Students. To keep...
Episode 70 - Carmen-Maria Garcia
April 06, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 26.7 MBCarmen graduated from Florida Atlantic University’s Honors College in 2019 with a double major in Biology and Molecular Neuroscience. She began veterinary school the following Fall and officially joined Dr. Adam Moeser’s lab in January 2022. Her research primarily focuses on the role of androgens and the effects of neonatal castration on functional development of the gastrointestinal immune system. In her free time Carmen enjoys cooking, going to the gym, and flying down to visit family in F...
Episode 69 - Erin Kramer
March 30, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 18.5 MBErin is a Master's of Social Work (Organization and Community Leadership Focus) and M.S. in Global Health Candidate whose interests revolve around program development and promotion of holistic wellness. Erin has strong interest in community engagement, leadership development, and the intersectionality of social development and health. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would l...
Episode 68 - Sara Hugentobler
March 23, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 23 MBSara is currently a PhD candidate in the Integrative Biology department, also working towards a dual degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior as well as a specialization in Environmental Science and Public Policy. Her work mostly focuses on how anthropogenic change affects patterns of genetic diversity in Chinook Salmon. She currently serves as the President of the Council of Graduate Students. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebo...
Episode 67 - Osama Alian
March 16, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MBOsama is a microbiology and molecular genetics PhD candidate studying microbes living in deep ocean hydrothermal systems and trying to understand what they can tell us about life beyond earth. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, check out https://pa.msu.edu If you would like to leave comments, questio...
Episode 66 - Toni Gordon
March 09, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MBAntonia “Toni” Gordon is an Army Veteran and Political Science PhD student. Her research interests include Public Policy with an emphasis on education policy reform. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, check out https://pa.msu.edu If you would like to leave comments, questions, or recommend someon...
Episode 65 - Samantha Ziomek
March 02, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBSamantha is a DVM candidate in the College of Veterinary Medicine pursuing small and exotic companion animal medicine, she's passionate about client education and cultivating positive workplace culture. She also enjoys the outdoors, weight lifting, singing in the MSU Choral Union, and spoiling her cats Chai and Banshee. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn mo...
Episode 64 - Macy Pell
February 23, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 20.5 MBMacy is a PhD candidate in Dr. Shannon Manning's lab in the department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics. Macy studies the genomic diversity and stress-tolerance mechanisms of persistent Group B Streptococcus infections during pregnancy. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, check out https://pa.msu....
Episode 63 - Rachael Pyram
February 16, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBRachael Pyram is a second-year doctoral student in Organizational Psychology at Michigan State University studying (a) group dynamics at work and (b) the future of work, specifically as it applies to the intersection of technology and DEI. When she's not tied to her laptop, Rachael enjoys reading, embroidering, and experimenting in the kitchen. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you...
Episode 62 - Zoe Hansen
February 09, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 24.1 MBZoe is a PhD candidate in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Program at MSU. Her research explores how foodborne infection impacts the human gut microbiome, and she is especially interested in potential consequences related to the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Zoe is also the president of Graduate Women in Science Mid-Michigan, an organization dedicated to advocating for women in STEM spaces. To keep up to date with WaMPS up...
Episode 61 - Arianna Troia
February 02, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBArianna is a first year veterinary student at MSU college of veterinary medicine. She is interested in pursuing a career in small animal medicine. Her hobbies include practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, going to the gym, and doing jigsaw puzzles. You can follow her on Instagram: @veterin.ari To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics ...
Episode 60 - Grace Tukurah
December 29, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MBGrace (she/her) is a former high school Chemistry teacher and currently a PhD student in teacher education and education policy, with research interests in alternative science epistemologies and justice in science education and policy. She is an international student from Nigeria and resides in East Lansing with her husband and two teenage daughters. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org...
Episode 59 - Erin White
December 22, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 27 MBErin is an NSF GRFP recipient and a 4th year PhD candidate in Nuclear Astrophysics developing a single atom microscope to measure rare, low-yield nuclear reactions to aid in determining the origin of the elements that make up the universe. She also is a tour guide for the Facility of Rare Isotope Beams on campus and a member of the lab's outreach committee. Her hobbies include playing with and teaching tricks to her puppy, traveling, hiking, DIY projects, and creating artwork. To keep up ...
Episode 58 - Kandace Griffin
December 15, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBKandace is a PhD student investigating how migrating sea lamprey use habitat features and chemical cues to avoid predators when moving through rivers. This information will allow us to create novel invasive species control methods based on manipulating and exploiting these movement tendencies. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in ...
Episode 57 - Hazel Anderson
December 08, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MBHazel is a 1st year Ph.D. student in Integrative Biology and Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior researching large spatial patterns of plant biodiversity to improve conservation. She is also passionate about science communication/engagement and is the Assistant Coordinator for the MSU Science Festival, Communications Coordinator for Conservation Corridor, Science Policy Chair of MSU SciComm, and runs the MSU Covid Campus Coalition Instagram account. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, yo...
Episode 56 - Laurisa Ankley
December 01, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 22.3 MBLaurisa is a 4th year PhD candidate in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics researching the genetic regulation of IFNg-dependent MHCII expression on macrophages. She is also the founder and current director of the MSU Graduate Recruitment Initiative Team (GRIT), a graduate student group focused on equitable recruitment and retention of historically excluded people in STEM. Her hobbies include kayaking, sitting around a bonfire, and board game nights with her family. To keep up to date wit...
Episode 55 - Julie Jarvey
November 10, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 25.6 MBJulie is a PhD candidate in Integrative Biology and Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior. Her research focuses on how livestock grazing practices influence spotted hyena foraging behavior and landscape ecology in the Maasai Mara, Kenya. In her free time, Julie enjoys playing the banjo, gardening, doing improv, and spending time with her partner and dogs. She is also am a co-organizer for Biology on Tap Lansing and a member of the Women in Nature Network. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates,...
Episode 54 - Tracy Edwards
November 03, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 22.5 MBTracy is a 2nd year nuclear physics and radiochemistry PhD student. Her research is focused on harvesting isotopes for the purpose of medical applications. In her free time, Tracy enjoys binge watching crime shows, learning how to cook from YouTube videos and being a cat mom to Lilo and Stitch! To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school i...
Episode 53 - Amanda Witwer
October 27, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 26 MBAmanda is a 1st year PhD student in the School of Criminal Justice. Her research interests include intimate partner violence (IPV), technology-facilitated abuse, and court policy and technology. In her free time, she collects houseplants, goes biking on local trails, and learns new recipes. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in phy...
Episode 52 - Bianca Serda
October 20, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 28.9 MBBianca graduated from the University of New Mexico (UNM) in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Bianca is originally from San Jose, California, and also has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from San Jose State University. As an undergraduate at UNM, Bianca was an NIH Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Scholar and NSF Louis Stokes New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation (NM AMP) Scholar. Bianca's undergraduate research project focused on understand...
Episode 51 - Samridhi Satija
October 13, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 22.6 MBSamridhi is a 3rd year Chemistry PhD candidate focusing on harvesting radionuclides from heavy-ion beam irradiated refractory metals. My hobbies include cooking Indian delicacies and binge-watching The Office. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, check out https://pa.msu.edu If you would like to leave...
Episode 50 - Sarah Tymochko
October 06, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 25 MBSarah is a 5th year PhD student in the department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering. Her research interests include applied and computational topology, time series analysis, and machine learning. Outside of math, she spends most of her time playing with her dog, Bella. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physi...
Episode 49 - Jane Kim
September 29, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 26.1 MBJane is a 4th year PhD candidate studying nuclear many-body problems and ways machine learning can improve existing computational methods. On her free time, she likes to hike and crochet. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, check out https://pa.msu.edu If you would like to leave comments, questions, o...
Episode 48 - Karina Martirosova
September 22, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 26.2 MBKarina is a 3rd year graduate student pursuing a PhD in Physics. She works at FRIB on applying bayesian analysis and modeling to heavy-ion collision research to gain a better understanding of quark-gluon plasma properties. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, check out https://pa.msu.edu If you would ...
Episode 47 - Sarah McGuire
September 15, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 23.4 MBSarah is a 3rd year PhD student in the department of Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering (CMSE). Her current research interests involve applied topology and machine learning applications for graph structured data. Her non-math interests include running, crocheting, and doing jigsaw puzzles. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduat...
Episode 46 - Olivia Utley
September 08, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 30.4 MBOlivia is a 5th year PhD candidate studying predator effects on prey behavior in agroecosystems. She is currently working with American Kestrels (North America’s smallest falcon) in Michigan cherry crops. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, check out https://pa.msu.edu If you would like to leave co...
Episode 45 - Erik Amézquita
September 01, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 30.5 MBErik is a PhD candidate in Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering (CMSE). His research focuses on bridging mathematics, x-rays, and plant biology. Raised in Guatemala, college-educated in Mexico, he moves north one country at a time. Whenever he is not cursing at his own non-working code, he enjoys cycling year-round throughout mid-Michigan. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.or...
Episode 44 - Jen Fry
August 25, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 35.5 MBJen Fry is a PhD student in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences at MSU. "The purpose of my research is to use the experiences of current and former Black female volleyball players who have played internationally to inform coaches, agents, parents, and staff who support pre-professional Black female volleyball players, and the Black female volleyball players themselves, who are currently playing collegiate volleyball and considering playing professionally on the exp...
Episode 43 - Chloe Lewis
August 18, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 31.1 MBChloe Lewis is a 4th year graduate student pursing a PhD in mathematics and a master’s degree in mathematics education. Her mathematical research focus is on algebraic topology where she studies spectral sequences for Real topological Hochschild homology. Her mathematics education research interests lie in quantitative literacy courses and the way that students think about quantitative arguments in news media. Chloe is a member of the MSU chapters of the Association for Women in Mathematics ...
Episode 42 - Yoani Herrera
August 11, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 28.1 MBYoani is a Neuroscience PhD student at the University of Michigan's Medical School. She got her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from UMich, and is now studying synaptic and network mechanisms used by neural circuits in the auditory system for encoding sound and speech for her graduate studies. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about grad...
Episode 41 - Andrés Galindo Olarte
August 04, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 26.8 MBAndrés is an incoming 4th year PhD student in the Department of Mathematics. His research broadly consist in how to best numerically approximate solutions for Partial Differential Equations that appear in Mathematical-Physics. He investigates both theory and computational algorithms. He is also an international student coming from Colombia and the president of Comunidad Latinoamericana at MSU (CLA), CLA is a student organization that promotes culture and community for international studen...