Best Eva Lantsoght Podcasts (2024)

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Bridge Engineering and Expert PhD Advice with Dr. Eva Lantsoght 43:22

21d ago43:22

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This episode shares some valuable PhD advice from Dr. Eva Lantsoght, host of the podcast “PhD Talk”. Our discussion focuses on the benefits and challenges of doing a PhD, and why you might consider doing (or not doing) a PhD. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Fjb3xKDEmns Dr. Lantsoght is a Professor of Structural Engineering at Univers…

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Ep. 122 - The role of small university journals in the open access movement (Bonus episode) 7:11

1d ago7:11

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I'm back with a quick bonus episode on the small university journals that are publish open access without any article processing charge. Please check out AmeliCA Redalyc Open Journal Systems ACI Avances en Ciencias e Ingenierias LatindexBy Eva Lantsoght

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How To Protect Your DNA with Epigeneticist, Dr. Amanda Khoury 46:14

7d ago46:14

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Today we’re talking all about epigenetics! What is it, how does it work and how can we use that information to protect our DNA and reduce our risk of diseases such as cancer. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/yJTXCSDGDeE Dr. Amanda Khoury is a Cancer Epigeneticist who is driven by a deep curiosity to work out how our bodies work and ho…

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Ep. 121 - Why the literature review is important (bonus episode) 4:36

9d ago4:36

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A few grumblings on why it does not make sense to try to speed up our literature review using ChatGPT - a little nugget of Opinions while we prepare for the next season of the podcast.

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Master Your Mind: Vipassana Science & Meditating for 12 hours a day 42:50

1M ago42:50

42:50

I recently travelled to India and participated in a 10-day Vipassana meditation course. In this episode I’m going to discuss what it involved, how it worked and the results that I observed after taking the course. Topics covered include: -Noble Silence, 10 days without speaking to another human -giving up all personal electronic devices -waking up …

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Synthetic Biology and Science Comedy with Dr. Taylor Szyszka 52:29

3M ago52:29

52:29

How can we use microbes to improve our world? This is the kind of research that Dr. Taylor Szyszka lives for! Taylor is currently working on improving the process of photosynthesis in order to promote plant growth and improve crop yields, and she is also working on building novel nano-reactors that can do chemistry at a femtoliter scale. You can wa…

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Biochemistry V.s Law with Chloe the Scientist 57:48

3M ago57:48

57:48

What’s more appealing; Biochemistry and molecular biology…or patent law? For Chloe Kirk, the answer is…both! This week, we are chatting with Chloe the Scientist about transitioning from the world of science to law. She shares her research on Amyloid proteins, why she is fascinated with patent law, and why things like science communication and diver…

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How You Can Use AI To Optimise Your Health 20:12

4M ago20:12

20:12

In this episode we are discussing how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to improve your life, and how can you utilise AI, TODAY, to live smarter, happier and healthier! AI is revolutionising our world! We hear about it in the news and online…but are YOU taking advantage of this new technology? Maybe, after this episode, you will be. We’re go…

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The "Cutting" Edge of Limb Transplantation with Dr. Aaron Dingle 45:54

5M ago45:54

45:54

In this episode we chat with Dr. Aaron Dingle, a visionary in the field of tissue engineering and limb transplantation. From the University of Wisconsin, Aaron unravels the complexities of developing artificial limbs and neuroprosthetics, sharing how advancements in this area can drastically improve the lives of those with lost limbs. Fueled by imp…

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Using Psychology to Conserve Nature with Dr. Lily van Eeden 47:12

6M ago47:12

47:12

This week we are trying to solve nature conservation problems using social psychology. Humans are a part of nature, and we need to be responsible for protecting it rather than potentially irreversible damage. During our conversation, we discuss topics such as animal control, green prescriptions, Australian Dingoes, Canadian super wolves, spying on …

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Treating Mental Health & Addiction with Manny Nsien 50:08

6M ago50:08

50:08

This episode looks at the science of addiction; What is addiction, what causes addiction and how can we treat addiction? We also discuss mental health issues and how they can have a huge impact on ones tendency to struggle with addiction problems. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/hGUEoRSbYjQ Manny Nsien is a Master of Health Care Admi…

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The Truth about Antioxidants 16:09

6M ago16:09

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Antioxidants are good for you…that’s all you need to know right? WRONG! This episode looks into the research behind antioxidants. What are Antioxidants? Where do Antioxidants come from? How do Antioxidants work? And is it possible the Antioxidants could be bad for you? To check out the Video Version: We are also investigating related molecules like…

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Suicide Prevention with Victoria Lynne Carrier 53:29

6M ago53:29

53:29

DISCLAIMER: This episode involves conversations around suicide. If this could be triggering for you, please contact your local support service. Suicide can affect all of us. That is why this week I’m talking all about mental health and suicidality with lived experience practitioner Victoria Lynne Carrier. We discuss ideas like rumination, doom scro…

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Autoimmunity & Skin Diseases with Immunologist Kellen Cavagnero 48:44

7M ago48:44

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This week we are discussing; autoimmune disease, innate versus adaptive immunity, inflammation, psoriasis, eczema, asthma, acne, sweet syndrome, gut health and how to engineer an optimal microbiome. To watch the video version: https://youtu.be/HzjkN4SIYe8 Kellen Cavagnero is an immunologist and a Ph.D. candidate at the University of California in S…

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The Science of Cats with Evolutionary Biologist Jonathan Losos 58:55

7M ago58:55

58:55

In this episode we are focusing on felines! Why do cats have whiskers? What should you do if you are allergic to cats? How to tell if your cat is too fat! We are talking all about the science behind cats, the health benefits of living with cats and how they evolved from the giant feline predators of the savanna desert into the little fluff balls cu…

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Treat Your Insomnia and Improve Your Sleep 29:04

7M ago29:04

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Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it difficult to sleep. In this episode, I discuss the research behind insomnia, looking at the science of this sleep disorder and what causes it. I’m also going to share a number of science-based techniques that you could apply to reduce the severity of insomnia and improve your sleep. To watch the …

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Part Time Scientist, Full Time Rockstar with Zoe Catterall from The Buoys 50:36

8M ago50:36

50:36

In this episode, we talk about donating organs and tissue to save lives, working in the endocrinology laboratory of a fertility clinic and being a beer scientist, all while being in a highly successful band. Zoe Catterall is a Biomedical Science graduate from UTS as well as the lead singer of Sydney band The Buoys. Zoe has worked in a range of fiel…

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Amazing Algae Technology with Marine Ecologist Dr. Alex Thomson 43:40

8M ago43:40

43:40

How can algae be used to brew carbon negative beer? Or reduce methane emissions from livestock? Could Algae potentially capture and store carbon emissions? What about new biological plastics made from algae? Or Algal building materials? Perhaps Algae could even supply us with a sustainable source of crude oil? And most of us have probably forgotten…

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Protecting Yourself From Hackers with Cybersecurity Expert Professor Asha Rao 39:26

8M ago39:26

39:26

In this episode, we discuss ideas like malware, password hacking, phishing scams, sharenting, spam, scams, spam scams, smart devices, the internet of things (I.O.T) and what to do if the prince of Nigeria emails you… You can watch the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/JdjBHsh9X5E Asha Rao is a Professor of Mathematics at RMIT, a c…

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Master Your Cortisol to Increase Energy & Reduce Stress 20:52

9M ago20:52

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Cortisol is our stress hormone, but it is extremely important, both for our health and our survival. In this episode, I will explain what Cortisol is, how Cortisol works, why Cortisol is important and I will share a few tips and tricks that you can use to master your Cortisol levels and improve your life! Watch the video version here: https://youtu…

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Immunology & Allergies with Singing Scientist Dr. Catriona Nguyen-Robertson 42:58

9M ago42:58

42:58

Can we develop allergies as an adult? Can we overcome our allergies? How long does it take to create a vaccine? And how does DNA work? Dr. Catriona Nguyen-Robertson answers these questions as we talk about the science of immunology, focusing on how those concepts can be shared to a wide audience through creative expression! You can watch the video …

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Improve Your Focus & Reduce Anxiety with Dr. Ana Pineda 42:28

9M ago42:28

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Discussing productivity, procrastination, dealing with anxiety, stress reduction, habit formation, task management, meditation and mindfulness, Ana shares the most impactful things that we can do to improve our focus and our workflow! You can watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/w1_FNBA2elQ Ana Pineda, PhD is a scientist a…

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Q&A - Ep. 120 45:20

9M ago45:20

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In today's episode we do a Q&A. We start with a general update on what we are working on, what is going well, and what is not going well. Then, we address the following questions that came in through the PhD Talk blog: What does your work setup look like? What does your setup look like at home and in the office, and how do you divide your time betw…

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Preventing Climate Change with Professor Andy Pitman 46:40

9M ago46:40

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Professor Andy Pitman is the Director of the Australian Research Council's Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes and he has done so much research and writing on this topic that he is the ultimate climate change expert! You can watch the video version of the episode here: https://youtu.be/9TG86h1B-WE In this episode we discuss topics like electr…

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Interview with Kalin Kiesling - Ep. 119 36:25

9M ago36:25

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In today's episode, we interview Dr. Kalin Kiesling. She is a nuclear engineer at the Department of Energy's Argonne National Lab where she develops the software that other engineers use to design and analyze new nuclear reactor concepts. She earned her PhD in Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2…

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Master Your Serotonin to Improve your Mood 21:48

10M ago21:48

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In this episode, we discuss the science behind serotonin, our “Feel Good Hormone”. I talk about what Serotonin is, where it comes from and how it works. If you have the right amount of serotonin, you feel really good…but if you don’t have enough serotonin, you might feel depressed or anxious, which is totally normal, and boosting your serotonin lev…

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Debunking Conspiracy Theories with Professor Dave Explains 44:02

10M ago44:02

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Dave Farina is a Science Communicator, public figure, author and host of the famous YouTube channel “Professor Dave Explains”. With over 2.5 Million subscribers and almost 1’400 videos on his channel, teaching everything from Chemistry to calculus, economics, Italian and more, Professor Dave is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to science literac…

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Testing your DNA for Disease Risk with Geneticist Elena Savva 49:49

10M ago49:49

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Elena Savva is a Medical Scientist and Genetics Genius who works at the Royal Melbourne Children’s Hospital, reviewing patients genomes and searching for genetic diagnoses to illusive and rare diseases. Watch the video version of this podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/tR98sEQoUGg In our discussion, she explains things like genetic testing, gen…

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Periods, Penises and Pregnancy with Reproductive Biologist Dr. Jarrod McKenna 54:16

10M ago54:16

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Dr Jarrod McKenna is a reproductive biologist & science communicator and his research focused on female reproductive health; however, Dr McKenna loves making the difficult, inaccessible science concepts fun and interesting regardless of what field it is! Watch the video version of this podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/DvDj4wkC3Nc During our c…

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Understanding PFAS and Brain Health with Neurodevelopmental Toxicologist Elizabeth Plunk 39:38

10M ago39:38

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Elizabeth Plunk is a Ph.D. candidate in the Toxicology Training Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center in the lab of Ania Majewska. She is currently investigating the effects of Perfluorohexanoic Acid on brain development. Watch the video version of this podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/TdQ1EmnTCeM Throughout this episode, Eliz…

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Special Issues - Ep. 118 42:17

11M ago42:17

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In today's episode, we talk about special issues: what are they, what is the value of special issue, and why should you consider editing a special issue. We also discuss the caveats and increasing bad reputation on special issues related to the business model of some publishers. We look at the difference of special issues for journals directly, and…

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Pandemics, Climate Change & Truth Seeking with Professor Peter Doherty 43:22

11M ago43:22

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Professor Peter Doherty is a Nobel Prize winning Immunologist and science communicator. During our discussion, he shares his thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination, global population, climate change, alternative fuel sources and even the possibility of nuclear war! Watch the video version of this podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/SNHdY…

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Master Your Dopamine To Increase Pleasure & Boost Motivation 17:40

11M ago17:40

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In this episode, we discuss the science behind dopamine, our pleasure and reward neurotransmitter. I talk about what dopamine is, where it comes from and how it works so that you can gain an understanding of what dopamine does in our bodies. Watch the video version of this podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/3I_uGF8U2Rk We then go on to talk abo…

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Interview with Emily Hoppe - Ep. 117 32:52

11M ago32:52

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In today's episode, we interview Emily Hoppe. Emily is a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner and PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing in Baltimore, Maryland. Before starting her PhD, Emily practiced as a staff nurse and psychiatric nurse practitioner at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland for eight years…

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Grant writing - Ep. 116 26:41

11M ago26:41

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In today's episode, Phil interviews Eva about grant writing. We learn about Eva's various sources of funding, the funding she has applied for in the past, and what has worked and what not. We also look at how helpful the feedback and grading of a proposal can be. Then, we get into our best practices for grant writing. In summary, these are: Try var…

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0: Travelling Science Introduction 2:41

11M ago2:41

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Welcome to Travelling Science, the podcast that is Sharing Science With The World. Through narrative interviews, I will be exploring the latest research and discoveries with renowned scientists, doctors and experts from across the globe, hearing their stories and sharing their ideas that can help us to live smarter, happier and healthier lives. Eac…

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Interview with Jacqueline Shaia - Ep.115 28:53

11M ago28:53

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In today's episode, we interview Jacqueline Shaia. She is a second year PhD student at Case Western Reserve University in the Clinical Translational Science PhD program. We learn about how she decided between going into the career path of a practicing physician and researcher, and how her background shaped her choices in her research and methods. H…

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Presenting at conferences - Ep. 114 24:18

12M ago24:18

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In today's episode, we talk about presenting at conferences. We look at what's the point of conferences in the first place, and how digital conferences can recreate the opportunities for networking (or not), and for whom. We also look at conferences as a genre, what the difference between writing a conference paper and presenting this conference pa…

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Starting as a new faculty member - Ep. 113 37:54

12M ago37:54

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In today's episode, we talk about starting as a new faculty member. Phil interviews Eva about when she started as a faculty member at USFQ and TU Delft, and what her advice would be for new incoming faculty. We talk about how Eva found her faculty position, and how her teaching load at USFQ has changed over time. We also talk about the way in which…

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Introducing season 3 podcast cohost Phil Creswell - Ep. 112 46:23

1y ago46:23

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In today's episode, Eva interviews the podcast co-host for season 3: Phil Creswell. Phil has a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin, a Master of Social Sciences and a PhD from Uppsala University in Sweden. His PhD dissertation Chains of Trust: Networks of Persistent Resistance in Digital Activism is an ethnography of the hacktivist sc…

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How to reduce your workload as a professor - Ep. 111 16:13

1y ago16:13

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I asked ChatGPT how I can reduce my workload as a professor, and I have Some Opinions on that. Here’s what AI recommended me (in italic), and what I think about that (regular). As a professor, reducing your workload can be challenging due to the many responsibilities you have. You bet, AI, there’s a lot on my plate. However, here are a few tips tha…

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International collaborations - Ep. 110 9:11

1y ago9:11

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When are growing into a position of becoming an independent scholar, an important element is to start new collaborations. You are no longer expected to work exclusively with your colleagues at your institution or with your former supervisor. You are expected instead to spread your wings and develop new collaborations. Unless you are planning to shu…

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Planning your paper writing - Ep. 109 16:12

1y ago16:12

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In today's episode, I answer the following questions: - How much time does it take to write a paper? - How can you remain focused on writing a paper over weeks on end? - How can you quickly pull together a conference paper when the deadline is near? This episode is loosely based on: - How to write a paper in two days - How much time does it take to…

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Good habits to develop at various stages during your career - Ep. 108 16:56

1y ago16:56

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In this episode, I talk about good habits to develop during the PhD, the post-doc years, and the tenure track years. You can find the associated posts here: - Good habits to develop during the PhD - Good habits to develop as a post-doc - Good habits to develop on the tenure-trackBy Eva Lantsoght

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30 Ways to Tackle Writer’s Block - Ep. 107 22:55

1y ago22:55

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Another bonus episode! We’ve all been in this awful situation: you need to write a paper or work on a chapter of your dissertation, but 20 minutes pass, and you can’t write anything. You go surf the internet for a little bit, return to your white screen and blinking cursor, and quickly get sucked into the internet again. Suddenly it is 5pm and you …

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What I use to stay engaged with presentations at conferences - Ep. 106 10:05

1y ago10:05

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In today's episode, I share my methods for staying engaged with the presentations at conferences. Here are my seven strategies: Schedule smart: We all have a maximum capacity of how much learning we can do without a break, and how much learning we can do in a day. Ideally, we have this information available because we know how we study. If not, run…

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My method for writing an abstract - Ep. 105 4:36

1y ago4:36

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I’ve found what really works for me to write an abstract in roughly 30 minutes. As I was googling “How to write an abstract” in the past, I came across this article by Philip Koopman which caught my attention. What I most like about this website is the questions it has in the different sections your abstract should contain: Motivation: Why do we ca…

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Season 2 outro and thanks - Ep. 104 4:46

1y ago4:46

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A very quick bonus episode today to thank all of those who made season 2 possible!By Eva Lantsoght

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Interview with Jenny Orlando-Salling- Ep. 103 38:07

1y ago38:07

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In today's episode, we interview Jenny Orlando-Salling. Jenny is a PhD Fellow in Law at the University of Copenhagen. Originally from Malta, Jenny has lived, studied and worked in a number of countries eventually settling down in Copenhagen, Denmark where she raises her children. Prior to her PhD, Jenny served as a diplomat in Brussels (at the EU) …

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Interview with Malorie Albee - Ep. 102 53:21

1y ago53:21

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In today's episode, we interview Dr. Malorie Albee. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Northern Michigan University with a PhD from Ohio State University. We learn about her career path, and the various moves she and her family have made over the course of the past years. We learn about the PhD program …

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