Best Elana M Gloger Podcasts (2024)

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Blending Passions: Why Art is VITAL to the Study of Science 52:33

1+ y ago52:33

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On 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 w…

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The Fallout of the 2020 Summer of Racial Reckoning in Grad School & Beyond 1:06:40

2y ago1:06:40

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In 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 …

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Team Talk, Lab Meeting, Journal Club #1: The UC Strike & Unionizing 52:04

2y ago52:04

52:04

In 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, & a…

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Content Creating & Influencing in Grad School with @sophiemariegraf 47:33

2y ago47:33

47:33

Who 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 …

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MARRIED in Grad School: Balancing Academics, Love, & Sanity 58:01

2y ago58:01

58:01

On 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. SUPPO…

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A Day in the Life of an MD/PhD Student: Victoria Heinrich 49:16

2y ago49:16

49:16

Getting 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 ho…

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Academic PRIDE: Navigating Grad School Admissions, Life, & Career as a Queer Student of Color 53:10

2y ago53:10

53:10

In 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: htt…

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Knowing the Unknown: Figuring Out Grad School & What Comes Next 1:02:04

2y ago1:02:04

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Why 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 fa…

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Changing Fields, Blazing Your Own Path, & Grinding Through Grad School 50:03

2y ago50:03

50:03

The 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 sh…

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where i've been, where i am, where we're going 15:22

2y ago15:22

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WE 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…

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Changing Fields in Grad School: Fighting Loneliness, Changing Direction, & Leveraging PTSD for Personal Growth 59:54

2+ y ago59:54

59:54

In 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.…

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Challenging Shame & Channeling Vulnerability: Applying Brené Brown to Grad School & Beyond 50:23

2+ y ago50:23

50:23

In 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.yo…

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A Day in the Life of a Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology PhD Candidate: Caitlyn Cardetti 40:29

2+ y ago40:29

40:29

In 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 …

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Culture for Me, Culture for Science: The Importance of Culture in Life & Research 1:00:40

2+ y ago1:00:40

1:00:40

In 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://katrinarbe…

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Taking Time Off: Pausing Your PhD, How & When to Return, & Giving a Voice to Academia 1:06:53

2+ y ago1:06:53

1:06:53

In 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…

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A Day in the Life of a Communication Studies Masters Student: Emeline Beltran 57:28

2+ y ago57:28

57:28

In 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://deargr…

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The Value of the Humanities: Differences from Science Programs, Studying Video Games, & Not Leaving the Humanities Behind 1:04:26

2+ y ago1:04:26

1:04:26

In 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 MER…

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Disabled Women of Color in Grad School: Intersectionality, Advocacy, & Fighting a System that Doesn't Support You 1:06:03

2+ y ago1:06:03

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In 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: dea…

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The Guide to Saying No: Prioritizing Your Goals, Knowing Your Worth, & Leaving a Legacy 59:30

2+ y ago59:30

59:30

In 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…

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Dare to be DISRUPTIVE: Celebrating International Women's Day & Challenging the Institutions that Make it Necessary 46:45

2+ y ago46:45

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In 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 Twitt…

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The Hard Truth: Failure, Rejection, & Imposter Syndrome in Grad School and Beyond 54:57

2+ y ago54:57

54:57

In 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.c…

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A Day in the Life of a Chemistry PhD Candidate: Alejandro Forigua 47:39

2+ y ago47:39

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In 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, & …

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Women of Color In Academia: Not Being Seen as Experts, Pay Gaps, & How to Fight Back 56:19

2+ y ago56:19

56:19

In 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 …

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The Non-Tenure Track: Running a Greenhouse, Having an Impact, & Being Paid To Podcast 47:45

3y ago47:45

47:45

In 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: @PlanthropologyP…

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Putting Yourself First: Where to Draw the Line, Making Big Decisions, & Finding (PhD) BALANCE 51:23

3y ago51:23

51:23

In 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 G…

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Mental Health for Black Grad Students: Leaning In, Leaning Out, & Growing Community 1:26:19

3y ago1:26:19

1:26:19

In 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": h…

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Tackling Taxes: How to Survive Tax Season As a Grad Student (& Live to Tell the Tale!) 49:47

3y ago49:47

49:47

In 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 Pe…

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Prioritizing YOU: Why Taking Care of Yourself is the Key To Success in Grad School 1:03:58

3y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

In 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, & …

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Providing Mentorship As a Grad Student: Visibility, Impact, & Leaving The Door Open... 50:37

3y ago50:37

50:37

In 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://deargrad…

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How To Market Yourself for a Non-Academic Job: LinkedIn, Internships, & What's Possible 46:59

3y ago46:59

46:59

In 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 podc…

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Why You Should Adopt a Cat in Grad School: In Loving Memory of Cataloupe, The Most Handsome Man 18:51

3y ago18:51

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An 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 Twi…

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Making A Difference With Science Policy: What's Possible, Getting Involved, & The Power of Grad Students 50:20

3y ago50:20

50:20

In 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…

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A Day in the Life of a Health Outcomes & Bioinformatics PhD Student: Faith Newsome 51:53

3y ago51:53

51:53

In 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: oceanslife…

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Applying To Grad School: Materials, Funding, & What They DON'T Tell You... 1:04:34

3y ago1:04:34

1:04:34

In 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 Sch…

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Emotionally-Taxing PhD Topics: Coping with Secondary Trauma, Honoring Your Values, & Filling Your Bucket 59:51

3y ago59:51

59:51

In 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: http…

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Amplifying Africans in STEM with the Root of the Science Podcast 44:51

3y ago44:51

44:51

In 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 P…

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Power Dynamics in Academia & A Look-Back on Graduate School 54:29

3y ago54:29

54:29

In 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, me…

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A Day in the Life of a Neuroscience PhD Candidate: Marina Gardasevic 49:54

3y ago49:54

49:54

In 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 wr…

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The TRUTH About Being First Gen and in Grad School: Grit Gained, What They Don't Tell You, & How To Help Others 51:04

3y ago51:04

51:04

In 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 stude…

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Planning for Life After Grad School: Finding, Applying to, & Picking a Post-Doc 51:59

3y ago51:59

51:59

In 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: E…

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ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: Romantic Relationships in Grad School: Moving, Support, & Communication 49:36

3y ago49:36

49:36

In 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 o…

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Building Relationships & Cultivating Community in Grad School 49:35

3+ y ago49:35

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In 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 …

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Digital Connection, Science Rap, & Standing Up to Academic Institutions with Dr. Raven "The Science Maven" Baxter 55:33

3+ y ago55:33

55:33

In 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…

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Birthday Bash EXTRAVAGANZA with June 24th Birthday Twins: Melissa, Aoon, Sarah, & Jasmin 51:29

3+ y ago51:29

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In 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 …

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Bursting With PRIDE: The Strength, Necessity, & Community of LGBTQIA+ Folks in Academia 1:01:30

3+ y ago1:01:30

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In 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 p…

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A Day in the Life of a Molecular and Developmental Biology PhD Candidate: Guillermo Sanchez 56:07

3+ y ago56:07

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In 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 be…

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Grad School with Bipolar Disorder: Flexibility, Finding Support, & Academic Instagram 1:03:42

3+ y ago1:03:42

1:03:42

In 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…

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Grad School as a Visible Religious Minority: Wearing Hijab, Mental Health, & Taking Time Off 1:02:12

3+ y ago1:02:12

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In 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…

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Transitioning Out of Grad School: Wisdom, Guidance, & How to Champion Yourself 1:01:56

3+ y ago1:01:56

1:01:56

In 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 Prof…

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Switching Grad Schools & PhD Advisors: A Story of Perseverance, Networking, & Luck 57:53

3+ y ago57:53

57:53

In 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 …

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