Best Syracuse University Podcasts (2024)

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Carrie Murawski, PhD, from Academia to Advocacy 23:23

8d ago23:23

23:23

Carrie Murawski, PhD has a fascinating career trajectory. Starting out as a visit assistant professor at a small liberal arts college, she transitioned to being a full time, tenure-track faculty member--before deciding to take a different path. Recently arrived at Syracuse University, she is the Director of DEIA Learning and Development at Syracuse…

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Charlotte Newcombe Fellowship with Nimisha Thakur 39:59

20d ago39:59

39:59

The Charlotte Newcombe Dissertation Fellowship is an excellent opportunity for graduate students who have written dissertations which respond to and participate in deep and meaningful conversations within religion, values, and ethics. Fellows receive a $31,000 stipend to complete the writing stage of their dissertation, and it is available regardle…

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The Dual Career Question in Academia 43:12

1M ago43:12

43:12

Many folks looking for academic jobs struggle to figure out the "two-body problem," in which both members of a couple are seeking academic jobs at more or less the same time. What do you do? How do you prioritize? How do you talk about this issue as a couple? I'm joined this week by Laura Coutts, Associate Director of Career Services in Biostatisti…

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Academic Writing as if Readers Matter: Leonard Cassuto, Ph.D. 36:47

2M ago36:47

36:47

Leonard Cassuto, Professor of English at Fordham and author of Academic Writing As If Readers Matter. He is a leader in innovative graduate education, and his book is essential reading for all writers, whether for academic audiences or otherwise. He is visiting Syracuse On Sept. 30th and Oct. 1st, giving two talks: How to Go Public: Writing for Peo…

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Fellowships from P.E.O. with Lisa Blystone 25:58

2M ago25:58

25:58

The Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O. International) is the most important funding agency for women that you've never heard of. P.E.O. supports women in all fields with two awards, one for U.S. citizens, and another, the International Peace Scholarship, for international students. This podcast, with P.E.O. representative Lisa Blystone,…

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Mellon/ACLS Diss Award with Melissa Welshans, Ph.D. 18:59

2M ago18:59

18:59

Melissa Welshans, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising (CFSA), walks us through the Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Award, a generous and unusual award for early-stage doctoral students. This award is meant to support early-stage doctoral students pursuing innovative approaches to dissertation research in th…

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Episode 2: A Conversation w/ Jace Rodrigues 22:34

6M ago22:34

22:34

Want to know what it’s like to work in the music industry? During his time on campus for Forever Orange in Action programming, Jace Rodrigues ’21 shares insights from his career at Atlantic Records in conversation with SENSES Program Coordinator Nick Piato, Career Exploration Specialist Kate Mercer, and Syracuse University students Mimi Ambrose and…

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Episode 1: Getting to Know Kate Mercer and Dan Pack of Career Services 45:55

7M ago45:55

45:55

Join Associate Director, TRIO Student Support Services (SSS), Amy Messersmith as she welcomes future Career Podcast hosts Dan Pack and Kate Mercer of Career Services. Dan and Kate share their winding paths to becoming Career Exploration Specialists, discuss the benefits of visiting one’s career services office, and reveal their favorite hidden gems…

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Dylan Mohr: Copyright and Your Dissertation 32:19

8M ago32:19

32:19

If you’re writing a dissertation, it’s likely you’re incorporating at least some material that is under copyright and thus requires permission to reproduce. In this episode, Dr. Dylan Mohr, Syracuse University’s Open Scholarship Librarian, discusses copyright issues that dissertation-writers are likely to encounter, including identifying, approachi…

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Free Career Platform for Master's Students! 24:59

9M ago24:59

24:59

I'm joined today by Maren Wood, PhD, CEO and Director of the Center for Graduate Career Success. A longtime friend of Syracuse University, Dr. Wood has created a platform, Beyond Graduate School dedicated to preparing Master's students for their careers after graduation, from career exploration, to networking, to resume prep, to closing the deal in…

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Careers in: Acad Administration, Claire Perrott, PhD 14:23

9M ago14:23

14:23

I recently sat down with my new collegue, Claire Perrott, PhD, Professional Development Postdoctoral Fellow in Syracuse's Office of Research, to learn about her transition from her doctoral program and from tenure track roles she held to higher education administration. Claire offered an honest, unsparing picture of her transition, and I think you'…

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Erin Waldron, Data Visualization 27:12

9M ago27:12

27:12

The founder and owner of the consultancy Data Dozen, Erin Waldron leverages her expertise in data analytics to help grad students, postdocs and faculty communicate their research with compelling visualizations. Erin discusses her career path, reviews the state of play with data visualization, and gives a preview of her two upcoming workshops, “Data…

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Careers in - FDA with Ariel Ash-Shakoor, Ph.D. 23:53

1y ago23:53

23:53

Ariel Ash-Shakoor, Ph.D., Biomedical Engineer at FDA in their Cardiovascular Devices division, sits down with me to talk transitions from her PhD program in Bioengineering to her role in the federal government. Along the way, Ariel shares about her experience in building community at Syracuse University, making hard decisions in choosing the right …

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Nneka Eke, PhD - The Power of Networks 30:45

1y ago30:45

30:45

Nneka Eke, PhD, a graduate of Syracuse's Political Science department and a current Research Associate at SEIU Local 721, joins us to discuss her career exploration journey. From a graduate to doing great work outside of academic, Nneka's experience is instructive for us all.

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Brice Nordquist: The Engaged Humanities Network 31:51

1y ago31:51

31:51

As Dean’s Professor of Community Engagement in the SU College of Arts & Sciences, Brice Nordquist created and directs the Engaged Humanities Network, which “seeds, supports, and fosters exchanges across publicly engaged research, teaching, and creative projects” connecting the University with communities in Syracuse and across Central New York. In …

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Insights from a recruiter - Natalie Schmitt 18:40

1y ago18:40

18:40

What does a recruiter do? How can a recruiter help you in your job search, if at all? Natalie Schmitt, a recent Career Associate in the Graduate School and a former staffing agency recruiter, has lots of great insights into the many applicants she met over the course of her time in that role and what a candidate can do to maximize their chances on …

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10 things to know as an international student from CIS 19:57

1y ago19:57

19:57

Today, Mary Idzior of the Center for International Services (CIS) takes us through their Top 10 Tips for international students to take advantage of the resources that CIS offers. If you had questions about CIS but haven't wanted to ask, this episode is for you!

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Careers in: Machine Learning, with Vinnie Ustach 25:01

1y ago25:01

25:01

In our first "Careers In" episode of the semester, we are joined by Vinnie Ustach, PhD, a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at GeneDX. Join us as Vinnie talks about his sometimes-circuitous path to his current role, his experiences--good and bad--in graduate school, and offers excellent advice on finding the right job for you.…

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Leo Lambert: Relationship-Rich Education 32:42

1y ago32:42

32:42

Leo Lambert is president emeritus of Elon University in North Carolina and a nationally prominent advocate of student-centered higher education. But back in the 1990s he was associate dean of the Syracuse University Graduate School and a driving force in the establishment of SU’s highly reputed Future Professoriate Program. In this episode, Dr. Lam…

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A new partnership to support fellowships and scholarships 30:53

1y ago30:53

30:53

Melissa Welshans, Ph.D., of the Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising, joins Dan Olson-Bang, Ph.D., to discuss the collaboration between the Graduate School and the Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising (CFSA) to support the many types of fellowships and scholarships for graduate students and postdocs.…

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Episode 4B: Health Promotion Deep Dive 9:59

1+ y ago9:59

9:59

Introducing Health Promotion’s New Director! In this episode of Know Before You Go, Daniela Puente (host) speaks with Veronica Jones, the newly appointed Director of Health Promotion at Barnes Center at the Arch. Veronica share about what brought her to Syracuse and what she is excited to do as the Director of Health Promotion. Learn more about the…

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Episode 4A: Health Promotion Basics 9:39

1+ y ago9:39

9:39

What does Health Promotion look like in Syracuse University community? In this episode of Know Before You Go, Daniela Puente (host) and Amy H. Messersmith (guest) share the different services, programs, and initiatives Health Promotion coordinates for Syracuse University students. Learn about initiatives like Safer Sex Express, Wellness Leadership …

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Episode 3B: Recreation Deep Dive 25:34

1+ y ago25:34

25:34

Recreation at Barnes Center offers A LOT of services. In this episode of Know Before You Go, we talk through the many unique offerings from Recreation at Barnes Center with Matt Hackett, Director of Recreation. The Barnes Center has great opportunities on-site and off that can support your wellness journey. Topics discussed in this episode include …

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Episode 3A: Recreation Basics 14:06

1+ y ago14:06

14:06

You may know that your ID gives you access to gym equipment, but do you know all the other recreation opportunities you can unlock? In this episode of Know Before You Go, we give a brief overview of the different recreation services you can access at Barnes Center at the Arch. Did you know Barnes Center has an app? In this episode, Daniela Puente (…

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Episode 2B: Counseling Deep Dive 33:50

1+ y ago33:50

33:50

Is physical health separate from mental health? At the Barnes Center at the Arch, we believe in approaching wellness in an integrated and holistic manner. In this conversation with Carrie Brown, Director of Counseling for the Barnes Center at the Arch we talk about the importance of pursuing mental health in many ways. We discuss the importance of …

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Episode 2A: Counseling Basics 17:02

1+ y ago17:02

17:02

Looking to start your mental health journey? Barnes Center Counseling is here to help! In this episode of Know Before You Go, Daniela Puente (host) and Amy H. Messersmith (guest) talk through the different counseling services offered by the Barnes Center at the Arch and how to explore which ones could be a good fit for you. No one’s mental health j…

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Episode 1B: Health Care Deep Dive 35:54

1+ y ago35:54

35:54

Barnes Center Health Care is where you go when you have a cold, right? Yes, BUT it can be so much more!! In this episode, get to know the director, staff, and services for health care at Barnes Center better as we dive into the many ways in which health care at the Barnes Center can help you on your health and wellness journey. In this conversation…

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Episode 1A: Healthcare Basics 15:19

1+ y ago15:19

15:19

Do phone calls to medical providers make you nervous? Us too. In this first episode of Know Before You Go, we give you clear steps to accessing health care at Barnes Center at the Arch. Daniela Puente (host) and Amy H. Messersmith (guest) provide a quick breakdown of the type of health care that Syracuse University students can access via the Barne…

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Critical Thinking - Soft Skills Series: Dan Klamm, ‘08 24:39

2+ y ago24:39

24:39

In this episode, Tracy Bauer, G’15, is joined by Dan Klamm, ‘08, Vice President, Global Head of Social Media (Marketing). Dan uses Critical Thinking skills all the time as he makes important decisions in his work, and life. He’ll talk about what critical thinking is and how you can strengthen these skills that employers want. Career readiness is a …

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Grad Views - Yousr Dhaouadi, GSO President 19:43

2+ y ago19:43

19:43

This episode's Grad Views features Yousr Dhaouadi, a Chemical Engineering doctoral candidate and the current president of the Graduate Student Organization (GSO). Yousr and Dan Olson-Bang discuss her experience coming here from Tunisia, what she's enjoyed about Syracuse University, and her perspective on the GSO--and she has a lot to share, having …

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Being Yourself with Trenna Hill, ’14, G’18 36:11

2+ y ago36:11

36:11

Trenna Hill, ’14, G’18, is the Director of Athlete Development at Fire Lacrosse and a certified life coach. Trenna played lacrosse at Syracuse University, worked in Career Services, and went on to earn her master’s degree in higher education and C.A.S. in Athletic Advising and Administration before moving to Los Angeles. Trenna talks about her expe…

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Soft Skills Series - Equity & Inclusion: Diane Wiener, M.S.W., Ph.D. 37:54

2+ y ago37:54

37:54

We talk about equity and inclusion with Diane R. Wiener, M.S.W., Ph.D. (Pronouns: she/they/Diane), Research Professor and Associate Director of Interdisciplinary Programs and Outreach at the Burton Blatt Institute and College of Law at Syracuse University. Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that b…

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Soft Skills Series - Communication: Shannon Feeney Andre, '09, G'17 18:01

2+ y ago18:01

18:01

Communication is defined as: Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization. Shannon Andre, ‘09, G’17, serves as the executive director of communications for the student experience at Syracuse University. She leads the division’s communications strategy and planning, a…

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Soft Skills Series: Leadership - Gregory J. Victory, G’04 40:15

2+ y ago40:15

40:15

Leadership is defined as: Recognizing and capitalizing on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals. In this episode, we hear from Greg Victory, G’04, Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs and Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center at Duke University. Greg received his master’s degree in higher education from Syracu…

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Grad Views: Prajakta Mane 16:12

2+ y ago16:12

16:12

In a new series in partnership with the Graduate Student Organization, Syracuse University Gradcast is featuring the voices and perspectives of graduate students on campus. Today we hear from Prajakta Mane, a master's student in the iSchool, about life in the US, the differences between the Indian and American educational systems, and her thoughts …

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Soft Skills Series: Career & Self Development - Geoff “DeafGeoff” Herbert, ‘05 27:23

2+ y ago27:23

27:23

Career and Self-Development is defined as: Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization. In this episode, we hear from Geoff, “DeafGeoff” H…

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Leaving Academia: A Practical Guide, with Chris Caterine, Ph.D. 30:23

3y ago30:23

30:23

Chris Caterine holds a classics Ph.D., worked in academia for a few years...and then wanted to get out. As with many, life had complicated the once-clear path that he'd expected and wanted, and he found himself casting about for new opportunities. Now, Chris works at Deloitte as a Lead in the Pursuit Center of Excellence and puts the skills he lear…

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Consulting in STEM with Kim White, Numerof & Associates 15:27

3y ago15:27

15:27

Ever wondered if you could put your STEM PhD to work in consulting? Kim White, Vice President and Senior Consultant with Numerof & Associates, certainly thinks so. Numerof & Assoc. is a strategy consulting firm that helps businesses across the life sciences sector develop and implement strategies for competitive advantage in dynamic markets. The fi…

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Alumni Insights: Graduating into a Pandemic with Bekka Burton, G’20 34:08

3y ago34:08

34:08

Bekka Burton, G’20, M.A., Linguistic Studies, is now a User Experience Content Writer at Paychex in Rochester, NY. Prior to securing this position, she went through a lengthy job search process filled with rejection. She shares her tips for if you’re experiencing the frustrations of the job search.

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Self-Awareness and Self-Compassion with Caitlin Dawson Brown, G’15 26:51

3y ago26:51

26:51

Alumna and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Caitlin Dawson Brown, G’15, discusses developing more self-awareness and self-compassion throughout your life. If you would like more assistance with these topics at SU, please visit the Counseling at Barnes Center at the Arch.

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Gradcast Bloopers for Midterm Laughs - Volume 2 15:45

3y ago15:45

15:45

Last year we compiled a bunch of our bloopers and we’re back again with more; we hope you enjoy it!

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The Difference Between a Recruiter and a Hiring Manager 12:00

3y ago12:00

12:00

What does a recruiter do? What is a hiring manager? These roles at companies are incredibly important to understand as a job seeker and are incredibly different. We’ll go over the differences and give you insight to help you improve your strategies with navigating the hiring process with both a recruiter and hiring manager.…

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Teaching Demos for Academic Jobs 15:09

3y ago15:09

15:09

Teaching demos are an often-overlooked part of an academic job interview, and they’re just as mysterious as their cousin, the teaching statement or “philosophy.” Dan Olson-Bang, Ph.D., breaks down the elements of a good demo, suggesting how to avoid inevitable pitfalls and, equally important, how to succeed at this sometimes-tricky assignment.…

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Alumni Insights: Getting Multiple Job Offers with Saad Sayed, G’21 29:26

3y ago29:26

29:26

Engineering Management alumnus Saad Sayed, G’21, earned four job offers by the time he graduated. We’ll learn how he strategized and planned for his job search, what he learned along the way, and what he wishes he handled differently.

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How to: Introduce Yourself and Participate in Small Talk 12:30

3y ago12:30

12:30

Whether you’re at a networking event or going to an interview, you’ll need to figure out the best way to introduce yourself to professionals. Not only that, but “small talk” is important to participate in as a way to warm up to a conversation with someone new. In this episode, we discuss tips for how you can prepare.…

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Insights from a Former Tech Recruiter 36:22

3y ago36:22

36:22

Join Jeffrey D’Andria, G’12, M.S., Student Affairs Counseling, former Technical Recruiter and liaison to tech and start-ups in Silicon Valley as he gives us insight into how to get a job in Big Tech (with advice applicable to other industries), advice he has for students that are struggling to land interviews, as well as what it’s like to live in t…

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The New PhD: How to Build a Better Graduate Education by Leonard Cassuto and Robert Weisbuch 45:43

3y ago45:43

45:43

Graduate school trains scholars to work at research universities, even though only a small fraction of them will ever gain a permanent position at one of these institutions. For most doctoral students in the humanities and allied fields, the jobs they are being trained for don’t exist. In their recent book, The New PhD, Leonard Cassuto and Robert W…

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What is Handshake and how do I use it? - Frequently Asked Questions 5:53

3y ago5:53

5:53

We tell you to make an appointment on Handshake all the time, but what is Handshake, what is it good for, and how does it help advance your career goals? Tracy Bauer, G'15, and Dan Olson-Bang, Ph.D., take you through the platform so that you know how to use its many features, from making an appointment, to learning about in-person and virtual event…

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Fall 2021 Preview 8:40

3y ago8:40

8:40

We’re back for season two! Join Dan Olson-Bang, Ph.D., and Tracy Bauer G’15, as we discuss fall opportunities to advance your career and what we learned from season one. After over 55 episodes and over 7500 downloads, we have come a long way—and hope you’ll tune in this year. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Book individual appointments via H…

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Job Offers & Negotiation - Frequently Asked Questions 26:36

3+ y ago26:36

26:36

Dan Olson-Bang, Ph.D., and Tracy Bauer G’15, answer the most frequently asked questions on job offers including: What should I say when I receive a job offer over the phone? How do I research salary? What are some of the aspects of a job offer I can negotiate? And more!

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