ALL EPISODES:
Ep. 81: Blending Passions: Why Art is VITAL to the Study of Science
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.
Ep. 80: The Fallout of the 2020 Summer of Racial Reckoning in Grad School & Beyond
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.
Ep. 79: Team Talk, Lab Meeting, Journal Club #1: The UC Strike & Unionizing
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.
Ep. 78: Content Creating & Influencing in Grad School with @sophiemariegraf
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.
Ep. 77: MARRIED in grad school: Balancing Academics, Love, & Sanity
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.
Ep. 76: A Day in the Life of an MD/PhD Student: Victoria Heinrich
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 and mom.
Ep. 75: Academic PRIDE: Navigating Grad School Admissions, Life, & Career as a Queer Student of Color
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.
Ep. 74: Knowing the Unknown: Figuring Out Grad School & What Comes Next
In this 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 faculty member has been like
Ep. 73: Changing Fields, Blazing your Own Path, & Grinding Through Grad School
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.
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Ep. 72: Changing Fields in Grad School: Fighting Loneliness, Changing Direction, & Leveraging PTSD for Personal Growth
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.
Ep. 71: Challenging Shame & Channeling Vulnerability: Applying Brené Brown to Grad School & Beyond
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.
Ep. 70: A Day in the Life of a Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology PhD Candidate: Caitlyn Cardetti
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.
Ep. 69: Culture for Me, Culture for Science: The Importance of Culture in Life & Research
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.
Ep. 68: Taking Time Off: Pausing Your PhD, How & When to Return, & Giving a Voice to Academia
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.
Ep. 67: A Day in the Life of a Communication Studies Masters Student: Emeline Beltran
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.
Ep. 66: The Value of the Humanities: Differences from Science Programs, Studying Video Games, & Not Leaving the Humanities Behind
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.
Ep. 65: Disabled Women of Color in Grad School: Intersectionality, Advocacy, & Fighting a System that Doesn't Support You
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.
Ep. 64: The Guide to Saying No: Prioritizing Your Goals, Knowing Your Worth, & Leaving a Legacy
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'.
Ep. 63: Dare to be DISRUPTIVE: Celebrating International Women's Day & Challenging the Institutions that Make it Necessary
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.