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Dear Grad StudentBlending Passions: Why Art is VITAL to the Study of ScienceOn 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 with her work. Learn all about deep ocean farts, the imaginative scientist, and begin your quest to find the lost archives Elana’s music videos on Youtube.SUPPORT THE SHOW!Without our Patrons and supporters, this podcast would not be po...2023-02-2052 minDear Grad StudentThe Fallout of the 2020 Summer of Racial Reckoning in Grad School & BeyondIn 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 the safety and well-being of minoritized groups to the forefront of practice? Institutions have shown where and how they “care” about the well-being of marginalized students, staff, and faculty. CLICK HERE for more episodes covering racism and diverse identities in acade...2023-02-071h 06Dear Grad StudentTeam Talk, Lab Meeting, Journal Club #1: The UC Strike & UnionizingIn 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, & an employee when you try to access student services. This means graduate students are vulnerable to exploitation by universities. On top of the emotional and financial costs of pursuing graduate education, working conditions have not kept up with in...2023-01-2652 minDear Grad StudentContent Creating & Influencing in Grad School with @sophiemariegrafWho 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 anyone looking for another badass woman in STEM to follow online or to hear how it is POSSIBLE to start a side hustle in grad school.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Patreon- Buy me...2023-01-0947 minDear Grad StudentMARRIED in Grad School: Balancing Academics, Love, & SanityOn 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. SUPPORT THE SHOW:PatreonBuy me a CoffeeWithout our Patrons and supporters, this podcast would not be possible: FOLLOW DEAR GRAD STUDENT ONLINE:https://www.deargradstudent.com/ Podcast TwitterInstagramTikTokElana's TwitterPODCAST SWAG: https...2022-12-2058 minDear Grad StudentA Day in the Life of an MD/PhD Student: Victoria HeinrichGetting 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 how YOU might end up in a MD-PhD program.This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to know more about dual-degrees or being a parent in a demanding grad program!...2022-12-0549 minDear Grad StudentAcademic PRIDE: Navigating Grad School Admissions, Life, & Career as a Queer Student of ColorIn 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 identitiesSUPPORT THE PODCAST:- Patreon- Buy Me a Coffee EXPLORE MORE: https://www.deargradstudent.com/ SWAG: https://www.deargradstudent.com/merch Connect with Rowan:Twitter: @rowanahuntResources:-https://www.hrc.org/resources/scholarships-https://www...2022-11-2153 minDear Grad StudentKnowing the Unknown: Figuring Out Grad School & What Comes NextWhy 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 faculty member has been like. Dave and Elana dig into Elana’s outdoor opinions, what skills are important for grad students to master in order to be successful faculty, discuss the interview process, and...2022-11-071h 02Dear Grad StudentChanging Fields, Blazing Your Own Path, & Grinding Through Grad SchoolThe 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 she discovered her unique path from undergrad to her current position, why weather is impacting more major events, how she made the transition to another field, what its like to be a trailblazer, and the challenges that come with working through grad school.2022-10-2450 minDear Grad Studentwhere i've been, where i am, where we're goingWE BACK BABY!!!-----------------------------------Shop podcast merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/merchFind all things podcast at: https://deargradstudent.comFind the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudentFind the podcast on Instagram: @DearGradStudentPodFind Elana on Twitter: @elana_glogerMusic provided by: Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the...2022-10-1015 minDear Grad StudentChanging Fields in Grad School: Fighting Loneliness, Changing Direction, & Leveraging PTSD for Personal GrowthIn 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/LGBTQIAShop podcast merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/merchFind all things podcast at: https://deargradstudent.comFind the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudentFind the podcast on Instagram: 2022-05-2559 minDear Grad StudentChallenging Shame & Channeling Vulnerability: Applying Brené Brown to Grad School & BeyondIn 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_FosterListen to Brené Brown's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7oShop LGBTQIA merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/LGBTQIAFind all things podcast at: https://deargradstudent.comFind th...2022-05-0950 minDear Grad StudentA Day in the Life of a Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology PhD Candidate: Caitlyn CardettiIn 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: @CaitlynCardettiCelebrate PRIDE with LGBTQIA+ merch: deargradstudent.com/lgbtqiaFind all things podcast at: https://deargradstudent.comSHOP podcast merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/merchFind the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudentFind the podcast on Instagram: @DearGradStudentPod2022-05-0240 minDear Grad StudentCulture for Me, Culture for Science: The Importance of Culture in Life & ResearchIn 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: @thirdculturekathttps://katrinarbeiz.netlify.app/Connect with High Impact Coffee Hour Podcast: @HICoffeeHourShop podcast merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/merchFind all things podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com2022-04-251h 00
Voices of Academia28. Preventative Care for PMDD | Elana Gloger5th year Health Psychology PhD Candidate and creator of the Dear Grad Student podcast, Elana Gloger, chats about maintaining wellness - creating space between where you’re at, and your tipping point to becoming unwell. She encourages leaning in to your unique needs and remembering that ‘you’re not other people.’Elana opened up previously, in episode 27, about how premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) impacted her life and PhD before it was well managed.CW: swearing, sexual referencesThis episode touches on:- Running through the woods, reality TV, and the desire to be a mo...2022-04-2059 minDear Grad StudentTaking Time Off: Pausing Your PhD, How & When to Return, & Giving a Voice to AcademiaIn 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_SciInstagram: @emilia_reiConnect with Voices of Academia: www.voicesofacademia.comListen to the Voices of Academia Podcast: https://anchor.fm/academicvoicesINTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MERCH: deargradstudent.com/iwdFind all things podcast at: https...2022-04-181h 06Dear Grad StudentA Day in the Life of a Communication Studies Masters Student: Emeline BeltranIn 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: @embeeezeInstagram: @embeeezeINTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MERCH: deargradstudent.com/iwdFind all things podcast at: https://deargradstudent.comSHOP podcast merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/merchFind the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudentFind the podcast on Instagram: 2022-04-1157 minVoices of Academia27. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and a PhD | Elana GlogerEmily chats with Elana Gloger, who opens up about how premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) impacted her life and PhD before it was well managed.TW/CW: Suicidal ideation, swearingThis episode covers:- Elana’s favourite, I mean F-A-V-O-U-R-I-T-E video game, her childhood likeness to Angelica from the Rugrats, and being a child of divorce- A description of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and premenstrual exacerbation (PME)- How Elana’s diagnosis of PMDD unfolded- An explanation of the menstrual cycle!- The moment Elana decided to get supp...2022-04-061h 04Dear Grad StudentThe Value of the Humanities: Differences from Science Programs, Studying Video Games, & Not Leaving the Humanities BehindIn 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: @SabrinaAliciaSGInstagram: @sabrinaalicia10Twitch: twitch.tv/brainiacbriDiscord: BrainiacBri#0712INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MERCH: deargradstudent.com/iwdFind all things podcast at: https://deargradstudent.comSHOP podcast merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/merchFind the podcast on Twitter: 2022-04-041h 04Dear Grad StudentDisabled Women of Color in Grad School: Intersectionality, Advocacy, & Fighting a System that Doesn't Support YouIn 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: @JalesaMartinConnect with Kate:Twitter: @katemarinaaInstagram: @katemarinaaINTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MERCH: deargradstudent.com/iwdFind all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.comFind the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudentFind the podcast on I...2022-03-211h 06Dear Grad StudentThe Guide to Saying No: Prioritizing Your Goals, Knowing Your Worth, & Leaving a LegacyIn 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: @__JasminBrooksWebsite: https://jasminbrooks.comPodcast: We Had The TalkJasmin's research cited in Time Magazine: What We Misunderstand About Suicide Among Black AmericansINTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MERCH: deargradstudent.com/iwdFind all episodes, merch, & ways...2022-03-1459 min
Grad School LifeEp 3: Elana - Health Psychology PhD CandidateThis week, we will be joined by Elana Gloger. Elana Gloger (she/her) is a 5th year PhD candidate in the US studying health psychology, specifically the interactions between psychology and our immune systems across the lifespan. She is also the creator and host of the podcast, Dear Grad Student! You can find Elana on Twitter (@elana_gloger) and you can find Dear Grad Student on Twitter (@DearGradStudent), Instagram (@deargradstudentpod), their website (https://www.deargradstudent.com/) and wherever you listen to your podcasts (like Grad School Life!!)
A full-text transcript of this episode is available via google do...2022-03-1025 minDear Grad StudentDare to be DISRUPTIVE: Celebrating International Women's Day & Challenging the Institutions that Make it NecessaryIn 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 AntoliniTwitter: @CA_AstroComm#InternationalWomensDay2021: deargradstudent.com/episodes/28INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MERCH: deargradstudent.com/iwdFind all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.comFind the podcast...2022-03-0846 minDear Grad StudentThe Hard Truth: Failure, Rejection, & Imposter Syndrome in Grad School and BeyondIn 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: @LisaJaremkaEpisode 1: deargradstudent.com/episodes/1Episode with Megan (Dr. Jaremka's PhD mentee!): deargradstudent.com/episodes/45Paper mentioned:Jaremka, L. M., Ackerman, J. M., Gawronski, B., Rule, N. O., Sweeny, K., Tropp, L. R., ... & Vick, S. B. (2020). Common academic experiences no one talks about: Repeated rejection, impostor syndrome, and burnout. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 15(3), 519-543.2022-02-2854 minDear Grad StudentA Day in the Life of a Chemistry PhD Candidate: Alejandro ForiguaIn 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: @AForiguaCWebsite: forigua.comFind all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.comFind the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudentFind the podcast on Instagram: @DearGradStudentPod2022-02-2147 minDear Grad StudentWomen of Color In Academia: Not Being Seen as Experts, Pay Gaps, & How to Fight BackIn 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: @EmanTadrosInstagram: @EmanTadrosFind all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.comFind the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudentFind the podcast on Instagram: @DearGradStudentPodFind automated closed-captioning on: YouTubeFind...2022-02-1456 minDear Grad StudentThe Non-Tenure Track: Running a Greenhouse, Having an Impact, & Being Paid To PodcastIn 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: @ThePlantProfTwitter: @Planthropology_Instagram: @PlanthropologyPodTikTok: @ThePlantProfplanthropologypod.comListen to my episode on Planthropology: The Power of Parks, Leaves on a Stream, and Mario Kart w/ Elana GlogerFind all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https...2022-02-0747 minDear Grad StudentPutting Yourself First: Where to Draw the Line, Making Big Decisions, & Finding (PhD) BALANCEIn 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 MOREListen to my episode on GradChat: Isolation in Grad School w/ Elana Gloger Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.comFind the podcast on Twitter: @D...2022-01-2451 min
Grad ChatIsolation in Grad School w/ Elana GlogerThis week, we will be joined by Elana Gloger (she/her), host of the Dear Grad Student Podcast! Elana is a brand new PhD Candidate in health psychology. She is also the creator, and host of the amazing Dear Grad Student Podcast. You can find Elana on Twitter (@elana_gloger) and you can find Dear Grad Student on Twitter (@DearGradStudent), Instagram (@deargradstudentpod), their website and wherever you listen to your podcasts (like Grad Chat!!).
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Grad Chat episodes are posted every second Saturday at 3 pm ED...2022-01-2242 minDear Grad StudentMental Health for Black Grad Students: Leaning In, Leaning Out, & Growing CommunityIn 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 Healthcheck out Racial Trauma Center's Online "Embodying Antiracist Allyship": https://gviproc.org/racialtraumacenter#whiteallyConnect with Brianna Baker: @BriannaABaker on Twitter, @BecomingDrBaker on Instagram, briannaabaker.com, and Becoming Dr. Baker on YoutubeConnect with Zori Paul: @ZoriAmber on Twitter, @AmberInsights on Instagram, and Amber Insights on YoutubeConnect with...2022-01-171h 26
Planthropology68. The Power of Parks, Leaves on a Stream, and Mario Kart w/ Elana GlogerSend us a textY'all, I'm SO excited about today's episode. My guest and I have been Twitter and podcast friends for quite a while now and I was completely thrilled at the opportunity to finally get to talk with her. Elana Gloger is a PhD candidate in psychoimmunology, host of the incredible Dear Grad Student podcast, and one of my very favorite people. She's kind, passionate, hilarious, brilliant, and just an all around good person. We talked about the benefits of nature, the effects aging has on our bodies and what we might be able...2022-01-1153 minDear Grad StudentTackling Taxes: How to Survive Tax Season As a Grad Student (& Live to Tell the Tale!)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 StudentListen to Elana's first episode on Personal Finance for PhDsListen to Elana's second episode on Personal Finance for PhDsGet to know Dr. Emily Roberts & Personal Finance for PhDs: PFforPhDs.com, @PFforPhDs, Personal Finance for PhDs PodcastFind all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com2022-01-1049 min
Personal Finance for PhDsIs Podcasting a Lucrative Side Hustle? with Elana Gloger of Dear Grad StudentIn this episode, Emily interviews Elana Gloger, a 5th-year PhD student at the University of Kentucky and the host of the Dear Grad Student podcast. Elana and Emily discuss Elana's motivation to start Dear Grad Student, how the podcast makes money and how much, and the podcast's expenses. They both give advice on how to earn money from a podcast for someone just starting out and list examples of other types of side hustles grad students pursue and how generate a high pay rate over a short period of time. At the end, Emily shares a key strategy with...2021-11-2937 minDear Grad StudentPrioritizing YOU: Why Taking Care of Yourself is the Key To Success in Grad SchoolIn 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: @PsyRachelRiveraFind all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.comFind the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudentFind the podcast on Instagram: @DearGradStudentPodFind automated closed-captioning...2021-11-291h 03Dear Grad StudentProviding Mentorship As a Grad Student: Visibility, Impact, & Leaving The Door Open...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: @thetracysimoneYoutube: Becoming Dr. EdwardsFind all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.comFind the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudentFind the podcast on Instagram: @DearGradStudentPodFind automated closed-captioning on: YouTube...2021-11-2250 minDear Grad StudentHow To Market Yourself for a Non-Academic Job: LinkedIn, Internships, & What's PossibleIn 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.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanwilliamcollinsFind all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.comFind the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudentFind the podcast on Instagram: @DearGradStudentPodFind automated closed-captioning on: 2021-11-1546 minDear Grad StudentWhy You Should Adopt a Cat in Grad School: In Loving Memory of Cataloupe, The Most Handsome ManAn update about why there was no episode this week or next week.Hug your pets extra close, friend 2021-11-0518 minDear Grad StudentMaking A Difference With Science Policy: What's Possible, Getting Involved, & The Power of Grad StudentsIn 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_wildCheck out all resources mentioned in the episode here: deargradstudent.com/episodes/52Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.comFind the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudentFind the...2021-10-2550 minDear Grad StudentA Day in the Life of a Health Outcomes & Bioinformatics PhD Student: Faith NewsomeIn 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: @futurefaithphdNon-profit email: oceanslifestyles@gmail.comFind all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.comFind the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudentFind the podcast on Instagram: 2021-10-1851 min