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CopycatsMaria Winkelmann-Kirch und die AstronomieKalender, Kometen und ein Krieg der Sterne
Ein Krieg der Sterne der etwas anderen Art: Heute sprechen Brit und Julia über Maria Winkelmann-Kirch, die vielleicht erfolgreichste deutsche Astronomin ihrer Zeit. Doch die gebührende Anerkennung steht unter keinem guten Stern. Ihr Leben lang befindet sich Winkelmann-Kirch im Mondschatten ihres Mannes. Heute geht es außerdem um Nordlichter, Sonnenflecken und praktische Kalender im 17. Jahrhundert. Und das Ganze sogar total regional, die heutige Folge spielt nämlich in Berlin. Viel Spaß mit Folge 5!
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The AcadeministNEUROART with Bethan, Keshvi & ShaakirWhat happens when art, neuroscience and neurodiversity meet? Sounds like the set up for a bad punchline, but this month Rebecca chats to the brilliant team behind NEUROART to find out exactly that! Bethan Burnside, Keshvi Shah and Dr. Shaakir Salam are a multi-talented team coming from different backgrounds of science communication, research and research funding management. They tell us the story behind the NEUROART exhibition held at the Science Gallery (London, UK) earlier this year, and among many other things we also discuss team-work, science communication, and what researchers can do better to support & include neurodivergent people! 2024-08-301h 03
The AcadeministThe Cost of PhDing: Part 2 with Dr. Emma Francis & Dr. Hannah FranklinThis month Rebecca enters a temporary solo era and sits down to chat to Emma Francis & Hannah Franklin, two (newly minted!) PhD students who lead the national campaign to increase UKRI-funded PhD stipends…and won! In this second part of an ongoing discussion on how the cost of living crisis is affecting PhD students, Emma and Hannah share their inspiring experiences of organising the successful campaign in 2022 and update us with the facts and figures on where things stand now. They also tell us about all the work they’ve been doing to engage UK government representatives to ensure PhDs...2024-03-011h 04
The AcadeministMothers in STEM with Dr. Sam TerryThis month The Academinist contemplates all the odd places we’ve recorded episodes, and reflects on the end of another year. We’re also joined by Dr. Sam Terry, a cancer biologist at King’s College London, to discuss challenges and current barriers in academia which specifically affect mothers in STEM. Sam shares her experiences of going on maternity leave twice as an early career researcher, including post-natal depression, juggling childcare and successfully navigating the return to work. Follow Sam for more on her work: @syaterry (Twitter)Check out Sam’s Lab: https...2023-12-291h 02
The Academinist'When is International Men's Day?' with Ali, Arish, Rodrigo & ShidenAhh the million-dollar question (but only on International Women’s Day). Do men talk about gender equality when we’re not leading the discussion? What does male privilege look & feel like in STEM? How should men engage with gender equality discussions and why do so many find it so difficult? This month Jodi & Rebecca are joined by not one, not two but FOUR men to discuss all this and more, as well as some honest chat about lessons learned and experiences across different intersections. International Men’s Day: https://internationalmensday.com/ ...2023-12-041h 11
The AcadeministMoving for Science with Dr. Srishti BaidThis month Rebecca has a run in with a T-Rex and Jodi contemplates whether laughing is an acceptable response to ‘how are you’ towards the end of your PhD. We’re also joined by Dr. Srishti Baid, a microbiologist who shares her experiences of moving from India to the USA for her research career. Srishti shares helpful tips and insight on the unexpected challenges of making an international move for her career, plus how some of these obstacles intersect with being an Indian woman in STEM. Connect with SrishtiTwitter: @BaidSrishtiLinkedIn: https...2023-10-271h 04
The AcadeministYouth Activism in STEM with Megan KwokIs something burning? This month Rebecca and Jodi unpack their experiences of burnout, both recent and current. We’re also joined by Megan Kwok, an incredible high school student, aspiring neuroscientist, youth mental health activist and co-founder of ‘Because Mental Health’: an education platform for mental health, psychology and psychiatry. Megan shares her experiences of being a young person in the activism space, how to be taken seriously by older generations and managing your mental health whilst working on causes you’re passionate about. We also chat about accessibility of research work experience and challenges faced by aspiring young scientis...2023-09-291h 02
The AcadeministIntegrity with Prof. Emily SenaThe Academinist is BACK! Settle down for story time as Rebecca and Jodi fill you in on all the juicy details of where they’ve been and what they’ve been up to. Plus we hop in our time machine and take a trip back to July 2022 to chat to Professor Emily Sena about ‘Integrity’. Emily shares her expertise on research integrity as a meta researcher and all-round champion of open science. She also chats about maintaining integrity as a researcher on a personal level in a system that doesn’t reward this. We know you’ve missed us so we’ve bro...2023-09-011h 03
The AcadeministReligion in Research with Mal AhmedThis month the office plants are thriving more than the PhD students, and Rebecca and Jodi have been taking their own advice. We also chat to Mal Ahmed, a PhD researcher at Goldsmiths University working on neuropsychology . Mal shares with us her experiences as a practicing Muslim woman in STEM, busting some myths and misconceptions about Islam and also chatting to us about being both religious and a scientist. Follow Mal: @__maliat (Twitter), @_phdpending (Instagram)Check out Mal’s platform, ‘PhD Pending’: https://linktr.ee/_phdpendingCheck out the Yaqu...2022-07-291h 01
The AcadeministThe Cost of PhDing: Part One with Sophie LangdonThis month Jodi’s broadcasting from her duvet and Rebecca’s got a thesis in the oven. We’re also joined by Sophie Langdon, Cancer Research UK PhD student, to chat about ‘The Cost of PhDing’. This is an honest, open conversation sharing experiences and discussing the challenges of financial stress and living on a PhD stipend during a cost of living crisis. Sophie also dishes the dirt on both sides of the academia/industry divide, sharing her perspective of returning to academia for a PhD.Sign the ‘Postgraduate Researchers Against Low Pay’ open letter to the UKRI. ...2022-07-011h 09
The AcadeministGrowth with The Academinist & FriendsWelcome to the terrible two’s…it’s our birthday and we’ll cry if we want to. The Academinist is 2 years old! This month Rebecca & Jodi reflect on growing, learning and throw the podcasting equivalent of a party, as we invite our friends from past episodes to join us. The road to equality in STEM is long and slow, so to celebrate two years of episodes our present from us to you is an episode of hope and sharing what inspires us. Thanks to all of our incredible guests over the past two years, everyone who contributed to this episo...2022-05-2750 min
The AcadeministPartners in Crime with Laura SichlingerThis month Jodi’s very quiet, plus we’re joined by Laura Sichlinger, neuroscience PhD student and co-president of Women of the Wohl, to talk ‘Partners in Crime’. Laura chats to us about allies, women in STEM looking out for each other, co-conspiring to dismantle the patriarchy and while we’re on it where are all the men and how do we get them involved? Follow Laura: @LSichlinger (Twitter)Women of the Wohl - a gender equality network for STEM staff and students at King’s College London. Website: w...2022-04-291h 05
The AcadeministStanding Out with Dr. Clara BarkerThis month Jodi and Rebecca ponder taking a nap for the entirety of April after a busy Women’s History Month, discuss PayGapApp: the rebellious Twitter bot sticking it to the patriarchy on International Women’s Day. Plus we’re joined by the fabulous Dr. Clara Barker, an engineer and materials scientist, and Manager of the Centre for Applied Superconductivity at the University of Oxford. Clara chats to us about ‘Standing Out’ in many different senses: being an LGBT+ role model in STEM, breaking down scientist stereotypes, sharing her experiences of being a trans woman in STEM and how small acts...2022-04-0159 min
The AcadeministLeading From the Front with Prof. Tara Spires-JonesCats and dogs and hats (oh my!) This month brings abundant animal guests, while Rebecca and Jodi contemplate the passage of time. Plus we’re joined by Professor Tara Spires-Jones, Professor of Neurodegeneration at the University of Edinburgh and Founding Editor of Brain Communications (just 2 of her many ‘hats’!) We chat about how research group leaders can lead by example when it comes to running an inclusive lab and supporting progress. Plus we dive into what inclusivity looks like in the sphere of academic journals, open access publishing and the process of starting a journal! Follow Tara: 2022-02-2558 min
I WonderThe science behind skincare, "clean" beauty, and how to properly read labels with Asia Fee (Alchemist Asia)Episode 69Julia is joined by Asia Fee - a Chemist, former Lab Technician, Cancer Therapeutic Researcher, founder of Alchemist Asia, and advocate for women in STEM - to discuss the science behind skin-care, how to properly read labels, myths about the quality and longevity of our favorite beauty products, tips on how to make products at home, the misconceptions regarding ‘clean beauty’ and greenwashing in the beauty industry. They also chat about the discrimination of minorities in STEM and working towards reducing science stigma.MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Ingredient Sourcing websit...2022-02-101h 11
Dementia Researcher BlogsJodi Parslow - Research ’Flies’ When You’re Having FunJodi Parslow, narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
Fruit flies are often thought of as an annoying pest but in this blog Jodi explains why they are one of science’s most useful model organisms and give you an insight into the kind of research these little beasties contribute to.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-research-flies-when-youre-having-fun/
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Jodi Parslow is a MRC-DTP Doctoral Researcher at King's College London researching Neuron-glia signalling and neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative disease. Jodi st...2022-02-0705 min
The AcadeministWorking Double Time with Ciara KenneallyNew year, more of The Academinist! We kick off 2022 contemplating who’s really the ‘evil half’ of The Academinist, first jobs and what Beyoncé gets done in 24 hours. Plus we’re joined by Ciara Kenneally, PhD researcher studying antibiotic resistance at Munster Technological Institute, talking about the challenges faced when you need to work on the side to make ends meet while studying, or working a second job. *TW: Burnout and mental health discussed throughout*Follow Ciara on Instagram (@ciaras.phd.ramblings) and Twitter (@CK_Sci)Check out Ciara's bl...2022-01-2853 min
The AcadeministLoneliness with Dr. Molly WilliamsAs 2021 draws to a close, we get cosy and have an honest chat about loneliness in research life with Dr. Molly Williams, who has just completed her PhD research at Dublin City University. We talk about mental health, building support networks, moving away to do research, plus how it can feel particularly isolating trying to navigate your career as a woman in science. Follow Molly: @_dr_molly (Instagram), @WilliamsMolly_9 (Twitter)Want to be a guest on The Academinist?: https://linktr.ee/theacadeministFollow us: @theacademinist (Twitter & Instagram), or...2021-12-101h 03
Fly in the labNibs in the office ink and justice for Jill - Rebecca & Jodi (The Academinist)Fly in the lab - sharing funny science confessions and mishaps to demystify working in science.In this episode, join Maria and special guests from The Academinist podcast, Rebecca Casterton and Jodi Parslow, as they discuss some science confessions including mixing up fly stocks, blaming the students and catching your boss cheating. If you want to get in touch with the show here's how:EMAIL: flyinthelab@gmail.comINSTAGRAM: @flyinthelab or @abioblogFind more on about the girls at:INSTAGRAM/TWITTER: Jodi - @notbrainscience, Rebecca: @r_casterton2021-10-2254 min
The AcadeministA Chronic PhD with Claire SaundersSeptember brings an unexpected abundance of jazz hands and...a vanishing plant?! Plus, we’re joined by Claire Saunders, a PhD researcher in applied physics and materials science at California Institute of Technology. Amongst many things, we chat about: the challenges of working on a PhD whilst managing a chronic autoimmune illness, the effect of gender when it comes to being ‘taken seriously’, and what needs to change to make science more accessible to people managing chronic health conditions. Follow Claire: @ClaireNSaunders (Twitter)Check out Claire’s website: https://www.clairensaunders.com/ 2021-10-011h 03
The AcadeministBalance and Boundaries with Tomi AkingbadeThis month Jodi returns and The Academinist unites as two tired PhDs talk work/life balance and setting boundaries to look after yourself AND your experiments (who knew?!) Plus we’re joined by Tomi Akingbade, research technician and founder of Black Women in Science Network. We have an honest chat about the times when things aren’t so balanced, tips and advice, plus the additional challenges when it comes to setting boundaries as a Black woman in research. Follow Tomi and check out her work: https://linktr.ee/tomiakingbadeCheck out Black Women in Science Netwo...2021-08-271h 03
The AcadeministThe Data Gap with Christine MadlaJuly brings you - for one night only - the Rebecca Monologues, plus we are joined by Christine Madla (@sexinscience), PhD researcher and founder of Sex In Science. We chat about the data gap in research when it comes to both sex and gender, how this affects our day to day lives, plus how YOU can fight the data gap with your own research! Follow Christine and the campaign: @sexinscience (Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn)Want to get involved in Sex In Science? DM to get involved as a guest researcher! If...2021-07-3056 min
The AcadeministImposter Syndrome with Laura TaylorJune brings summer lab meltdowns of the temperature kind and the emotional kind as we talk crying in toilets and putting imposter syndrome in the bin, with NHS Medical Laboratory Assistant, Laura Taylor. We chat about dealing with your inner saboteur and lifting up others, as Laura shares her perspective being LGBTQ+ in STEM. Follow Laura on Instagram (@techingonscience) and Twitter (@techingonsci)Check out her blog Teching On Science: https://laurajtaylor96.wixsite.com/mysite UK residents! You can check out the Ban Conversion Therapy campaign an...2021-06-251h 06
The AcadeministRebecca & Jodi, UneditedThe Academinist is 1 year old! To celebrate, Rebecca and Jodi reflect on a year of laughs, learning and lemons - and bring you some bloopers from the archives which never made the final cut (for obvious reasons!) Thanks to every guest who has taken part and shared their time, energy and experiences with The Academinist - and to all of you who have listened along and stuck with us for a whole year! Want to be a guest on The Academinist? - https://linktr.ee/theacadeministFollow us: @theacademinist (Twitter & Instagram), or...2021-05-2832 min
The AcadeministBuilding Community with Nathasia Mudiwa Muwanigwa & Natasa LazarevicApril is a messy month as Rebecca and Jodi dodge banana explosions and a case of the ‘Zoom sweats’. Also, we’re joined by PhD researchers and co-founders of Visibility STEM Africa: Nathasia Mudiwa Muwanigwa and Natasa Lazarevic to talk about building communities, the highs and the lows of grassroots activism and organising for change in STEM (whilst also being busy doing a PhD!) Check out the Visibility STEM Africa website: https://www.visibilitystemafrica.com/ . If you identify as African in STEM, go submit a spotlight profile! You can also check out thei...2021-04-301h 03
The AcadeministMaking a Difference with Allie Folcik & Rachelle PedersenMarch brings Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, and - despite the ‘misogyny sandwiches’ we’ve been handed this month - what better way to mark it than talking about ‘Making a Difference’. This month we’re joined by Allie Folcik and Rachelle Pedersen from Texas A&M University, PhD researchers and organisers of the ‘Zoom a WISE Woman’ programme which gets researchers virtually into classrooms to talk about their work. Follow Allie on Instagram (@theprettyphd) and check out her blog (https://prettyphdblog.com) for toxicology, researcher life and fashion - she’s g...2021-03-261h 09
The AcadeministThe Class Ceiling with Prof. Selina WrayHalf-peppers wrapped in cling-film, leaving small towns and the power of stubbornness. This month we’re talking about the ‘class ceiling’ with Professor Selina Wray, a Professor of Molecular Neuroscience at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology. She shares with us her experiences of food poverty, growing up working class and the barriers she faced navigating a career in science. Follow Selina (Twitter: @SelinaWray) and check out her lab’s amazing work and what they get up to (Twitter: @WrayLabUCL) .Other things mentioned in the episode, which you should check out:In...2021-02-261h 07
The AcadeministFresh Starts with Maria O'HanlonThis month we press Ctrl + Alt + Doritos on the year-that-shall-not-be-named and dip our toes into 2021. Also, we’re joined by mitochondria biology PhD researcher & science communicator Maria O’Hanlon (@abioblog) to chat about fresh starts and how to hit life’s refresh button when things aren’t working out.Check out Maria’s blog ‘A Bio Blog’: www.abioblog.wordpress.com . Follow Maria’s research and life working in the lab on Twitter and Instagram: @abioblog .Check out The Lily Foundation to learn more about mitochondrial dis...2021-01-291h 04
The AcadeministResilience with Dr. Marie-Louise SprenkelsAs we cross the finish line of 2020 we’re joined by retired anaesthetist and academic anaesthesiologist Dr. Marie-Louise Sprenkels, talking to us about resilience whilst sharing her wisdom & stories from her career on the wards of Cape Town’s biggest major trauma centre. There also seems to be some jingly interference on the airwaves… While Marie-Louise is not on social media for you to follow, you can certainly follow her advice: wash your hands, wear a mask, look after yourself and stay safe! Content warning: brief mention of suicide @ 16:36 - 17:00 Some sources of support t...2020-12-2456 min
The AcadeministStomping Out Stereotypes with Chloe GhariosNovember brings lockdown 2.0 and questionable hot-takes on women in STEM served up by research journals who should know better… We don’t blame Jodi for reverting to duvet burrito form. Also we’re joined by civil engineer Chloe Gharios (@chloetheengineer) to talk about the #stompingoutstereotypes movement, and how different perceptions of femininity interact with gender stereotypes in STEM. Follow Chloe on Instagram (@chloetheengineer) and Twitter (@engineerchloe) and check out #stompingoutstereotypes. Check out Kicks4Kids, the non-profit Chloe’s also involved in: www.kicks4kidsla.org and you can follow them @kick...2020-11-271h 04
The AcadeministBeing the First with Leona OgeneOctober unearths an unexpected cinnamon challenge, the spin-off podcast no one asked for and a bit of Worm-People baiting. Also, we’re joined by bioengineering PhD researcher Leona Ogene (@themelaninphd) to talk about the challenges of being the first in your family to do a PhD, and her experience of this as a Black woman in STEM.Follow Leona on Instagram: @themelaninphd .Check out Black Minds Matter (and donate if you can!) https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/ .Some of organisations mentioned for researchers to check out if interested in giving some time to mentoring:...2020-10-3058 min
The AcadeministSci-Comm Against Erasure with Annora ThoengThis month Rebecca repels birthday presents and Jodi makes questionable podcast beverage choices. Also, we are joined by science communications officer and research technician Annora Thoeng (@vintagepillbox) to chat about the erasure of womxn in STEM and the role science communication can play to counter this. Follow Annora on Twitter and Instagram: @vintagepillbox .Check out her blog and beautiful illustrations at Vintage Pillbox: https://www.vintagepillbox.com/ .Follow us @theacademinist (Twitter & Instagram), or write to us at theacademinist@gmail.com .Recorded: 4th July 2020 and 22nd September 2020 (recorded r...2020-09-2559 min
The AcadeministBeing Visible with Oluwaseun OgundeleThis month we sadly upload Angela’s consciousness to the Cloud, Jodi battles a fruitfly infestation and Rebecca reflects on the things her past self didn’t know about being a scientist. Also, we are joined by Stem Cell Research Assistant and Science YouTuber, Oluwaseun Ogundele (Twitter: @seuninscience) to chat about being visible from her perspective as a Black woman in science, representation and why having visible role models who look like you matters. Follow Seun on Twitter and Instagram: @seuninscience and check out her brilliant YouTube channel: seuninscience Some...2020-08-281h 01
The AcadeministAcademic Mental Health with Dr. Zoё AyresThis month some of us are back in the lab: Angela is fine, Jodi has a fiasco in a toilet, Rebecca pulls her best segue yet AND we are joined by analytical research & development scientist and academic mental health advocate, Dr. Zoё Ayres (Twitter: @zjayres) to chat about the mental health crisis in academia and how current academic working culture fuels this. More about Zoё and her mental health resources: https://www.zjayres.com/ including the mental health poster series and #100voices project. Voices of Academia blog: https://voicesofacademia.com/ and @academicvoices on Twitter (get in touch wit...2020-07-311h 04
The AcadeministGatekeeping with Lily HenryRecording date: 6th June 2020 (recorded remotely during COVID-19 lockdown via Zoom). This month we chatted with Lily Henry, a neuroscience PhD student based in Singapore, on gatekeeping in its many forms, including racism, in STEM. There's less chat from the three of us this month, as we felt it was important for you hear as much from Lily as possible as she shared her experiences - we learned so much, and we hope you do too. Visit Communities Inc. (http://communitiesinc.org.uk/) as mentioned by Lily, to learn more about the brilliant wo...2020-06-2658 min
The AcadeministWho are The Academinists?Who are The Academinists? What's this all about? Why start a podcast about feminism in STEM now? So many questions! Join us in our first ever episode to find out who your podcast hosts really are, as we interview each other. Find out who's considering leaving academia to become the next Eve Polastri, who's a problematic self-identified Ravenclaw, and hear some of our experiences that have shaped us as feminists along the way.Follow us on Twitter and Instragram @theacadeministRecording date: 16th April 2020 (recorded remotely during the UK's COVID-19 lockdown)...2020-05-251h 10The AcadeministTrailerThe Academinist is a brand new podcast about equality and feminism in STEM. Your podcast hosts are Rebecca Casterton, Jodi Parslow and Angela Perry - 3 London-based neuroscientists. If you've had enough of the inequality, barriers and double standards in STEM today, this is the podcast for you! Each episode, the gang will be chatting to guest womxn working in science, technology, engineering and maths, discussing the inequality that that exists today and what we can all do to fix this in a time where the future looks scary and uncertain. The first ever episode is...2020-05-1701 min
Good Mourning, Nancy PodcastEp. 51: DRACULA (1931) - Watch Old Horror MoviesWe're back with season 6 episode 1! This week your favorite ghouls discuss bisexuality, motherhood, sexual deviance, and feminism in Dracula! We also talk about why you should watch old horror movies!
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Resources:
Dracula (1931) Wikipedia
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracula_(1931_English-language_film)
Women & Feminism in Dracula by Joseph Altnether
https://study.com/academy/lesson/women-feminism-in-dracula.html
Feminism, Sex Role Exchanges, and Other Subliminal Fantasies in Bram Stoker's "Dracula" By Stephanie Demetrakopoulos
https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/3346355.pdf...2019-06-181h 00