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Grad ChatGrad ChatChronic Illness in Grad School w/ Kasia Kuzmicz-KowalskaThis week, we will be joined by Kasia Kuzmicz-Kowalska (she/her).  Kasia is a PhD Student at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria studying Developmental Biology. She is also the host of the Science on Trial [and Error] podcast. You can connect with Kasia on Twitter @kuzmiczkowalska and find Science on Trial [and Error] on Twitter @scienceontrial, Instagram @scienceontrialpodcast and on Podbean https://scienceontrialanderror.podbean.com/ A full-text transcript of this episode is available via google doc. Grad Chat episodes are posted every second Saturday, check out the PhD Balance YouTube Channel for all t...2022-06-2551 minScience on Trial [and Error]Science on Trial [and Error]Episode 014 - Katarzyna SiuzdakEpisode 014: Prof. Katarzyna Siuzdak is a group leader of the Laboratory of Functional Materials at IMP PAN in Gdańsk (Poland). The group researches Nanomaterials for their use in conversion of solar energy into chemical or electrical energy. Kasia explains the differences between doing basic research and developing applicable prototypes for the market. We discuss the underrepresentation of female researchers in Technical Sciences and the need for more opportunities for early career researchers to shine. Kasia shares her views on conscious mentoring and healthy time management. She also gives tips for a successful interview and finding balance between the Popular a...2022-05-261h 06Science on Trial [and Error]Science on Trial [and Error]Episode 013 - Vivien IonaszEpisode 013: Vivien Ionasz is a biologist from Austria and a PhD student in German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg. She is currently investigating the interplay between transcription and DNA damage in neural progenitor cells in the the lab of Dr. Wei. We talk about challenges of moving abroad for studying, fast pace of scientific research and alternatives to staying in academia after graduation. Vivien shares details of her PhD application process and admits being obsessed with CRISPR. We discuss how to keep your mental health balance in check and how endometriosis research is terribly underfunded. We also cover connection...2022-01-3059 minScience on Trial [and Error]Science on Trial [and Error]Episode 012 - Daisy ShearerEpisode 012: Daisy Shearer is a British physicist and a PhD candidate in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Surrey (UK). Her research project is focused on semiconductor spintronics for quantum technology applications. We discuss the high prevalence of mental health issues in the academic community and the need for more equality, diversity and inclusion in science. Daisy shares the perks and drawbacks of working in uncharted scientific territories. She also gives insight into her decision to disclose autism diagnosis on social media and to create ‘Neurodivergent in STEM‘ - project aimed to increasing the visibility of neurodivergent people in S...2021-11-0855 minScience on Trial [and Error]Science on Trial [and Error]Episode 011 - Ewelina KamińskaEpisode 011: Ewelina Kamińska is a Polish scientist, science communicator and a PhD candidate at LMU in Munich (Germany). She is investigating active demethylation pathways in the group of Prof. Thomas Carell. We discuss the culture of (over)working in the competitive academic environment and the power of inspiring teaching. Ewelina gives insight into her creative process of communicating science more clearly. She also shares her recipe for being productive and enjoying work-life balance. As part of the Room for Improvement series we talk about the need for more transparency in science. Enjoy listening! Find Ewelina on Twitter: @motivelina Follow E...2021-10-041h 10Science on Trial [and Error]Science on Trial [and Error]Case Study: Starting a PhD in times of pandemicEpisode 010: Case Study: Starting a PhD in times of pandemic. In this special episode my guests are Christine Fiedler, Ishita Gupta, Rebecca June Morse Mora and Valentin Hübner. They all started their PhD studies at IST Austria in September 2020, but their experiences differ in many ways. We discuss how they dealt with application process, working during lockdowns and having courses online. They acknowledge the challenges and struggles of the last year, but we also recognize achievements and successes. We try to figure out what could be improved for the new students who will start their PhDs this year.2021-09-141h 03Science on Trial [and Error]Science on Trial [and Error]Episode 009 - Mojtaba TavakoliEpisode 009: Mojtaba Tavakoli is a biologist and a PhD student in the group of Prof. Johann Danzl at IST Austria. His research is focused on developing methods to study biological samples with more precision using expansion microscopy. We discuss the power of collaborative science and how we all go through difficult times during our PhDs. Mojtaba shares his positive and negative experiences as a refugee in Austria. We agree that scientists could use more training in scientific communication. Find Mojtaba on Twitter: @RTMojtaba IGASUS organization website: igasus.org Please consider supporting the organizations providing humanitarian aid for people in Afghanistan.2021-08-311h 01Science on Trial [and Error]Science on Trial [and Error]Episode 008 - Rose WaughEpisode 008: Rose Waugh is a PhD student in Astrophysics in the group of Prof. Moira Jardine at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Her research is focused on the formation of prominences in the magnetic fields of low mass stars. We talk about stellar clouds and winds, communicating science with cartoons and the joys of teaching. Rose shares how she juggles work and personal life being a mum to a toddler. We discuss the inaccessibility of academia and physics still remaining a Boys' Club. Rose reveals that she would love to have coffee with Jim Al-Khalili to thank him...2021-08-091h 02Science on Trial [and Error]Science on Trial [and Error]Episode 007 - Mariia ZhuldybinaEpisode 007: Mariia Zhuldybina (PhD) is a physicist and an entrepreneur from Russia, currently living in Canada. She completed her PhD in the group of Prof. François Blanchard at École de Technologie Supérieure in Montréal. Mariia is also a CEO and co-founder of a start-up company TRAQC which provides a new method for quality control of printed electronics using terahertz radiation. We discuss the challenges of creating a new business and transferring technology from the lab to the industry. Mariia opens up about her love of teaching and her hopes of becoming a group leader in the future. We bo...2021-07-0450 minScience on Trial [and Error]Science on Trial [and Error]Episode 006 - Nicole AmbergEpisode 006: Nicole Amberg (PhD) is a neuroscientist and a postdoc in the group of Prof. Simon Hippenmeyer at IST Austria. She is investigating the role of epigenetics regulation in neural stem cells lineage progression in the developing cortex. We discuss which activities are important when you pursue a leadership position in academia. Nicole talks about her altruistic drive and how her initiatives aim to create a better place for others. She also reveals her reasons for not becoming a vet and for continuing her career in Vienna. We also cover mentorship, challenges of becoming accepted as knowledgeable scientist when switching f...2021-06-2056 minScience on Trial [and Error]Science on Trial [and Error]Episode 005 - Mateusz SikoraEpisode 005: Mateusz Sikora (PhD) is a postdoc affiliated with Max Planck Institute for Biophysics in Frankfurt (Germany) and University of Vienna (Austria). In his current research Matt is using computational simulations to tackle the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 virus. We discuss how SARS-CoV-2 is playing hide-and-seek in our body and how we can use predictions to outsmart the virus. Matt shares how he went from being interested in dialects to studying biophysics (switching back and forth between theoretical and experimental work). We also talk about the collaborative science in times of pandemic and the ‘tripod model‘ of work-life balance. Matt also...2021-05-3158 minScience on Trial [and Error]Science on Trial [and Error]Episode 004 - Laura BurnettEpisode 004: Laura Burnett is a PhD student in the group of Prof. Maximilian Joesch at IST Austria. She‘s investigating how visual information is processed in the brain to control instinctive behaviors. Laura is also an amazing artist and she contributes her creative skills to science communication projects. We chat about the ‘slightly overlooked‘ superior colliculus, popular science books and the imposter syndrome. Laura reveals how she intended to become either a BBC Nature reporter or a Disney animator. We also discuss the ups and downs of changing your PhD project and we get idealistic about the alternative reality of scient...2021-05-1656 minScience on Trial [and Error]Science on Trial [and Error]Episode 003 - Maciej KerlinEpisode 003: Maciej Kerlin is a PhD student in the group of Prof. Antoine Coulon at the Institut Curie in France. His project is focused on enhancer-mediated gene co-regulation within the 3D genome. We talk about the mysterious TADs, conducting research in Europe and in the U.S. and navigating the academia to find your own niche. Maciek shares a story of how he would have become a geographer if it wasn’t for a plastic microscope and the astounding PCR technique. We also discuss the challenges of applying for funding in basic science and the importance of explaining our work to...2021-04-2557 minScience on Trial [and Error]Science on Trial [and Error]Episode 002 - Yosman BapatDharEpisode 002: Yosman BapatDhar is a neuroscientist and a PhD student in the group of Prof. Jozsef Csicsivari at IST Austria, where she‘s investigating the memory formation in the context of spatial navigation. We talk about her initial hate for biology, the perks of interdisciplinary education and scientific outreach. We get honest about feeling disillusioned with academia. We also discuss what keeps Yosman from going insane when PhD gets messy and what makes brain cool. Enjoy!2021-04-1153 minScience on Trial [and Error]Science on Trial [and Error]Episode 001 - Elena RedchenkoEpisode 001: Elena Redchenko is a physicist and a PhD student in the group of Johannes Fink at IST Austria. Her project is focused on collective states of superconducting qubits. We discuss how seemingly random choices have gotten her to doing the most cool science, the ups and downs of switching from theory to experimental approach and the importance of diversity in academia. We also cover how five-member music bands fit into Lena‘s everyday work, the magic of spectroscopy and the beauty of pole dancing.2021-03-291h 06Science on Trial [and Error]Science on Trial [and Error]Episode 000 - IntroHi, welcome to Science on Trial (and Error) - this is an intro episode to give you a brief overview of this podcast. Hope you enjoy it!2021-03-2301 min