Dear Grad Student
A podcast for celebration, commiseration, and support through grad school for the students who are living it (or want to). Join Elana Gloger, a full-time 4th year doctoral student and part-time human, as she chats with fellow grad students about their professional and personal experiences, without taking either too seriously. Episodes include conversations about students' Day in the Life, conversations about Diverse Identities and Racism in Academia, and themed episodes (like, Mental Health in Grad School or Resources for Efficiency). As grad students, we all love what we do, struggle with what we do, need support through what we do, and should be celebrated for what we do and 'Dear Grad Student' is the place for it all.
Episodes
86 episodes
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. From her deep-sea research on hydrothermal vents to her painting, ...
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Episode 81
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52:33
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. W...
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Episode 80
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1:06:40
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 topi...
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Episode 79
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52:04
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. They discuss ...
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Episode 78
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47:33
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. Elana and the happy couple discuss being TikTok famous, why pre-marital counseling is the bomb, & w...
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Episode 77
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58:01
A Day in the Life of an MD/PhD Student: Victoria Heinrich
Getting 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 balanci...
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Episode 76
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49:16
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. <...
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Episode 75
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53:10
Knowing the Unknown: Figuring Out Grad School & What Comes Next
Why 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 acad...
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Episode 74
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1:02:04
Changing Fields, Blazing Your Own Path, & Grinding Through Grad School
The 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 ...
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Episode 73
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50:03
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15:22
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.
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Episode 72
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59:54
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 a...
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Episode 71
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50:23
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.Connect with Caitlyn:Twitter:
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Episode 70
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40:29
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 cente...
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Episode 69
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1:00:40
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....
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Episode 68
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1:06:53
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.Connect with Emeline:Twitter:
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Episode 67
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57:28
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. Connect with Sabrina:Twitter:
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Episode 66
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1:04:26
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.Connect with Jalesa:Twitter: ...
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Episode 65
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1:06:03
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'. They discuss the personal & academic consequences of not saying 'No', their e...
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Episode 64
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59:30
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 ...
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Episode 63
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46:45
The Hard Truth: Failure, Rejection, & Imposter Syndrome in Grad School and Beyond
In 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:
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Episode 62
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54:57
A Day in the Life of a Chemistry PhD Candidate: Alejandro Forigua
In 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 internati...
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Episode 61
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47:39
Women of Color In Academia: Not Being Seen as Experts, Pay Gaps, & How to Fight Back
In 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:
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Episode 60
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56:19
The Non-Tenure Track: Running a Greenhouse, Having an Impact, & Being Paid To Podcast
In 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.Conn...
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Episode 59
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47:45
Putting Yourself First: Where to Draw the Line, Making Big Decisions, & Finding (PhD) BALANCE
In 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 m...
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Episode 58
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51:23