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Basmah Rahman (English Literature) – Canadian BIPOC Literature and Educational Pedagogies 35:43

16h ago35:43

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Canadian provincial education systems play a vital role in developing the social and academic interests of youth who, typically, spend over thirty hours in classrooms per week. Yet, significant consistency in terms of provincial guidelines and teacher booklists restrict these classrooms’ approaches to diverse literary content. The lack of both dive…

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Alyssa Grocutt (Management) – Employee perceptions and behaviours towards tattooed colleagues 42:32

8d ago42:32

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Alyssa’s research focuses on nuances in observer perceptions and treatment of tattooed colleagues based on tattoo content. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website.CFRC Podcast Network

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Lara Bulger (Cultural Studies) – Documentary Film, how we can use it as a pedagogical tool and a medium for social change 37:13

15d ago37:13

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Lara is looking at Canadian documentary film through both a contemporary and historical lens, as well as the limits of radical pedagogy and activism. Some of the themes that interest her include environmental racism, Indigenous sovereignty and food security. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Gra…

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EPISODE 12: LACK OF MENTORSHIP 20:38

17d ago20:38

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EPISODE 12: LACK OF MENTORSHIP This is the LAST EPISODE of season 1!! In this episode of 'A Postdoc's Journal', I read a journal entry from December 2013--just after Christmas. I was at Heathrow airport waiting for my flight back to Germany, and I had some interesting revelations linking my childhood experiences to my problems as a postdoc. I discu…

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Zoe Brisson-Tsavoussis (Astro-particle Physics) – Neutrinos, Blazars and Black holes 35:39

22d ago35:39

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My research focuses on looking at black holes. Some black holes are so energetic, that they tear up the bright hot matter spinning around them and funnel it into jets shooting out their top and bottom. And once in a while, we luck out and a few black holes are oriented so that the jets are pointed straight towards the earth! We call these kinds of …

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EPISODE 11: HOW TO FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU WANT 16:53

24d ago16:53

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EPISODE 11: HOW TO FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU WANT In this episode of 'A Postdoc's Journal', I read a journal entry from December 2013-just before Christmas. This is a slightly different journal entry where I was collating lists of things I like and don't like about work from ANOTHER mini-journal I was keeping. This was a great tool I used to help me figu…

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Francisco Zepeda Trujillo (Cultural Studies) – Failed Aspirations: Modernity, Religion, and the Interplay of Social and Political Imaginaries in Twentieth Century Mexico 42:55

29d ago42:55

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This research explores the interplay of social and political imaginaries in Mexico, both secular and religious, during the twentieth century. It uses archival research and discourse analysis to examine how liberal and revolutionary political leaders and various Catholic groups have interacted, how they have handled their contradictions, how their r…

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EPISODE 10: LIFE LESSONS 24:47

1M ago24:47

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EPISODE 10: LIFE LESSONS In this episode of 'A Postdoc's Journal', I read a journal entry from December 2013. This is the fist time I started asking the pivotal question that changed my life: "Should the way I work to suit the job? Or change the job to suit the way I like to work?" I discuss how this question has guided my career choices until this…

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Ahmad Nagib (computing) – Building Trust in Reinforcement Learning for Next-Generation Wireless Networks 35:37

1M ago35:37

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Machine learning is very popular nowadays for solving problems in many fields, including wireless networks such as 5G networks that we use to make calls and connect to the internet using our phones. Next-generation wireless networks (NGWNs), such as 6G networks, will include more diverse devices and applications that make them more complex to contr…

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EPISODE 9: FIXED-TERM CONTRACT 25:51

1M ago25:51

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EPISODE 9: FIXED-TERM CONTRACT In this episode of 'A Postdoc's Journal', I read a journal entry from July 2013, reflecting on my contract renewal struggles and the lack of job security in academia. I discuss the challenges faced with funding gaps, self-doubt, and networking. I also explore the impact of limited networking and self-perceived inadequ…

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Gabby Torretto (Pathology & Molecular Medicine) – Assessing BRCA1 Genetic Variants involved in Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer 31:06

1M ago31:06

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Between 5-10% of breast and 20-25% of ovarian cancers are inherited. The majority of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer cases are caused by deleterious mutations (variants) in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which normally prevent cancer through protecting and repairing our DNA. Genetic testing is used to identify pathogenic BRCA carriers who would su…

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Christina Ferazzutti (Biomedical & Molecular Sciences) – Why One Complicated Pregnancy Can Lead to Another: The Role of Immune Memory 35:39

2M ago35:39

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Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is a significant complication linked to uncontrolled inflammation, which not only causes immediate distress but also heightens risks in future pregnancies. It is hypothesized that inflammation during pregnancy induces long-term changes in maternal immune cells, altering their responses in subsequent pregnancies and in…

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EPISODE 8: YEAR 1 REVIEW 20:37

2M ago20:37

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EPISODE 8: YEAR 1 REVIEW In this episode of 'A Postdoc's Journal', I read out a personal journal entry from December 2012—close to the end of my first year of my postdoc. I give a very harsh review of my own academic performance and share my attitudes to work and work-life balance. I also try to make some goals for the next year. It is pretty clear…

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PHD-CI project with KFL&A Public Health 35:03

2M ago35:03

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This session talks about the PhD-Community Initiative program at Queen’s University and one of the projects with a community partner (KFL&A Public Health) to provide a Program Evaluation of the Efforts to Prevent Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Kingston. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Gradu…

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Trent Atkinson (MA, Religious Studies) – Muscular Christianity 34:39

2M ago34:39

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Rooted in Victorian England as a response to a number of social and religious factors, Muscular Christianity is a set of beliefs that revolves around contact sports, the physicality of the male body, and a return to a “traditional” masculinity (a term always fraught), much writing has been done on Muscular Christianity in it’s heyday during the lat…

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Allen Tian (Biology) – Assessing the impact of invasive mollusk species on native mollusk communities and algal blooms with eDNA 31:51

2M ago31:51

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Zebra mussels are some of the most high profile and impactful invasive species in Canada, and have transformed the Great Lakes watershed in the past three decades. Voracious feeders that consume all algae, they have clarified our lakes, caked our beaches with their sharp shells, and denied other species precious food. Interactions between zebra mus…

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EPISODE 7: FEELING BULLIED 22:05

2M ago22:05

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EPISODE 7: FEELING BULLIED In this episode of "A Postdocs Journal," we jump to the middle of October 2012, about two weeks after EPISODE 6. I discuss the challenges of changing research directions, my struggles with standing up to my boss, and the impact of past experiences (bullying, in particular) can have on professional life. Join me as I attem…

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EPISODE 6: IT'S NOT ENOUGH 23:16

3M ago23:16

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EPISODE 6: IT'S NOT ENOUGH In this episode, we jump to October 2012—about nine months into my postdoc. In this journal entry, I am reviewing my year so far and I'm judging my progress (or lack of progress) quite harshly. It feels pretty sad to relive moments like this, but I do manage to find some words of wisdom in the end. Timestamps: [00:00] - I…

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CJ the DJ with DJ Bear – What’s happening in 2025 29:56

3M ago29:56

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A look at what graduate events are coming up in 2025 from GRADflix to the Three Minute Thesis. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website – https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/research/share/grad-chatCFRC Podcast Network

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CJ the DJ with DJ Bear – 2024, It’s a Wrap! 27:47

3M ago27:47

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Reflecting on this years interviews.For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website – https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/research/share/grad-chatCFRC Podcast Network

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EPISODE 5: WORK LIFE IMBALANCE 20:16

3M ago20:16

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EPISODE 5: WORK LIFE IMBALANCE In this episode, we jump to May 2012—about three to four months into the postdoc. At this point things still weren't going well in the lab, but I seem to be doing OK with building a life outside of work. Timestamps: [00:00] - Intro [02:56] - Reading [05:55] - Discussion [07:03] - Outro Key issues discussed: Introversi…

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Logan Germain (Biomedical & Molecular Sciences) – The impact of the environmental pollutant triphenyl phosphate on epigenetics in aquatic embryonic cells 39:42

4M ago39:42

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Triphenyl phosphate is used as a flame retardant and plasticizer in a wide variety of consumer and industrial products in Canada. TPhP is also an environmental pollutant found in air, water and soil. TPhP has been shown to act as an Endocrine Disrupting Chemical, meaning it interferes with normal hormonal signalling. I’m investigating how epigeneti…

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Eileen O’Brien (Biomedical & Molecular Sciences) – Gut healing: uncovering immune pathways contributing to IBD 34:17

4M ago34:17

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an immune disorder leading to chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. It affects 0.8% of the Canadian population with a recent increased prevalence in the pediatric population. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affai…

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EPISODE 4: MAYBE I'M NOT THE PROBLEM 19:48

4M ago19:48

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EPISODE 4: MAYBE I'M NOT THE PROBLEM Firstly, a MASSIVE thank you to my listeners for your support so far. I reflect a little bit about what I've learned so far from all of you. In this episode, we jump to the end of March 2012—about two months into my postdoc. At this point, things still aren't going well in the lab, but I learn the value of openi…

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Fateme Babaha (Pathology & Molecular Medicine- Investigation of Hemophilia A gene therapy 31:29

4M ago31:29

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Hemophilia A (HA) is an X-linked bleeding disorder caused by a mutation in the factor 8 (F8) gene that codes for FVIII coagulation protein. FVIII is naturally synthesized in the liver and the mutation results in the loss of function of FVIII protein which is critical in the blood clotting cascades. HA occurs is 1 to 5000 male births and it is estim…

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EPISODE 3: I BLAME MYSELF 26:00

4M ago26:00

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EPISODE 3: I BLAME MYSELF In this episode, we jump to the middle of March 2012—about six weeks into my 'new' postdoc. At this point, I had started working more in the lab. Nothing was working, and I thought it was all my fault. I started burning myself out and experiencing depressive symptoms. I had no energy left for building a social life, but I …

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Blue Miaoran Dong (Carleton-PhD) – Studying the similarities and differences between tech platforms and privatized infrastructure. 33:32

4M ago33:32

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Although tech platform companies often claim in their advertisements and public relations efforts that they represent the public interest, as private companies, their primary goal is to maximize their own profits. Equating private interests with public interests not only overlooks the issues arising from the increasingly blurred lines between the t…

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EPISODE 2: FEELING SELF-CONSCIOUS 16:47

4M ago16:47

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EPISODE 2: FEELING SELF-CONSCIOUS In this episode, we jump February 2012—about two weeks into my new postdoc. In this entry, I'm agonizing over whether to go to a conference or not, and I try to figure out my place in my new research group...and in Germany. Timestamps: [00:00] - Intro [02:53] - Reading [07:04] - Discussion [14:05] - Outro Key issue…

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Max van Zyl (Chemistry) and the Bader Symposium. 32:57

4M ago32:57

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The Queen’s chapter and why be part of the American Chemical Society will be hosting the “Celebrating the Late Dr. Alfred R. Bader: A 100th Birthday Symposium” on Monday, November 18th, 2024. This interviews highlights the work of Dr Bader and how Queen’s will showcase his love for chemistry and the arts. To round it off we delve a little bit into …

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EPISODE 1: FEELING OUT OF MY DEPTH 15:21

5M ago15:21

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EPISODE 1: FEELING OUT OF MY DEPTH In this episode, we jump a cold, grey December day in 2011. This is the day after my postdoc job interview. Despite being offered the job on the spot, my confidence is not running high., Timestamps: [00:00] - Intro [02:47] - Reading [06:17] - Discussion [12:39] - Outro Key issues discussed: Negative internal narra…

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Build the bridge to your future of work 59:54

5M ago59:54

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No idea, how to leap into business? Listen to this PostdocTransformation show episode to build your bridge now, so you can leave academia for your future of work in industries. Learn to develop a value proposition statement, embracing mentorship, creating a portfolio, crafting transition plans, attending industry events, learning project management…

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Laura Szczyrba (Geological Sciences) – Modern Coastal Processes 39:06

5M ago39:06

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The coastal zone is shaped by sea level change, wave action, geological characteristics, and human decisions. These processes are spatially continuous, therefore techniques that monitor larger regions, such as remote sensing and numerical modeling, allow for a more detailed understanding of the drivers of coastal change. In Laura’s research, she ap…

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Manifest your future - be the hero of your PostdocTransformation, Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels 51:03

5M ago51:03

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If you need encouragement for leaving academia, listen to this episode of the PostdocTransformation show for creating a personal and professional manifest according to your vision of life, outlook, values, skills, challenges, and deriving your action plan. You learn how to apply the marketing strategy StoryBrand framework by Donald Miller on yourse…

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Rashelle Aldbai (Biomedical & Molecular Sciences) – Impact of cannabis on cancer metastasis mediated through epigenetic rewiring 34:24

5M ago34:24

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The plant Cannabis sativa L. has historically served as a herbal remedy, garnering a considerable surge in both recreational and medicinal domains in contemporary times. However, this increased application has not aligned with our clinical awareness regarding the disturbances associated with cannabis. This assumes heightened significance in the con…

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EPISODE 0: INTRODUCTION 10:20

5M ago10:20

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EPISODE 0: INTRODUCTION In this episode, I will introduce explain what the podcast is, why I'm doing it, and who it is for. I will also introduce myself! Timestamps: [00:00] - Intro [01:00] - What is a Postdoc's Journal? [02:47] - Why am I doing this podcast? [05:02] - Who is this podcast for? [07:00] - Who is Simit Patel, PhD? [09:02] - What you c…

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Create a time capsule to let go of being a scientist 38:49

5M ago38:49

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Do you want psychological closure upon leaving academia? In this episode of the PostdocTransformation Show, you will learn about the concept of creating a time capsule as an exercise to assist scientists transitioning from academia to industry. Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels shares her personal experience of moving from neuroscience to an IT analy…

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Kennedy Quigg (Chemistry/Chemistry Biology) – Discovery and Characterization of Putative Thermostable Enzymes for the Degradation of Polyether-Polyurethane Foam 33:23

5M ago33:23

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Over 2,000 garbage trucks worth of plastic waste enter our oceans, lakes, rivers, and estuaries every day. Of the 300 million tons of plastic produced annually, only 10% is recycled. Due to the inertness and durability of plastic materials, current industrial recycling processes employ energetically demanding processes such as combustion and meltin…

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Trailer: A Postdoc's Journal 1:05

5M ago1:05

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A trailer for my new podcast: A Postdoc's Journal. A podcast by Simit Patel, PhD. Each week, I will read out entries from my own personal journal from back when I was a postdoc. Then I reflect on it, analyze it, and try to make sense of it with the benefit of hindsight. Be sure to subscribe on your favourite podcast app, to catch the first episode …

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Embrace your future - appreciate your past - for your PostdocTransformation 1:00:03

5M ago1:00:03

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In this episode of the PostdocTransformation Show, you will learn to embrace your future while appreciating your past to leap from academia into business. You will recognize transferable skills acquired during your research and discover how to apply them in business contexts. You will understand the significance of goal setting and your value propo…

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Jessica Burnside (Epidemiology) – The Burden of Steatotic Liver Disease in Canada: Sex Differences in Prevalence and Cardiometabolic Profiles 36:02

5M ago36:02

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Jessica discusses the characteristics of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic (fat build up) liver disease (MASLD) in the Canadian context. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website.CFRC Podcast Network

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Reorganize for your PostdocTransformation 51:40

6M ago51:40

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In this episode of the PostdocTransformation Show, you learn how to reorganize your research and teaching experience to prepare best for your career transition from academia to business. Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels highlights strategies to align your academic calendar according to your vision of life, emphasizing the importance of productivity,…

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Taylor Rae Morrell (Geological Sciences) – how the pre-existing faults in the tectonic plate that is thrust beneath the other plate can be reactivated or move during collision 38:48

6M ago38:48

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Taylor is a structural geologist, which means I study the architecture and processes behind the development of mountain systems. As a structural geologist, I need to factor in all the different aspects of a mountain system to effectively study it and create a comprehensive tectonic model to explain the evolution of the mountain system. For upcoming…

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From your research to your science communication, with PhDSciCom, Dr. Frederike Zeibig and Maike Stelter 1:00:27

6M ago1:00:27

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Science communication – how hard can it be (if you managed thinking, conducting, analyzing, writing and even publishing your research and are a comfortable teaching your own bachelor and master students)? Well, it’s not that simple, LOL. In this interview of the PostdocTransformation show for the scientist leaping into business, Dr. Frederike Zeibi…

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Lyn Wattam (Religious Studies) – The Trump Prophecy Movement 33:21

6M ago33:21

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Mapping out and understanding the rise, power and resiliency of modern Christian prophecy among American evangelical voters that relate to Donald Trump’s presidency. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website.…

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Worthy of success in academia & business, with Dr. Luna Muñoz, Luna Leadership 54:55

6M ago54:55

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In this episode of the PostdocTransformation Show, Dr. Luna Muñoz, a career and executive coach, shares her journey from Psychology in academia to career coaching. Born in Puerto Rico, she built a recognized research career in the US, Sweden and UK. She discusses the challenges faced by underrepresented individuals in academia, and the importance o…

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David McFarlane (TMU) – How we might come to understand the Great Lakes as animated actors in their own rights, with their own unique subjectivities? 32:38

6M ago32:38

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David’s research-creation project draws on his experiences as a musician and visual artist, to employ sonic data gathering techniques such as biodata sonification and field recordings, alongside embodied and Indigenous-informed research methodologies in order to undertake a co-created artistic acoustic ecology with the Great Lakes. For upcoming int…

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Mastering anxiety-free academic writing with Dr. Catriona Ryan, ScriptorCube 1:02:36

6M ago1:02:36

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In this episode of the PostdocTransformation Show, LinkedIn Higher Education Top Voice and TEDx speaker Dr. Catriona Ryan, founder of ScriptorCube, shares anxiety-free academic writing and creative research strategies with you. Researchers across various universities benefit from her stress reduction techniques to boost creative thinking and self-c…

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Jenelle Regnier-Davies (Toronto Metropolitan University)- Food security and food insecurity responses on the municipal level 36:20

6M ago36:20

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Jenelle’s Ph.D. dissertation research examines the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on community-based food security responses in Toronto and entails broader examinations of food system governance in practice. Her work interrogates the equitable distribution of resources among the non-profit sector and examines EDI practices within philanthropic an…

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Transform your career with a headhunter, Daniel Knott, Page Group 1:07:50

7M ago1:07:50

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In this episode of the PostdocTransformation Show, host Professor Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels introduces senior headhunter Daniel Knott from Page Executive in Germany, who shares his career management tips and insights into the executive search industry. Daniel discusses his role at Page Executive, the importance of networking, and offers advice for …

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Jiale Xie (MSc in Translational Medicine) – Personalizing Blood Pressure Targets in the ICU to Improve Survivor Cognitive Outcomes 31:01

7M ago31:01

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Each year, approximately 230,000 Canadians, or 1 in 100, receive ICU care. While over 90% survive, up to 55% of survivors develop long-lasting cognitive impairment within two years of ICU discharge. Recent research suggests that inadequate blood flow to the brain may play a role. The purpose of Jiale’s research is to identify patients’ optimal bloo…

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