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Jeremy Ullman
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Abstract brings unprecedented accessibility to graduate research, shedding light on the wonderful work of Masters, PhDs and Postdocs. We thrive on feedback, so spread the love and send your thoughts and ideas to abstractcast@gmail.com!

  1. Ep. 80 - Occupational Therapy ft. Daniel Smilovitch

    2024-10-14

    Ep. 80 - Occupational Therapy ft. Daniel Smilovitch

    Our guest this week, Daniel Smilovitch, completed his Master's in Occupational Therapy (OT) at McGill University and is finishing up his first year as a professional in the field. He weaves a compelling narrative, taknig us back to his humble beginnings in a barebones basement rat lab, through the intensive, hands-on program in OT, and finally to a day in the life of a working occupational therapist. So fasten your diapers, cause we're about to make a g'day out of bidet! Whether you're an undergraduate student curious about research or a career in OT, or a regular listener of the show excited to jump back in after an extended hiatus, or or anything in between, this chat is sure to entertain and to inform. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! THE MENU: ACADEMIC PATH (0 - 35) Schmoozing Psychology Background The Rat Lab Semi-Natural Environments A Turning Point S/O Joe Inhaber (Episode 56) A Desire for Change Demographics of OT The CASPER Test Career Crossroads: The Bird Problems Problem The Butterly Effect Community, Compassion and Communication WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY? (35 - 51) "How do we get people to do the things that they want to do?" Branches of OT (1/2) Autonomy and Independence PEO: The DSM of OT Task Breakdown Interacting Factors "They've tried to make me go to rehab..." ADLs and IADLs Equipment Branches of OT (2/2) Internships x4 OT RESEARCH (51 - 1:03) The Cognitive Stimulation Toolkit Brain Games and Wii Games Tailored Research, World Cafes & OT-ception Context, Parameters & the Validity of Research ON THE JOB (1:03-1:15) The OT's Interdisciplinary Team The PT-OT Bifecta Imposter Syndrome Dreams of Expertise Sensation, Mirror Therapy, Dysphasia THE CLOSER (1:15 - End) Your Role with a capital "R" The Plea /// Liking the show? Drop us a juicy 5-star rating or a written review on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠! Support the show by Following & Subscribing on: ⁠Spotify, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠Twitter⁠ Cover Art:Youssef Naddam via Unsplash

    1h 29m
  2. Success & Failure ft. Jeremy Ullman

    2022-05-26

    Success & Failure ft. Jeremy Ullman

    This is my second solo podcast, and features the full recording from a talk I gave at the "Seeking Success" event organized by the Center for Conscious Awareness. It's packed full of great quotes, as well as some of the main themes and takeaways from my non-linear academic and creative paths! Quotes 1. If you find a path with no obstacles it probably doesn't lead anywhere. - Frank A. Clarke 2. Success is moving in the right direction, not getting 100% on the first try. - Karen Gazith 3. We should always be asking ourselves: is this something that is or is not in my control. - Epictetus 4. We fail when we stick to something that's not a good fit. - Seth Godin 5. Someone is sitting in the shade today because somebody planted a tree a long time ago. - Warren Buffet 6. The biggest risk of all is not taking one. - Mellody Hobson Timeline 0:00 - Introduction 1:23 - Quote 1 1:39 - Academic Path 6:37 - Intro to Success 8:28 - Your Success is Not My Success 9:07 - Framing 9:52 - First Steps: Reflection Before Action 10:34 - Quote 2 10:52 - Taking Action 11:22 - Expectations & Their Violation 12:23 - Management & Chunking 15:31 - Note-taking 16:04 - Self-Auditing & Flow 18:59 - Quote 3 19:20 - Control 21:25 - Newton's Law of Motion in the 21st Century 26:21 - Quote 4 26:34 - Failure 28:41 - 4 Things To Do Before Your Quit, #1: Take Your Time 30:46 - #2: Struggle a little 31:37 - #3: Make mistakes 32:31 - #4: Don't blindly follow your dreams 33:19 - After You Quit: Say Yes 34:26 - Slido on Failure 36:15 - Connecting 37:14 - #1: Don't Reinvent the Wheel 38:38 - #2: Keep It Organic 39:07 - #3: Embrace Rejection 40:50 - Quote 5 41:30 - Mindfulness 41:44 - #1: Balance 42:44 - #2: Moderation in Self-Awareness 43:36 - #3: Energy Release & Regeneration 45:27 - Quote 6 45:50 - Takeaways & Closing Remarks /// Episode Cover Photo by Everett Bartels on Unsplash

    48 min
  3. Ep. 79 - Evolutionary Biology ft. Éamon Callison

    2022-04-24

    Ep. 79 - Evolutionary Biology ft. Éamon Callison

    Éamon Callison, originally from Denver (elevation ~5280 ft), is finishing his PhD in Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Philosophy of Science at Washington University in St. Louis, followed by an MPhil in Human Evolutionary Studies at the University of Cambridge. His dissertation work has focused on understanding the form and function of the human chest. He is interested in how humans have evolved to breathe during sustained endurance activities, like running, and how selection has affected how we use our ribs to inhale and exhale. To answer these questions, he has measured thoracic motion in humans, dogs, and goats, examined lots of bones, measured human fossils, and worked in the Peruvian Andes (elevation ~14230 ft). We're extremely lucky to have him on the show -- and trust me when I say: he delivers! Sneak Peek Q: What do coyotes, pigeons and humans have in common? A: They're all massively adaptible and flourish in different environments. Q: Why am I a biped? A: UBER Eats didn't exist 7 million years ago. Q: Are there as of yet unknown biological mechanisms that could confer even greater ventilation ability in humans? A: *nerding out so hard you need to take a breather* yes and no... TOPICS & CONCEPTS Breathing & Ventilation Gestation & Birth Evolution of the Thoracic Cage Environment & Culture Natural Selection: Heritability, Variation & Competition The Modern Human Timeline Last Common Ancestors (LCA) & Chimpanzees Forest Fragmentation & The Evolution of Bipedality Energy Expenditure The Treasured Chest Paleontology Funnel vs. Barrel The Expensive Tissue Hypothesis Shape vs. Function The Costovertebral Joint: Curvature = Motion Goats on Treadmills Vacuums & Negative Pressure A Visceral Piston Sprinters & Weight-LIfters Pump-Handle vs. Bucket-Handle High-Altitude Adaptations & The Peruvian Quechua Highlights of Grad School /// SOCIALS /// CLOSING REMARKS Episode Art Background Photo Credit: Jesse Orrico  Does free will exist? Maybe. Regardless, please share your cherished feedback with me at abstractcast@gmail.com!  Liking the show? Drop us a juicy 5-star rating or a written review on Apple Podcasts!  Want to support the show? Save your $$$ and support us by Following & Subscribing on: Spotify, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter! Episode Art by Me and Nino Liverani & Rishi Ragunathan on Unsplash

    44 min
  4. Ep. 78 - Nanoparticles & 3D Printing ft. Keroles Riad

    2022-03-27

    Ep. 78 - Nanoparticles & 3D Printing ft. Keroles Riad

    Keroles Riad is a former Public Scholar at Concordia University where he received a Ph.D in the Individualized Program (INDI) developing new materials (ex. nanoparticles) for 3D printing. His research leverages novel techinques like Flame Spray Pyrolysis and Stereolithography, among more traditional methods in chemistry, like combustion reactions. He led the “Waste Not, Want Not” initiative on campus for which he received the Quebec Lieutenant-Governor Youth Medal. Since the beginning of “Waste Not, Want Not” in 2016, the Concordia community doubled their annual composting, and each Concordian reduced their annual overall waste by 16%. Outside of academia, Kero's hobbies include reading and playing chess and ping-pong. TOPICS AND CONCEPTS Individualized Research Programs Interdisciplinarity & Collaboration Nanoparticles Size Scales mRNA Vaccines Pill Coatings Good and Bad Nanos 3D Printings & Materials UV & The Light Spectrum Fire & Water: Wet vs. Other Chemistry Flame Spray Pyrolysis Combustion & Oxidation Reactions Quantum Dots Color & Energy /// EXTRAS Kero's viral article on Nanoparticles and mRNA vaccines here. /// SOCIALS Keroles Riad [IG, FB, Twitter, LinkedIn] @Kerologist [Twitter] @enufCanada [IG, FB, Twitter, LinkedIn] /// CLOSING REMARKS Episode Art Background Photo Credit: Jesse Orrico Does free will exist? Maybe. Regardless, please share your cherished feedback with me at abstractcast@gmail.com! Liking the show? Drop us a juicy 5-star rating or a written review on Apple Podcasts! Want to support the show? Save your $$$ and support us by Following & Subscribing on: Spotify, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter! Episode Art Photograph by Joshua Newton on Unsplash

    37 min
  5. Ep. 77 - Gynecology & The Heart ft. Ida Derish

    2022-02-27

    Ep. 77 - Gynecology & The Heart ft. Ida Derish

    Ida Derish is a PhD candidate in the department of Experimental Surgery at McGill University. She is currently spearheading efforts to study patient-specific differences in heart disease under the supervision of Dr. Renzo Cecere, a cardiac surgeon. She's been passionate about science communication ever since starting graduate school and is proud to say that she's been the recipient of multiple presentation awards (2nd place @ McGill’s 3-Minute Thesis competition, 2021; 1st place @ Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, 2020). She is also the co-founder and CEO of GynAware, a start-up that focuses on developing a medical biopsy device that will enable women to make more conscious choices about their gynecological health. A few fun facts about Ida: "I speak Russian, English and French, and I enjoy going mushroom picking in the forest." TOPICS & CONCEPTS Fast-Tracking to a PhD Heart Repair The Age Factor Stem Cells Cell Signaling (e.g. Calcium) Heart in a Dish The Placenta Heart Cells: Cardiomyocytes & Endothelial Cells Angiogenesis Heart Disease by the Numbers The Cardio and The Vascular Future Therapies Clinical Trials & Population Representation Timeline of Experimentation The Personalized Medicine Paradox Statistical Significance Getting Down & Dirty With Demographics GynAware Uterine Fibroids Surgeries: Laparoscopy & Hysterectomy Urology vs. Gynecology /// LINKS & CONTACT GynAware Website Link: http://gynaware.com/ Ida's Email: ida.derish@mail.mcgill.ca /// CLOSING REMARKS Episode Art Background Photo Credit: Jesse Orrico Does free will exist? Maybe. Regardless, please share your cherished feedback with me at abstractcast@gmail.com! Liking the show? Drop us a juicy 5-star rating or a written review on Apple Podcasts! Want to support the show? Save your $$$ and support us by Following & Subscribing on: Spotify, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter!

    37 min
  6. Ep. 76 - Space Sexology ft. Simon Dubé

    2022-02-13

    Ep. 76 - Space Sexology ft. Simon Dubé

    Simon Dubé is a Public Scholar and PhD candidate in Psychology at Concordia University specializing in human sexuality, sex-tech, and Erobotics – the study of human-machine erotic interaction and co-evolution. His work also explores Space Sexology, and how we can integrate sex research into space programs. He is a student representative of the International Academy of Sex Research and a general co-Chair of the International Congress on Love & Sex with Robots. He's that and a whole lot more as you're about to experience in the next 40 minutes. So sit back, strap in and hold on for dear life as we shoot for the stars and beyond on this week's episode of Abstract!   TOPICS AND CONCEPTS Intro to Space Sexology Human Behavior & Psychology Biopsychosociality Are we having sex in space yet? Extraterrestrial Habitation Love Cloud (https://lovecloudvegas.com/) Space Tourism: Pleasure & Leisure What are the issues with space sex and reproduction? The Factor Equation Space as a Challenge Amplifier Mitigating Bio-Psycho-Socio-Culturo-Sexual Problems Abroad Applications of Sex Tech & Erobotics Vanna Bonta Suits The Space Problem in Space Astronauts The Future of Humanity in Space /// EXTRAS Check out Simon et al's most recent publication: The Case for Space Sexology https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00224499.2021.2012639?journalCode=hjsr20 /// CONTACT INFO Simon Dubé Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simon.dube.75 Twitter: @SciDub11 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-dub%C3%A9-53ba9012b/ /// CLOSING REMARKS Episode Art Background Photo Credit: grandeduc / Adobe Stock Does free will exist? Maybe. Regardless, please share your cherished feedback with me at abstractcast@gmail.com! Liking the show? Drop us a juicy 5-star rating or a written review on Apple Podcasts! Want to support the show? Save your $$$ and support us by Following & Subscribing on: Spotify, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter!

    39 min
  7. Ep. 75 - Beyond Grad School ft. Austin L'Ecuyer

    2022-01-30

    Ep. 75 - Beyond Grad School ft. Austin L'Ecuyer

    From Academia to the Workforce. We discuss Austin L'Ecuyer's transition out of 7 years of engineering schooling and into the working world. You might remember Austin from his star performance on Ep. 21 where we discussed his own Master's research on Turbulence and Fluid Dynamics in great detail -- if you're curious to learn more about that, please check it out! RESEARCH REVIEW Turbulence & Turbulent Flows Checkerboard Fans, Length Scales & Bonus Energy TRANSITION: ACADEMIA --> WORK FORCE Engineering Consulting & Drafting Project Size & Pacing Feedback Supervision LOOKING BACK P.Eng: Professional Engineering License Is a Master's worth it? Mastering Speech & Communication Specialization & Making a Difference Collaboration RECOMMENDATIONS Application Considerations Procrastination: Undergrad vs. Grad School /// Austin's Published Thesis: [Link Coming Soon] /// CLOSING REMARKS Episode Art Photograph from Rut Miit on Unsplash Does free will exist? Maybe. Regardless, please share your cherished feedback with me at abstractcast@gmail.com! Liking the show? Drop us a juicy 5-star rating or a written review on Apple Podcasts! Want to support the show? Save your $$$ and support us by Following & Subscribing on: Spotify, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter!

    33 min
  8. Ep. 74 - Astrodynamics & The 3-Body Problem ft. Noah Sadaka

    2022-01-02

    Ep. 74 - Astrodynamics & The 3-Body Problem ft. Noah Sadaka

    Noah Sadaka is a Master’s student at Purdue University studying Astrodynamics. He's working on how resonant orbits in the circular restricted three body problem, or CR3BP, can be used in spacecraft mission design. He says that part of what is so exciting about working in this field is that trajectories and orbits originally simulated in the CR3BP are being used to fly actual missions, including the recently launched James Webb Space Telescope and the upcoming NASA Gateway space station around the Moon! To keep himself firmly grounded on Earth, you can find him cycling through Indiana cornfields and trying out new recipes when cooking. Noah's the real deal, so keep those ears open and check out the topics we cover (in chronological order) below: Topics & Concepts Apollo 13 & Free Return Trajectories Burns & Manoeuvres The Moon & Lunar Vicinity The (Circular Restricted) 3-Body Problem [(CR)3BP] What's in a "body"? Newton's Gravitational Equation Analytic Solutions & The Relative 2-Body Model The Bi-Circular Restricted 4-Body Problem The Parker Solar Probe Patched Conics Perturbations The Rubber Ducky Analogy Chaotic Systems Periodic Orbits Solar System Instability Resonant Orbits Lagrange Points Reference Frames: Intertial vs. Rotating Pendulums & Equilibrium The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) The Finale: Conic Motion &  /// CONTACT + EXTRAS Website: https://noahsadaka.com Instagram: @NoahSadaka (https://www.instagram.com/noahsadaka/) LinkedIn: Noah Sadaka (https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-sadaka-36b4ba10a/) Episode Art By Lagrange_points.jpg: created by NASAderivative work: Xander89 (talk) - Lagrange_points.jpg, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7547312 /// CLOSING REMARKS Does free will exist? Maybe. Regardless, please share your cherished feedback with me at abstractcast@gmail.com! Liking the show? Drop us a juicy 5-star rating or a written review on Apple Podcasts! Want to support the show? Save your $$$ and support us by Following & Subscribing on: Spotify, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter!

    35 min
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