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Welcome to the Women's Research Collective. I'm your host, Lauren Lovingood. On this podcast, we explore the diverse experiences of women in the world of research. Each week we feature a new guest, ranging from accomplished professionals in academia to undergraduates gaining their first experiences in research. Through candid conversation, we will explore the personal and professional experiences that highlight how these women contribute to and shape the community of research. Please subscribe and stay tuned to hear these captivating stories.

Episodes

  1. Developmental Psychology with Dr. Bonnie Goff

    05/08/2025

    Developmental Psychology with Dr. Bonnie Goff

    In this episode of the Women's Research Collective, we explore the field of developmental psychology with Dr. Bonnie Goff, focusing on how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impact neurobiological development. Dr. Goff also shares her journey as a scientist, offering an inspiring and deeply motivational perspective on resilience and purpose. Dr. Goff is a Developmental Psychologist, UCLA Lecturer, Speaker, and Advocate for Early Childhood Care and Education. Tune in for a compelling conversation that bridges research and real-world impact. If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to rate and review—it helps us reach more listeners! 🔗 Learn more about Dr. Goff’s work: Linktree: linktr.ee/drbonniegoff Instagram: @drbonniegoff

    39 min
  2. Psychology, Gender Women and Sexuality Studies, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder with Shayleigh Graber

    04/01/2025

    Psychology, Gender Women and Sexuality Studies, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder with Shayleigh Graber

    In this episode we learn all about being a psychology major and GWS minor with Shayleigh Graber. We spend a lot of this episode discussing Shay's thesis on Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and learn how and why her college career led her to this topic. Some Papers mentioned in this episode: Cunningham, J., Yonkers, K. A., O’Brien, S., & Eriksson, E. (2009). Update on Research and Treatment of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Harvard Review of Psychiatry. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3098121/#:~:text=only%20mild%20symptoms.-,7,evaluated%20during%20the%20clinical%20interview. Harvard Health. (2017, May 30). Premenstrual Dysphoria Disorder: It’s Biology, Not a Behavior Choice. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/premenstrual-dysphoria-disorder-its-biology-not-a-behavior-choice-2017053011768 Htay. (2023, June 13). Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology and Etiology. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/293257-overview?form=fpf

    16 min
  3. How to be a Good Leader with Misha Bukkasagaram the President of UE WLCR

    03/16/2025

    How to be a Good Leader with Misha Bukkasagaram the President of UE WLCR

    In this episode with Misha Bukkasagram we discuss what it is like to start and run a college organization that focuses on empowering women as leaders, researchers, and change makers. If you have any questions or comments please leave a comment below. Are there any episodes you would like to see in the future? Please leave a comment about any topics that you are interested in below! Misha's blog can be found here https://risingecho.blog/about/ UE WLCR's information can be found here hopp.bio/uewlcr Lets Ace Brain Health can be found here @lets_ace_brain_health on instagram

    22 min
  4. Developmental Biology With Dr. Julie Merkle

    02/26/2025

    Developmental Biology With Dr. Julie Merkle

    In this episode we get to know Dr. Julie Merkle, a developmental biologist who specifically studies how the egg develops. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a comment or a review, it means a lot to me! If you want to access Dr. Merkle's papers, here are some links to her profiles on Google Scholar as well as Researchgate: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=yd-2Gq0AAAAJ&hl=en https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Julie-Merkle If you want to know more about developmental biology start your exploration here: https://irp.nih.gov/our-research/scientific-focus-areas/developmental-biology

    34 min
  5. Vascular Physiology and Exercise Science With Dr. Jessica Snow

    02/09/2025

    Vascular Physiology and Exercise Science With Dr. Jessica Snow

    Thank you so much to Dr. Snow for joining me on the Women's Research Collective for an interview! I want to give one last big shout out to UE Student Media as well as Women and Leadership, Change, and Research. Thank you guys for everything :) Link to WLCR: hopp.bio/uewlcr Link to UE Student Media: Crescent.evansville.edu Below are some of Dr. Snow's Papers: Actin polymerization contributes to enhanced pulmonary vasoconstrictor reactivity after chronic hypoxia.. American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology. 314:H1011-H1021. 2018 Altmetric Role for PKC? in enhanced endothelin-1-induced pulmonary vasoconstrictor reactivity_following intermittent hypoxia.. American journal of physiology. Lung cellular and molecular physiology. 301:L745-L754. 2011

    32 min
  6. Neuroscience With Zorah Mehrzad

    10/02/2024

    Neuroscience With Zorah Mehrzad

    Neuroscience, with Zorah Mehrzad

    38 min

  7. SEASON 1 TRAILER

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    Welcome to the Women's Research Collective. I'm your host, Lauren Lovingood. On this podcast, we explore the diverse experiences of women in the world of research. Each week we feature a new guest, ranging from accomplished professionals in academia to undergraduates gaining their first experiences in research. Through candid conversation, we will explore the personal and professional experiences that highlight how these women contribute to and shape the community of research. Please subscribe and stay tuned to hear these captivating stories.

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Welcome to the Women's Research Collective. I'm your host, Lauren Lovingood. On this podcast, we explore the diverse experiences of women in the world of research. Each week we feature a new guest, ranging from accomplished professionals in academia to undergraduates gaining their first experiences in research. Through candid conversation, we will explore the personal and professional experiences that highlight how these women contribute to and shape the community of research. Please subscribe and stay tuned to hear these captivating stories.

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