Captains from the Pod: The Official CNU ORCA Podcast

CNU ORCA

Welcome to the Pod! A pod refers to a group of aquatic animals that live together, most notably the ORCA whale pod. CNU's Office of Research and Creative Activity is commonly referred to as ORCA and the office's mascot is "Ollie the ORCA Whale". Students enter a research "pod" full of endless opportunities once they start their research journey, and this podcast will share all the wonderful projects, ideas, and more. This podcast series will also highlight all of ORCA's programs, initiatives, staff, and more.

  1. Apr 24

    S3 Ep13: Student Spotlight on NCUR Presenters

    Welcome back to the pod! This is the last episode of Season 3, and we wanted to take a moment to highlight student researchers who recently presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Kaitlyn is joined by Yasmiere Burke and Trinity Boucher, the co-hosts for the 2026-2027 school year!

    14 min

  2. Apr 8

    S3 Ep 12: Student Spotlight on Liz Hiltz

    Welcome back to Captains from the Pod! In this episode, Amber and Kaitlyn interview Liz Hiltz. Tune in to learn about the research Liz is doing, along with her experience getting involved as an upperclassmen!

    13 min

  3. Mar 25

    S3 Ep11: Communicating Research to Non-Researchers

    Welcome back to Captains from the Pod! In this episode, Amber and Kaitlyn speak with a special guest, Yasmiere Burke, about how to convey your research to non-researchers. Tune in to learn about how to navigate this topic!

    16 min

  4. Feb 25

    S3 Ep10: About Paideia with Dr. Salomon

    Welcome to the Pod! In this episode, Kaitlyn Kinslow and Amber Baldwin discuss Paideia with Dr. David Salomon, ORCA Director! Paideia is an annual student research conference hosted by the Office of Student of Research and Creative Activity. Tune in to learn how to apply, what happens on the day, and their experience with Paideia! The deadline to submit to Paideia for 2026: March 9th

    14 min

  5. Feb 11

    S3 Ep 9: Alumni Spotlight on Jenna Miladin

    Welcome back to Captains from the Pod! In this episode, Amber and Kaitlyn interview former CNU student, Jenna Miladin. Tune in to learn about her research experience and how ORCA's programs and being an ORCA Ambassador helped her to be where she is now!

    15 min

  6. Jan 28

    S3 Ep 8: Student Spotlight on Audrey Hales

    Welcome back to Captains from the Pod! In this episode, Kaitlyn and Amber interview Audrey Hales, a current CNU student. Tune in to learn about the research Audrey is doing, along with the ORCA programs she is involved in!

    16 min

  7. 12/05/2025

    S3 Ep7: Faculty Spotlight on Dr. Chelsey Hamm

    Welcome back to Captains from the Pod! In this episode, Kaitlyn and Amber interview Dr. Chelsey Hamm. Tune in to learn about the research in arts Dr. Hamm is completing, along with her involvement in ORCA programs!

    12 min

  8. 11/25/2025 ·  Bonus

    Thankful Research Has Taught Me …

    Welcome back to Captains from the Pod! The office sent out a form for students to submit their reason on why they are thankful for research, and they answered! Amber and Kaitlyn share various reasons students are thankful for research at CNU!

    11 min
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Welcome to the Pod! A pod refers to a group of aquatic animals that live together, most notably the ORCA whale pod. CNU's Office of Research and Creative Activity is commonly referred to as ORCA and the office's mascot is "Ollie the ORCA Whale". Students enter a research "pod" full of endless opportunities once they start their research journey, and this podcast will share all the wonderful projects, ideas, and more. This podcast series will also highlight all of ORCA's programs, initiatives, staff, and more.

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