Beyond the Jargon

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The University of Victoria is home to a handful of hardworking graduate students doing trailblazing work in their field. In this series, CFUV correspondents sit down with UVic graduate students to learn more about the work they do in a conversational setting.

  1. 4H AGO

    Rethinking our sleep patterns with Stephanie Engstrom

    This week’s episode explores one of the great unifiers of the human experience: sleep! Stephanie Engstrom, an Anthropology master’s student, shares her research on how our sleep patterns have changed throughout history and what that might mean for getting a better night’s sleep today. Music credits:"Be My" by Outback x Angela – listen here: https://cfuv.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-cfuv-mar-1st-2019“m disco 1” provided by mobygratis Produced by Isobel Barlow-Busch

    25 min

  2. 05/02/2025

    Indigenous Language Revitalization with Nicki Benson

    How do you learn an Indigenous language when there aren’t any first language speakers around to help? In this episode, Nicki Benson, a PhD student in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, shares how adult learners are finding creative, community-driven ways to bring Indigenous languages back into daily life.  Want to learn more? Explore NEȾOLṈEW̱, an Indigenous language revitalization project Nicki collaborated with: netolnew.ca Check out this guide for engaging with Indigenous languages: https://netolnew.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Indigenous-Languages-CCUNESCO-english-web.pdf Read through Nicki's paper on Advanced Indigenous Language Learning: https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/CJAL/article/view/33396  Music featured in today’s episode: "Present" by 1000 Petal Lotus – listen here: https://cfuv.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-cfuv-may-18th-2018  Produced by Isobel Barlow-Busch

    25 min

  3. 04/25/2025

    Colonial Navigation with Jesse Robertson

    How did colonialism unfold off the coast of the Pacific Northwest? Jesse Robertson, a PhD student in the Department of History, explores how encounters between Indigenous mariners and colonial newcomers at sea shaped the course of history. From shipwrecks to shifting power dynamics, we dive into how the ocean became a central stage for colonial encounters. Want to learn more?You can find Jesse on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-robertson-b91012189/ Music featured in today’s episode:"Present" by 1000 Petal Lotus – listen here: https://cfuv.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-cfuv-may-18th-2018 Produced by Isobel Barlow-Busch

    31 min

  4. 04/18/2025

    Catalyst Chemistry with Ian Chagunda

    What if we could make chemical reactions faster, cleaner, and smarter? This week, I’m joined by Ian Chagunda, a PhD student in the Department of Chemistry, who studies catalytic reactions—key processes behind the production of everything from medicines to materials. Using mass spectrometry, he uncovers their hidden mechanisms to make chemistry more efficient and sustainable. Want to learn more?Check out Ian’s research on his website: www.ianchagunda.com Music featured in today’s episode:"Present" by 1000 Petal Lotus – listen here: https://cfuv.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-cfuv-may-18th-2018 Produced by Isobel Barlow-Busch

    29 min

  5. 04/15/2025

    Aquatic Ecology with Ashley Mickens

    How does the growth of cities affect the lakes around us? Biology master’s student Ashley Mickens is using a small but mighty fish—the threespine stickleback—to investigate how urban development impacts freshwater ecosystems on Vancouver Island. Want to learn more?Tune in to Ashley’s podcast, OceanBites Out Loud: https://oceanbites.org/oceanbitesoutloud/Explore blog posts about marine science research at OceanBites: oceanbites.org Music featured in today’s episode:"Present" by 1000 Petal Lotus – listen here: https://cfuv.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-cfuv-may-18th-2018 Produced by Isobel Barlow-Busch

    25 min

  6. 04/04/2025

    Sikh Immigration with Jasmine Padam

    Immigrating to a new country is never easy, and for Sikh women in Canada, the experience comes with its own unique challenges. Jasmine Padam, a master’s student in the Department of Sociology, explores the stories of Sikh women in the Lower Mainland to fill a critical gap in our understanding of immigration. We discuss how history, policy, and community shape their experiences—and why their voices are essential to the conversation. Want to learn more?Here are a few Instagram accounts that explore Sikhism, the Sikh diaspora, and Indian history:@sikhexpo@sikhheritagebc@brownhistory@brownhistorypodcast Music featured in today’s episode:"Present" by 1000 Petal Lotus – listen here: https://cfuv.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-cfuv-may-18th-2018 Produced by Isobel Barlow-Busch

    26 min

  7. 03/27/2025

    Educational Policies with Alycia Garcia

    This week, we’re exploring how education policies can shape a student’s future—especially for those new to the country. Alycia Garcia, a PhD student in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, breaks down how American educational policies impact newcomer students and what that means for their learning, belonging, and success. Want to learn more?Check out Alycia’s podcast, Teaching Appeal: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-appeal/id1794920227 Music featured in today’s episode:"Present" by 1000 Petal Lotus – listen here: https://cfuv.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-cfuv-may-18th-2018 Produced by Isobel Barlow-Busch

    25 min

  8. 03/20/2025

    Galaxy Clusters with Max Kurzner

    In today's episode, we’re zooming out from individual stars to entire galaxies! Max Kurzner, a PhD student in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, takes us on a journey through the Virgo Cluster—the closest galaxy cluster to our own. Want to learn more?Check out Max's research on his website: maxkurzner.comExplore a visual guide to the Virgo Cluster here: https://www.eso.org/public/images/eso0919a/ Music featured in today’s episode:"Present" by 1000 Petal Lotus – listen here: https://cfuv.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-cfuv-may-18th-2018 Produced by Isobel Barlow-Busch

    24 min
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The University of Victoria is home to a handful of hardworking graduate students doing trailblazing work in their field. In this series, CFUV correspondents sit down with UVic graduate students to learn more about the work they do in a conversational setting.

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