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Conversations and real talk on women in STEM, the grad school grind, and inclusive science.

  1. 05/29/2024

    First Year of Postdoc with Dr. Kayla Wolf

    How can you use the first year of your postdoctoral research position to set yourself up for long-term success? How do you decide if a postdoc is even right for you? In this episode, Sally and Kayla dive into reasons to do (or not to do) a postdoc, how to find a position, and how to get started. Kayla shares her personal experience and what she wishes all new postdocs would know.

    32 min

  2. 09/21/2023

    Writing Your First Paper

    If you or someone you're mentoring is new to writing peer reviewed papers, this episode is for you! Kayla and Sally break down the logistics to get you from blank page to final proofs. We discuss planning out your figures, managing your references, crafting an intro, choosing a journal, navigating coauthor drama, and more.What should you do if your PI is (really) slow to read your drafts? What actually is a good paper? (Spoiler alert: the conclusions match the data) What's the deal with review papers? Learn from our mistakes and set yourself (or your students/mentees) up for success!

    45 min

  3. 09/07/2023

    Who can afford to stay in science? With Dr. Erika Moore

    After completing her undergraduate degree, Dr. Moore found herself burdened by substantial student debt, prompting her to address the critical issue of financial sustainability in academia. Through her own journey, she has developed an educational program aimed at empowering students with essential financial literacy skills. Dr. Moore candidly shares her personal experiences while discussing the barriers that student debt presents to budding scientists. Moore Wealthhttps://www.moorewealth.org/The Debt Traphttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35175812/Restructuring academic traineeship, with Dr. Shirley Malcomhttp://www.doubleshelix.com/podcast/restructuring-academic-traineeship-with-dr-shirley-malcom

    49 min

  4. 08/25/2023

    NSF Graduate Fellowship 101

    It’s all of our tips for applying to the NSF graduate research fellowship! The National Science Foundation GRFP can fund 3 years of your PhD, and there’s a hidden curriculum for crafting a winning application. Sally and Kayla share their tips for how to prep your application to frame your Broader Impacts and Intellectual Merit in the best possible light.

    28 min

  5. 08/11/2023

    Personal Statements 101

    A well-crafted personal statement can make the difference between aspiration and reality. But what information should you include? What does "personal" really mean? In this episode Kayla and Sally dive into the hidden curriculum of personal statements to empower you when drafting your applications to graduate school, medical school, PhD programs, fellowships, and other exciting opportunities.  Writing tips book:  Essentials of Writing Biomedical Research Papers by Mimi Zeiger Letters of Recommendation Episode http://www.doubleshelix.com/podcast/letters-of-recommendation-skill-share Next Level Mentorship Episode http://www.doubleshelix.com/podcast/next-level-mentorship-for-mentors-and-mentees-with-julea-vlassakis

    44 min

  6. 07/28/2023

    Anti CV: embracing failures to drive future wins

    You won’t get everything you apply for - and that’s ok! In this episode Kayla and Sally dive into some of their biggest fails, rejections, and misses. We go through what we learned and how you can learn from our failures. Kayla shares hard-earned lessons from her (innumerable) application journeys as well as how to create a Rejection Ritual to quickly move on to the next opportunity. If LinkedIn is our professional highlight reel, this episode is the bloopers!

    52 min

  7. 07/14/2023

    Patient Stakeholders in Biomedical Research, with Kevin Fowler

    Join Sally and Kayla as they explore the role of patient advocacy in biomedical research with Kevin Fowler, consultant and owner of "The Voice of the Patient."  Kevin shares insights on what patients want to know and how you can get involved in patient advocacy to drive meaningful change in healthcare related research.  Kevin Fowler on Twitter: @gratefull080504 Celeste Castillo Lee (with internal links to her work) https://www.rsnhope.org/loris-lines/remembering-celeste-castillo-lee/

    39 min

  8. 06/30/2023

    Restructuring academic traineeship, with Dr. Shirley Malcom

    Renowned public servant Dr. Shirley Malcom joins Kayla and Sally to discuss the challenges facing graduate students and postdocs during traineeship. We discuss structural barriers keeping trainees in underpaid roles and keeping out those who cannot afford to stay in such roles. Importantly, we consider how universities and funding agencies can perpetuate (or can act to stop!) toxic training environments. How can students and postdocs thrive in a system that's not designed for them? There are no easy answers, but it makes for an important, fascinating conversation! Dr Malcom is a pioneer in advancing STEMM equity, with four decades of experience working on science and technology equity initiatives, including as an advisor to the National Science Foundation and to President Clinton. In her current role as leader of the SEA Change initiative at AAAS, her team is seeking to "effect sustainable change with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEMM at U.S. institutions of higher education."  SEA Change initiative: link  https://seachange.aaas.org/ Dr. Malcom's recent op ed in Science: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adh0336

    51 min
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Conversations and real talk on women in STEM, the grad school grind, and inclusive science.

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  • Creator
    Beta Pleated Chic
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 Beta Pleated Chic
  • Show Website
    Double Shelix