As a PhD (in training), you face unique money challenges that stem from your low stipend/salary during your years of graduate school and postdoc training. Listen here for the hard-won financial wisdom of your fellow graduate students, postdocs, and PhDs with Real Jobs. From budgeting and frugality to investing and debt repayment, this podcast is your higher education in personal finance.
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PostdocTransformation for the scientist leaping into business after the PhD or postdoc
Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels, Industrial & Occupational Psychology, IT Strategy, Coach
Invest in your PostdocTransformation! This is the seasonal show that helps the scientist leap into business after the PhD! In every episode, we have actionable advice for your career transition into business. Don’t want to waste your time & effort with applying to the wrong employer? Then nominate your employer of choice, and we will ask bold questions informing your job applications! If you represent a company that recruits PhD holders, become a sponsor of our show and you can showcase pote ...
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Hosted by CJ the DJ (Colette Steer), this is a 30 minute radio show featuring a graduate student or postdoc each week. Each episode is an opportunity for Queen’s grad students and postdocs to showcase their research to the Queen’s and Kingston community. From time to time, CJ the DJ also interviews an alum or interview grad students in relation to something topical for the day. Grad Chat is a collaboration between the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs and CFRC 101.9FM
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“The Theory of the Postdoc Evolution” is a podcast from the Postdoctoral Development Centre of Queen’s University Belfast. It aims to provide postdocs with information helping them to develop their careers. It includes, for example, interviews of professionals talking about their career paths, information on the Higher Education system and ways to improve researchers’ CVs. For more info go to: go.qub.ac.uk/PodcastPDC
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Hundreds of thousands of researchers around the world are working to improve life and address imminent threats to humanity. Often, the research ends up in the "Scientific valley of death" in the form of publications and patents that never see the light of the day. Welcome to "Lab to Startup" a podcast aimed at showcasing the effort needed to translate lab research to startups. The show has two main goals: 1. Sharing the stories of those scientists and engineers who have successfully founded ...
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ThePostdocWay was created to provide an interactive space for social exchange between postdoctoral scholars. Our mission is to foster a sense of community by addressing issues related to the 'postdoc experience' and providing practical solutions. This objective is facilitated by engaging in original discussions focused on career development and exploration.
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A Postdoc’s Journal is a personal and reflective podcast offering a candid look at the emotional journey I went through navigating life as a postdoctoral research scientist. Hosted by me (Simit Patel, PhD - www.linkedin.com/in/simit-patel-063388ab), a former academic who spent years journalling through the highs and lows of my postdoc. Each episode delves into real journal entries from that time in my life, followed by reflections on mental health, academia, and life beyond the lab. Whether ...
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This podcast lifts the veil on all topics related to STEM in academia: research, teaching, writing, speaking, and other professional topics. Darren Lipomi is a professor of nanoengineering, chemical engineering, and materials science at UC San Diego. He obtained his PhD in chemistry from Harvard in 2010 (w/ George Whitesides) and was a postdoc at Stanford in chemical engineering from '10-'12 (w/ Zhenan Bao). He is a recipient of the PECASE and became full professor in 2019. Thanks to NSF CBE ...
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People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers
Dr. Marie McNeely, featuring top scientists speaking about their life and c
Are you searching for great stories to ignite your curiosity, teach you to perform better in life and career, inspire your mind, and make you laugh along the way? In this science podcast, Dr. Marie McNeely introduces you to the brilliant researchers behind the latest scientific discoveries. Join us as they share their greatest failures, most staggering successes, candid career advice, and what drives them forward in life and science. Our website with show notes]] Greetings science fans! We'r ...
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How do we as academic researchers ensure that our research actually reaches, and thereby benefits, society and its people? The podcast series ‘Postdocs Talking – from Research to Society’ focuses on how academic researchers can build bridges between science and several important sectors of society: language when engaging people with diabetes, funding for research, innovation and its relation to industry, policy-making, education and social media, and art in scientific representation. Listen ...
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An emergency broadcast is sent out to New York City that a nuclear disaster is imminent. Time to find shelter? Twenty minutes.
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This is a podcast designed to inspire and highlight the stories of women of color in graduate school who are prioritizing their overall health and wellness as they pursue higher education.
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A bi-weekly podcast covering all tips and tricks for starting or pursuing a research career in The Netherlands. Hosted by Jeroen Sparla, the managing director of AcademicTransfer. AcademicTransfer is since 1997 been the leading career platform for researchers worldwide with research- and scientific job openings in The Netherlands. Are you a Master’s student, researcher, PhD, Postdoc, assistant- associate- or even full professor, or have the ambition to become one? Or do research in the indus ...
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Join Dr. Igor Micunovic to explore the history, healing, and combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, feng shui, food, diet, wellness and exercises, diseases prevention, spirituality, body-soul-mind transformation, natural treatments and holistic medicine. Host Dr. Igor Micunovic, is an expert in Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, and personal transformation. Dr Igor Micunovic is the president of Educational Committee of World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies - WFC ...
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Zirann aims to bridge the gap and enhance interactions between academia, industry and business, in the East and the West, on sustainability. We start with launching a series of podcasts: 1. ZIRANN - Thoughts on Sustainability: Interviewing PhD and postdoc researchers; people from industry, business, startups and policy think tanks, to share their knowledge, expertise, experience and stories; and 2. ZIRANN Knowledge: Explaining innovative environmental technologies and scientific principles b ...
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Curious about what biomedical science PhDs do for their career? In the "Beyond the Lab" podcast series, the Vanderbilt BRET Office of Career Development interviews biomedical science PhD and postdoctoral alumni about their career path.
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In every episode, a new guest takes a seat across from Jan-Claas Dajka and talks to him about current research projects, curious anecdotes as well as paths, detours and companions in the (not only) scientific career. Jan is interdisciplinary postdoc in marine ecology and marine governance at HIFMB. Chatting with ecologists, geographers, bioacousticians, mathematicians and many more, he shows the interesting and diverse personalities behind the transdisciplinary research at HIFMB. The Helmhol ...
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Is there a Canon of Digitization? What are the ideas, theories and concepts suitable to understand the so called digitization? Where to turn and what to read when trying to tackle what constitutes digital media, their dynamics, their effects and their history? For those interested in the theory and history of media there is no canon of the essential readings on digital media and digitization. The Digitallaut Podcast aims to provide such a resource. Instead of compiling and editing a canonica ...
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The Lonely Pipette is a podcast where scientists share tips to help you do better science. The episodes include conversations with researchers around the world. Renaud Pourpre and Jonathan Weitzman will talk to inspiring people to learn about their habits and recommendations for all scientists. Don’t stay alone, come join The Lonely Pipette community! 💌 Subscribe for free and get the next episode directly in your mailbox : https://tinyurl.com/TLPNL
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Media Futures Podcast
A podcast about how media and cultural studies can shape more just media futures from the Media Futures Hub at UNSW Sydney and @MediaFuturesHub on Twitter.
Podcast by A podcast about how media and cultural studies can shape more just media futures from the Media Futures Hub at UNSW Sydney and @MediaFuturesHub on Twitter.
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Bringing the World's Best Biology to You
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Conversations and real talk on women in STEM, the grad school grind, and inclusive science.
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Tara Brabazon explores popular culture and education, and the relationship between them.
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A podcast for scientists, and the people who love them.
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iBiology Videos features iBioSeminars, Famous Discovery Talks, Conversations in Science, Background to Breakthrough, and plenty of other great science videos. iBiology is a non-profit organization that provides free video content by the world’s leading scientists that show the process of science and the wonders of discovery. Learn more about us at www.ibiology.org
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Students and scholars in life sciences need to use many skills to survive and excel during scientific training, which involves listening, reading, writing, and speaking. But I have seen many of them struggle in understanding and learning those skills. I am a professor in the U.S., a tenured faculty member with MD, PhD degrees. I will assist you through the skills, so that you will learn and improve successfully in your professional life. Please visit my website for more information (https:// ...
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Loneliness in the United States was declared an epidemic recently by the Surgeon General. Finding community on campus – especially post-pandemic – can be a challenge for students coming to college their first year. The purpose of the lonely campus podcast is to let students who are feeling lonely know that they are not alone, and features students who are willing to talk about experiencing loneliness. Students then share the steps they took to find their community and a sense of belonging. T ...
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Imposter syndrome as a scientist leaping into business? PostdocTransformation (SocialClip), Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels
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0:19Are you a scientist wanting to leap from academia to business? In this social clip of our episode of the PostdocTransformation Show, hosted by Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels, you will learn insights and strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, leveraging academic skills in the business world, and using psychological concepts like cognitive fle…
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From Postdoc to PI : a limited series from ALBA Network
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9:31We had the great honour of producing a podcast for the ALBA-IBRO Diversity Podcast. This podcast series is a unique resource, a guide that will help you to adress the difficult issue of transitioning from postdoc to team leader. We hope it will inspire you as much as it has transformed our vision of academia ! The ALBA-IBRO Diversity Podcast 'From …
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MIT Campus Update: Postdoc Planning, MLK Scholar Talk, Job Offer Tips, Football Victory, Events & Snow Forecast (Dec 1–8)
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2:04Hey Tim the Beaver, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for December 1 through December 8. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—today at 3:30 p.m., there's a "Plan Your Postdoc: Know Your Resources" session in E19-202. If you're considering a postdoc, this is a great place to start. Next, on Wednesday at noon, Maurice Fabien will present as …
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Dr. Chikezirim Nwoke (Geography and Planning) – Tech-in-to-the-Future: Immigration, Black Youth Empowerment, and Digital Technology in Canada’s Shifting Economy
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28:37Join Dr. Chikezirim Nwoke, a SSHRC postdoc in Geography and Planning, for a discussion of his research “Tech-in-to-the-Future” which explores immigration, Black youth empowerment, and digital technology in Canada’s shifting economy.By CFRC Podcast Network
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Human Skills That Matter More Than Mastering AI, PostdocTransformation (SocialClip), Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels
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0:16Are you feeling overwhelmed by the importance placed on AI in the business world? In this social clip of our episode of the PostdocTransformation show, you will learn that mastering AI is not the only path to your career success. Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels highlights the significance of human skills that can't be automated or outsourced. These…
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Catching Up with Prior Guests: 2025 Edition
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25:08Emily published the first episode of this podcast in July 2018. This is the 246rd episode, and over the last six and a half years, the podcast has featured over 300 unique voices in addition to her own. For our last episode in 2025, we are catching up with the guests from Seasons 15 through 17, and a few from earlier seasons as well. The guests wer…
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843: Breaking Down the Mysteries of Digestion in Animals With Unusual Diets - Dr. Donovan German
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38:39Dr. Donovan German is Associate Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. Donovan aims to better understand how materials move through the gut, which enzymes are secreted during digestion, what microbes are present, and what role these microbes play. In particular, Dono…
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Capitalize on your strategic skills as a PhD and postdoc, PostdocTransformation (SocialClip), Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels
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0:36In this social clip of our episode of the PostdocTransformation Show, you will learn why academic CVs are often insufficient for business jobs and how to leverage a PhD mindset for a successful transition. Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels shares her personal journey from academia to a role in business during the 2007 financial crisis, the value of s…
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Agentic AI for student excellence is your threat and opportunity as an educator, PostdocTransformation (SocialClip), Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels
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1:34Do you fear or embrace agentic AI? In this social clip of our episode of the PostdocTransformation show, hosted by Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels, scientists leaping into business are guided through the essential steps to integrate agentic AI into their teaching and business ventures. The episode offers practical advice on using AI tools for acade…
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Increase your career potential before you graduate at university, PostdocTransformation (SocialClip), Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels
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0:04Do you want to future-proof your career by understanding emerging job trends and the necessity of acquiring business-relevant skills - while you study towards your Bachelor, Master or even PhD? In this social clip of our episode of the PostdocTransformation show, you will get practical advice on personal branding based on your study and even resear…
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Prepare for your future of jobs, PostdocTransformation (SocialClip), Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels
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0:16Hi scientist, are you ready for a reality check preparing you to leap from academia into business? In this social clip of our episode of the PostdocTransformation show, hosted by Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels, you will explore the insights from the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, emphasizing the importance of technological adva…
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Master business networking as an an introvert, PostdocTransformation (SocialClip), Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels
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0:42Are you an introverted scientist anxious of networking? The PostdocTransformation show episode covers the importance of networking for career transitioning from academia to business and provides practical tips and psychological insights to help you overcome your fears. Prof. Dr. Soei-Winkels shares her own experiences and offers advice on efficient…
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Ramtin Mojtahedi (Computing) – Deep learning approaches for liver cancer segmentation, tumour-type classification, and survival prediction from contrast-enhanced CT imaging
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39:34Join Ramtin Mojtahedi (Computing) for a discussion of his PhD research on deep learning approaches for liver cancer segmentation, tumour-type classification, and survival prediction from contrast-enhanced CT imaging. Ramtin is open to discussing his research further and can be reached at [email protected].…
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ALBA Limited-Series #1 : Facing fears by building communities
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25:53Making the leap from postdoc to group leader is both exciting and terrifying. Episode 1 offers the postdoc perspective on this journey. Renaud and Jonathan from the Lonely Pipette talk with Florencia Fernandez-Chiappe (Boston University, US), Mayank Chugh (William & Mary, US), and Ashley Bourke (MPI for Brain Research, DE) about the fears, anxietie…
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42. Grad School Lessons in Leadership
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1:12:56On this episode of the Grad Girl Wellness Podcast, we’re diving into all things leadership + higher education with the brilliant Dr. Nicole Rayfield. 🎓💛 She holds a PhD in Organizational Leadership with a focus on organizational citizenship behavior in Black women in academic spaces—aka all the extra labor we do that often goes unrecognized. 🙃✨ Get…
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Designing the Future of Drug Delivery: How AI is Solving RNA's Biggest Challenge
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1:27:10Yogev Debbi and Prof Avi Schroeder (Technion Israel Institute of Technology), co-founded Mana bio along with Dr. Kira Radinsky and Roy Nevo. They are leveraging data, machine learning and high throughput screening to design novel Lipid NanoParticles for targeted extrahepatic delivery of nucleic acid therapeutics and vaccines. Lipid nanoparticles ar…
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MIT Campus Update: Holiday Drives, Historic Track & Field Triumph, Upcoming Events, and Winter Weather Tips (Dec 8–15)
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2:06Hey Tim the Beaver, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for December 8 through December 15. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—the "Toys for Tots" holiday collection wraps up on December 15. Drop off new, unwrapped toys at designated campus locations to support children in Middlesex and Essex Counties. Next—the "Secret Santa for Cambridge …
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842: Investigating the Biology and Origins of Small Cell Lung Cancer - Dr. Trudy Oliver
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38:56Dr. Trudy G. Oliver is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Cancer Biology as well as a Duke Science and Technology Scholar at Duke University. Trudy's research focuses on small cell lung cancer, a disease known for its remarkable ability to "shape-shift" or undergo cellular plasticity. This adaptability allows cancer cells to change typ…
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Paul Akpomuje (Education) – Visa stories of Nigerian immigrants in Canada and implications on identity
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39:31Join Paul Akpomuje (Education) for a discussion of his PhD research which explores visa stories of Nigerian immigrants in Canada and the implication on identity.By CFRC Podcast Network
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841: Investigating How Brain Damage Occurs in Stroke and Developing Therapies to Improve Stroke Recovery - Dr. Ian Winship
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40:30Dr. Ian Winship is an Associate Professor and a former Alberta Innovates Health Solutions Scholar in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Alberta. He is also Director of the Neurochemical Research Unit there. Ian is interested in understanding how we can reduce the damage early after a stroke and ways we can improve recovery in people …
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How Financial Policies Impact Graduate Student Attrition
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44:58In this episode, Emily interviews Dr. Connor Ferguson, a postdoc at the University at Buffalo studying how professional development and student success initiatives influence the graduate training environment. While pursuing her PhD in higher education at West Virginia University, Connor worked full-time as a student affairs professional supporting …
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Barb Lotan, Manager of Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Services, Overview of Supports and Services Available
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31:23This week, join Barb Lotan, Manager of Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Services, to learn about the many supports and services the office provides to the Queen’s community.By CFRC Podcast Network
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Imposter syndrome as a scientist leaping into business? PostdocTransformation (Socialclip), Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels
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0:22Are you a scientist wanting to leap from academia to business? In this social clip of our episode of the PostdocTransformation Show, hosted by Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels, you will learn insights and strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, leveraging academic skills in the business world, and using psychological concepts like cognitive fle…
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MIT Campus Update: Thanksgiving Break, Tayebati Fellows Deadline, MIThenge, AI Events & More – Nov 24–Dec 1
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2:32Hey Tim the Beaver, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for November 24 through December 1. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—the Thanksgiving holiday is this Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28. MIT offices will be closed, reopening on Monday, December 1. Next, if you're planning to submit a proposal to Research Administration Servic…
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840: Investigating Issues at the Intersection of People, Policy, and Marine and Coastal Environments - Dr. Ana Spalding
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38:39Dr. Ana Spalding is Assistant Professor of Marine and Coastal Policy and Affiliate Faculty at the Pacific Marine Energy Center at Oregon State University. She is also a Research Associate at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama as well as at the Coiba Research Station in Panama. As a social scientist who works in marine and …
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Emily Croft (Art History) – The development of archaeological museums in Sardinia, Italy between 1861-1939
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31:03Join Emily Croft (Art History) for a discussion of her dissertation research on the development of archaeological museums in Sardinia, Italy between 1861-1939.By CFRC Podcast Network
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MIT Campus Update: Events, Opportunities & NCAA Sports Highlights for November 17–24
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2:20Hey Tim the Beaver, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for November 17 through November 24. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—the Russian Language Conversation Table is happening today, Monday, November 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in room 14E-304. It's a great chance to practice your Russian skills in a relaxed setting. Next, if you're co…
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