Best Postdoctoral Podcasts (2026)

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ATGthePodcast 301 - A Conversation with Michele Frison, Postdoctoral Research Assistant, MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit at the University of Cambridge 54:51

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Michele Frison, Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit at the University of Cambridge. Michele is originally from Italy and completed his PhD at UCL in England with a focus on cell biology. He defines himself as a c…

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KM on the FM and Suyin the DJ Bear – Fall Wrap Up Part 2 29:11

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Join KM on the FM and Suyin the DJ Bear for a discussion of events, workshops, and support services on campus to explore in 2026.By CFRC Podcast Network

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KM on the FM and Suyin the DJ Bear – Fall Wrap Up Part 1 30:00

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Join KM on the FM and Suying the DJ Bear for a review of Grad Chat in Fall 2025.By CFRC Podcast Network

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ATGthePodcast 300 - A Conversation with Judy Russell, Former Dean of University Libraries, University of Florida 31:22

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The following interview is part of the 2025 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. In this series, we sit down with leaders and innovators who are making a real difference in scholarly publishing, libraries, and the broader information world. Each conversation is a chance to hear firsthand how these decision makers tackle new challenges…

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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 28:37

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Join 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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ATGthePodcast 299 - A Conversation with Kathleen McEvoy, Senior Policy Fellow, EveryLibrary Institute 33:57

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The following interview is part of the 2025 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. In this series, we sit down with leaders and innovators who are making a real difference in scholarly publishing, libraries, and the broader information world. Each conversation is a chance to hear firsthand how these decision makers tackle new challenges…

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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 39:34

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Join 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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ATGthePodcast 298 - A Conversation with Roger Schonfeld, Managing Director of JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services 33:09

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The following interview is the first in this year's Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. In this series, we sit down with leaders and innovators who are making a real difference in scholarly publishing, libraries, and the broader information world. Each conversation is a chance to hear firsthand how these decision makers tackle new ch…

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Episode 140: Jangai Jap, Department of International Affairs, The University of Georgia 1:08:33

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In this episode, guest co-host Drake Avila, a master's student in Asian Studies, joins host Namfon Narumol Choochan to interview Assistant Professor Jangai Jap from the Department of International Affairs at the University of Georgia. They discuss her recent research on ethnic rebellion in Myanmar and why the current explanation of post-independenc…

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ATGthePodcast 297 - A Conversation with Ross Mounce, Director of Open Access, Arcadia 32:40

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Ross Mounce, Director of Open Access, Arcadia, a family philanthropy. A paleontologist, Ross has a PhD in evolutionary biology. When he began his PhD research at the University of Bath, he realized the lack of access to research papers and the da…

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Episode 139: Analyn Salvador-Amores, Department of Anthropology, University of the Philippines Baguio 46:11

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In this episode, host Namfon Narumol Choochan interviews Analyn Salvador-Amores (Ikin), Professor of Anthropology and former Director of the Museo Kordilyera at the University of the Philippines Baguio. Together, they discuss how the recent tourism trend has revitalized Kalinga tattoos, a tradition of the ethnolinguistic group in Buscalan village, …

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Barb Lotan, Manager of Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Services, Overview of Supports and Services Available 31:23

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This 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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ATGthePodcast 296 - A Conversation with Herbert Van de Sompel, Researcher Fellow at Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS) and Guest Professor at Ghent University 55:14

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Herbert Van de Sompel, Researcher Fellow at Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS) and Guest Professor at Ghent University. Although Herbert has spent the last 25 to 30 years working in libraries, he doesn't describe himself as a librarian …

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Episode 138: Anocha Suwichakornpong, Associate Professor of Film, Columbia University 45:20

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In this episode, host Namfon Narumol Choochan speaks with "Mai" Anocha Suwichakornpong, independent filmmaker, producer, founder of Electric Eel Film, and Associate Professor in Film at Columbia University. Anocha shares how films and filmmaking can be a form of resistance by rethinking the boundary between truth and fiction. They discuss how her p…

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Emily Croft (Art History) – The development of archaeological museums in Sardinia, Italy between 1861-1939 31:03

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Join 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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Rachel Korchinsky (Chemistry) – Forward osmosis followed by reverse osmosis for the removal of contaminants of emerging concern using a CO2-responsive draw agent 29:11

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Join Rachel Korchinsky (Chemistry) for a discussion of her PhD research which utilizes forward osmosis followed by reverse osmosis for the removal of contaminants of emerging concern using a CO2-responsive draw agent. Rachel also discusses her work as a member of Q-ACS (the Queen’s University International Student Chapter of the American Chemical S…

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Emily Ferguson (Kinesiology) – Mitochondrial responses to skeletal muscle-disuse 28:29

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This week, join Emily Ferguson (Kinesiology) as she explains her PhD research on mitochondrial responses to skeletal muscle-disuse and other exciting projects happening in the McGlory Lab. To learn more, check out https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/research/share/grad-chat .By CFRC Podcast Network

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Episode 137: Chiara Formichi, Department of Asian Studies, Cornell University 50:26

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In this episode, host Namfon Narumol Choochan interviews Chiara Formichi, H. Stanley Krusen Professor of World Religions, Director of the Religious Studies Program, and Professor of Asian Studies at Cornell University. They discuss how Prof. Formichi's personal and intellectual journey shaped her research trajectory in Islamic and Southeast Asian s…

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Indonesia in 10 Films: "Soegija" with Arnoud Arps 1:04:38

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Indonesia in 10 Films: "Soegija" with Arnoud Arps In this second episode of "Indonesia in 10 Films," host Michael Kirkpatrick Miller explores the film Soegija (2012), an ambitious historical drama by director Garin Nugroho. Soegjia follows the non-traditional Catholic national hero Monsignor Albertus Soegijapranata, during one of the most volatile …

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Kana Ogawa (Translational Medicine) – The generation of alternative transcripts as a means of regulating phosphorylation in sonic hedgehog medulloblastoma 29:21

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Join Kana Ogawa (Translational Medicine) for a discussion of her Master’s research on the generation of alternative transcripts as a means of regulating phosphorylation in sonic hedgehog medulloblastoma. For more information check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website – https://www…

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ATGthePodcast 295 - A conversation with John Frechette , Ben Kaube, and Aaron Tay 52:32

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This episode is sponsored by Moara.io and contains corporate sponsored content. All content is provided by Moara.io. The views, opinions, and content expressed during this sponsored episode are those of the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast or the Charleston Hub. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement of any prod…

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Mateus Karvat Camara (Computing) Collaborative Perception Under Adverse Weather Conditions 34:46

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Join Mateus Karvat Camara this week for a discussion of his Master’s thesis exploring how collaborative perception can be used to improve autonomous vehicle operation under adverse weather conditions. For more information check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website – https://www.qu…

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ATGthePodcast 294 - A Conversation with Adam Hyde, Founder, Coko (Collaborative Knowledge Foundation) 49:25

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Adam Hyde, Founder, Coko (Collaborative Knowledge Foundation). Adam is known for innovating in publishing. In this conversation, he talks about an interesting career progression and how he transitioned into scholarly publishing. Born in New Zeala…

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Episode 136: Aditya Bhattacharjee, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow from Asian Studies, Cornell University 1:08:41

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In this episode, host Namfon Narumol Choochan interviews Dr. Aditya Bhattacharjee, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Asian Studies at Cornell University. Together, they discuss how growing up in Bangkok led him to study the localization and globalization of Hinduism. Focusing on the transnational appearances of Ganesha in Thailand and Thai restaurants …

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Alicia Cuzner (Education) Decolonizing Educational Environments: An Analysis of Experiences Shared by Educators in the National Capital Region 44:46

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This week, join Alicia Cuzner for a discussion of her Master of Education research on decolonizing education in the classroom, specifically in the National Capital Region. For more information check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website – https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/researc…

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Episode 135: Ian Baird, Professor of Geography and Southeast Asian Studies, University of Wisconsin–Madison 1:02:21

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In this episode, host Namfon Narumol Choochan interviews Ian Baird, Professor of Geography at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Together, they discuss how his travels across southern Laos, northeastern Thailand, and northern Cambodia inspired his study of the House of Champassak. This interview uncovers how and why the Champassak royalty maintai…

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ATGthePodcast 293 - A Conversation with Abel Packer, Co-Founder, SciELO 55:00

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Abel Packer, Co-Founder, SciELO. In this conversation, Abel talks about beginning his career in engineering and computer science, working on UN demographic data projects in Latin America and creating the early bibliographic system, DocPop. He the…

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Episode 134: Brad Simpson, Department of History, University of Connecticut 1:04:09

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In this episode, host Namfon Narumol Choochan interviews Prof. Bradley Simpson, Professor of History at the University of Connecticut. Prof. Simpson reflects on his path from human rights activism to academia. This conversation examines Indonesia's "moderate middle" engagement with the New International Economic Order (NIEO) under the Suharto regim…

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Shelagh Rogers and Colette Steer – Communication Skills 34:07

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Join CJ the DJ for a very special episode with Queen’s University Chancellor Shelagh Rogers! The show focuses on the importance of strong communication skills, storytelling, and being a good listener. Chancellor Rogers also shares about her career in radio and TV which all started at CFRC. For more information check out the Grad Chat webpage on Que…

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Alternative Academic Roles with Patrice Cuff, PhD 32:24

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Dr. Patrice Cuff has done many things! An industry postdoc, industry business development, and now an alternative academic role at a teaching institution. Learn more from Dr. Cuff about how she has pivoted and found job satisfaction on a unique journey to find the right fit.By Vanderbilt University

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Jessica Caravaggio (English) – Young Adult Fiction, Feminist Theory, and Fandom Studies 28:21

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Join Jessica Caravaggio (English) for a discussion of her research Fantasy, Fandom, and Feminist Community-Building which explores the connections of young adult fiction, feminist theory, and fandom studies in different communities of readers. For more information check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Po…

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Market Access and Medical Policy with Jennifer Malinowski, PhD 31:33

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Dr. Jennifer Malinowski shares her role with Lab Corp and the work she does in Market Access.By Vanderbilt University

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ATGthePodcast 292 - A Conversation with Joy Connolly, President, American Council for Learned Societies 53:49

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Joy Connolly, President, American Council of Learned Societies. Joy has been President of ACLS since 2019. Prior to this, she was provost and interim president of the CUNY Graduate Center. Joy says she has always had an interest in the classics a…

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Drug Discovery in Biopharma with Matt Harlow, PhD 23:54

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Dr. Matt Harlow, PhD, Senior Scientist at TRIANA Biomedicines, shares his path since Vanderbilt and his daily work life in drug discovery.By Vanderbilt University

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ATGthePodcast 291 - A Conversation with Rob Johnson, Managing Director, Founder, Research Consulting 46:14

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Rob Johnson, Managing Director, Founder, Research Consulting. Rob Johnson is founder and CEO of Research Consulting, well-known in scholarly publishing for investigations into policy. In this interview, we talk with Rob about his background and t…

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Competitive Intelligence Consulting with Laura Geben, PhD 37:45

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Dr. Geben shares about her role as a consultant with Anchor Point Consulting, specifically in competitive intelligence. She also shares about her time working abroad, being 100% remote, and the opportunities she purused in grad school to land her current role.By Vanderbilt University

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ATGthePodcast 290 - A Conversation with Steve Gump, Author and Associate Director, Fellowships, University of Virginia 53:12

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Steve Gump, Author and Associate Director, Fellowships, University of Virginia. Steve is author of the recently published How to Review Scholarly Books (Princeton University Press). In addition to working as a fellowship advisor at University of …

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Episode 133: Rachel Leow, Department of History, University of Cambridge 53:34

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In this episode of Gatty Rewind, host Francine Barchett and guest co-host Evelyn Fettes (Cornell PhD candidate in Linguistics) join Dr. Rachel Leow, Associate Professor of Modern East Asian History at the University of Cambridge, for a journey through the Southern Seas. Dr. Leow challenges landlocked, nation-bound histories of Southeast Asia by exp…

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Bioinformatics in Industry with Tim Shaver, PhD 24:38

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Dr. Shaver shares about his role at Natera as their Associate Director of Bioinformatics.By Vanderbilt University

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Episode 132: Heidi Kühn, Founder of Roots of Peace and 2023 World Food Prize laureate 41:39

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In this episode, Francine Barchett interviews Heidi Kühn, founder of Roots of Peace and 2023 World Food Prize laureate. Kühn shares how a background in journalism and a life-changing cancer diagnosis led her to launch a global mission: turning "mines to vines." She recounts how her organization cleared landmines in places like Vietnam and Afghanist…

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Nonprofit Program Administration with Roslin Thoppil, PhD 30:09

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Dr. Roslin Thoppil, PhD, shares about her role with the American Association for Cancer Research where she leads the development and execution of national and international scientific conferences and educational initiatives. Her role involves close collaboration with top cancer scientists and clinicians from across the globe, ensuring the delivery …

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ATGthePodcast 289 - A Conversation with Rice Majors, Associate University Librarian, University of California, Davis 55:11

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Rice Majors, Associate University Librarian, University of California, Davis. Rice studied music and worked in the library as an undergraduate, where he was initially hired during the Summer to work on a retroactive barcoding project of their col…

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Competitive Intelligence Consulting with Gabriela Santos, PhD 20:59

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Dr. Santos tells us about her role as a consulting with a firm that focuses on competitive intelligence. She shares about her post-PhD path in industry while maintaining her love for science.By Vanderbilt University

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ATGthePodcast 288 - A Conversation with Ronald Snijder, CTO, Head of Research, OAPEN Foundation 40:49

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Ronald Snijder, CTO, Head of Research, OAPEN Foundation. Ronald first obtained his bachelor's in librarianship, then worked in IT, and then moved into academic publishing with Amsterdam University Press. He says he combines all these experiences …

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ATGthePodcast 287 - A Conversation with Brian Nosek, Executive Director, Center for Open Science 47:47

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Brian Nosek, Executive Director, Center for Open Science. Brian is co-founder of three different non-profit organizations: The Center for Open Science, Project Implicit and the Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science, all of which ar…

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ATGthePodcast 286 - A Conversation with Damien Pattinson, Executive Director, eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd. 51:42

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Damien Pattinson, Executive Director, eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd. Damien earned his PhD in neuroscience. After a postdoc at Kings College, London, UK, he began his career in scholarly publishing almost twenty years ago, first joining BMJ as…

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ATGthePodcast 285 - A Conversation with Emily McElroy; Matt Carson; Wind Cowles and Dr. Rebecca Taylor-Grant 54:07

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This episode is sponsored by Taylor & Francis, and the views, opinions, and content expressed during this sponsored episode are those of the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast or the Charleston Hub. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement of any products, services, or statements made during the episode. Thank you t…

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ATGthePodcast 284 - A Conversation with John Willinksy, Founder, Public Knowledge Project (PKP) 56:43

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with John Willinsky, Founder, Public Knowledge Project. In this conversation, John talks about his career beginnings as a schoolteacher, then becoming a college professor and researcher. In 1998, he became frustrated with being unable to share researc…

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ATGthePodcast 283 - A Conversation with Stephen Webster, Director, Science Communication Unit, Imperial College, London 52:33

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Stephen Webster, Director, Science Communication Unit, Imperial College, London. Stephan began his career by studying biology and the life sciences and attended Cambridge University where he studied the philosophy of science, and became intereste…

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ATGthePodcast 282 - A Conversation with David Worlock, Digital Strategy Advisor 53:09

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with David Worlock, Publishing Veteran and Digital Strategy Advisor. David began his career in the scholarly publishing industry over 50 years ago. In this conversation, he reflects on the evolution of scholarly communication since the 1970's when he …