Best Artsy Engineering Podcasts (2025)

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Advanced Strategies for Enhancing Your Proposal 24:15

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19d ago24:15

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In today's episode we talk with Steve Jax (the man, the myth, the legend!) about his recent webinar on Advanced Strategies for Enhancing Your Proposal. We jabber about preliminary data (is it REALLY necessary?), getting to know your reviewers, evaluation plans and more. Check it out and stay tuned for another Federal Digest in the coming weeks! Fol…

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Grant Rant: Federal Digest August 14, 2025 16:52

1M ago16:52

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We are back with all the details on the new Executive Order. Steve and I dive into the key takeaways (appointees reviewing announcements and awards, preference for lower indirect cost rates, termination for convenience), and then take a peek at the appropriations process and the good indicators coming out of Congress! Follow me on Twitter! Interest…

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Grant Rant: Federal Digest July 23, 2025 15:00

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We are back with GOOD news! Today Steve and I chat about the appropriations process (because if you thought the Big Beautiful Bill was the end of the conversation you were wrong) and how the committees are being less slash and burn in their proposals. We also talk about some upcoming changes to NIH submission policy (no more submitting 6+ applicati…

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Debriefing on the FY2026 Federal Budget 25:16

3M ago25:16

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In today's episode, Senior Grants Consultant Steve Jax and I talk through some of the themes arising out of our most recent webinar on the FY2026 Federal Budget. We talk about best practices for faculty to take when considering how and when to apply, a very un-School House Rock overview of where we are in the budget process, and where to go to find…

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Grant Rant: Federal Digest July 1, 2025 10:35

3M ago10:35

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We are back with a brief update on all federal happenings - the Supreme Court's decision on nationwide injunctions, DOGE losing access to Grants.gov, and what may be happening inside the administration with constitutional spend down requirements. Check it out! Follow me on Twitter! Interested in Hanover helping you with your grants? Check out our w…

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Grant Rant: Federal Digest June 17, 2025 13:47

3M ago13:47

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We are back today to talk about GOOD things! First up, a court case regarding the NIH terminated grants, then the House Appropriations processes related to USDA, NSF CAREER (it's here to stay, guys!), and finally some more updates on indirect cost rate discussions. Check it out! Follow me on Twitter! Interested in Hanover helping you with your gran…

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Grant Rant: Federal Digest June 3, 2025 22:02

4M ago22:02

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We are back after a brief break with all the updates on the new detailed executive budget plans. We talk about the restructuring happening at NSF and NIH, and what to look for in the coming weeks and months as the budget process progresses. Follow me on Twitter! Interested in Hanover helping you with your grants? Check out our website for more info…

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Grant Rant: Federal Digest May 13, 2025 15:13

5M ago15:13

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Steve and I are back this week to discuss the latest news - NSF is restructuring their divisions, NIH clarifies the foreign subaward policy (it's temporary!!), and the Gates Foundation speeds up their endowment spend down to assist with the federal government grant shortfalls! Follow me on Twitter! Interested in Hanover helping you with your grants…

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Grant Rant: Federal Digest May 6, 2025 21:12

5M ago21:12

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Steve and I are back today to discuss the big stories: the Administration's budget request (eek!), NSF halts awards, NSF also has a new indirect cost rate policy, foreign subawards and (finally!) some good news! Check it out! Follow me on Twitter! Interested in Hanover helping you with your grants? Check out our website for more information.…

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Creative Grantseeking in a Challenging Landscape 45:29

5M ago45:29

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We are back with Managing Grants Consultants Melissa Cornish and Kristina Weaver, answering all your lingering questions from our webinar series! We talk about foundations stepping up to the plate (and how to engage them), what makes grants competitive in these times, how to find collaborators, and more! Tune in and follow us for more! Follow me on…

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Grant Rant: Federal Digest April 29, 2025 15:37

5M ago15:37

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Well we are back, this week with news on the NSF's leadership change, cuts to the EPA, and reorganizations planned for USDA. We also give brief updates on the Harvard lawsuit and the DOE indirect cost rate policy. Follow me on Twitter! Interested in Hanover helping you with your grants? Check out our website for more information.…

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Grant Rant: Federal Digest April 22, 2025 27:54

5M ago27:54

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In the news today: President Trump's proposed budget and the potential ramifications in the HHS space; NSF and DOGE continuing audit that may slow awards; Northwestern and the fight against DOE's proposed 15% indirect cost rate; NIH's new Terms and Conditions and more updates from the federal shakeup. Follow me on Twitter! Interested in Hanover hel…

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Grant Rant: Federal Digest April 15, 2025 23:31

6M ago23:31

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We are back this week with Senior Grants Consultant Steve Jax to discuss recent grant-related news from the federal landscape: Harvard takes a stand, Nature's recent analysis on NIH cuts, and yes - more indirect cost rate updates. Follow me on Twitter! Interested in Hanover helping you with your grants? Check out our website for more information.…

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AI Policies Among Federal Grantmakers 28:34

6M ago28:34

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AI is here...and likely to stay. Today we chat with Senior Grants Consultant Tom Kuhn about the federal grantmakers and their views on utilizing AI tools in proposal preparation. Follow me on Twitter! Interested in Hanover helping you with your grants? Check out our website for more information.By Mallory

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Grant Rant: Federal Digest April 8, 2025 29:36

6M ago29:36

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Every Tuesday, join us as we talk about relevant grantseeker news from the federal world. Today, Senior Grants Consultant Steve Jax discusses the injunction on NIH's indirect cost rate policy, what's happening at NEH, pending legislation with key institutions, and more. We're here to help - reach out with any questions about the shifting federal la…

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Mini Grant Rant: Questions on NSF CAREER 22:48

7M ago22:48

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On today's episode I chat with Senior Grants Consultant Michelle Frank all about NSF CAREER! We are taking your questions - from the impacts of DEI language, to what makes educational activities 'pop,' to whether or not an NIH R01 is competitively prohibitive for CAREER. Follow me on Twitter! Interested in Hanover helping you with your grants? Chec…

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Mini Grant Rant: NIH Review Changes! 15:44

7M ago15:44

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In today's episode we return from a loooong hiatus to welcome back Senior Grants Consultant Sarah Ott! We chat about the NIH's new review criteria that went into effect at the end of January, what this means for researchers, and what to be aware of as you're submitting your grants! For more information on NIH review changes, reach out to us at podc…

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We're Too C06-y For This Rant 27:46

1+ y ago27:46

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On today's episode, we chat about the NIH's C06 program! Grants Consultant Steve Jax joins Katy and me (KATY IS BACK) to talk about the biomedical research facilities program, which allows for renovating and construction costs for places to do the work, ya'll. Steve talks about what makes for a strong application, things to consider well ahead of t…

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Large Scale Proposals - Getting to the Heart (or Center?) of the Matter 26:22

2y ago26:22

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We're back!! After a brief (or maybe not so brief) hiatus, we are back today with Katy and Tom to discuss large scale proposals...also known as the dreaded center grant proposal. We discuss the challenges with managing these, how to plan ahead, and dive into a few haunting experiences with these beasts. Are center proposals worth it? YES! But liste…

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Getting to the Heart of the Matter - What Makes Good Aims and Objectives? 24:45

2y ago24:45

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On today's Grant Rant, I chat with Senior Grants Consultants Steve Jax and Sarah Ott about best practices when it comes to aims and objectives in grant proposals. We all know codependency in relationships is bad, but did you know it's bad in grants too? Well, it is! Sarah and Steve talk me through keeping those aims independent, what interdependenc…

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The Billion Dollar Episode 35:38

2y ago35:38

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It's a party! On today's episode we are joined by Grants Consultants and our Managing Content Director to talk about a milestone in our journey as a practice...TRES COMMAS! Over the past 14ish years we've had the privilege of working with so many amazing clients, and we celebrate securing over $1 billion in funding with them! Join myself, Tom Kuhn,…

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NIH Series Episode 7: Early Career 26:15

2+ y ago26:15

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We are winding down our NIH series, but we can't say goodbye without talking about early career! Many agencies have great resources for early career PIs, and the NIH is no exception. Tom and me chat about the early career reviewer program, how to extend your ESI status, the K series, and what makes a good mentor. Check it out! We'll be closing this…

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RFC: Whatcha workin' on? 41:01

2+ y ago41:01

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Sultan, Jon, and Matt get together and talk about what they've been up to lately. The surprising CSS of form inputs? Revamping key application surfaces? Combining systems that probably should've been one system to begin with? All that, and more, in this episode!By Artsy Engineering

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NIH Series Episode 6: NIH REPORT 23:51

2+ y ago23:51

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Did you know that NIH has a delightful suite of tools called NIH REPORT? Did you also know that these tools can help you find the right Program Officer, the right Study Section, and give you tons of information on funded projects? You didn't? Fortunately, Tom Kuhn and I are here to give you all the tea. Listen in! Follow me on Twitter! Interested i…

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Career Growth, Transitions, & Foundation w/ Anna 38:59

2+ y ago38:59

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Artsy Alumni Anna joins Matt Dole to discuss what she's been up to since leaving Artsy (spoiler: a lot of cool stuff)! What has she learned from her work at Foundation, and how has she grown in the last year? Tune in to find out!By Artsy Engineering

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NIH Series Episode 5: International Grants 18:33

2+ y ago18:33

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Hear ye, hear ye! It's time to talk about international applicants to the NIH! While some federal agencies are less chummy when it comes to international grants, the NIH is quite welcoming! In this episode, we chat about the Fogarty Center (an institute at the NIH specifically for international applicants and research), where to find eligibility cr…

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Artsy Alumni Steve Hicks 36:49

2+ y ago36:49

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How is Steve doing after a year in his new job? Let's find out about one of our favorite Artsy alumni friends!By Artsy Engineering

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NIH Series Episode 4: Resubmitting to the NIH 22:20

2+ y ago22:20

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We are back today to talk about a common experience for NIH grantseekers - resubmissions. If you are interested in NIH, chances are you'll be in a position to resubmit. I chat with Senior Grants Consultant Tom Kuhn about resubmitting to this agency, including how to decide when to resubmit, what the benefits of an A1 application are, and more! Tune…

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RFC about Weddings and Mentoring 41:29

2+ y ago41:29

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Kaja and Erik are having a well rounded conversation about wedding planing and mentoring and programming language ecosystems. Does this potpourri of topics raise a lot of questions? Find the answers in this episode. And make sure to sign up for the Ruby mentorship as either a mentor or mentee: https://firstrubyfriend.org/…

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NIH Series Episode 3: Fellowships and Training Grants 16:34

2+ y ago16:34

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We are delighted to share Episode 3 of our NIH series! In each episode we'll look at a new aspect of the NIH for grantseekers, including the R series, fellowships, resubmissions and more. In today's episode, Senior Grants Consultant Tom Kuhn returns to chat about the F series - a prestigious set of fellowships from the NIH at the pre and post docto…

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Artsy Berliners: Adam 23:11

2+ y ago23:11

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On this episode of Artsy Engineering Radio, Adam Butler joins us in our new series "Artsy Berliners" where we highlight the exciting stories of the Artsy team in Berlin. Adam shares his unique journey from being a security guard to becoming a musician, then transitioning to tech while still being a musician on the side. We'll hear about his experie…

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NIH Series Episode 2: The R Series 24:34

2+ y ago24:34

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We are delighted to share Episode 2 of our NIH series! In each episode we'll look at a new aspect of the NIH for grantseekers, including the R series, fellowships, resubmissions and more. In this episode, Senior Grants Consultant Tom Kuhn talks about the different R (or Research) mechanisms at the NIH, including what their purposes are, how to dist…

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Listening to Music during Work 26:43

2+ y ago26:43

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Pavlos, George and Kaja talk about what kind of music they listen to during work and how it helps them to get into the "tunnel". If you listen to this episode and get curious about examples of their described music, we have the links to the songs and playlists here! Kaja' playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5G2JL58Ub6RrwlBY0Zpmjt?si=98adafc…

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NIH Series Episode 1: An Introduction to the NIH 30:48

2+ y ago30:48

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The Grant Rant is proud to share episode 1 of our new series, the NIH! In each episode we'll look at a new aspect of the NIH for grantseekers, including the R series, fellowships, resubmissions, and more. In this episode, Grants Consultant Tom Kuhn walks us through the fundamental elements of the NIH - the Institutes and Centers, the difference bet…

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WAYAHDYGH: Pavlos 33:23

2+ y ago33:23

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Today we have a very special (and a little sad) episode: our beloved Pavlos is leaving Artsy, and he joined Matt to tell us who he is and what he's learned during his time here. We'll miss you, Pavlos! Come back any time!By Artsy Engineering

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RFC: Always trying to get.. Betterer 23:52

2+ y ago23:52

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Jon Allured, Pavlos Vinieratos and George Kartalis talk about Betterer, a tool by Craig Spence (aka phenomnomnominal), all about trying to get your codebase in a better state. We used it for a couple of week. What did we think? What did we love, and what did we had issues with? Let us guide you through our experience with betterer. PS: Jon loves gr…

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Learnings from the Security Learning Group 19:31

2+ y ago19:31

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This week, Matt Dole & Brian take time to reflect on a recent security-focused learning group run by engineers at Artsy. Have you ever wanted to beef up your security chops and hang out with your team at the same time? Listen to learn how you, too, can become a security expert...or at least less of a security noob 😉…

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TomTalk! Mini Grant Rant Exclusive: NSF MRI 32:48

2+ y ago32:48

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Do you need a really, really big laser to do research? Well, NSF's Major Research Instrumentation program may be the ticket! On today's special TomTalk, Senior Grants Consultant Tom Kuhn talks all about the MRI program. You can buy a laser, you can build a laser, and you can do it all without having to cost share (for the next five years)!!! We als…

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Working 4 Days A Week 32:01

2+ y ago32:01

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In this episode Erik and Kaja are talking about their experience working 4 days a week instead of 5.By Artsy Engineering

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Good Times at the Early Career Rodeo 54:07

3y ago54:07

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On today's episode, we talk with Grants Consultant Paul Tuttle about the challenges, opportunities, and chaos of being an early career faculty member. Paul uses amazing metaphors to talk about being careful to not overcommit, how to improve your grantwriting, the benefits of being a reviewer, and more! Grab a drink (or a funnel cake) and listen in!…

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EuRuKo Recap! 35:26

3y ago35:26

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Kaja joins Matt Dole to talk about her experience at this year's EuRuKo (European Ruby Conference). What was her favorite talk? What did she learn that will change how she works? Tune in for the answers to those questions and more! https://2022.euruko.org/By Artsy Engineering

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Whatchu working on (on the side): Forty by Jon Allured 37:03

3y ago37:03

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Jon Allured talks to Pavlos Vinieratos about Jon's worktime tracking app. It's Forty, and it's about helping you hit that 40 hours a week, while making sure you don't do over! Work/life balance is king. We discuss how the idea came about, how the development went, how Jon uses it, and a bunch more. Join us for the first episode of Whatchu working o…

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Devtools.fm, Recurse, & Oxide w/ Justin Bennett 43:18

3y ago43:18

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Today on the podcast, Matt Dole is joined by former Artsyer Justin Bennett to talk about what he's up to these days. Turns out he's up to quite a lot! Tune in to hear about his podcast (devtools.fm), his time at Recurse Center, his current work at Oxide, and much more. Justin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/zephraph…

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Front and Center: All About Center Proposals 41:32

3y ago41:32

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What are Center proposals (aside from the fodder of nightmares for many PIs and administrators alike)? Senior Grants Consultant Sarah Ott joins us today to chat about Center proposals and cover topics including when to submit, when not to submit, how to deal with difficult personalities, and (everyone's favorite) version control. Listen in on how y…

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WAYAHDYGH Pamela 26:18

3y ago26:18

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We are getting to know a bit more about our engineering manager Pamela, how she got here and what she enjoys about her job but also her fun creative hobby and her experiences with leading teams when the leaders left.By Artsy Engineering

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TomTalk! Preliminary Data 24:11

3y ago24:11

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Happy Fall, All! We are back today with a Senior Grants Consultant Tom Kuhn and ACTUAL SCIENTIST Steve Jax to talk about preliminary data! What used to be an optional nice-to-have addition to proposals is now more of a gotta-have-it element. Join us as we chat about all things preliminary data - from preprints, statisticians, how to know you have e…

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RFC: Engineers and Motiviation 36:40

3y ago36:40

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Motivation is one of the driving forces for accomplishments and achievements, but it's not always easy to stay motivated. In this episode, Mounir, Matt Dole, and Sultan are talking about how to motivate yourself and stay focused. They also discuss burnout, how to avoid it, and what to do when feeling unmotivated and burnt out.…

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Improving Artwork Recommendations 25:15

3y ago25:15

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Recommending artworks to collectors is tricky but having four different ways to do it… Listen as Sarah Haq and Jon Allured talk about how they are improving the artwork recommendations at Artsy by establishing a single source of truth and more!By Artsy Engineering

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What are Engineering Practices? 40:22

3y ago40:22

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At Artsy, we have a concept of a "practice": engineers across different teams who meet on a regular basis to discuss cross-system plans, problems, and systems. This week on the podcast, Matt & Kaja discuss how our practices work, what we like about them, and what could make them better.By Artsy Engineering

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TomTalk! ED Basic Needs with Susan Perri 18:15

3y ago18:15

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The Department of Education can be a mystifying place where page limits are just really recommendations, but it doesn't all have to be scary! Senior Grants Consultant Susan Perri (AKA The Master and Commander of All Things ED) joins Tom and Mallory to talk about ED Basic Needs, a cool new(ish) program from the Department of Education. We also threa…