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Academic Life February 25, 2021

Exploring STEM, Insulin Research, and Why We Get Sick

A Discussion with Benjamin Bikman

Benjamin Bikman

Hosted by Christina Gessler
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts …

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Academic Life February 18, 2021

Faculty versus Administrative Positions

A Discussion with Karin Lewis

Karin Lewis

Hosted by Dana Malone
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts …
Academic Life February 15, 2021

Pandemic and the Student Parent

A Conversation about Being a Graduate Student and Mother during a Global Pandemic

Brooke Lombardi

Hosted by Dana Malone
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts …
Academic Life February 11, 2021

How to Navigate Mid-Career Choices as a Faculty Member

A Discussion with Vicki Baker

Vicki Baker

Hosted by Dana Malone
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts …
Academic Life February 4, 2021

The Role of Community Colleges in Higher Education

A Discussion with Penny Wills

Penny Wills

Hosted by Christina Gessler
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts …
Academic Life January 28, 2021

How to Work Toward Diversity and Inclusion in Campus Organizations

A Discussion with Crystal Byrd Farmer

Crystal Byrd Farmer

Hosted by Christina Gessler
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts …
Academic Life January 21, 2021

How to Stop Chasing Happiness and Make a Meaningful Life Instead

A Discussion with Frank Martela

Frank Martela

Hosted by Christina Gessler
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts …
Academic Life January 14, 2021

How to Leave Academia and Find a Good Job

A Discussion with Christopher Caterine

Christopher Caterine

Hosted by Christina Gessler
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts …
Academic Life January 7, 2021

On Writing Well for Trade

A Conversation with author and scholar Donna Freitas

Donna Freitas

Hosted by Dana Malone
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts …
Academic Life December 31, 2020

The Self-Care Stuff: Considering Whether to Stay or Drop Out

A Discussion with Miriam Martin

Miriam Martin

Hosted by Christina Gessler
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts …
Academic Life December 24, 2020

The Other Side of the Desk with a UP Editor

A Discussion with Kim Guinta

Kim Guinta

Hosted by Dana Malone
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts …
Academic Life December 17, 2020

How To Use Your First Amendment Rights On Campus (and Off)

A Discussion with Will Creeley

Will Creeley

Hosted by Christina Gessler
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts …
Academic Life December 10, 2020

How to See Your Senior Year of High School as a Path to College

A Discussion with Jeff Hobbs

Jeff Hobbs

Hosted by Christina Gessler
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts …
Academic Life December 3, 2020

Dealing with the Fs (Fear and Failure)

A Discussion with Alice Connor

Alice Conner

Hosted by Christina Gessler
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts …
Academic Life November 19, 2020

Finishing Your Book When Life Is A Disaster

A Discussion with Jennifer Strube

Jennifer Strube

Hosted by Christina Gessler
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts …
Academic Life November 12, 2020

Should I Quit My Ph.D. Program?

A Discussion with Rebecca Duke-Barton

Rebecca Duke-Barton

Hosted by Christina Gessler
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our own mentor networks to bring you …
Academic Life November 6, 2020

How To Deal With Structural Inequality

A Discussion with Yolanda Flores Niemann and Gabriella Gutiérrez y Muhs

Yolanda Flores Niemann and Gabriella Gutiérrez y Muhs

Hosted by Christina Gessler
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you’re not an island, and neither are we. So, we are reaching across our own contacts – and beyond …
Academic Life November 6, 2020

Gender Bias in the Study of Science

A Discussion with Gina Rippon

Gina Rippon

Hosted by Christina Gessler
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts …
Academic Life November 6, 2020

Getting an MFA and Memoir Writing

A Discussion with Melissa Valentine

Melissa Valentine

Hosted by Christina Gessler
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts …
Academic Life November 6, 2020

How to Maintain Your Artistic Practice After Graduation

A Discussion with Beth Pickens

Beth Pickens

Hosted by Christina Gessler
Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you’re not an island, and neither are we. So, we are reaching across our own contacts – and beyond …