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Not My Thesis, Chapter 4

In Chapter 4 of Not My Thesis, learn about the beauty of abstract math and how a mathematician wields her powers for social change, all without freaking out.

Episode 4 Not My Thesis

Not My Thesis, Chapter 3

In Chapter 3 of Not My Thesis, learn about the endless challenges and delights of observing dark and distant space and making science more inclusive on our own planet

Episode 3 Not My Thesis

Mistakes can be disappointing and stressful, but are they also useful? Join our conversation to hear about mutations, the sometimes helpful mistakes of evolution, and how graduate students work through lab mishaps

Episode 7 Biosphere

Aggression and Fear

What if you had never, and could never, experience fear? It turns out this is the reality for some people. Would life be better, worse, or just different? Join in the discussion on the latest episode of Biosphere

Episode 6 Biosphere

Instability

Life is uncertain, and sometimes so are scientists. But that’s how we go from lively arguments to new ideas about the world! Tune in to hear competing theories regarding the emergence of life on our home planet, and a discussion of uncertainty in our own lives, as graduate students and scientists

Episode 5 Biosphere

Not My Thesis, Chapter 2

In Chapter 2 of Not My Thesis, learn how we can save millions of dollars in biological research, hear about efforts to literally change the way we see science, and wrestle with what academic accolades actually mean

Episode 2 Not My Thesis

Assimilation

Sea slugs have powers that exceed all expectations, and so do you! Join our conversation about how this power could be used in the animal kingdom and in academia

Episode 4 Biosphere

Fitting In

You don’t need a big brain to be cultured, you’ve just got to fit in. Even insects know how it’s done!

Episode 3 Biosphere

Not My Thesis, Chapter 1

In Chapter 1 of Not My Thesis, hear about the two hands of antibodies, how to keep your students from throwing markers against the wall, and whether struggle is a productive part of scientific research

Episode 1 Not My Thesis

Not My Thesis, Introduction

Not My Thesis interviews graduate students about what their thesis is, but also what their thesis is not. Listen as we explore science via the hearts and minds creating it

Episode 0 Not My Thesis

Poetic Justice

Parasites are found everywhere throughout nature. But a parasite within a parasite? Tune in to hear more!

Episode 2 Biosphere

New Beginnings

Scientists are nurtured in labs. Some bacteria are nurtured by their mother-cells until they mature. Are we so different?

Episode 1 Biosphere

Biosphere Trailer

Ever wonder how biologists feel about mistakes? Fear? Poetic justice? Tune in to Biosphere to join the conversation!

Episode 0 Biosphere