Conversations with Academics A conversation with academics about what they do, how they manage their time, or what life is like as they progress through their careers https://academicworklife.blogspot.com/ Anchor Podcasts Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:34:04 GMT All podcast material is the intellectual property of the podcast author. Dylan Gomes A conversation with academics about who they are, what they are interested in, and what they do. episodic no work,life,academia,academic,science,careerA conversation with academics about what they do.dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.comDylan Gomes <![CDATA[23: Anna Zivian]]> Anna Zivian - Senior Research Fellow at Ocean Conservancy. 20 December 2021.

Anna and I talk about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ), ocean conservation and the Ocean Conservancy, and her journey to her current position. At the end we briefly talk about spiders and the conservation of arthropods.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/23-Anna-Zivian-e1d1k09 debe5df3-0a23-49a9-a61e-7c8ae2a4f539 Sun, 16 Jan 2022 21:39:19 GMT <p>Anna Zivian&nbsp;-&nbsp;Senior Research Fellow at&nbsp;Ocean Conservancy. 20 December 2021.</p> <p>Anna and I talk about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ), ocean conservation and the Ocean Conservancy, and her journey to her current position. At the end we briefly talk about spiders and the conservation of arthropods.</p> false 00:44:09 1 23 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Anna Zivian&nbsp;-&nbsp;Senior Research Fellow at&nbsp;Ocean Conservancy. 20 December 2021. Anna and I talk about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ), ocean conservation and the Ocean Conservancy, and her journey to her current position. At the end we briefly talk about spiders and the conservation of arthropods.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[22: Kathryn McConnell]]> Kathryn McConnell - Doctoral Candidate at Yale School of the Environment. 4 April 2021.

Katie and I talk about her research on the impacts of wildfire on human lives, how Covid has changed our own lives, and a bit about the PhD process.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/22-Kathryn-McConnell-e1c4p1p 75e648ea-0f31-488f-bae9-aab75ba2a57d Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:45:15 GMT <p><strong>Kathryn McConnell&nbsp;-&nbsp;Doctoral Candidate at&nbsp;Yale School of the Environment. 4 April 2021.</strong></p> <p>Katie and I talk about her research on the impacts of wildfire on human lives, how Covid has changed our own lives, and a bit about the PhD process.</p> false 00:32:12 1 22 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Kathryn McConnell&nbsp;-&nbsp;Doctoral Candidate at&nbsp;Yale School of the Environment. 4 April 2021. Katie and I talk about her research on the impacts of wildfire on human lives, how Covid has changed our own lives, and a bit about the PhD process.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[21: David Murray]]> David Murray - Entrepreneur and writer. 28 November 2020.

David and I talk about his journey from through higher education, an archaeology excavation in Europe, his study of Classics, some entrepreneurial endeavors, and his latest switch to writing. David and I ramble for quite a while, but I hope some of it is useful or interesting.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/21-David-Murray-e1c4p0p 64e176f2-86f6-4546-92ef-6a4db40ac1ea Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:43:33 GMT <p><strong>David Murray - Entrepreneur and writer. 28 November 2020.</strong></p> <p>David and I talk about his journey from through higher education, an archaeology excavation in Europe, his study of Classics, some entrepreneurial endeavors, and his latest switch to writing. David and I ramble for quite a while, but I hope some of it is useful or interesting.</p> false 01:06:40 1 21 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)David Murray - Entrepreneur and writer. 28 November 2020. David and I talk about his journey from through higher education, an archaeology excavation in Europe, his study of Classics, some entrepreneurial endeavors, and his latest switch to writing. David and I ramble for quite a while, but I hope some of it is useful or interesting.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[20: Dr. Matthew Silk]]> Dr. Matthew Silk - University of Exeter. 16 October 2020.

Matt and I talk about how Covid has affected us, his journey from the PhD through a couple of postdocs (along with what is next for him), his recent paper "Perils and pitfalls of mixed-effects regression models in biology" and statistics more generally, at the end Matt gives some advice about being brave and "going for it" when contacting potential advisors.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/20-Dr--Matthew-Silk-e1c4oua 324125f3-5d44-44d2-8f2a-7db1e80e98d9 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:39:08 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Matthew Silk - University of Exeter. 16 October 2020.</strong></p> <p>Matt and I talk about how Covid has affected us, his journey from the PhD through a couple of postdocs (along with what is next for him), his recent paper "Perils and pitfalls of mixed-effects regression models in biology" and statistics more generally, at the end Matt gives some advice about being brave and "going for it" when contacting potential advisors.</p> false 00:33:47 1 20 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Matthew Silk - University of Exeter. 16 October 2020. Matt and I talk about how Covid has affected us, his journey from the PhD through a couple of postdocs (along with what is next for him), his recent paper "Perils and pitfalls of mixed-effects regression models in biology" and statistics more generally, at the end Matt gives some advice about being brave and "going for it" when contacting potential advisors.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[19: Dr. Jesse Barber]]> Dr. Jesse Barber - Boise State University. 23 June 2020.
Jesse tells me about his academic journey, and we end by discussing publishing houses, journals, and the ethics surrounding decisions to submit to a journal.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/19-Dr--Jesse-Barber-e1c4oth cdc3ac83-ed14-4d8a-a42b-d74b6183891b Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:37:19 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Jesse Barber - Boise State University. 23 June 2020.</strong><br> Jesse tells me about his academic journey, and we end by discussing publishing houses, journals, and the ethics surrounding decisions to submit to a journal.</p> false 00:45:22 1 19 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Jesse Barber - Boise State University. 23 June 2020. Jesse tells me about his academic journey, and we end by discussing publishing houses, journals, and the ethics surrounding decisions to submit to a journal.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[18: Dr. Kathryn Turner]]> Dr. Kathryn Turner - Idaho State University. 17 December 2019.
Kathryn tells me about her experience in the job search and what sort of things to look out for. She stresses the importance of hobbies, or taking time away from work, and she ends with the power of sleep and talking to humans - we are social creatures after all.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/18-Dr--Kathryn-Turner-e1c4or7 9778413e-de5c-47fc-a2ea-254531140b36 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:33:25 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Kathryn Turner - Idaho State University. 17 December 2019.</strong><br> Kathryn tells me about her experience in the job search and what sort of things to look out for. She stresses the importance of hobbies, or taking time away from work, and she ends with the power of sleep and talking to humans - we are social creatures after all.</p> false 00:24:05 1 18 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Kathryn Turner - Idaho State University. 17 December 2019. Kathryn tells me about her experience in the job search and what sort of things to look out for. She stresses the importance of hobbies, or taking time away from work, and she ends with the power of sleep and talking to humans - we are social creatures after all.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[17: Dr. Kristin Byrd]]> Dr. Kristin Byrd - USGS (Western Geographic Science Center, Moffett Field, CA). 5 December 2019.
Kristin tells me about her career trajectory, her current work, and life in a government position. She talks a bit about some skills that hiring committees might be after, and how her daily life probably isn't very different from that which would be found in a University position.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/17-Dr--Kristin-Byrd-e1c4oq6 34ac5529-85ec-45c3-90b8-d545adccf312 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:31:48 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Kristin Byrd - USGS (Western Geographic Science Center, Moffett Field, CA). 5 December 2019.</strong><br> Kristin tells me about her career trajectory, her current work, and life in a government position. She talks a bit about some skills that hiring committees might be after, and how her daily life probably isn't very different from that which would be found in a University position.</p> false 00:16:17 1 17 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Kristin Byrd - USGS (Western Geographic Science Center, Moffett Field, CA). 5 December 2019. Kristin tells me about her career trajectory, her current work, and life in a government position. She talks a bit about some skills that hiring committees might be after, and how her daily life probably isn't very different from that which would be found in a University position.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[16: Dr. Nick Dowdy]]> Dr. Nick Dowdy - NSF Post Doctoral Fellow (Milwaukee Public Museum) & Assistant Research Professor (Wake Forest University). 7 November 2019.
Nick tells me about not having a great work-life balance, being a self-proclaimed 'workaholic.' We discuss how work can sometimes actually be a hobby, and figuring out what is right for you. We discuss checking emails as a way to procrastinate or lose time. We discuss the difference between working all the time and productivity in a 'publish or perish' world. Nick uses a phrase 'productive procrastinator' to describe working on new / side projects, and explains how having a significant other can help with the balance, at least a little bit.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/16-Dr--Nick-Dowdy-e1c4ood c9edd21b-02d6-4dc9-bf10-62ab8da3e215 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:29:55 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Nick Dowdy - NSF Post Doctoral Fellow (Milwaukee Public Museum) &amp; Assistant Research Professor (Wake Forest University). 7 November 2019.</strong><br> Nick tells me about not having a great work-life balance, being a self-proclaimed 'workaholic.' We discuss how work can sometimes actually be a hobby, and figuring out what is right for you. We discuss checking emails as a way to procrastinate or lose time. We discuss the difference between working all the time and productivity in a 'publish or perish' world. Nick uses a phrase 'productive procrastinator' to describe working on new / side projects, and explains how having a significant other can help with the balance, at least a little bit.</p> false 00:19:19 1 16 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Nick Dowdy - NSF Post Doctoral Fellow (Milwaukee Public Museum) &amp; Assistant Research Professor (Wake Forest University). 7 November 2019. Nick tells me about not having a great work-life balance, being a self-proclaimed 'workaholic.' We discuss how work can sometimes actually be a hobby, and figuring out what is right for you. We discuss checking emails as a way to procrastinate or lose time. We discuss the difference between working all the time and productivity in a 'publish or perish' world. Nick uses a phrase 'productive procrastinator' to describe working on new / side projects, and explains how having a significant other can help with the balance, at least a little bit.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[15: Dr. Steven Alexander]]> Dr. Steven Alexander - University of Waterloo - Environmental Change and Governance Group. 24 October 2019.
Steven tells me about his journey as an educator, and then his introduction to research. We talk a bit about decision making and having multiple threads of importance in your life. Academics can get caught up in only thinking that one thing, career progress, is important - often leaving other very important things behind.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/15-Dr--Steven-Alexander-e1c4omr 14506241-a7db-48f6-a32f-8d45df4eddce Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:27:55 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Steven Alexander - University of Waterloo - Environmental Change and Governance Group. 24 October 2019.</strong><br> Steven tells me about his journey as an educator, and then his introduction to research. We talk a bit about decision making and having multiple threads of importance in your life. Academics can get caught up in only thinking that one thing, career progress, is important - often leaving other very important things behind.</p> false 00:31:30 1 15 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Steven Alexander - University of Waterloo - Environmental Change and Governance Group. 24 October 2019. Steven tells me about his journey as an educator, and then his introduction to research. We talk a bit about decision making and having multiple threads of importance in your life. Academics can get caught up in only thinking that one thing, career progress, is important - often leaving other very important things behind.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[14: Dr. Georgia Hart-Fredeluces]]> Dr. Georgia Hart-Fredeluces - Idaho State University - Dept. of Sociology. 17 October 2019.
Georgia tells me about her journey into, out of, and back into academia - and how this path is never really that clear. She tells me about how she has trusted herself to know when something is not quite right, and how she made brave changes in her life in those cases.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/14-Dr--Georgia-Hart-Fredeluces-e1c4okp 6980276d-59a4-4e67-80a3-86cc65f662c5 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:25:27 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Georgia Hart-Fredeluces - Idaho State University - Dept. of Sociology. 17 October 2019.</strong><br> Georgia tells me about her journey into, out of, and back into academia - and how this path is never really that clear. She tells me about how she has trusted herself to know when something is not quite right, and how she made brave changes in her life in those cases.</p> false 00:19:37 1 14 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Georgia Hart-Fredeluces - Idaho State University - Dept. of Sociology. 17 October 2019. Georgia tells me about her journey into, out of, and back into academia - and how this path is never really that clear. She tells me about how she has trusted herself to know when something is not quite right, and how she made brave changes in her life in those cases.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[13: Dr. Rob Quinlan]]> Dr. Rob Quinlan - Washington State University - Dept. of Anthropology. 10 October 2019.
Rob and I talk about academic culture, and what might be wrong with some of it. He discusses patterns of time management in both academics and hunter gatherer societies - and how much time the later spends being 'idle.'

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/13-Dr--Rob-Quinlan-e1c4ojn af204222-3ed4-4641-8cf7-87d865924ca6 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:23:25 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Rob Quinlan - Washington State University - Dept. of Anthropology. 10 October 2019.</strong><br> Rob and I talk about academic culture, and what might be wrong with some of it. He discusses patterns of time management in both academics and hunter gatherer societies - and how much time the later spends being 'idle.'</p> false 00:27:23 1 13 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Rob Quinlan - Washington State University - Dept. of Anthropology. 10 October 2019. Rob and I talk about academic culture, and what might be wrong with some of it. He discusses patterns of time management in both academics and hunter gatherer societies - and how much time the later spends being 'idle.'Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[12: Dr. Katy Prudic]]> Dr. Katy Prudic - University of Arizona. 26 September 2019.
Katy and I talk about her recent job search process, hobbies, and starting a citizen science program. She co-founded and manages a citizen science program called eButterfly.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/12-Dr--Katy-Prudic-e1c4ohb 984236de-53b1-4e99-abef-19f2ba1138bc Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:20:10 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Katy Prudic - University of Arizona. 26 September 2019.</strong><br> Katy and I talk about her recent job search process, hobbies, and starting a citizen science program. She co-founded and manages a citizen science program called eButterfly.</p> false 00:29:25 1 12 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Katy Prudic - University of Arizona. 26 September 2019. Katy and I talk about her recent job search process, hobbies, and starting a citizen science program. She co-founded and manages a citizen science program called eButterfly.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[11: Dr. Erica Crespi]]> Dr. Erica Crespi - Washington State University. 24 September 2019.
Erica and I talk about the stress of academia, making unplanned decisions, and time management. Erica stresses the importance of communicating, both with yourself, and your adviser.
Unfortunately, Erica's microphone cuts out a bit, so it doesn't sound as great as it could. The remote interviews are still a big work in progress, so I apologize for that.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/11-Dr--Erica-Crespi-e1c4og4 668a9d8f-6324-4a8c-856d-a3b38a703678 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:17:05 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Erica Crespi - Washington State University. 24 September 2019.</strong><br> Erica and I talk about the stress of academia, making unplanned decisions, and time management. Erica stresses the importance of communicating, both with yourself, and your adviser.<br> Unfortunately, Erica's microphone cuts out a bit, so it doesn't sound as great as it could. The remote interviews are still a big work in progress, so I apologize for that.</p> false 00:31:50 1 11 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Erica Crespi - Washington State University. 24 September 2019. Erica and I talk about the stress of academia, making unplanned decisions, and time management. Erica stresses the importance of communicating, both with yourself, and your adviser. Unfortunately, Erica's microphone cuts out a bit, so it doesn't sound as great as it could. The remote interviews are still a big work in progress, so I apologize for that.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[10: Dr. Sarah Schaack]]> Dr. Sarah Schaack - Reed College. 7 September 2019.
Sarah and I talk about what differs between academic positions at small liberal arts schools and large public universities. We discuss decisions, changing your mind during an academic career, and how doing what you are passionate about will more likely lead to success. She explains how going to East Africa is important to her, and how she managed to work that into her career.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/10-Dr--Sarah-Schaack-e1c4odc f88f6e07-7803-44fb-8dc8-95bcc8d1e0d7 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:13:28 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Sarah Schaack - Reed College. 7 September 2019.</strong><br> Sarah and I talk about what differs between academic positions at small liberal arts schools and large public universities. We discuss decisions, changing your mind during an academic career, and how doing what you are passionate about will more likely lead to success. She explains how going to East Africa is important to her, and how she managed to work that into her career.</p> false 00:38:18 1 10 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Sarah Schaack - Reed College. 7 September 2019. Sarah and I talk about what differs between academic positions at small liberal arts schools and large public universities. We discuss decisions, changing your mind during an academic career, and how doing what you are passionate about will more likely lead to success. She explains how going to East Africa is important to her, and how she managed to work that into her career.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[09: Aristide Kamla Takoukam]]> Aristide Kamla Takoukam - University of Florida & African Marine Mammal Conservation Organization (AMMCO). 29 April 2019.
Aristide and I talk about the challenges of starting a non-profit organization, while doing a PhD. Soon-to-be Dr. Takoukam, has been fighting for marine mammal conservation in his home country of Cameroon, where people hunt just about anything for sustenance. He discusses working with local fisherman, working all the hours of the day and night, and future plans.
See his organization website here: https://www.ammco.org/apropos

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/09-Aristide-Kamla-Takoukam-e1c4obd b0223bb3-eca9-413e-98a7-34974044a91c Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:10:34 GMT <p><strong>Aristide Kamla Takoukam - University of Florida &amp;&nbsp;African Marine Mammal Conservation Organization (AMMCO). 29 April 2019.</strong><br> Aristide and I talk about the challenges of starting a non-profit organization, while doing a PhD. Soon-to-be Dr. Takoukam, has been fighting for marine mammal conservation in his home country of Cameroon, where people hunt just about anything for sustenance. He discusses working with local fisherman, working all the hours of the day and night, and future plans.<br> See his organization website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/8005136858730073148/6888351213824666599?hl=en#">https://www.ammco.org/apropos</a></p> false 01:01:14 1 9 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Aristide Kamla Takoukam - University of Florida &amp;&nbsp;African Marine Mammal Conservation Organization (AMMCO). 29 April 2019. Aristide and I talk about the challenges of starting a non-profit organization, while doing a PhD. Soon-to-be Dr. Takoukam, has been fighting for marine mammal conservation in his home country of Cameroon, where people hunt just about anything for sustenance. He discusses working with local fisherman, working all the hours of the day and night, and future plans. See his organization website here:&nbsp;https://www.ammco.org/aproposDylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[08: Dr. Ian Robertson]]> Dr. Ian Robertson - Boise State University. 15 April 2019.
Ian and I talk about how things have changed at Boise State University over the years that he has been there. We talk about saying "no," and finding "balance." The audio quality is not the best, but hopefully it isn't too bothersome. At the end I mention another podcast that listeners may be interested in - Changing Academic Life.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/08-Dr--Ian-Robertson-e1c4o7o d056f12e-b5ad-4cab-b238-f904f7ebccb8 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:06:08 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Ian Robertson - Boise State University. 15 April 2019.</strong><br> Ian and I talk about how things have changed at Boise State University over the years that he has been there. We talk about saying "no," and finding "balance." The audio quality is not the best, but hopefully it isn't too bothersome. At the end I mention another podcast that listeners may be interested in - Changing Academic Life.</p> false 00:27:02 1 8 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Ian Robertson - Boise State University. 15 April 2019. Ian and I talk about how things have changed at Boise State University over the years that he has been there. We talk about saying "no," and finding "balance." The audio quality is not the best, but hopefully it isn't too bothersome. At the end I mention another podcast that listeners may be interested in - Changing Academic Life.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[07: Dr. Chris McClure]]> Dr. Chris McClure - Director of Global Conservation Science, The Peregrine Fund. 5 December 2018.
Chris gives us a brief history lesson about the Peregrine Fund, and how he has "no balance." We talk about coding, its uses, and how much we enjoy it. Chris did a postdoc in my current lab, so I knew him for a while before this interview - I think the conversation comes off a bit more naturally because of this.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/07-Dr--Chris-McClure-e1c4o6h 65e3a860-a0a0-4b95-8ee9-a80481c43424 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:03:26 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Chris McClure - Director of Global Conservation Science, The Peregrine Fund. 5 December 2018.</strong><br> Chris gives us a brief history lesson about the Peregrine Fund, and how he has "no balance." We talk about coding, its uses, and how much we enjoy it. Chris did a postdoc in my current lab, so I knew him for a while before this interview - I think the conversation comes off a bit more naturally because of this.</p> false 00:29:28 1 7 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Chris McClure - Director of Global Conservation Science, The Peregrine Fund. 5 December 2018. Chris gives us a brief history lesson about the Peregrine Fund, and how he has "no balance." We talk about coding, its uses, and how much we enjoy it. Chris did a postdoc in my current lab, so I knew him for a while before this interview - I think the conversation comes off a bit more naturally because of this.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[06: Dr. Jacinta Beehner]]> Dr. Jacinta Beehner - Dept. of Psychology, University of Michigan. 15 November 2018.
This is the sixth episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics  about their work-life management. Do they work and have an 'outside' life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for academics to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful and overwhelming sometimes, but sometimes I get off track.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/06-Dr--Jacinta-Beehner-e1c4o47 bc7db1c6-1dd0-460a-b570-62ca93af88d5 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 18:59:38 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Jacinta Beehner&nbsp;- Dept. of Psychology, University of Michigan.&nbsp;15 November 2018.</strong><br> This is the sixth episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics&nbsp; about their work-life management. Do they work and have an 'outside' life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for academics to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful and overwhelming sometimes, but sometimes I get off track.</p> false 00:32:50 1 6 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Jacinta Beehner&nbsp;- Dept. of Psychology, University of Michigan.&nbsp;15 November 2018. This is the sixth episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics&nbsp; about their work-life management. Do they work and have an 'outside' life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for academics to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful and overwhelming sometimes, but sometimes I get off track.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[05: Dr. Helen Chmura]]> Dr. Helen Chmura - University of Alaska, Fairbanks. 15 November 2018.
This is the fifth episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics  about their work-life management. Do they work and have an 'outside' life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for academics to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful and overwhelming sometimes, but sometimes I get off track.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/05-Dr--Helen-Chmura-e1c4o1e db0b5c1e-b648-4ebf-b8b3-cdf765bab17c Fri, 24 Dec 2021 18:57:25 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Helen Chmura&nbsp;- University of Alaska, Fairbanks.&nbsp;15 November 2018.</strong><br> This is the fifth episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics&nbsp; about their work-life management. Do they work and have an 'outside' life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for academics to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful and overwhelming sometimes, but sometimes I get off track.</p> false 00:21:39 1 5 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Helen Chmura&nbsp;- University of Alaska, Fairbanks.&nbsp;15 November 2018. This is the fifth episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics&nbsp; about their work-life management. Do they work and have an 'outside' life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for academics to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful and overwhelming sometimes, but sometimes I get off track.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[04: Dr. Chris Templeton]]> Dr. Chris Templeton - Dept. of Biology, Pacific University Oregon. 25 October 2018.
This is the fourth episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics  about their work-life management. Do they work and have an 'outside' life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for academics to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful and overwhelming sometimes, but sometimes I get off track.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/04-Dr--Chris-Templeton-e1c4nvn 964c4900-f9f2-4620-81fc-4e17891425dc Fri, 24 Dec 2021 18:53:18 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Chris Templeton - Dept. of Biology, Pacific University Oregon.&nbsp;25 October 2018.</strong><br> This is the fourth episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics&nbsp; about their work-life management. Do they work and have an 'outside' life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for academics to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful and overwhelming sometimes, but sometimes I get off track.</p> false 00:15:14 1 4 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Chris Templeton - Dept. of Biology, Pacific University Oregon.&nbsp;25 October 2018. This is the fourth episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics&nbsp; about their work-life management. Do they work and have an 'outside' life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for academics to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful and overwhelming sometimes, but sometimes I get off track.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[03: Dr. Vanessa Hull]]> Dr. Vanessa Hull - Dept. of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida. 18 October 2018.
This is the third episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics  about their work-life management. Do they work and have an 'outside' life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for academics to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful and overwhelming sometimes, but sometimes I get off track.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/03-Dr--Vanessa-Hull-e1c4ns2 837992f3-4d32-40ec-8884-4bd059f41191 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 18:48:52 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Vanessa Hull - Dept. of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida.&nbsp;18 October 2018.</strong><br> This is the third episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics&nbsp; about their work-life management. Do they work and have an 'outside' life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for academics to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful and overwhelming sometimes, but sometimes I get off track.</p> false 00:20:52 1 3 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Vanessa Hull - Dept. of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida.&nbsp;18 October 2018. This is the third episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics&nbsp; about their work-life management. Do they work and have an 'outside' life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for academics to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful and overwhelming sometimes, but sometimes I get off track.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[02: Dr. Naomi Levin]]> Dr. Naomi Levin - Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Michigan. 16 October 2018
This is the second episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics  about their work-life management. Do they work and have an 'outside' life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for academics to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful and overwhelming sometimes.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/02-Dr--Naomi-Levin-e1c4nqt 829222c2-138c-4547-b76a-203f7d972438 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 18:46:51 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Naomi Levin - Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Michigan.&nbsp;16 October 2018</strong><br> This is the second episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics&nbsp; about their work-life management. Do they work and have an 'outside' life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for academics to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful and overwhelming sometimes.</p> false 00:23:58 1 2 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Naomi Levin - Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Michigan.&nbsp;16 October 2018 This is the second episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics&nbsp; about their work-life management. Do they work and have an 'outside' life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for academics to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful and overwhelming sometimes.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career <![CDATA[01: Dr. Bram Tucker]]> Dr. Bram Tucker - Department of Anthropology, University of Georgia. 28 September 2018.
This is the first episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics from around the world, and ask them about their work-life balance. Do they balance work and outside life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for graduate students to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful sometimes.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-with-academics/episodes/01-Dr--Bram-Tucker-e1c4non 9528e48f-ce1b-40ac-a9ea-3032a9b15108 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 18:44:31 GMT <p><strong>Dr. Bram Tucker - Department of Anthropology, University of Georgia.&nbsp;28 September 2018.</strong><br> This is the first episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics from around the world, and ask them about their work-life balance. Do they balance work and outside life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for graduate students to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful sometimes.</p> false 00:25:44 1 1 full dylan.ge.gomes@gmail.com (Dylan Gomes)Dr. Bram Tucker - Department of Anthropology, University of Georgia.&nbsp;28 September 2018. This is the first episode of the academic work-life balance podcast, where I interview academics from around the world, and ask them about their work-life balance. Do they balance work and outside life? If so, how do they keep their research program working smoothly? My intentions are for graduate students to realize that they aren't alone in thinking that academia can be very stressful sometimes.Dylan Gomeswork,life,academia,academic,science,career