The Chemistry Student Podcast

CSP #13 - Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz: The Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz is an External Funding Coordinator for the Graduate College at Texas State University. Dr. Hilkovitz is also the university’s primary coordinating official for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP), where she helps eligible students prepare competitive applications.   Website: https://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/funding/external/services.html  Email: gcexternalfunds@txstate.edu   Please note this podcast is meant for entertainment and informational purposes only. We encourage chemistry students to seek their academic advisors for personalized degree/career advice.

CSP #12 - Alan Martinez: ARSC, Astronomy Club, & Defining a "Good Student"

Alan is a junior chemistry major and geology minor at Texas State University. Alan is also the president of the Astronomy Club, a researcher in Dr. Jennifer Irvin’s lab, and the lead student employee of the Analysis Research Service Center (ARSC). Astronomy Club: www.astrotxst.org [http://www.astrotxst.org/] Analysis Research Service Center (ARSC): sro.txstate.edu/fac/arsc

CSP #11 - Dr. Karen Lewis: U-RISE, Mentorship, and Women in STEM

Dr. Karen Lewis is an associate professor and principal investigator in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Texas State University. Dr. Lewis is also the director of the new Undergraduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (U-RISE) program. For more information on U-RISE and how to apply visit urise.wp.txstate.edu.  Lewis Research Group Webpage: lewiskalab.wp.txstate.edu Books Mentioned in the episode: - The Eighth Day of Creation, by Horace Freeland Judson - The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History, by John Barry - The Man in the Monkeynut Coat, by Kersten T. Hall - A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived, by Adam Rutherford - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot - Lab Girl, by Hope Jahren - A Crack in Creation, by Jennifer Doudna

CSP #10 - Nicolas Coral: Preparing for Graduate School

Nicolas Coral is a senior biochemistry major at Texas State University and Co-Host of The Chemistry Student Podcast. Throughout this episode, Nick shares his personal experience in preparing for Ph.D. programs and general tips for success.  Please note this podcast is meant for entertainment and informational purposes only. We encourage chemistry students to seek their academic advisors for personalized degree/career advice.

CSP #9 - Christopher McDonald: Navigating Through College

Christopher McDonald is a senior biochemistry major at Texas State University and someone we are fortunate to call a friend. After years as an active research assistant, Chris is now interviewing with several Ph.D. programs.