The Graduates Sci-Com

Episode 9 - From Mud to Mussels with Dr. Jen Hillman

Today we interview Dr. Jen Hillman from the University of Auckland about her PhD thesis work. From Africa to Antarctica, Dr. Hillman has been fascinated by community connectivity. Looking at how each level of an ecosystem is intricately connected is not only important to an environments functionality, but also has implications on the economic value to humans. Join us as we explore her work studying the very base of an environment - the mud!

Episode 8 - Get Triggered!

In this episode Al brings us some of his musical tunes! We also introduce Adam Lee as our latest guest, joining us to discuss his research on Grey Triggerfish. Just how connected are fish populations of the Gulf of Mexico? Come find out!

Episode 7 - Backstage Pass: Behind-the-scences of a science workshop

Come have a listen to the inner workings of a scientific workshop. Hear from the organizers and the participants of the annual "Institute of Marine Science (IMS) day" at the Leigh Marine Laboratory. Find out what it's like to organize and participate in a workshop and learn about some of the exciting research happening at the University of Auckland!

Episode 6 - Microplastic Palooza

Today we welcome our first guest, Sam! She's a graduate student studying microplastic pollution, so we wanted to hear from her about how microplastics get everywhere! Ever hear the word, 'nurdle'. Well neither had we! Come join us to find out what it means! Music: Chill Wave by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3498-chill-wave [https://filmmusic.io/song/3498-chill-wave?fbclid=IwAR125UGBPcqqjLequG3xG4URqhVC4tJMbxcNb7m86GdVLDOiSNHasgPn6jo] License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/?fbclid=IwAR20Boi50l0liG4FbEJMXUOcpiUmgq5TaQFtDj1gFIpHtQmjqRdqurjmxbs]

Bigger Isn't Always Better, For Reefs That Is...

Our lady Catheline explains why bigger isn't always better, and also how to create a healthy work-life balance in graduate school! Also Evan brings us a story involving a bear, a bottle, and the bartering system. Strange right?