Scientists in Training

3.4 Professional Development and Service

On today's episode, the podcast team discusses different ways we have professionally developed, gave back to our community, and shared our professional service activities. We share why it is important, how it has affected our career development, as well as, ways you can find ways to get involved in your own communities. The science news this month concerns the strange time jump in our calendars in 1562! https://www.britannica.com/story/ten-days-that-vanished-the-switch-to-the-gregorian-calendar [https://www.britannica.com/story/ten-days-that-vanished-the-switch-to-the-gregorian-calendar] Hosts this month: Emily Johnson, Emily Hackerson, Odalis Garcia, and Alex Knopps

3.3 Oh the things you'll write: Academic Writing

Odalis and the Emily's discuss their experiences with the many forms of writing that we have come across in graduate school from disquisitions to research articles! We hope you enjoy our tips and tricks for writing! Here are some resources that informed our episode! Rejection rates in APA journals [https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/features/2021-statistics.pdf] Calarco, J. M. (2020). A field guide to grad school: Uncovering the hidden curriculum. Princeton University Press. Science News: H ave you ever wondered how starfish would wear pants? Believe it or not, scientists have! Below is a scientific paper (and a pop science article) diving into that answer! How would a starfish wear trousers? [https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03449-w]  Formery et al., 2023 [https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06669-2] Hosts this month: Emily Hackerson, Odalis Garcia, and Emily Johnson

3.2 What is DBER?

On this month's episode, the podcast team is joined by Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER) Graduate students Johnny Nguyen, Idris Malik, and Ariana Mcdarby to discuss what DBER is; with disciplines covering Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Physics, and Psychology. We share our experiences and perspectives working both within and outside of DBER. If anyone is interested in any form of Education Research, check out this episode to learn more!

3.1 Adventure into A.I.

On this month's episode of the Scientists in Training, the podcast team discusses the benefits and drawbacks of artificial intelligence. From using AI to help us write R code or cheesy dad jokes to directing us through a GPS, we use AI in a variety of ways on a daily basis. We also discuss a new use for used coffee grounds on this international coffee day! Check out the research article and news story here: 1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138205 [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138205]  2. https://scitechdaily.com/a-double-shot-of-strength-how-used-coffee-grounds-reinforce-concrete/ [https://scitechdaily.com/a-double-shot-of-strength-how-used-coffee-grounds-reinforce-concrete/]

2.7 Types of Grad Schools

In this episode, the podcast team interviews folks who are pursuing career paths other than the experimental research path that the podcast team is currently pursuing! Time Stamps for each interview: [5:25] Emily Hackerson's interview with Matt Bittman; Medical School path [16:30] Emily Johnson's interview with Jade Berg; Psychology Counseling path [34:45] Emily Hackerson's interview with Kay Adamski; Industry path We also discuss some exciting science news about Mitochondrial Donation and treatments, [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5892101/] as well as, a review article [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7169912/] and BBC article [https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65538866]on a baby that was born with three sets of mitochondrial DNA Thank you for another great season of listening to our podcast! We look forward to picking up Season 3 in the fall of 2023! Catch you then! Hosts this month: Emily Hackerson, Emily Johnson, Odalis Garcia, and Alex Knopps Legal: The Scientists in Training Podcast is not associated with North Dakota State University. Any opinions expressed by the podcast, hosts, and guests are not associated with the university or their companies, universities, or organizations.