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The Struggling Scientists

Welcome everyone to the Struggling Scientists Podcast. This is a podcast by Scientists, for Scientists. But also for aspiring Scientists, anyone science adjacent, and perhaps even hobbyists. Together we will be trying to bring back the fun in science. We all know the scientific field can be difficult and hard at times and it is easy to lose sight of our passion and enthusiasm. In this podcast, we will talk about Science and the people behind Science.  Website: www.thestrugglingscientists.com

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Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
34 minutes
Episodes
86
Years Active
2021 - 2024
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Episode 83: PhD's Worst Fears: How to Avoid These Grad School Disasters

Episode 83: PhD's Worst Fears: How to Avoid These Grad School Disasters

In this special Halloween episode, we dive into the scariest real-life PhD horror stories submitted by our listeners. From crashed software hours before a big deadline to lab disasters and terrifying…

00:38:15  |   Tue 22 Oct 2024
PhD's Toolkit Series: Scite AI, Your Personal Research Assistant?

PhD's Toolkit Series: Scite AI, Your Personal Research Assistant?

In this episode of the PhD's Toolkit series, we put Scite AI to the test! Join us as we review this AI-powered research assistant and evaluate its features for PhD students and researchers. From smar…

00:19:56  |   Mon 07 Oct 2024
Episode 82: Managing Procrastination in an Academic World, With Kate Ahl

Episode 82: Managing Procrastination in an Academic World, With Kate Ahl

Struggling to stay productive and meet deadlines in your academic life? In this episode, we dive into the common challenge of procrastination with expert insights from a psychotherapist specializing …

00:41:24  |   Mon 23 Sep 2024
PhD’s Toolkit! Vizly, Data Analysis by AI — A Complete Review

PhD’s Toolkit! Vizly, Data Analysis by AI — A Complete Review

Curious about how AI can simplify your research?

In this episode of PhD's Toolkit, we dive deep into Vizly, the AI-powered data analysis tool that promises to make coding a thing of the past. Join us …

00:20:28  |   Mon 09 Sep 2024
Episode 81: PhD Unions, A New Era in Academic Labor Rights

Episode 81: PhD Unions, A New Era in Academic Labor Rights

In this episode of The Struggling Scientist, we're diving into a powerful movement that's reshaping academia—PhD unionization. As more students band together to fight for fair wages and better workin…

00:24:48  |   Mon 26 Aug 2024
Episode 80: From Lab to TV: The Life of a Scientist in the Media With Prof. Giles Yeo

Episode 80: From Lab to TV: The Life of a Scientist in the Media With Prof. Giles Yeo

Join us for an exciting chat with Professor Giles Yeo, the geneticist who made a splash on Channel 4 and the BBC! In this episode, Giles shares his journey from lab research to TV fame, and how he be…

00:21:38  |   Mon 12 Aug 2024
PhD's Toolkit! Jenni AI, your academic writing assistant?

PhD's Toolkit! Jenni AI, your academic writing assistant?

🚀 Boost Your Academic Writing with Jenni AI! 📚


In this video, we review Jenni AI, an AI-powered writing assistant perfect for academics and PhD students. Learn how Jenni AI can help you overcome write…

00:16:35  |   Mon 20 May 2024
Episode 79: The Science Behind Weight Loss, Obesity, And Diets With Prof. Giles Yeo

Episode 79: The Science Behind Weight Loss, Obesity, And Diets With Prof. Giles Yeo

Weight loss isn't complicated, but that sure as hell doesn't make it easy.

With so much (mis)information out there, we decided to talk with an expert to get the facts!


This week, Suzanne Van Wouw and …

00:44:56  |   Mon 29 Apr 2024
Episode 78: Vlogging the PhD Journey: Behind the Scenes with Nathalie Reilly (Life and Sunshine)

Episode 78: Vlogging the PhD Journey: Behind the Scenes with Nathalie Reilly (Life and Sunshine)

🔬✨ Dive into the vibrant world of vlogging a PhD journey with Nathalie Reilly (@Life_and_Sunshine), an inspiration for aspiring scientists and PhD students everywhere! In this episode of "The Struggl…

00:26:37  |   Mon 01 Apr 2024
Episode 77: Science News, From Sci-Fi Realities to Scientific Missteps

Episode 77: Science News, From Sci-Fi Realities to Scientific Missteps

In this episode of the Struggling Scientists podcast, we're peeling back the curtain on some of the most riveting and significant moments that have recently captivated the scientific community. Join …

00:32:49  |   Mon 18 Mar 2024
Episode 76: Academic Writing in the Time of AI, with Prof. Lennart Nacke

Episode 76: Academic Writing in the Time of AI, with Prof. Lennart Nacke

In this episode of the Struggling Scientists podcast, we dive into the world of academic writing in the era of artificial intelligence. Join hosts Suzanne and Jayron as they talk to Prof. Lennart Nac…

00:47:58  |   Mon 19 Feb 2024
Episode 75: AI in Academia: Research and Writing Tools to Reduce the Struggle

Episode 75: AI in Academia: Research and Writing Tools to Reduce the Struggle

In this episode, we peel back the layers of how artificial intelligence is transforming the academic landscape. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just science-curious, this discussion is packed…

00:23:58  |   Mon 05 Feb 2024
Episode 74: The Science of saying No, Tackling Science FOMO with Shane Hanlon

Episode 74: The Science of saying No, Tackling Science FOMO with Shane Hanlon

In this episode of The Struggling Scientists Podcast, we delve into the world of Science FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) with our special guest, Shane Hanlon. As an ecologist turned science communicator, …

00:28:11  |   Mon 22 Jan 2024
Episode 73: Mastering Academic Knowledge Management and Note Taking With Ilya Shabanov

Episode 73: Mastering Academic Knowledge Management and Note Taking With Ilya Shabanov

Dive into the intricate world of academic knowledge management with our expert guest, Ilya Shabanov, in the latest episode of The Struggling Scientists Podcast! Join us as we unravel the secrets of e…

00:47:36  |   Mon 08 Jan 2024
Episode 72: Very Merry Christmas Science

Episode 72: Very Merry Christmas Science

Dive into the festive season with Episode 72 of the "Struggling Scientists" podcast, where we unwrap the science behind Christmas! 🎄🔬


🎅 What does the real Santa look like? We delve into an intriguing…

00:15:59  |   Mon 25 Dec 2023
Episode 71: Life after Winning a Nobel Prize. with Prof Martin Chalfie Nobel Prize Laureate for GFP

Episode 71: Life after Winning a Nobel Prize. with Prof Martin Chalfie Nobel Prize Laureate for GFP

In this episode of The Struggling Scientists, we are honored to have Nobel Laureate, Martin Chalfie, as our special guest. Join us as professor Chalfie shares his remarkable journey in science, from …

00:40:14  |   Mon 18 Dec 2023
Episode 70: Life Before Winning a Nobel Prize. with Prof Martin Chalfie Nobel Prize Laureate for GFP

Episode 70: Life Before Winning a Nobel Prize. with Prof Martin Chalfie Nobel Prize Laureate for GFP

In this episode of The Struggling Scientists, we are honored to have Nobel Laureate, Martin Chalfie, as our special guest. Join us as professor Chalfie shares his remarkable journey in science, from …

00:59:06  |   Mon 11 Dec 2023
Episode 69: Surviving Academia with ... Coffee!

Episode 69: Surviving Academia with ... Coffee!

In this episode of The Struggling Scientists podcast, Suzanne and Jayron dive into the captivating world of coffee and its significance in the lives of PhD students and academics. From the complex co…

00:22:33  |   Mon 27 Nov 2023
Episode 68: Leaving Academia for a non-academic career, with Ashley Ruba

Episode 68: Leaving Academia for a non-academic career, with Ashley Ruba

Welcome to The Struggling Scientists! In this episode, we dive into the world of non-academic careers for PhD holders. Our special guest, Ashley Ruba, shares her remarkable journey from academia to a…

00:45:05  |   Mon 13 Nov 2023
Episode 67: Tales of the PhD. Halloween Edition

Episode 67: Tales of the PhD. Halloween Edition

In the spirit of Halloween, The Struggling Scientists bring you their most bone-chilling episode yet: "Tales of the PhD". 


Join hosts Suzanne and Jayron as they delve into the terrifying world of PhD …

00:21:29  |   Mon 30 Oct 2023
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