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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 66: Nobel Prizes 2023, Celebrating Science's Finest Hour!

Episode 66: Nobel Prizes 2023, Celebrating Science's Finest Hour!

On this episode of The Struggling Scientists Podcast, hosts Suzanne and Jayron dive deep into the prestigious world of the Nobel Prizes. From the emotional impact of receiving such an esteemed award …

00:37:27  |   Mon 16 Oct 2023
Episode 65: The Hidden Costs Of Doing A PhD

Episode 65: The Hidden Costs Of Doing A PhD

In this 65th episode of The Struggling Scientists podcast, Suzanne and Jayron delve into the hidden costs of pursuing a PhD. They asked their audience about the drawbacks that are not immediately app…

00:25:05  |   Mon 02 Oct 2023
Episode 64: Laugh, Learn, and Ig Nobel: The Weirdest Science Awards

Episode 64: Laugh, Learn, and Ig Nobel: The Weirdest Science Awards

Welcome to the 64th episode of The Struggling Scientists Podcast! In this exciting edition, we dive into the hilarious and thought-provoking world of the Ignoble Prizes. Prepare to be entertained as …

00:27:33  |   Mon 18 Sep 2023
Episode 63: Demystifying the Tenure Track with Prof. Emmanuel Tsekleves

Episode 63: Demystifying the Tenure Track with Prof. Emmanuel Tsekleves

Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Struggling Scientists! In today's episode, titled "Demystifying the Tenure Track," we have the privilege of interviewing Emmanuel Tsekleves, a professo…

00:34:46  |   Mon 04 Sep 2023
Episode 62: Academic Burnouts: When The Struggle Becomes Too Much

Episode 62: Academic Burnouts: When The Struggle Becomes Too Much

In this episode of The Struggling Scientists, we delve deep into the pervasive issue of burnout. Join hosts Suzanne and Jayron as they sit down with guest Cevdet Acarsoy, a psychologist and PhD stude…

00:37:02  |   Mon 21 Aug 2023
Episode 61: Inhaling the Truth, Delving Into The Science Behind Air Pollution

Episode 61: Inhaling the Truth, Delving Into The Science Behind Air Pollution

In this episode of The Struggling Scientists, we dive deep into the world of air pollution, uncovering its lesser-known effects and surprising sources. Join us as we explore the intricate relationshi…

00:23:52  |   Mon 07 Aug 2023
Episode 60: The Power of PhD Internships With Dr. Kristina Ulicna

Episode 60: The Power of PhD Internships With Dr. Kristina Ulicna

Are you a struggling PhD student looking for ways to enhance your research skills and boost your career prospects? Well, you're in luck! In this episode of "The Struggling Scientists," our hosts Suza…

00:31:10  |   Mon 24 Jul 2023
Episode 59: From Perfect to Progress, Embracing Imperfection on Your Scientific Journey with Kate Ahl

Episode 59: From Perfect to Progress, Embracing Imperfection on Your Scientific Journey with Kate Ahl

Are you tired of constantly striving for perfection? In today's episode of "The Struggling Scientists," hosts Suzanne and Jayron tackle the topic of perfectionism and its detrimental effects on one's…

00:24:09  |   Mon 10 Jul 2023
Episode 58 The Final Battle: Navigating a Dutch PhD Defense

Episode 58 The Final Battle: Navigating a Dutch PhD Defense

In this episode of The Struggling Scientists Podcast, Jayron shares his experience defending his PhD in the Netherlands. Topics include preparation strategies, unexpected questions, and overcoming se…

00:21:18  |   Mon 26 Jun 2023
Episode 57: Bridging the Gap: Transforming Your PhD Thesis into an Engaging Magazine with dr. Liza Cornet

Episode 57: Bridging the Gap: Transforming Your PhD Thesis into an Engaging Magazine with dr. Liza Cornet

In this episode, we interview Liza Cornet, an expert in making PhD theses more approachable for a broad audience. We discuss her fun and innovative magazine, which translates theses into engaging sto…

00:37:55  |   Mon 12 Jun 2023
Episode 56: Science News, Children born with DNA from 3 people, wavy wounds heal faster, and elefant peals banana's faster than humans.

Episode 56: Science News, Children born with DNA from 3 people, wavy wounds heal faster, and elefant peals banana's faster than humans.

Another episode about all the Science that has made the news recently! We get you completely up to-date (kind off) with everything you need to know.

We talk about:

  • Your native language impacts the wir…
00:25:28  |   Mon 29 May 2023
Episode 55: Finding Your Perfect Match: Qualities to Look for in a PhD Supervisor

Episode 55: Finding Your Perfect Match: Qualities to Look for in a PhD Supervisor

Choosing the right PhD supervisor can make or break your experience in graduate school. In this episode, hosts Suzanne and Jayron discuss the important qualities to look for in a PhD supervisor, such…

00:30:03  |   Mon 15 May 2023
Episode 54: Upgrade Your Productivity: The Ultimate List of Chrome Extensions for Academics and Scientists

Episode 54: Upgrade Your Productivity: The Ultimate List of Chrome Extensions for Academics and Scientists

Are you a PhD student or scientist looking to boost your productivity? In this episode, the Struggling Scientists share their ultimate list of Chrome extensions for academics and scientists. From ref…

00:21:54  |   Mon 01 May 2023
Episode 53: The Struggles of Science Communication with PhD Life Coach dr Vikki Burns!

Episode 53: The Struggles of Science Communication with PhD Life Coach dr Vikki Burns!

Science communication has many benefits both for society and yourself. 

But it isn't always easy.

In this episode, we talk with Dr Vikki Burns from the PhD Life Coach Podcast about the struggles of doi…

01:13:29  |   Mon 17 Apr 2023
Episode 52: Ai in Academia, With Mushtaq Bilal

Episode 52: Ai in Academia, With Mushtaq Bilal

Today we have another amazing episode for you! We are talking with Twitter-validated Ai expert Mushtaq Bilal about AI tools for academic writing. We get to know him first and then we discuss how to u…

00:52:44  |   Mon 03 Apr 2023
Episode 51: Science News.... Male contraceptive pil, heartbeat causes wrinkels in time and Hansel and Gretel

Episode 51: Science News.... Male contraceptive pil, heartbeat causes wrinkels in time and Hansel and Gretel

Today we have another Science News episode again! Filled with amazing Science that reached the news recently. We will discuss it all with a lot of laughs and fun!


The topics we discuss in this episode…

00:30:43  |   Mon 20 Mar 2023
Episode 50: How we got started with our Science Communication Journey

Episode 50: How we got started with our Science Communication Journey

Our 50th Episode! Can you believe it?

In this episode, we reflect on our science communication journey and answer questions from our fans. We discuss why and how we started the podcast, growing on soc…

00:40:55  |   Mon 06 Mar 2023
Episode 49: Open Acces Publishing with Chirag Jay Patel

Episode 49: Open Acces Publishing with Chirag Jay Patel

Open Access Publishing has been a significant development for the Scientific world. Today we talk with open access expert Chirag Jay Patel from R Discovery about this topic. We discuss:

  • What led to th…
00:20:52  |   Mon 20 Feb 2023
Episode 48: Ai in drug discovery with assistant Professor Francesca Grisoni

Episode 48: Ai in drug discovery with assistant Professor Francesca Grisoni

In this episode, we talk with assistant Professor Francesca Grisoni about AI in drug discovery! Her research group focuses on deep learning and we ask her about how AI is used in the lab, how it outp…

00:40:00  |   Mon 06 Feb 2023
Episode 47: PhD Productivity, let's get organised!

Episode 47: PhD Productivity, let's get organised!

Today we introduce a new series to our podcast: PhD Productivity, and discuss the why, how, and what of the series. We are going to discuss tools and resources to help PhD students and other Scientis…

00:29:41  |   Mon 23 Jan 2023
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