Meet Lisa Maddison! The Deputy Director at the Integrated Marine Biosphere Research (IMBeR)– International Project Office Canada. In this episode we chat about Lisa’s academic and professional experience in Marine Sciences including her role at IMBeR. IMBeR is a global research initiative working towards global ocean sustainability under global change for the benefit of society. They focus on trans-disciplinary research and are one of the few ocean research projects that incorporates the human dimension. Look forward to interesting conversations about living in a castle, farting herrings, the milky way and crazy travel stories.

Meet Dr. Jennifer Stamp! A teaching fellow in the department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University. In this episode we chat about Dr. Stamp’s journey through academia and ways to make teaching/learning more accessible. Dr. Stamp incorporates distance learning and open education materials to reach more people who are interested in learning. Her teaching philosophy is that it is more effective to pull people into learning instead of push. Look forward to discussions about cat-human interaction, upside down flying rhinos, and creating over 800 home-made masks during the pandemic.

Meet Dr. Leanne Stevens! A Dalhousie University teaching fellow and acting associate dean academic. In this episode we chat about the benefits and challenges of open education. Dr. Stevens was one of the first recipients of the Open Educational Resources grant offered at Dalhousie University. This grant allowed Dr. Stevens to achieve her goal of making science accessible by creating a free textbook for a first-year undergraduate psychology and neuroscience course. Through this work, Dr. Stevens continues to collaborate with generations of students to incorporate a wide range of ideas into the ever-evolving textbook. Look forward to discussions about math camp, bearded fist fights, and rodent allergies.

Meet Dr. Lynne Robinson! The director of the OpenThink Initiative and a retired professor from the School of Health and Human Performance at Dalhousie University. In this episode we chat about what the OpenThink initiative is and the importance of communicating research in popular media. OpenThink is a way for a selective group of individuals (called OpenThinkers) to have intensive training in how to take their research and make it accessible to the public. The heart of this initiative is to make research more recognized, visible, and valued. Look forward to discussions about methane on mars, ocean acidity, and appreciating artwork.

This summer Juliet attended Canada’s national science communication workshop for graduate students – ComSciConCAN 2023. This professional development program helps the next generation of STEM leaders to better communicate science to their peers, policy makers, experts in other fields, and the public. In this episode, Juliet reflects on the workshops she attended, the lessons she learned, and her overall experience at ComSciConCAN. Look forward to discussions about generating new brains, combining science and drag queens, and finding new ways to be authentically you.

Meet Dr. Karlee Bamford! The Interim Director of Research Services in the Faculty of Health. In this episode we chat about Dr. Bamford’s unique journey through academia, her role as the Director of Research Services, and advancing the scientific enterprise. As an inorganic chemist with an expertise in Boron chemistry, Dr. Bamford uses her curious mind to tackle administration problems related to health research at Dalhousie University. Look forward to discussions about how to unboil an egg, swimming in syrup, and camping with the Scouts!

Mack from the Untangled Podcast is back to chat about his experience working as a summer research student and studying for the MCAT. In this episode, we chat about the NSERC undergraduate student research award; what is it and how does one apply? Mack describes the roles and responsibilities of a summer research student and how it nicely compliments studying for the MCAT. We discussed Mack’s pursuit of Medicine and how a background in research will benefit clinical practice. Look forward to chats about stress, anxiety and decision making and how we can learn to intentionally forget!

Meet Sebastian Green! The manager of the Pulse Health Innovation Sandbox. In this episode we chat about Pulse; what is it and who can be a part of it? Pulse is an innovation hub for young entrepreneurs who are exploring the ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship. Graduate student interested in making a change and bringing an idea through to impact are a perfect fit for Pulse. Seb is dedicated to providing the resources needed to help individuals hoping to make an impact in the sectors of aging, biotech, med tech, therapeutics, and social innovation. Look forward to discussions about rock climbing and entrepreneurship, conferences, cocktail parties, and the propulsion parameters of penguin poop!

Meet Dr. Alice Aiken! The Vice President of Research and Innovation at Dalhousie University. In this episode we talk about Dr. Aiken’s unique path through academia, including working in the Military, being a physiotherapist, and co-founding the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research. As the VP of Research and Innovation, Dr. Aiken oversees the research enterprise; this includes helping with Dal innovates – a hub for world-leading research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Aiken’s favourite part of her job is learning about all the areas of research and working with smart people pursing their passions. Look forward to chatting about framing challenges as opportunities and motorcycle trips across Canada!

Juliet and Olivia just started their Master of Science in Rehabilitation Research in the fall of 2022. In this episode, Juliet and Olivia reflect on what they have learned since starting grad school that applies to real life. We chat about how it is okay to not know everything, managing your own schedule, grad student guilt, friendship changes and more. Look forward to chatting about mosquitos’ preferred cheese, swallowing swords, and a reflective conversation between two great friends.