Breaking Silos

What is gravity? How was it explained by Newton, and how did Einstein improve our understanding of it with his theory of General Relativity? Peyton Stewart (Masters in Physics, Clemson University) joins us to explore the strange relationship between shape, matter, and energy.

In this week's episode, we delve into the world of first-generation graduate students. In this thought-provoking conversation, Scott and Prakrit engage with Misty Stewart, Director of Student Success at the Clemson Graduate School, and Melanie Garcia, a PhD student in Biological Sciences.

Discover the challenges faced by first-generation students in higher education, from financial constraints to navigating a complex academic landscape. Misty and Melanie share their personal stories of resilience and triumph, offering valuable strategies for overcoming obstacles along the way.

Explore the crucial role of support systems in graduate school and learn how academic and student affairs can provide essential assistance to first-generation students. Discover the power of mentorship and faculty support in fostering success and well-being.

As the discussion unfolds, Misty and Melanie shed light on the significance of interdisciplinary education and its impact on their academic journeys. Gain inspiration from their experiences as they share valuable advice for listeners who can relate to the first-generation experience in higher education.

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In this week's episode, Prakrit discusses with Dr. Chelsea Murdock, the Director of the Clemson Writing Lab and Lecturer in the English Department at Clemson University, about the struggles of teaching undergraduates how to write well. We also discuss Dr. Murdock's "process-driven pedagogy" in teaching undergraduate and graduate writing. If you are a graduate student in writing mode, there are some writing tips interspersed throughout the episode that will help you to develop healthy writing rhythms, in addition to learning about good teaching practices associated with writing! Enjoy, and happy writing!

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Jack Carson (genetics/computer science) joins us to discuss his company geneTunes, a computer software program that converts genetic nucleotides into art and music. geneTunes won the 2022 Clemson College of Science inaugural Catalyst competition, an entrepreneurship program where students pitch ideas for seed funding, and then develop their ideas into a minimum viable product. Enjoy!

Kyle Christenson (Industrial and Organizational Psychology) joins us for an amazing conversation about  how to operationalize something like trust, whether fewer disruptive papers is good or bad for science, and how to incorporate interdisciplinary problem solving in graduate school. Enjoy!

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Breaking Silos

Randa Johnson, Clemson University's Assistant Director of Graduate Programs and Off-Campus Internships, and Prakrit discuss applying to graduate school, co-ops, internships, and jobs from the perspective of an administrator. Randa is also excited to promote Clemson University's spring Career Fair happening February 6th, in Littlejohn Coliseum. Hope to see you there!