On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Kevin Doxzen who received his PhD from the lab of Jennifer Doudna at UC Berkeley. Under Jennifer's guidance, Kevin explored the structure and function of RNA and DNA binding proteins using x-ray crystallography. Following his PhD Kevin transitioned into his role as science communications specialist at the Innovative Genomics Institute. In this position, Kevin develops educational material and resources for scientists and the general public with the goal of communicating the latest genome engineering technology.
Segment 1: Science Communication [00:00-11:47]
In this first segment, Kevin describes the field of science communication.
Segment 2: Science Communication Pathways [11:48-21:38]
In segment two, Kevin shares how he entered into the field of science communication.
Segment 3: Kevin's Lab Experience [21:39-33:29]
In segment three, Kevin shares about a typical day in the lab from his research experiences.
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Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-02:25]: Working with Disorganized Collaborators
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On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Melanie Nelson, a project manager with more than 15 years of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. She has a Ph.D. in biochemistry from The Scripps Research Institute and currently works for the scientific software company Dotmatics. Over the course of her career, she has managed projects and teams in small and mid-size biotech companies and served as a contractor and consultant for academics, government agencies, and large companies. She has a long-standing interest in techniques to improve time use and productivity, both for individuals and teams and is the author of Taming the Work Week: Work Smarter Not Longer and Navigating the Path to Industry: A Hiring Manager's Advice for Academics Looking for a Job in Industry. You can find her online at BeyondManaging.com and on Twitter at @melanie_nelson.
Segment 1: Project Management for Researchers [00:00-12:39]
In this first segment, Melanie shares some project management best practices for researchers.
Segment 2: Project Management with Collaborators [12:40-22:07]
In segment two, Melanie shares strategies for managing team-based projects.
Segment 3: Personal Time Management [22:08-34:52]
In segment three, Melanie shares about some of her personal time management techniques.
Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-02:25]: Working with Disorganized Collaborators
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On this episode, Katie is joined by Mike Caulfield, director of blended and networked learning at Washington State University Vancouver, and head of the Digital Polarization Initiative. In these roles, Mike is changing the way that digital literacy is taught. His current initiative with AASCU's American Democracy Project combines a grassroots approach to pedagogical change with a formal 11 school pilot testing new modes of teaching civic online literacy.
Segment 1: The Digital Polarization Initiative [00:00-16:25]
In this first segment, Mike shares how he got started with the Digital Polarization Initiative.
Segment 2: Sharing and Reusing for Researchers [16:26-33:48]
In segment two, Mike offers some ideas for how researchers can share their work.
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Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-03:04]: Defining Intersectionality
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On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Susan Shaw, Professor of Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at Oregon State University and the co-PI for OREGON STATE ADVANCE. Susan is the author of Reflective Faith: A Theological Toolbox for Women and God Speaks to Us, Too: Southern Baptist Women on Church, Home, and Society and the co-author with Mina Carson and Tisa Lewis of Girls Rock! 50 Years of Women Making Music. She also serves as the general editor of the 4-volume Women’s Lives around the World: A Global Encyclopedia. Susan is the co-author and editor with Janet Lee of a forthcoming new edition of Gendered Lives, Feminist Visions: Classic and Contemporary Readings in Women and Gender Studies. She is also the co-author with Grace Ji-Sun Kim of the forthcoming book Intersectional Theology: An Introductory Guide, Fortress Press. Susan formerly directed OSU’s School of Language, Culture, and Society, OSU’s Women Studies Program, and OSU’s Difference, Power, & Discrimination Program.
Segment 1: Researching Feminist Theology [00:00-12:21]
In this first segment, Susan shares about using a feminist perspective in her research in theology.
Segment 2: Developing a New Method [12:22-23:43]
In segment two, Susan describes the process of creating a new research method in feminist theology.
Segment 3: Adventures in Academic Blogging [23:44-36:15]
In segment three, Susan shares about her experiences as an academic blogger.
Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-03:04]: Defining Intersectionality
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