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Research in Action | A podcast for faculty & higher education professionals on research design, methods, productivity & more

Research in Action is a weekly podcast by Oregon State University Ecampus, a national leader in online education. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Katie Linder, OSU Ecampus research director, who discusses topics and issues related to research in higher education with experts across a range of disciplines and institutions. Guests share their expertise on qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods, personal experiences as researchers, best practices, and organizational and productivity strategies. Listen and learn how you can make a difference through your research. ecampus.oregonstate.edu/podcast.
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Sep 2, 2019

On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Helen Kara, Director of We Research It Ltd, who has been an independent researcher since 1999 and writes and teaches on research methods. She is the author of Creative Research Methods in the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide (Policy Press, 2015). She is not, and never has been, an academic, though she has learned to speak the language. In 2015 Helen was the first fully independent researcher to be conferred as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. She is also a Visiting Fellow at the UK's National Centre for Research Methods. Her latest book is Research Ethics in the Real World: Euro-Western and Indigenous Perspectives (Policy Press, 2018).

Segment 1: Research Ethics [00:00-20:58]

In this first segment, Helen shares about her recent book on research ethics.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 2: Researching Independently [20:59-35:31]

In segment two, Helen shares about her experience being a long-term independent researcher.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

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Sep 2, 2019

Take a listen to our September 2019 preview clips!

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Aug 26, 2019

Bonus Clip [00:00-04:10]: Collaborative Research

In this bonus clip, the following resources are mentioned:

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Aug 26, 2019

In this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Paul William Eaton, an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Sam Houston State University. Paul’s research interests include inquiries into digital technologies in education and human identity~subjectification~becoming; digital pedagogy and learning; postqualitative, complexivist, and posthumanist inquiry; and curriculum theorizing-philosophy in the realms of postsecondary education and student affairs. He serves as Assistant Editor for the Higher Education section of the Journal of Curriculum Theorizing and on the Editorial Review Board of the Journal Committed to Social Change on Race & Ethnicity. He is the co-author of Troubling Method: Narrative Research as Being (Peter Lang Press, 2018, with Petra Munro Hendry & Roland Mitchell). His research has appeared in the Review of Higher Education, International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, Thresholds in Education, and the Journal of Critical Scholarship on Higher Education & Student Affairs, among others. He received his Ph.D. from Louisiana State University in May 2015, his master’s degree from the University of Maryland College Park in 2005, and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in 2002. Follow Paul on Twitter and Instagram @profpeaton. His blog is located at: https://www.profpeaton.com.

Segment 1: Postqualitative, Complexivist, and Posthumanist Inquiry [00:00-17:40]

In this first segment, Paul defines the terms he uses to describe his research.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 2: Research as Ontology [17:41-36:28]

In segment two, Paul talks about his research as a way of life.

Bonus Clip [00:00-04:10]: Collaborative Research

In this bonus clip, the following resources are mentioned:

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Aug 19, 2019

In this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Juliet Watson, the Deputy Director of the Unison Housing Research Lab and the Senior Lecturer in Homelessness in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies at RMIT University in Australia. Juliet has extensive research, teaching, and practice experience in the areas of homelessness, gender-based violence, and youth. Her doctoral thesis won the biennial Australian Women’s and Gender Studies Association PhD Award in 2016. This research formed the basis for her book, Youth Homelessness and Survival Sex: Intimate Relationships and Gendered Subjectivities. Juliet was also the recipient of The Australian Sociological Association Award for the Most Distinguished Peer-Reviewed Article Published by an Early Career Researcher in 2017. Her current research centres on socio-cultural contexts and experiences of homelessness, social housing, gender-based violence, and poverty. 

Segment 1: Researching Homelessness [00:00-12:25]

In this first segment, Juliet describes her research on homelessness.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 2: Pregnancy and Homelessness [12:26-24:05]

In segment two, Juliet discusses her research on pregnancy and homelessness.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 3: Researching Family and Domestic Violence [24:06-35:48]

In segment three, Juliet shares about considerations when researching vulnerable populations.

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Aug 12, 2019

Bonus Clip [00:00-04:50]: Jay's Research Influences

In this bonus clip, the following resources are mentioned:

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Aug 12, 2019

On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Jay Le Roux Dillon, a social scientist and founder of Alumni Identity Fundraising Consultants. His research and consulting practice help institutions identify ideal alumni donors through the lens of social psychology and data science. Dr. Dillon was previously director of alumni engagement at the University of San Francisco and executive director of alumni strategic initiatives at UCLA. He is dedicated to improving philanthropy in order to bring social justice and equity to education. He holds a doctorate in organization and leadership from USF and a master’s and bachelor’s degree in music from UCLA. 

Segment 1: Research on Alumni [00:00-17:23]

In this first segment, Jay describes what led him to researching alumni giving and identity.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 2: Alumni Engagement and Equity [17:24-31:45]

In segment two, Jay discusses the relationship between alumni giving and equity.

Bonus Clip [00:00-04:50]: Jay's Research Influences

In this bonus clip, the following resources are mentioned:

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast:

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Aug 5, 2019

On this episode, Katie is joined by Sarah Vojnovich, a Master's student in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Oregon State Unviersity. Sarah carries out infection studies with a bacterium, called Vibrio coralliilyticus, that infects corals and causes tissue necrosis by the release of a toxin. Current studies are typically done on coral fragments taken from the natural environment, but in order to help reduce wild coral takes, Sarah's research looks at the use of using anemones, Aiptasia pallida, as an alternative surrogate host species for future bacterial infection experiments with Vibrio coralliilyticus. Sarah also works as an Assistant for Academic Programs at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and helps coordinate undergraduate classes and internships.

Segment 1: Researching Corals [00:00-11:40]

In this first segment, Sarah shares about her research on corals.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 2: Marine Science Outreach Education [11:41-21:43]

In segment two, Sarah discusses her position at the Hatfield Marine Science Center.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 3: Sarah's Trip on a Research Vessel [21:44-33:25]

In segment three, Sarah shares about her upcoming trip on an OSU research vessel.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

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Aug 5, 2019

Take a listen to our August 2019 preview clips!

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Jul 29, 2019

On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Ronald Kander, Founding Dean of Kanbar College of Design, Engineering & Commerce and Associate Provost for Applied Research at Jefferson (Philadelphia University & Thomas Jefferson University). Previously, founding Director of the School of Engineering at James Madison U, Professor of Materials Science at Virginia Tech, Senior Engineer of Polymer Physics at Dupont. BS (Carnegie Mellon) & PhD (U of Delaware) in Chemical Engineering.

Segment 1: Research Retrospective [00:00-12:00]

In this first segment, Ron reflects on what has contributed to his successful research career.

Segment 2: Research Networking [12:01-22:33]

In segment two, Ron offers tips for effective research networking.

Segment 3: Merging University Research Missions [22:34-33:50]

In segment three, Ron discusses the recent merger of universities between Philadelphia University and Thomas Jefferson University.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

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Jul 22, 2019

On this episode, Dr. Katie Linder, Director of Research at Oregon State University Ecampus, offers some tips and strategies for establishing research goals in the New Year.

Segment 1: What Makes a Good Research Goal? [00:00-10:41]

In this first segment, Katie shares some ideas for setting research goals that are both reasonable and challenging.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 2: Setting Yourself Up for Success [10:42-20:39]

In segment two, Katie offers some tips for setting yourself up for success with accomplishing your research goals.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 3: Strategies for Staying Accountable [20:40-32:01]

In segment three, Katie discusses some strategies for staying accountable to your research goals throughout the year.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast:

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Jul 15, 2019

On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. John Nychka, Associate Professor, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, Vargo Teaching Chair, and Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Dentistry at the University of Alberta. John graduated from the University of Alberta in 1997 with a Bachelors of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, then went on to earn his Masters in Engineering from McMaster University in 1999 and his PhD from the University of California Santa Barbara in 2004. He stayed on at Santa Barbara as a post doc, and then moved to become an assistant professor in Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Kentucky from 2005 to 2007. In 2007 he returned home to Edmonton to join the University of Alberta. He teaches introductory materials engineering, communication, and capstone design courses, and his research is primarily about structural materials.

Segment 1: Research on Materials [00:00-11:53]

In this first segment, John shares about the different components of his research on materials.

Segment 2: Materials at the Interface [11:54-21:16]

In segment two, John describes the professional philosophy he uses to guide his research, teaching, and service.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 3: Failure in the Research Enterprise [21:17-34:40]

In segment three, John shares about the importance of embracing failure as a researcher.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-7:16]: John's CV of Failures

In this bonus clip, the following resources are mentioned:

  • Looser, D. (2015, October 18). Me and my shadow CVThe Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved from http://www.chronicle.com

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast:

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Jul 8, 2019

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.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 2: Project Management with Collaborators [12:40-22:07]

In segment two, Melanie shares strategies for managing team-based projects.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 3: Personal Time Management [22:08-34:52]

In segment three, Melanie shares about some of her personal time management techniques.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-02:25]: Working with Disorganized Collaborators

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast:

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Jul 1, 2019

On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Raul Pacheco-Vega, an Assistant Professor in the Public Administration Division of the Center for Economic Teaching and Research (Centro de Investigacion y Docencia Economicas, CIDE) in Mexico. He is a specialist in comparative public policy and focuses on North American environmental politics, primarily sanitation and water governance, solid waste management, neoinstitutional theory, transnational environmental social movements and experimental methods in public policy. His current research programme focuses on the spatial, political and human dimensions of public service delivery. He is also Associate Editor of the Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences (JESS), and sits on the editorial board of Water International, Global Environmental Politics and several other journals. He is the creator of the weekly hashtag #ScholarSunday.

Segment 1: The Global Politics of Sanitation [00:00-12:01]

In this first segment, Raul shares about some of his research on the global politics of sanitation.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 2: Being an Actively Engaged Researcher [12:02-21:39]

In segment two, Raul shares some of his strategies for being active at conferences and on social media.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 3: Working with Vulnerable Research Populations [21:40-35:01]

In segment three, Raul shares his thoughts on the responsibilities of the researcher when working with vulnerable communities.

Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-3:16]: Dr. Pacheco-Vega's Work on Advancing Environmental Global Governance

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast:

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Jul 1, 2019

Take a listen to our July 2019 preview clips!

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast:

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Jun 24, 2019

On this episode, Kaite is joined by Dr. Sarah Casey, who was awarded a PhD in Media, Communication, and Feminist Cultural Studies from Griffith University (2015). She lectures in Screen Media and Communication at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia. Sarah has published in the areas of Media Studies, Feminism, and Celebrity Studies, and she is particularly interested in digital feminist activism, as well as the role of popular media feminist celebrities in campaigns. Sarah is currently finalising a monograph entitled “Heroines'”, and is the co-author of Media and Society (with Michael O'Shaughnessy and Jane Stadler). Sarah leads the “Stories of Country Women” project that documents the lived experiences of women in drought-affected regions of outback Australia. Sarah is the Vice-President for the Australian Women’s and Gender Studies Association, the peak body for such research in Australia.

Segment 1: Researching digital feminist activism [00:00-11:15]

In this first segment, Sarah shares some examples from her research on digital feminist activism.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 2: Real Stories of Country Women Project [11:16-21:05]

In segment two, Sarah shares about her current work on the Real Stories of Country Women Project.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 3: The Australian Women's and Gender Studies Association [21:06-32:12]

In segment three, Sarah shares about her work with the Australian Women's and Gender Studies Association.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast:

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Jun 17, 2019

Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-8:38]: Kevin's Most Recent Research Project

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Jun 17, 2019

On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Kevin Roessger, an assistant professor of adult and lifelong learning. He received his B.S. in psychology, M.S. in administrative leadership, and Ph.D. in adult and continuing education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Dr. Roessger currently serves as co-editor of adult education's flagship research journal Adult Education Quarterly, as well as reviewer for the journals Adult Learning and Journal of Continuing Higher Education. He has published numerous articles and book chapters in the field’s most respected outlets, and is currently overseeing a grant from the Department of Corrections that examines the effect of correctional education programs on recidivism and post-release employment. Dr. Roessger’s research interests include reflective learning strategies and developing reflective skills in adult learners.

Segment 1: Utilizing a content analysis methodology [00:00-19:01]

In this first segment, Kevin shares about his experiences utilizing content analysis in his research.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 2: Researching Correctional Education Programs [19:02-37:06]

In segment two, Kevin shares some of the logistics of researching correctional education programs.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-8:38]: Kevin's Most Recent Research Project

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast:

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Jun 10, 2019

On this episode, Katie is joined by Lauren Remenick, a doctoral candidate and research assistant in the Higher Education & Policy Studies PhD program at the University of Central Florida. In addition to her current research on textbook and academic authors with Dr. Kathleen P. King, Lauren's research interests include adult learning and nontraditional students in higher education. Lauren received her Master's degree in Forest Ecosystems & Society from Oregon State University and Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Psychology from Elon University. 

Segment 1: Researching Authors’ Experiences [00:00-11:18]

In this first segment, Lauren shares about a qualitative research project focused on understanding academic authors' experiences.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 2: Barriers and Supports for Academic Authors [11:19-22:08]

In segment two, Lauren offers some examples of barriers and support structures for academic authors.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 3: Authorship Identity Development [22:09-32:06]

In segment three, Lauren shares what she has learned about the identity development of academic authors.

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast:

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Jun 3, 2019

On this episode, Katie is joined by two guests:

Monica D.T. Rysavy (Reeshavee), Ph.D., is the Director of Institutional Research and Training and an Assistant Professor at Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, Delaware. In this role she leads all institutional research and data analysis projects for the College. Her office provides faculty and staff training support by developing new training offerings (asynchronous and synchronous face-to-face and online programs) on a variety of instructional technology, survey research, and data management, analysis, and interpretation topics.  Before transitioning to higher education, Monica worked as a high school business technology instructor in Delaware public schools. Monica earned her Ph.D. in Learning, Design, and Technology from The Pennsylvania State University and an Ed.D. in Education Leadership from Wilmington University.

Russell Michalak (mi-ha-lik), MLIS, is the Director of the Library, Archives, & Learning Center and an Assistant Professor at Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, Delaware. He oversees the annual budget, supervises librarians and paraprofessionals, and manages the delivery of research, information, instructional services, the tutoring center, and archives. Before joining GBC, he worked in various roles at the Libraries of the Claremont Colleges, Duke University, and the University of Utah. Russell earned his MA in Library and Information Studies from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and a BA in History from Occidental College.

Monica and Russell’s current collaborative research agenda focuses on information literacy-related topics, with an emphasis on utilizing online training modules to increase students’ information literacy skills, as well as academic library and institutional assessment.

Segment 1: Working with a Research Partner [00:00-14:22]

In this first segment, Monica and Rusty share how their research partnership came to be.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 2: Choosing a Research Partner [14:23-36:03]

In segment two, Rusty and Monica share their tips for choosing an effective research partner.

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast:

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Jun 3, 2019

Take a listen to our June 2019 preview clips!

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast:

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May 27, 2019

Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-04:08]: Using Existing Data and Lessons Learned

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May 27, 2019

On this episode, guest host Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto, is joined by Stephen Jenkins. Stephen is the Interim Executive Director of University Housing and Dining Services at Oregon State University. He has 18 years of experience in higher education student affairs at several institutions. Stephen recently completed his Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership - Post-secondary Education. For his dissertation, he studied the academic advising experiences and learning of online learners.

 

Segment 1: Academic Advising for Online Learners [00:00-11:19]

In this first segment, Stephen shares about the background research on online academic advising.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Segment 2: Methodological Approach [11:20-23:19]

In segment two, Stephen discusses the theoretical background and methodological approach.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

  • Crookston, B. B. (1972). A developmental view of academic advising as teaching, Journal of College Student Personnel, 13(1), 12-17.
  • O'Banion, T. (1994). An academic advising model. NACADA Journal14(2), 10-16.
  • Smith, C. L., & Allen, J. M. (2006). Essential functions of academic advising: What students want and get. NACADA Journal 26(1), pp. 56-66.

Segment 3: Overall Findings and Implications [23:20-38:50]

In segment three, Stephen shares about his overall findings in his research on academic advising for online learners.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-04:08]: Using Existing Data and Lessons Learned

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May 20, 2019

Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-02:25]: Storytelling and Research

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May 20, 2019

On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Reeves Shulstad, an Associate Professor in the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. She is a musicologist and is currently working on a book about microtonalist composer and early music performer Tui St. George Tucker. She teaches music history and special topics courses at ASU and has published on pedagogy.

Segment 1: Researching Music [00:00-11:24]

In this first segment, Reeves shares the different elements involved in researching music.

Segment 2: Researching a Historical Figure [11:25-21:53]

In segment two, Reeves discusses some of the benefits and challenges of researching a historical figure.

Segment 3: Implementing Research in the Classroom [21:54-33:45]

In segment three, Reeves shares about how she is using her research project in her teaching.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-02:25]: Storytelling and Research

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