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The Struggling Scientists

Suzanne and Jayron

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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  • Today · 30 min

    Leaving Academia: How She Became a Scientist in Industry

    Leaving academia can be intimidating. You've spent years training as a researcher, but what jobs can you actually do outside academia? And how do you even get started? 🎓 Welcome to the first episode of After Academia: Coffee With…, our new interview series where we explore different careers beyond academia, together with the people who've made the transition. ☕ In this episode, we're joined by Maria, a Senior Lab Operations Scientist in the pharmaceutical industry, who shares how she transitioned from academia to industry after her PhD. We talk about what her job actually involves, how she found her first opportunity in industry, which skills from her PhD turned out to be valuable, and what surprised her most about working outside academia. Maria also shares practical advice for PhD students and postdocs considering a similar career change, including how to approach networking, what to put on your LinkedIn profile, and why understanding the pharmaceutical industry can make finding the right job a lot easier. Whether you're actively planning to leave academia or simply curious about what else is out there, we hope this conversation helps you explore your options! 🙂 ⏰ Chapters 00:00 🎓 Why transitioning from academia to industry is difficult 00:25 ☕ Meet Maria: What does a Senior Lab Operations Scientist do? 03:08 💼 A typical working day in the pharmaceutical industry 05:26 🔄 Why Maria decided to leave academia 07:00 🔎 Finding an industry opportunity through a fellowship 09:07 🧠 Transferable PhD skills that are valuable in industry 11:37 📚 Industry fellowships, training and leadership skills 15:33 🤔 What Maria had to unlearn after her PhD 18:02 🏢 The biggest surprises of working in industry 20:24 💡 What she wishes she'd known before applying 23:54 🚀 Practical advice for PhDs looking for industry jobs 25:59 🧪 What is GMP, and why is it useful to know? 29:08 ☕ Final thoughts and a small coffee confession 🔬 About After Academia: Coffee With… There are many career paths beyond academia, but it isn't always easy to understand what these jobs actually involve or how to get into them. In this series, we sit down with former academics working in different fields to talk about their career transitions, their day-to-day work, the skills they use, and the advice they would give to researchers considering a similar path. Our goal is to make exploring careers beyond academia just a little bit less of a struggle. 💬 Which career should we explore next? Are you considering leaving academia? Or have you come across a job outside academia that sounds interesting, but you have absolutely no idea what someone in that position actually does? Let us know in the comments! We'd love to hear your suggestions for future guests and careers to explore. 🔔 Subscribe to The Struggling Scientists for more career conversations, research tools, and practical advice for PhD students and researchers. 🌐 Find more from The Struggling Scientists: https://thestrugglingscientists.com #LeavingAcademia #PhDCareers #IndustryCareers Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • September 21 · 8 min

    How to Use Research Rabbit to Explore a Research Field

    ResearchRabbit gives researchers a different way to explore scientific literature by visualising the connections between papers, citations and authors. 🐇🔎 In this walkthrough, we show you how we use ResearchRabbit to explore a research field. We start with just one paper and gradually build a collection, before showing how you can start with an existing Zotero library or BibTeX file and explore a much larger body of literature. 📚 We also look at how ResearchRabbit can help you discover connected papers, identify influential research, explore author networks and find connections that can be difficult to spot in a traditional list of search results. 🕸️ 🐇 Try ResearchRabbit https://thestrugglingscientists.com/ResearchRabbit Chapters 00:00 👋 Introduction 00:56 🐇 How ResearchRabbit changes literature discovery 01:51 📄 Starting with one paper 03:58 📚 Starting with Zotero or an existing collection 04:31 🕸️ Understanding the literature map 05:41 🔎 Refining your literature search 06:20 ⚠️ Research alerts and retracted references 06:49 👩‍🔬 Exploring authors and collaborations 07:23 💭 Final thoughts and takeaways 📚 More research tools and tutorials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz6aXl5V5V77ziE8Leh9IuMB4yY4m0Yjq&si=OaQLB5nKrTQdyNwJ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • July 15 · 20 min

    Can SciSpace Simplify Your Entire Research Workflow? | PhD Toolkit

    SciSpace has become much more than a tool for chatting with PDFs. In this episode of the PhD Toolkit, we put it through a real research workflow to find out whether it actually deserves a place in your research toolkit. We test how well it helps with literature discovery, understanding papers, note-taking, writing and overall workflow before scoring it on our PhD Toolkit leaderboard. ⭐ Try SciSpace This video isn't sponsored, but we do use affiliate links. If you decide SciSpace is right for you, using our link helps support the channel at no extra cost. 🔗 Affiliate link: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/Scispace 🎁 Discount codes: JNSS20 = 20% off monthly plans JNSS40 = 40% off annual plans, best for heavy users or systematic reviews ___________________________________________________________________ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Setting up the test 01:51 Finding papers 04:56 Understanding papers 05:38 Saving ideas 10:23 Writing 14:32 Research Impact 15:37 Ease of Use 16:31 Value for Money 17:30 Workflow Integration 18:35 Would we recommend it? 19:09 Leaderboard update ___________________________________________________________________ 📚 Watch the rest of the PhD Toolkit here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz6aXl5V5V77ziE8Leh9IuMB4yY4m0Yjq&si=OaQLB5nKrTQdyNwJ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • May 25 · 17 min

    Why You Struggle to Do Deep Work During Your PhD and how to fix your focus

    Learn how to apply the core ideas from Deep Work by Cal Newport to your life as a PhD student, postdoc, or early-career researcher. In this episode, we break down what Deep Work actually is, why shallow work can take over your best energy, and how to use the four Deep Work methods: monastic, bimodal, rhythmic, and journalistic. If you want to protect more focused time for writing, reading, analysis, or research thinking, this episode will help you choose the Deep Work method that fits your academic life best. 🎓 About our channel We are The Struggling Scientists. We make honest videos about PhD life, academia, and how to make your research journey a little bit easier. If that sounds helpful, consider subscribing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 We’ve created a free AI prompt to help you apply the Deep Work methods to your own research: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/deepwork ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 We also created a full AI Tools for Academics Masterclass, where we walk through how to use AI ethically and effectively throughout the research process: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/MasterclassAI --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:22 What is Deep work 03:37 Four methods of Deep work 04:26 Monastic method 06:22 Bimodal method 08:18 Rhythmic method 10:22 Journalistic method 13:43 Conclusion 15:08 AI prompt for Deep work 17:02 Final thoughts 📱 Follow us for more content https://thestrugglingscientists.com/newsletter https://www.instagram.com/thestrugglingscientistspodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-struggling-scientists-podcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/thestrugglings4.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@struggling.scientists https://www.threads.com/@thestrugglingscientistspodcast #academia #phdlife #research #scientificresearch #gradschool #academiclife #deepwork Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • May 7 · 8 min

    The Worst AI Mistakes in Published Research

    AI is already being used in academic research, and some of it is going very wrong. In this video, we break down real cases where the misuse of AI led to serious problems in published scientific papers. This includes fake references, copy pasted AI text, and completely incorrect AI generated figures that somehow made it through peer review. From a hospital librarian discovering that most references in a paper did not even exist, to a viral paper with biologically impossible AI images, these examples highlight a growing issue in modern science. But this is not just about researchers using AI incorrectly. It also raises bigger questions about peer review, journal responsibility, and how these mistakes are slipping through the system. ________________________________________________________________ 👉 We are The Struggling Scientists, a channel for all struggling scientists out there. We share honest experiences, practical advice, and real stories to help make your life in academia just a little bit less of a struggle. 🎓 Want to learn how to use AI properly in your research? We created a full AI for Academics Masterclass where we show you how to use AI tools ethically and effectively, without risking your work or credibility: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/MasterclassAI __________________________________________________________________ ⏰ TIME STAMPS 00:00 AI is already breaking research 00:50 Copy pasted ChatGPT in a published paper 02:55Fake references discovered by a librarian 04:40 AI generated figures that make no sense 6:55 What this means for science 7:50 Final thoughts 📱 Follow us for more content https://thestrugglingscientists.com/newsletter https://www.instagram.com/thestrugglingscientistspodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-struggling-scientists-podcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/thestrugglings4.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@struggling.scientists https://www.threads.com/@thestrugglingscientistspodcast #academia #phdlife #research #ai #chatgpt #scientificresearch #gradschool #academiclife #researchintegrity Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • April 23 · 17 min

    Questions That Destroyed Years of Research (Academia Stories)

    Academia can go wrong… very quickly. In this episode of Academic Tea, we react to real stories from researchers where a single question at a conference, lab meeting, or thesis defense completely changed — or even destroyed — someone’s research. From missing control variables… to flawed assumptions… to realizing your entire project might not be based on the right idea — these are the kinds of moments every scientist secretly fears. If you’ve ever presented your work, worked on a PhD, or sat through a brutal Q&A session… you’ll definitely recognize some of these. 💬 Have you ever had a question completely throw you off during a presentation or meeting? Let us know in the comments — we might feature your story in a future episode! ☕ Academic Tea is our series where we react to real academic stories — the good, the bad, and the painfully relatable. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 We’re The Struggling Scientists — a channel for all struggling scientists out there. We share honest experiences, practical advice, and real stories to help make your life in academia just a little bit less of a struggle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ TIME STAMPS 00:00 When one question destroys your research 00:50 The wrong prey species experiment 04:10 The variable mistake 08:15 “Protein X isn’t even expressed” 10:40 21,500 papers already exist… 13:50 The missing control variable 17:00 Final thoughts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎓 Want to use AI tools in your research (ethically and effectively)? Check out our full AI Tools for Academics Masterclass: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/MasterclassAI --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📱 Follow us for more content! #academia #phdlife #research #gradschool #scientist #academiclife #phdstruggles #researchlife #academictwitter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • April 2 · 9 min

    Episode 87: How to Actually Focus During Your PhD (Without Burning Out)

    Most PhD students don’t struggle with focus because they’re lazy. They struggle because their attention is constantly being pulled in ten different directions. In this episode, we break down a simple framework to help you actually focus again — without burning out or relying on motivation. If you’ve been feeling scattered, stuck, or mentally drained, this will help you lock back in. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎓 About our channel We are The Struggling Scientists. We make honest videos about PhD life, academia, and how to make your research journey a little bit easier. If that sounds helpful, consider subscribing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 We’ve created a free AI prompt to help you apply the LOCK framework to your own PhD: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/lock ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 We also created a full AI Tools for Academics Masterclass, where we walk through how to use AI ethically and effectively throughout the research process: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/MasterclassAI --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why You Can’t Focus 01:30 The LOCK Framework 02:21 Limit the Horizon 04:00 Output Over Effort 05:32 Cut Decisions 07:18 Know What You’re Avoiding 09:13 How to Lock In Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • March 20 · 9 min

    Episode 86: What a Dutch PhD Defense is Actually Like

    Did you know that in the Netherlands, by the time you defend your PhD… you’ve already passed? Unlike in many other countries, the Dutch PhD defense is usually not the final exam that determines whether you get your degree. Your thesis has already been approved, failing is extremely rare, and the defense itself feels more like a formal and historic ceremony than an exam. In this video, I take you behind the scenes of my own Dutch PhD defense, exactly one year after it happened. I explain: Why the Dutch system is so different What “Hora Est” means Why you have to defend in Dutch The historic role of paranymphs What the 45 minutes of questioning are really like And how it felt to finally become Doctor If you’re working toward your own PhD defense, curious about academic traditions in different countries, or simply wondering what a Dutch PhD ceremony looks like, this video is for you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎓 About our channel We are The Struggling Scientists. We make honest videos about PhD life, academia, and how to make your research journey a little bit easier. If that sounds helpful, consider subscribing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 We also created a full AI Tools for Academics Masterclass, where we walk through how to use AI ethically and effectively throughout the research process: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/MasterclassAI --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ TIME STAMPS 00:00 You’ve Already Passed? (How the Dutch System Works) 01:08 Strict PhD Requirements in the Netherlands 04:08 What Defense Day Actually Looks Like 05:19 Historic Traditions, Dutch Language & Paranymphs 06:43 The 45 Minutes of Questioning 07:32 Hora Est & Becoming Doctor 08:40 One Year Later Reflection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • March 5 · 25 min

    Episode 85: Academia Stories That Are Almost Too Awkward to Be Real

    Academia can get weird fast. In this episode of Academic Tea, we react to real Reddit stories about awkward academic interviews, PhD supervisor dilemmas, and thesis mistakes that every researcher will recognize. Would you like your story to be (anonymously) featured in a future episode? Submit your story here: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/stories/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 We also created a full AI Tools for Academics Masterclass, where we walk through how to use AI ethically and effectively throughout the research process: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/MasterclassAI --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ TIME STAMPS 00:00 Welcome to Academic Tea 00:30 AI interview disaster 06:40 AI tools mention 07:25 PhD supervisor red flag? 20:50 Thesis mistakes after submission 25:10 Final thoughts --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Topics covered in this video: PhD life, academic interviews, PhD supervision, academia struggles, Reddit stories, research life, thesis writing mistakes, graduate school experiences. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • February 18 · 12 min

    Episode 84: 7 Tips to nail your PhD interview with a future supervisor!

    Got a PhD interview coming up? This isn’t just another job interview, it’s the start of a 4+ year research partnership. In this video, we share 7 essential PhD interview tips that most applicants overlook. From your first email to the toughest interview questions. If you want to stand out, impress your future supervisor, and feel confident walking into your graduate school interview, this is for you. 🎓 Your PhD acceptance starts before you step into the room. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 We also created a full AI Tools for Academics Masterclass, where we walk through how to use AI ethically and effectively throughout the research process: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/MasterclassAI --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ TIME STAMPS 0:00 - Introduction: Why PhD Interviews Are Different 1:06 - The First Impression Most Applicants Get Wrong 5:45 - What You Must Know Before You Walk In 6:27 - The Question You Will Be Asked 7:20 - Don’t Forget This Crucial Step 9:37 - The Trait Supervisors Secretly Look For 10:19 - The Mistake That Can Cost You the Position 11:23 - How to Answer Like a Future Scientist 12:21 - Final Advice & Good Luck Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Oct 22, 2024 · 38 min

    Episode 83: PhD's Worst Fears: How to Avoid These Grad School Disasters

    In this special Halloween episode, we dive into the scariest real-life PhD horror stories submitted by our listeners. From crashed software hours before a big deadline to lab disasters and terrifyingly toxic supervisors, these tales of PhD struggles will leave you on the edge of your seat. We’ll share our thoughts and advice on how to navigate these grad school nightmares—so you don’t have to face them alone. Tune in to hear the stories, the fears, and, most importantly, how to avoid these grad school disasters! Will you survive the PhD horror? Find out now! 🤩Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss new episodes like this one: https://www.youtube.com/@thestrugglingscientists 🤖Want to find our favorite AI tools for PhDs and researchers? Look no further 👇 https://mtr.bio/Tools 🔴Find your favorite science shirt, stickers, or coffee mugs here: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/webshop/ 📰Get our FREE (AI) Tools guide 🤖 by subscribing to our FREE newsletter. https://thestrugglingscientists.com/newsletter 👍Follow us for more fun and interesting memes, videos, and threads guaranteed to improve your PhD experience here: Twitter: https://x.com/TheStrugglingS4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrugglingscientistspodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thestrugglingscientistspodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-struggling-scientists-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Interested in collaborating with us ? Get in touch 👇 https://thestrugglingscientists.com/sponsors/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Oct 7, 2024 · 19 min

    PhD's Toolkit Series: Scite AI, Your Personal Research Assistant?

    In this episode of the PhD's Toolkit series, we put Scite AI to the test! Join us as we review this AI-powered research assistant and evaluate its features for PhD students and researchers. From smart citations to personalized dashboards, we break down how Scite AI can streamline your literature search and improve your research workflow. Is it really as good as it sounds? Tune in to find out our honest verdict—spoiler: it's excellent! Checkout Scite yourself via: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/Scite ⏰ TIME STAMPS 0:00 - Introduction to the PhD’s Toolkit Series 0:18 - What is Scite AI? 0:55 - Introduction to Scite AI's Features 1:52 - Scite Assistant: Your AI Research Helper 3:11 - What are Smart Citations? 5:20 - Dashboard Feature Overview 6:01 - How Scite AI Improves Literature Search 8:25 - Finding Hidden Research Papers with Scite 9:01 - Reference Check and Tracking Research Progress 9:57 - Scite Plugin for Zotero 12:04 - Scite AI Pricing and Subscription Options 13:33 - Final Verdict and Rating: Is Scite AI Worth It? 🤩Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss new episodes like this one: https://www.youtube.com/@thestrugglingscientists?sub_confirmation=1 🤖Want to find our favorite AI tools for PhDs and researchers? Look no further 👇 https://mtr.bio/Tools 🔴Find your favorite science shirt, stickers, or coffee mugs here: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/webshop/ 📰Get our FREE (AI) Tools guide 🤖 by subscribing to our FREE newsletter. https://thestrugglingscientists.com/newsletter 👍Follow us for more fun and interesting memes, videos, and threads guaranteed to improve your PhD experience here: X: https://x.com/TheStrugglingS4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrugglingscientistspodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thestrugglingscientistspodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-struggling-scientists-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Interested in collaborating with us ? Get in touch 👇 https://thestrugglingscientists.com/sponsors/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Sep 23, 2024 · 41 min

    Episode 82: Managing Procrastination in an Academic World, With Kate Ahl

    Struggling to stay productive and meet deadlines in your academic life? In this episode, we dive into the common challenge of procrastination with expert insights from a psychotherapist specializing in helping academics. Learn why procrastination isn't just about laziness and discover practical strategies to overcome it, boost your productivity, and improve your mental well-being. Whether you're a PhD student, researcher, or just curious about the psychology behind procrastination, this episode has something for you! Tune in to reclaim your focus and get back on track. Also, check out our sponsor for this episode at: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/paperpile GET 20% OFF a 1-year Paperpile personal subscription with coupon code Scientists20 (valid for 3 months from the date of this episode) 📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕 00:00:00 Introduction to Episode 00:01:06 Introduction to Kate 00:02:17 Defining Procrastination in Academia 00:05:29 Why PhD Students Struggle with Writing 00:07:52 Different Types of Procrastination 00:11:08 How Procrastination Affects Mental Health 00:15:14 Can Procrastination Be Beneficial? 00:18:47 Practical Strategies to Overcome Procrastination 00:24:45 Tools to Manage Procrastination 00:31:10 Final Advice on Managing Procrastination 🤩Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss new episodes like this one: https://www.youtube.com/@thestrugglingscientists 🤖Want to find our favorite AI tools for PhDs and researchers? Look no further 👇 https://mtr.bio/Tools 🔴Find your favorite science shirt, stickers, or coffee mugs here: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/webshop/ 📰Get our FREE (AI) Tools guide 🤖 by subscribing to our FREE newsletter. https://thestrugglingscientists.com/newsletter 👍Follow us for more fun and interesting memes, videos, and threads guaranteed to improve your PhD experience here: Twitter: https://x.com/TheStrugglingS4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrugglingscientistspodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thestrugglingscientistspodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-struggling-scientists-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Interested in collaborating with us ? Get in touch 👇 https://thestrugglingscientists.com/sponsors/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Sep 9, 2024 · 20 min

    PhD’s Toolkit! Vizly, Data Analysis by AI — A Complete Review

    Curious about how AI can simplify your research? In this episode of PhD's Toolkit, we dive deep into Vizly, the AI-powered data analysis tool that promises to make coding a thing of the past. Join us for a full review, where we break down its functions, ease of use, pricing, and impact for researchers. Whether you’re struggling with data or just want to speed up your workflow, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Try Vizly for yourself and get 20% discount at checkout using our link👇 https://thestrugglingscientists.com/vizly ⏰ TIME STAMPS 0:00 - Introduction to The Toolkit 0:19 - Vizly AI Tour Begins 2:03 - Data Security in Vizly 2:52 - Diving into Vizly’s Functions 6:08 - Real-World Example: RNA-Seq Data Analysis 11:40 - Ease of Use Breakdown 13:33 - Vizly Pricing Plans Explained 15:00 - 20% Discount Code 15:33 - Vizly’s Significance for Researchers 17:00 - Final Rating and Ranking 🤩Subscribe to stay up to date with new episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thestrugglingscientists 🔴Check out our Webshop 🛍️ https://thestrugglingscientists.com/webshop/ 📰Get our FREE (AI) Tools guide 🤖 for academics by subscribing to our newsletter. https://thestrugglingscientists.com/newsletter 👍Follow us for more fun and interesting memes, videos, and threads guaranteed to improve your PhD experience here: 🦉 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStrugglingS4 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrugglingscientistspodcast/ 👇Interested in Sponsoring The Struggling Scientists? Then here is the info you need https://www.thestrugglingscientists.com/sponsor Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Aug 26, 2024 · 24 min

    Episode 81: PhD Unions, A New Era in Academic Labor Rights

    In this episode of The Struggling Scientist, we're diving into a powerful movement that's reshaping academia—PhD unionization. As more students band together to fight for fair wages and better working conditions, they're not just making waves—they're sparking a new era in academic labor rights. Join us as we share the stories, struggles, and successes behind this growing movement. Why You Should Tune In: 🎓 Find out what’s driving PhD students to come together and demand change in their universities. 🏆 Hear about the real victories these unions have won, from better pay to crucial support for international students. 🎤 Listen to the personal experiences of those who’ve been on the front lines of this movement. 💪 Learn about the challenges these unions faced and how they pushed through to make a difference. 🔮 Discover what the future holds for PhD unions and how their efforts could inspire change across academia. 📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕 00:00:00 Introduction to Episode 00:01:06 Introduction to Stephanie and Andrew 00:02:17 How Did You Get Involved in PhD Unionization? 00:05:17 What’s the History Behind PhD Unions? 00:09:00 How Do You Set Up a PhD Union? 00:11:32 What Would You Like to Achieve Through Negotiations? 00:13:33 What Concessions Were Made and What’s Next? 00:17:10 How Did You Successfully Bargain with the University? 00:19:27 Do PhD Unions Impact Other Academic Roles? 00:21:06 What Are the Next Steps for the Union? 00:23:31 Closing Remarks and Where to Learn More 🤩Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss new episodes like this one: https://www.youtube.com/@thestrugglingscientists 🤖Want to find our favorite AI tools for PhDs and researchers? Look no further 👇 https://mtr.bio/Tools 🔴Find your favorite science shirt, stickers, or coffee mugs here: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/webshop/ 📰Get our FREE (AI) Tools guide 🤖 by subscribing to our FREE newsletter. https://thestrugglingscientists.com/newsletter 👍Follow us for more fun and interesting memes, videos, and threads guaranteed to improve your PhD experience here: Twitter: https://x.com/TheStrugglingS4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrugglingscientistspodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thestrugglingscientistspodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-struggling-scientists-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Interested in collaborating with us ? Get in touch 👇 https://thestrugglingscientists.com/sponsors/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Aug 12, 2024 · 21 min

    Episode 80: From Lab to TV: The Life of a Scientist in the Media With Prof. Giles Yeo

    Join us for an exciting chat with Professor Giles Yeo, the geneticist who made a splash on Channel 4 and the BBC! In this episode, Giles shares his journey from lab research to TV fame, and how he became a leading voice in nutrition and obesity science. Get ready for behind-the-scenes stories, expert insights, and tips on balancing science with media. Learn more about: - The thrill of making science documentaries - The secrets to effective science communication - And the realities of combining media with academia. Don't miss this fun and informative episode with the brilliant Giles Yeo! 🌟📺🔬 📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕 00:00:00 Introduction Episode 00:00:32 Introduction to Giles Yeo 00:01:21 Switch to Science Communication 00:02:34 First TV Appearance 00:05:59 Writing His First Book 00:07:04 First Science Documentary 00:07:36 Shift During COVID-19 00:09:30 Personal Challenges in Academia 00:11:06 Rewards of Science Communication 00:13:36 Making Science Communication Easier for Scientists 00:14:18 Advice for Early Career Researchers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🔗 Try Jenni AI: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/jenni 🤯: Save 20% with the code "SCIENCE20" 🤩Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss new episodes like this one: https://www.youtube.com/@thestrugglingscientists 🤖Want to find our favorite AI tools for PhDs and researchers? Look no further 👇 https://mtr.bio/Tools 🔴Find your favorite science shirt, stickers, or coffee mugs here: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/webshop/ 📰Get our FREE (AI) Tools guide 🤖 by subscribing to our FREE newsletter. https://thestrugglingscientists.com/newsletter 👍Follow us for more fun and interesting memes, videos, and threads guaranteed to improve your PhD experience here: Twitter: https://x.com/TheStrugglingS4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrugglingscientistspodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thestrugglingscientistspodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-struggling-scientists-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Interested in collaborating with us ? Get in touch 👇 https://thestrugglingscientists.com/sponsors/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • May 20, 2024 · 16 min

    PhD's Toolkit! Jenni AI, your academic writing assistant?

    🚀 Boost Your Academic Writing with Jenni AI! 📚 In this video, we review Jenni AI, an AI-powered writing assistant perfect for academics and PhD students. Learn how Jenni AI can help you overcome writer’s block, manage citations, and streamline your writing process. ⏰ TIME STAMPS 0:00 - Introduction to The Toolkit 0:19 - Jenni AI Overview 0:42 - Jenni AI Tour 1:18 - Dealing with Writer's Block 2:33 - Managing Academic Papers 3:09 - AI Chat Feature 3:28 - Referencing and Citing Papers 5:00 - Function 7:52 - Ease of Use 11:40 - Pricing 13:13 - 20% Discount code! 14:01 - Significance 15:21 - Ranking Jenni AI 15:59 - Subscribe and Stay Updated 🔗 Try Jenni AI: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/jenni 🤯: Save 20% with the code "SCIENCE20" 📬 Sign up for our newsletter 👇 https://thestrugglingscientists.com/newsletter 🔍 Highlights: 1. Powerful Features: Autocompletion, custom AI commands, and easy citation management. 2. User-Friendly: intuitive interface and quick setup. 3. Pricing: Breakdown of free vs. pro plans and how to get the most out of Jenni AI. 👍 Like, share, and comment with your thoughts or questions. Subscribe for more academic tool reviews! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Apr 29, 2024 · 44 min

    Episode 79: The Science Behind Weight Loss, Obesity, And Diets With Prof. Giles Yeo

    Weight loss isn't complicated, but that sure as hell doesn't make it easy. With so much (mis)information out there, we decided to talk with an expert to get the facts! This week, Suzanne Van Wouw and I recorded a new episode with the wonderful Prof. Giles Yeo on the science behind ✅ Weight loss ✅ Obesity ✅ Nutrition ✅ and much more Expect to learn 🧠 : ⭐Universal and science-based nutritional advice from an expert. ⭐The benefits of exercise for weight management, not weight loss. ⭐ Why calories don't count ⭐ and so much more! We are really excited to share this episode with you! 📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕 00:00:00 Introduction Episode 00:01:45 Introduction to Giles Yeo and his Hobbies 00:03:14 Healthy Eating for Busy Scientists 00:05:29 The Misconception about Calories 00:09:17 Genetic Factors in Diet and Weight Loss 00:14:04 Challenges in Losing Weight 00:17:55 Exercise and its Role in Weight Management 00:23:13 Impact and Popularity of Weight-Loss Drugs 00:33:32 The Future of Weight Loss: Technology and Personalized Medicine 00:39:02 Balancing Food Love with Healthy Living ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🤩Subscribe to stay up to date with Struggling Scientists episodes: 🎥Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thestrugglingscientists 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v05ZoBjLLIeUAtgGZIVZK?si=b3622d3c48b8474f 🍎Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/the-struggling-scientists/id1569193933 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Apr 1, 2024 · 26 min

    Episode 78: Vlogging the PhD Journey: Behind the Scenes with Nathalie Reilly (Life and Sunshine)

    🔬✨ Dive into the vibrant world of vlogging a PhD journey with Nathalie Reilly (@Life_and_Sunshine), an inspiration for aspiring scientists and PhD students everywhere! In this episode of "The Struggling Scientists," Nathalie shares the highs and lows of her unique PhD experience, offering a rare glimpse behind the lab coat. 🎓📸 Episode Highlights: 🎥 The Art of Vlogging a PhD Journey 🏄‍♀️ Balancing Academia with Personal Passions 💡 Strategies for Aspiring Academic Vloggers 👩‍🔬 Whether you're a fellow scientist, a student considering a PhD, or just curious about the intersection of science and social media, this episode is packed with insights, advice, and a whole lot of inspiration. 📌 Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more episodes that explore the struggles and triumphs of scientists just like you. Hit the like button, share with your friends, and leave us a comment with your thoughts or questions for Nathalie! 🔗 Find Nathalie Reilly on Instagram: @Life_and_Sunshine for your daily dose of life, sunshine, and science. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or papers we really need to read, you can reach out to us via our website: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/ Would you like to know more about becoming a guest on our podcast or sponsoring us? Then please check out the information on our website! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • Mar 18, 2024 · 32 min

    Episode 77: Science News, From Sci-Fi Realities to Scientific Missteps

    In this episode of the Struggling Scientists podcast, we're peeling back the curtain on some of the most riveting and significant moments that have recently captivated the scientific community. Join hosts Suzanne and Jayron as they delve into a mix of groundbreaking discoveries, unexpected challenges, and curious incidents that highlight the dynamic nature of science today: ❄️ The Freezer Fiasco: A staggering $47 million worth of research vanished overnight. What went wrong at one of the world's leading institutes? The details are more chilling than you think. 🐁 When AI Goes Awry: Ever seen a rat like no other? Discover what happens when artificial intelligence takes a creative license a little too far in scientific research. 🍚 The Future on Your Plate: Imagine a world where your rice is also your meat. Dive into the debate on "meat-rice" and its potential to revolutionize our food system. 📄 The Disappearing Act: Millions of scientific papers are vanishing into thin air. Find out why and what it means for the future of scientific knowledge. 🌌 Dune's Reality Check: The iconic desert planet from Dune—fact or pure fiction? Our discussion might just surprise you. 📊 The Great Hybrid Work Experiment: How has the shift to remote and hybrid work affected scientific creativity and productivity? The insights are invaluable. Each story unfolds a layer of the incredible tapestry that is modern science, from breathtaking breakthroughs to cautionary tales that will shape the way we think about technology, nature, and ourselves. 🎧 Don't just skim the surface of these stories—join us as we dive deep into the details that matter, uncovering the truth behind the headlines. ➡️ Tune in to this week's episode of the Struggling Scientists for a journey into the heart of science's most fascinating stories. Listen now to not miss out on the adventure! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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