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Journeys of Scientists

This podcast is created by WaMPS (Women and Minorities in the Physical Sciences), a graduate student organization at Michigan State University. These are informal conversations with graduate students to learn about the journeys that brought them to where they are today. For updates on other WaMPS events, follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can direct message us at either of those sites if you would like to reach out to us.

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Episode 70 - Carmen-Maria Garcia

Journeys of Scientists ·

2022/04/06

Carmen graduated from Florida Atlantic University’s Honors College in 2019 with a double major in Biology and Molecular Neuroscience. She began veterinary school the following Fall and officially joined Dr. Adam Moeser’s lab in January 2022. Her research primarily focuses on the role of androgens and the effects of neonatal castration on functional development of the gastrointestinal immune system. In her free time Carmen enjoys cooking, going to the gym, and flying down to visit family in Florida

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Episode 69 - Erin Kramer

Journeys of Scientists ·

2022/03/30

Erin is a Master's of Social Work (Organization and Community Leadership Focus) and M.S. in Global Health Candidate whose interests revolve around program development and promotion of holistic wellness. Erin has strong interest in community engagement, leadership development, and the intersectionality of social development and health. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn

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Episode 68 - Sara Hugentobler

Journeys of Scientists ·

2022/03/23

Sara is currently a PhD candidate in the Integrative Biology department, also working towards a dual degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior as well as a specialization in Environmental Science and Public Policy. Her work mostly focuses on how anthropogenic change affects patterns of genetic diversity in Chinook Salmon. She currently serves as the President of the Council of Graduate Students. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or

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Episode 67 - Osama Alian

Journeys of Scientists ·

2022/03/16

Osama is a microbiology and molecular genetics PhD candidate studying microbes living in deep ocean hydrothermal systems and trying to understand what they can tell us about life beyond earth. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, check out https://pa.msu.edu If you would like to leave comments, questions,

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Episode 66 - Toni Gordon

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2022/03/09

Antonia “Toni” Gordon is an Army Veteran and Political Science PhD student. Her research interests include Public Policy with an emphasis on education policy reform. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, check out https://pa.msu.edu If you would like to leave comments, questions, orrecommendsomeoneto be

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Episode 65 - Samantha Ziomek

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2022/03/02

Samantha is a DVM candidate in the College of Veterinary Medicine pursuing small and exotic companion animal medicine, she's passionate about client education and cultivating positive workplace culture. She also enjoys the outdoors, weight lifting, singing in the MSU Choral Union, and spoiling her cats Chai and Banshee. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about

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Episode 64 - Macy Pell

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2022/02/23

Macy is a PhD candidate in Dr. Shannon Manning's lab in the department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics. Macy studies thegenomic diversity and stress-tolerance mechanisms of persistent Group B Streptococcus infections during pregnancy. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, check out https://pa.msu.edu If

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Episode 63 - Rachael Pyram

Journeys of Scientists ·

2022/02/16

Rachael Pyram is a second-year doctoral student in Organizational Psychology at Michigan State University studying (a) group dynamics at work and(b) the future of work, specifically as it applies to the intersection of technology and DEI. When she's not tied to her laptop, Rachael enjoys reading, embroidering, and experimenting in the kitchen. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like

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Episode 62 - Zoe Hansen

Journeys of Scientists ·

2022/02/09

Zoe is a PhD candidate in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Program at MSU. Her research explores how foodborne infection impacts the human gut microbiome, and she is especially interested in potential consequences related to the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Zoe is also the president of Graduate Women in Science Mid-Michigan, an organization dedicated to advocating for women in STEM spaces. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you

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Episode 61 - Arianna Troia

Journeys of Scientists ·

2022/02/02

Arianna is a first year veterinary student at MSU college of veterinary medicine. She is interested in pursuing a career in small animal medicine. Her hobbies include practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, going to the gym, and doing jigsaw puzzles. You can follow her on Instagram: @veterin.ari To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and

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Episode 60 - Grace Tukurah

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2021/12/29

Grace (she/her) is a former high school Chemistry teacher and currently a PhD student in teacher education and education policy, with research interests in alternative science epistemologies and justice in science education and policy. She is an internationalstudent from Nigeria and resides in East Lansing with her husband and two teenage daughters. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you

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Episode 59 - Erin White

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2021/12/22

Erin is an NSF GRFP recipient and a 4th year PhD candidate in Nuclear Astrophysics developing a single atom microscope to measure rare, low-yield nuclear reactions to aid in determining the origin of the elements that make up the universe. She also is a tour guide for the Facility of Rare Isotope Beams on campus and a member of the lab's outreach committee. Her hobbies include playing with and teaching tricks to her puppy, traveling, hiking, DIY projects, and creating artwork. To keep up to date

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Episode 58 - Kandace Griffin

Journeys of Scientists ·

2021/12/15

Kandace is a PhD student investigating how migrating sea lamprey use habitat features and chemical cues to avoid predators when moving through rivers. This information will allow us to create novel invasive species control methods based on manipulating and exploiting these movement tendencies. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics

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Episode 57 - Hazel Anderson

Journeys of Scientists ·

2021/12/08

Hazel is a 1st year Ph.D. student in Integrative Biology and Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior researching large spatial patterns of plant biodiversity to improve conservation. She is also passionate about science communication/engagement and is the Assistant Coordinator for the MSU Science Festival, Communications Coordinator for Conservation Corridor, Science Policy Chair of MSU SciComm, and runs the MSU Covid Campus Coalition Instagram account. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can

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Episode 56 - Laurisa Ankley

Journeys of Scientists ·

2021/12/01

Laurisa is a 4th year PhD candidate in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics researching the genetic regulation of IFNg-dependent MHCII expression on macrophages. She is also the founder and current director of the MSU Graduate Recruitment Initiative Team (GRIT), a graduate student group focused on equitable recruitment and retention of historically excluded people in STEM. Her hobbies include kayaking, sitting around a bonfire, and board game nights with her family. To keep up to date with WaMPS

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Episode 55 - Julie Jarvey

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2021/11/10

Julie is a PhD candidate in IntegrativeBiology and Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior. Her research focuses on how livestock grazing practices influence spotted hyena foraging behavior and landscape ecology in the Maasai Mara, Kenya. In her free time, Julie enjoys playing the banjo, gardening, doing improv, and spending time with her partner and dogs. She is also am a co-organizer for Biology on Tap Lansing and a member of the Women in Nature Network. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can

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Episode 54 - Tracy Edwards

Journeys of Scientists ·

2021/11/03

Tracy is a 2nd year nuclear physics and radiochemistryPhD student. Her research is focused on harvesting isotopes for the purpose of medical applications. In her free time, Tracy enjoys binge watching crime shows, learning how to cook from YouTube videos and being a cat mom to Lilo and Stitch! To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics

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Episode 53 - Amanda Witwer

Journeys of Scientists ·

2021/10/27

Amanda is a 1st year PhD student in the School of Criminal Justice. Her research interests include intimate partner violence (IPV), technology-facilitated abuse, and court policy and technology. In her free time, she collects houseplants, goes biking on local trails, and learns new recipes. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and

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Episode 52 - Bianca Serda

Journeys of Scientists ·

2021/10/20

Bianca graduated from the University of New Mexico (UNM) in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Bianca is originally from San Jose, California, and also has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from San Jose State University. As an undergraduate at UNM, Bianca was an NIH Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Scholar and NSF Louis Stokes New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation (NM AMP) Scholar. Bianca's undergraduate research project focused on understanding

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Episode 51 - Samridhi Satija

Journeys of Scientists ·

2021/10/13

Samridhi is a 3rd year Chemistry PhD candidate focusing on harvesting radionuclides from heavy-ion beam irradiated refractory metals. My hobbies include cooking Indian delicacies and binge-watching The Office. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, check out https://pa.msu.edu If you would like to leave comments,

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