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The PAM Talks

The Physics and Astronomy Mentors (PAM) Talks is a student-led podcast showcasing the voices of researchers who are a part of traditionally underrepresented groups in Physics and Astronomy, including women and other gender minorities.

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2.0.7 Mayte Li - Learning to climb: mountains and...

The PAM Talks ·

2025/09/15

Mayte Li is a PhD student with Quantum City at the University of Calgary. Originally from Mexico City, she has found both challenge and inspiration in Calgary: from building quantum microscopes that harness entangled photons, to climbing in the Canadian Rockies. For Mayte, climbing and research share the same lessons: resilience, balance, and persistence in the face of setbacks. Along the way, she has built community and friendship, showing that science is not only about discovery but also about the

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2.0.6 How to survive grad school with Dr. Pamela...

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2025/07/16

Dr. Pooja Woosaree and Dr. Pamela Freeman recorded this episode in December 2024, shortly after both of their PhD defences. They recap the highs and the lows, the trials and the joys of graduate school. They chat about their thesis research, the opportunities for international collaboration, their personal journeys through university, and the community they had at the University of Calgary (Pamela: maybe the real research was the friends we made along the way). With a bonus topic: why this podcast

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19:32

2.0.5 Calgary to Space: empowering students to...

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2025/05/07

Introducing CalgaryToSpace, a group of students from the University of Calgary with the dream of launching Calgary's first student-built satellite! In this epsiode of the PAM Talks, mathematics PhD student, E, interviews Kaleigh Beer, President of CalgaryToSpace, and Aarti Chandiramani, Orbit Lead. The first CalgaryToSpace CubeSat, FrontierSat, is scheduled for launch in Fall 2025, in partnership with Exolaunch. Listen to learn about this exciting initiative and how students can become involved in

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2.0.4 Jennifer Howse - Our Connection to the Sky

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2025/04/14

Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, just southwest of Calgary, the University of Calgary’s Rothney Astrophysical Observatory supports research, teaching, and public outreach in astronomy and science. Jennifer Howse, the Observatory’s Education Specialist, oversees its outreach and school programs, helping connect people of all ages to the night sky. In this interview, PhD student Solveig Thompson speaks with Jennifer about the importance of science communication, our connection to the

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1.5.4 Dr. Maria Masoliver - Complex systems, more...

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2025/03/01

Often, systems cannot easily be described by their parts or the sum of their parts — an everyday example is the brain. How do we study these systems? And how do physicists contribute to this work? Dr. Maria Masoliver is a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary, specializing in complexity science and computational neuroscience. In this video Maria chats with E Thompson, an undergraduate student in math and physics, about her path into neuroscience

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1.5.3 Dr. Claudia Gomes da Rocha - My Laboratory is a...

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2025/02/23

Dr. Claudia Gomes da Rocha, an Associate Professor and theoretical condensed matter physicist at the University of Calgary, is in conversation with Jane Cohen-Wallis, an engineering physics undergraduate student from Queen's University. They discuss choosing a research path, their experiences with physics, how computers are integral to physics research, and what condensed matter physics even is.The PAM Talks team is working hard on preparing our continued line-up of Season 2 interviews. While you

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2.0.3 Dr. Shohini Ghose - Celebrating Women in...

The PAM Talks ·

2024/12/11

Dr. Shohini Ghose wears many hats! She is Professor of Physics and Computer Science at Wilfrid Laurier University and Chief Technology Officer of the Quantum Algorithms Institute. Her research focuses on quantum superposition and entanglement, uncovering their applications in computing and information processing. Beyond her scientific achievements, Dr. Ghose is a champion for equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM. She serves as an NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering and leads

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2.0.2 Dr. Emma Spanswick - Space Physics is a Team Sport

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2024/11/15

Space physics explores how the space environment impacts Earth’s upper atmosphere and magnetosphere, thriving on the teamwork of physicists, engineers, and computer scientists. In this episode, Dr. Emma Spanswick, Associate Professor of Space Physics at the University of Calgary, shares insights into her cross-disciplinary team and how their diverse expertise drives the pursuit of a deeper understanding of the space environment.Mentor: Dr. Emma Spanswick, Associate Professor, University of

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2.0.1 Abby Swadling - The Spectroscopy of Antihydrogen

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2024/11/01

At the beginning of the universe, equal amounts of matter and antimatter were created. But in the universe today, all we see is regular matter. So where did all the the antimatter go? This is one of the biggest questions in particle physics. In this interview with Abby Swadling, a masters student at the University of Calgary, we learn about an international effort to measure the Lamb Shift transition of antihydrogen using the facilities at CERN. This work aims to add to our understanding of the

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1.5.2 Dr. Jo-Anne Brown - Envisioning a new model for...

The PAM Talks ·

2024/10/08

Dr. Jo-Anne Brown is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary. Dr. Brown's radio astronomy research focuses on measuring the Galactic magnetic field. Over the years, she has supervised numerous graduate students, including Dr. Anna Ordog, who was featured in episode 1.0.1 of The PAM Talks podcast. In this episode, Dr. Brown joins Jia Yi Ren, an undergraduate student in astrophysics, to discuss shifting career paths and exploring new ideas about the 3D

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1.5.1 Pooja Woosaree - Does antimatter fall down?

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2024/10/04

In this first rereleased interview, Pooja Woosaree, a PhD student in particle physics, is in conversation with Victoria Gonzalez, an astrophysics undergraduate student. Coming to you from their school, the University of Calgary, they talk about the journey to graduate school and the wonders of particle accelerators.The PAM Talks team is working hard on preparing a fantastic line-up of Season 2 interviews. While you wait, you can listen to these "Season 1.5" epsiodes, which will be audio versions of

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Dr. Laura Mazzino - Measuring Space Weather

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2024/04/25

What would happen if the Earth experienced a severe geomagnetic storm? Blackouts? Loss of communication networks? Satellite failure? In this episode of The PAM Talks, host Ciara Chisholm explores this question and more with guest mentor, Dr. Laura Mazzino, an assistant professor at the University of Calgary specializing in space physics. Dr. Mazzino shares her journey from humble beginnings in Argentina to her current role, an inspiring story of perseverance and determination. Through her expertise,

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17:33

Paula Brandt - Exploring the Intersection of Physics...

The PAM Talks ·

2024/04/03

In this episode of the PAM Talks, we explore the intersection of physics and medicine as host Gabby interviews Paula Brandt, a medical science PhD student at the University of Calgary. Paula shares her journey from studying physics to medical research, driven by a desire to combine her passions. In her research, Paula applies her physics background in optics to understand protein misfolding in type two diabetes, highlighting the importance of understanding the role of misfolded proteins in disease

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Jenny Lawson - Bridging Mathematical Theory and...

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2024/03/14

It's March 14th, and in honor of Pi Day, PAM Talks is shifting to the world of math! Embark on an exploration of mathematical modeling with Jenny Lawson, an interdisciplinary PhD student at the University of Calgary. A passionate advocate for mathematical education, Jenny describes the crucial role of understanding mathematical modeling in real-world challenges like fisheries sustainability. Join us as Jenny and our host, undergraduate student E Thompson, delve into the beauty and significance of

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18:08

Pragati Gupta - Building Powerful Computers with...

The PAM Talks ·

2024/03/01

Pragati Gupta is a PhD student with the Quantum Science and Technology Group at the University of Calgary. In this episode of the PAM Talks, we’re diving into the fascinating world of quantum computing as undergraduate student Emina Hafiz interviews Pragati about her research in quantum computing.Quantum computing is a developing technology that leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to make computers that will be able to rapidly solve some of the types of problems that are challenging for

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Dr. Anna Ordog - Radio Astronomy and the Magnetic...

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2024/02/18

Like the Sun and the Earth, the Milky Way Galaxy has a magnetic field. This Galactic magnetic field plays a significant role in star formation and is even thought to support the vertical structure of the Galactic disk against gravitational collapse. There is no doubt about its importance, but we still know very little about the Galactic magnetic field. Since magnetic fields themselves do not give off light, they are difficult to observe directly. Dr. Anna Ordog is a post-doctoral researcher at the

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