Scientists not the Science

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Ep36: Highlights from Season Two Apr 07, 2017

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Compilation episode featuring some of the best bits from season two of Scientists not the Science, ahead of the beginning of season three. Full show notes: http://scinotsci.com

Ep35: All Change Please! (Bonus Episode) Jan 03, 2017

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Being a scientist means being comfortable with change. I talk to Christian Clear and Jean-Philippe St-Pierre to explore their personal experiences of change in academia. Full show notes: http://scinotsci.com

Ep34: Feeling Like an Imposter at Work? Aug 10, 2016

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What is the imposter syndrome and how does it affect academics? In this final episode I explore the phenomenon, how it manifests in academics, some of the reasons why it might occur, and strategies to deal with it. Full show notes: http://scinotsci.com

Ep33: Are Scientists Like Comedians? – Stuart Goldsmith Jul 25, 2016

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Stuart Goldsmith is a stand-up comedian and host of The Comedian's Comedian Podcast. We compare the industries of science and comedy to see if there are any parallels. Full show notes: http://scinotsci.com

Ep32: A Matrix for Life – Kristi Anseth (Bonus Episode) Jul 19, 2016

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Bonus episode: part of a series of short interviews recorded with Cavendish Inspiring Women, a group promoting the visibility of women working in science. For more profiles visit: http://cavinspiringwomen.com

Ep31: How to Be a Strategic Academic – Shelda Debowski Jul 11, 2016

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Dr Shelda Debowski is a Senior Consultant in Higher Education Development, working with academics to help them to achieve their goals. We talk about the challenges facing the modern academic. Full show notes: http://scinotsci.com

Ep30: What's a Postdoc? – Joy Warde Jun 25, 2016

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Dr Joy Warde is the Postdoc Staff Coordinator at the University of Cambridge. We talk about what a postdoc is and the challenges researchers face in developing their careers. Full show notes: http://scinotsci.com

Ep29: Having a Family in Science – Emma Chapman May 04, 2016

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Dr Emma Chapman is an astrophysicist and a mum. We talk about what it's like to juggle doing a PhD and a postdoc with having a child, and the barriers faced by academic parents. Full show notes: http://scinotsci.com

Ep28: Women in Science – Athene Donald Apr 18, 2016

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Professor Dame Athene Donald is a physicist at the University of Cambridge and advocate for women in science. We talk about the challenges women face, the impact of social media, and experiences from her career. Full show notes: http://scinotsci.com

Ep27: Science Jokes – Helen Arney Apr 05, 2016

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Helen Arney is a songwriter, comedian, and one third of the science-comedy trio Festival of the Spoken Nerd. We talk about how despite running away from science, it came back to find her. Full show notes: http://scinotsci.com

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