Kathryn McConnell - Doctoral Candidate at Yale School of the Environment - Katie and I talk about her research on the impacts of wildfire on human lives, how Covid has changed our... A conversation with academics about what they do, how they manage their time, or what life is like as they progress through their careers

Academic Work Life Podcast

22: Kathryn McConnell

Kathryn McConnell - Doctoral Candidate at Yale School of the EnvironmentKatie and I talk about her research on the impacts of wildfire on human lives, how Covid has changed our own... A conversation with academics about what they do, how they manage their time, or what life is like as they progress through their careers

David Murray - Entrepreneur and writer -David and I talk about his journey from through higher education, an archaeology excavation in Europe, his study of Classics, some entrepreneurial endeavors,... A conversation with academics about what they do, how they manage their time, or what life is like as they progress through their careers

21: David Murray

Dr. Matthew Silk - University of Exeter - Matt and I talk about how Covid has affected us, his journey from the PhD through a couple of postdocs (along with what is next for him), his recent paper... A conversation with academics about what they do, how they manage their time, or what life is like as they progress through their careers

20: Dr. Matthew Silk

Dr. Jesse Barber - Boise State University Jesse tells me about his academic journey, and we end by discussing publishing houses, journals, and the ethics surrounding decisions to submit to a... A conversation with academics about how they manage their time, or what life is like as they progress through their careers.

19: Dr. Jesse Barber

Dr. Kathryn Turner - Idaho State University Kathryn tells me about her experience in the job search and what sort of things to look out for. She stresses the importance of hobbies, or taking time... A conversation with academics about how they manage their time, or what life is like as they progress through their careers.

18: Dr. Kathryn Turner

Dr. Kristin Byrd - USGS (Western Geographic Science Center, Moffett Field, CA) Kristin tells me about her career trajectory, her current work, and life in a government position. She talks a bit about... A conversation with academics about how they manage their time, or what life is like as they progress through their careers.

17: Dr. Kristin Byrd

Dr. Nick Dowdy - NSF Post Doctoral Fellow (Milwaukee Public Museum) & Assistant Research Professor (Wake Forest University) Nick tells me about not having a great work-life balance, being a... A conversation with academics about how they manage their time, or what life is like as they progress through their careers.

16: Dr. Nick Dowdy

Dr. Steven Alexander - University of Waterloo - Environmental Change and Governance Group Steven tells me about his journey as an educator, and then his introduction to research. We talk a bit about... A conversation with academics about how they manage their time, or what life is like as they progress through their careers.

15: Dr. Steven Alexander

Dr. Georgia Hart-Fredeluces - Idaho State University - Dept. of Sociology Georgia tells me about her journey into, out of, and back into academia - and how this path is never really that clear. She... A conversation with academics about how they manage their time, or what life is like as they progress through their careers.

14: Dr. Georgia Hart-Fredeluces

Dr. Rob Quinlan - Washington State University - Dept. of Anthropology Rob and I talk about academic culture, and what might be wrong with some of it. He discusses patterns of time management in both... A conversation with academics about how they manage their time, or what life is like as they progress through their careers.

13: Dr. Rob Quinlan

Dr. Katy Prudic - University of Arizona Katy and I talk about her recent job search process, hobbies, and starting a citizen science program. She co-founded and manages a citizen science program... A conversation with academics about how they manage their time, or what life is like as they progress through their careers.

12: Dr. Katy Prudic

Dr. Erica Crespi - Washington State University Erica and I talk about the stress of academia, making unplanned decisions, and time management. Erica stresses the importance of communicating, both... A conversation with academics about how they manage their time, or what life is like as they progress through their careers.

11: Dr. Erica Crespi

Dr. Sarah Schaack - Reed College Sarah and I talk about what differs between academic positions at small liberal arts schools and large public universities. We discuss decisions, changing your mind... A conversation with academics about how they manage their time, or what life is like as they progress through their careers.

10: Dr. Sarah Schaack

Aristide Kamla Takoukam - University of Florida & African Marine Mammal Conservation Organization (AMMCO) Aristide and I talk about the challenges of starting a non-profit organization,... A conversation with academics about how they manage their time, or what life is like as they progress through their careers.

09: Aristide Kamla Takoukam

A conversation with academics about how they manage their time, or what life is like as they progress through their careers