STEM Sirens

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2 Livs talking all things grad school. The good, the bad, the ugly, and everything in between. Your one stop shop for a firsthand resource guide to navigate your way through academia:)

STEM Sirens


    • May 17, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 22m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    Episode 8: Burnout and Beginning A New Chapter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 97:10


    This week we have an important update, and we've decided to tackle burnout babyyyyy! Thanks for your continued support baby scientists!

    Rough Weeks and Resources

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 97:09


    Welcome back baby scientists! This week's episode we're chatting about: Disclaimer: 0:00-0:45 Intro and Roses and Thorns: 0-24:00 MAJOR SPOILERS 11:50-22:40 Thinking about grad school resources: 26:00-46:00 In grad school resources: 47:00-49:00 Quick mono story: 49:00-52:00 Back to grad school health resources: 53:00-57:00 Grad school academic resources: 58:00-1:14:00 Undergrad resources for those not seeking grad school: 1:15:00-1:19:00 RFGF: 1:19:00-1:37:00

    Etiquette, Embarking into Lab Work, and Expecting the Unexpected

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 76:33


    Welcome back to another week baby scientists! Hope everyone is not a dearly departed! This week: *how to start lab work *what to expect when everything happening is unexpected *existential dread over earth spinning faster * why the entirety of the nation of Australia is out of pocket for calling flip flops th0ngs *a not so minor rant about respectful lab etiquette *how a raging caffeine addiction and ADHD meds do not jive TIME STAMPS: 0:00-22:00 : ROSES AND THORNS AND UPDATES 22:30-46:0 : GRAD SCHOOL TOPIC 57:30-1:15:00: RED FLAG GREEN FLAG

    Feelings and Finding Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 81:11


    Hello! We're back to our regularly scheduled programming! This week we're talking all about FEELINGS!o friendshipso dino reproductiono How we are Pavlovian slaves to our seminar luncho Work life balanceo Cliques in grad schoolo Hobbieso Finding peace in alone timeo Dealing with burnouto Consumerism and womeno Beef w mentor/PIo Sleep healtho How to hold on to the end of your rope

    Gratitude and Great Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 77:13


    Thank you so much for all of the new followers! We are so appreciative! This week we're diving into:* Our gratitude for our influx of listeners* Interviewing* Touring* DEADLINES FOR APPS* How tf did dinosaurs reproduce* SHREK BABBYYYYY* PUT THE DOGS AWAY THROUGH TSA* Hozier

    Picking Your Poison: Lit Reviews, Autonomy, and Choosing Your Track

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 75:18


    Hello to our many new friends! Our third episode is out tomorrow! Def our best one yet! We'd love it if you tuned in, rated, followed, or perhaps even shared this pod! We'd love some feedback! Or don't! Up to you man! This week's topics:* A vs B track* ToG vs ACOTAR* Letters of Recommendation* How to start your program* How to tackle your lit review* Disney Adults* a solid 10 min rant about grindset culture/autonomy in grad school

    Episode 2: Application Antics- A Guide to Starting Your Grad School Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 73:57


    Episode 2: All about application and admission. This week's topics: * Kate Middleton * TikTok Ban * Should you go to grad school? * Should you transfer institutions * The application process * Finding housing * Making friends * Why the Big Light is the worst

    Surviving Grad School: A Sleep-Deprived Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 80:48


    Hey! Welcome to the pod! Our first episode is a chaotic dive into who we are, and what we're doing! This week we're covering: how to determine if you should go to grad school, the application process, and what to look for when choosing a grad school. Follow our insta: @stem_sirens_podcast Feel free to comment any topics or suggestions you think are important below, or by sending us an email at stemdirens@gmail.com

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