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Professors Elizabeth Matsui and Roger Peng talk about life in the academic trenches, telling it like it is.

Elizabeth Matsui and Roger Peng


    • Jul 18, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 154 EPISODES

    4.6 from 67 ratings Listeners of The Effort Report that love the show mention: faculty, academia, peek, writing, etc, nice, different, right, first, great.


    Ivy Insights

    The Effort Report podcast is an invaluable resource for junior faculty and those looking to transition to a tenure track position. As a Hopkins grad and tenured associate professor myself, I find their advice to be right on target. I have recommended this podcast to all of my advisees and I truly believe it can provide valuable insights and guidance.

    One of the best aspects of The Effort Report podcast is the specific aims episodes. These episodes delve into the nitty-gritty details of writing grant proposals, which can be a daunting task for many researchers. The hosts, Roger and Elizabeth, provide practical tips and strategies that have worked for them in securing grants. This kind of real-world advice is incredibly valuable and can greatly benefit those navigating the competitive world of academia.

    Additionally, the podcast offers a glimpse into the personal experiences of junior faculty. Roger and Elizabeth share their own stories of successes, failures, and challenges throughout their academic careers. This not only humanizes the experience but also normalizes the struggles that many face as they start their journey as junior faculty members. Their anecdotes are relatable and provide reassurance that others have gone through similar experiences.

    While The Effort Report podcast has many strengths, there are a few areas where improvements could be made. Some episodes tend to be quite long and could benefit from editing or condensing certain discussions. It would also be helpful if they addressed the main topic of each episode first before veering off into follow-up conversations. This would make it easier for listeners to quickly grasp the main ideas being discussed.

    In conclusion, I highly recommend The Effort Report podcast to anyone in academia or pursuing a career in research. Whether you are a graduate student, junior faculty member, or simply curious about the world of academia, this podcast offers valuable insights, practical advice, and relatable stories from experienced professionals in various disciplines. It is an engaging and informative resource that has the potential to greatly benefit listeners in their academic journeys.



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    Latest episodes from The Effort Report

    MicroEpisode 20 - Epic Fails

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 27:35


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss one of their more epic failures and whether there were any lessons learned from the experience.   Show Notes: Roger Peng Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui  

    MicroEpisode 19 - Faculty Titles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 17:14


    Elizabeth and Roger dive into one of the most evergreen subjects of discussion in all of academia.   Show Notes: Roger Peng Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    MicroEpisode 18 - Academic Correspondence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 19:03


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss the tools for corresponding with your colleagues in academia.   Show Notes: Roger Peng Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui  

    MicroEpisode 17 - New NIH Review Policy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 15:13


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss the new NIH grant review policy and its potential implications for grant reviews and for the writing of grants.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui  

    MicroEpisode 16 - Opportunities for Scholarship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 16:22


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss how to unearth opportunities for scholarship in the clinic and the classroom.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui  

    MicroEpisode 15 - Being a Professional

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 14:44


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss what it means to be a professional in academia and what value it has in collaborations.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    MicroEpisode 14 - Salary Support and Diversifying Your Portfolio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 18:17


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss the different ways that salary support and effort are broken down in academia, as well as strategies for diversifying the sources of your salary.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    MicroEpisode 13 - Writing a Promotion Letter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 12:37


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss what a promotion letter is and how to write one that promotion committees can use to evaluate faculty.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui  

    MicroEpisode 12 - Effort Report Pro-Am

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 26:24


    Elizabeth and Roger are in a Pro-Am providing both professional and amateur tips about mentoring others.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui  

    MicroEpisode 11 - Faculty Searches and Search Committees

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 15:57


    Elizabeth and Roger describe what a search committee is, what it does, who creates it, who serves on it, and whether you want to be on one.   Show Notes:  Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui  

    MicroEpisode 10 - Academic and Professional Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 20:39


    MicroEpisode 9 - Accounting Pearls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 16:02


    Elizabeth and Roger turn to Roger's favorite topic: Accounting. But Elizabeth manages to keep Roger on track as they discuss what is a faculty member's responsibility when it comes to keeping track of the numbers ($$).   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui  

    MicroEpisode 8 - Holiday Parties

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 11:47


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss the critical question of whether to attend department/division holiday parties. The pros, the cons, and everything in between!   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui  

    MicroEpisode 7 - Choosing a Mentor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 19:28


    There are mentors with different purposes: Research mentor, career mentor, etc.  Furthermore, advisors are different than mentors. Elizabeth and Roger sort out the variety of people you might have helping with your career and how to choose them.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    MicroEpisode 6 - Managing Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 14:01


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss the concept of “managing up” and how it applies in the world of academia. Most people in academia report to someone in some sort of fashion, although in academia, the nature of the reporting relationship is muddier.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui  

    MicroEpisode 5 - How to Be a Good Citizen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 15:02


    Elizabeth and Roger talk about how to be a good citizen in your department, school, and university while still advancing your career goals.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui  

    MicroEpisode 4 - Your CV: More than Meets the Eye

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 17:08


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss your curriculum vitae (CV), including what goes in it, how it differs from a resume, what it's used for, and how to maintain it.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    MicroEpisode 3 - Asking for Resources

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 15:05


    Elizabeth and Roger talk about how to ask for resources for a new initiative.   Show Notes Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui  

    MicroEpisode 2 - Corresponding Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 11:03


    Elizabeth and Roger talk about whether it matters if you are the corresponding author or not.   Show Notes Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    MicroEpisode 1 - Promotion Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 25:10


    Elizabeth and Roger talk about what are promotion letters and why they matter.   Show Notes Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui  

    174 - No Pet Peeves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 56:52


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss awards and managing grants both pre- and post-award. Also, re-vamping research funding, robots writing grants, and more leadership tips.   Show Notes Roger's interview NIH Revising Review Criteria Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    173 - Color of Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 56:17


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss whether all money is green in academia, panic writing, summary statements, and doing the work.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    172 - The Value of Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 62:23


    Elizabeth and Roger are here to discuss sending slides in advance, five minute meetings, making invisible work visible, and the value of external money in the academy.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    171 - Time Pies are Ruthless

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 53:51


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss time pies, continuing resolutions, appropriations committees, head shots, travel receipts, and responding to RFAs. And Roger is recruiting a postdoc!   Show Notes Roger's Postdoc Ad: https://rdpeng.org/postdoc.html Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    170 - Strategic Priorities

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 51:52


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss a grab bag of work in progress and answer the question of whether you should ever align yourself with a fund agency's strategic priorities.   Show Notes: College Pricing Game Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    169 - Synergistic Pet Peeve

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 56:31


    Elizabeth and Roger, back in person together, discuss synergy that is totally not a pet peeve, caddies, Elizabeth's steering committee, golf bullies, and making a course or curriculum.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    168 - The Academic Caddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 65:17


    Elizabeth and Roger follow up on volunteering and then discuss new research buzzwords, communication platforms and their purposes, deflecting requests for money, and the role of caddies in academia.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    167 - Volunteerism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 56:42


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss the nature of volunteering in academia. Also, Roger settles into his new office, revisiting the interpretation of summary statements, and taking a “history” in collaborations.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    166 - Office Clean Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 63:17


    Roger cleans out his office and finds some archaeological gems while Elizabeth experiences the beginner's mind. Also, word salad, ignoring emails, and the International Space Station.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    165 - Crafting Your Craft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 58:28


    Roger and Elizabeth introduce the first in a series of “craft” segments that talk about the nuts and bolts of being an academic. They discuss how to review a paper, as well as study sections, and other work in progress.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    164 - Rolling With the Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 58:43


    It's Elizabeth's turn to welcome Roger back from the far north so that they can discuss cover letters (again!), corresponding authors, paper acceptances (and forgettances), chaos theory, and strategizing about new resources.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    163 - Roger's Effort Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 54:42


    Roger welcomes Elizabeth back from Finland to discuss conference COVID protocols, work creators, whether you should interview for a job, sussing out collaborators, and the great resignation. Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    162 - Letters of Recommendation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 55:31


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss how to write good letters of recommendation, as well as getting “scooped”, systems problems, and using golf carts.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    161 - Longhorn Statistics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 61:15


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss Roger's new job, “quick questions”, “warm bodies”, mock study sections, and the future of physician scientists.   Show Notes: The Case for Physician Scientists Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    160 - Executive Authors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 48:52


    Elizabeth and Roger determine if Elizabeth is executive material. They then discuss writing by committee, retooling your game, leadership lessons, and the NIH's new data sharing policy.   Show Notes:   Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    159 - Study Section Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 60:12


    Elizabeth and Roger follow up on conference robots, then discuss department rankings, academia vs. industry, and reorganized NIH study sections.   Show Notes: Academia vs. Industry Thread by Darbe Saxbe NIH Study Sections Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    158 - Robot Presence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 59:57


    Roger and Elizabeth discuss telepresence robots, administrative grant rejections, plagiarism, DEI initiatives, and writing by committee. Also space junk!   Show Notes: Space junk U. of North Carolina's Head of Research Cited for Research Misconduct Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    157 - Corporate Committees

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 62:52


    Elizabeth returns from the AAAAI meeting to talk with Roger about diversity in investigator teams, corporatization of committees, in-person meetings, and building your brand.   Show Notes: Building a Brand as a Scientist Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    156 - Crisis Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 57:24


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss the computer desktop and browser hygiene, how to generate ideas (and other important questions), various leadership tricks, getting things done by creating a crisis, and how to deal with results that don't hang together.   Show Notes: Hilary Robbins tweet Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    155 - In Compliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 57:47


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss graphical abstracts, the success/failure dichotomy, hybrid meetings, handling Q&A in talks, managing sponsors, and how to read RFAs.    Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    154 - Closet Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 57:43


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss the nature of success, hybrid meetings, hierarchy of problem realization, and dealing with uncertainty.   Show Notes: Have you considered accountancy? Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    153 - Making Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 57:56


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss new research institutes, tradeoffs, committee structure, and how to decide whether to do something.   Show Notes: Arc Institute Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    152 - The Leaders and the Leaded

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 57:34


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements. Also, taking credit for other people's work, being excited without being involved, and giving unsolicited advice.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    151 - Half Baked Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 55:36


    Elizabeth and Roger revisit SEO for paper and then discuss email signatures, expanding curriculum, interpreting feedback, and being the “glue”.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    150 - Mind Your Manners

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 49:39


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss letters of recommendation, leadership jargon, male-only dinners, the astronomy decadal review, and the art of the progress report.   Show Notes:  Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    149 - Just Google It

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 55:01


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss work in progress, treating postdocs like staff, research therapists, and teaching Googling skills.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    148 - Conflicting Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 67:21


    Elizabeth and Roger dedicate almost an entire episode to issues related to leadership.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    147 - Ode to Bureaucracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 60:44


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss process and org structure, thanking reviewers for their comments, research tourism, and the one page introduction to revised grants.   Show Notes: NIH Director steps down Health equity tourists Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    146 - Doubling Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 55:33


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss double degrees, org charts, institutions and love, and Netflix's The Chair.   Show Notes: Softspikes BLM8006 Golf Ball Alignment Tool , Green : Golf Swing Trainers : Sports & Outdoors Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    145 - Building the Response

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 61:06


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss how to respond to things, like paper revisions. Also, they discuss school web sites, out of office messages, things they were told but ignored, and shameless self-promotion.   Show Notes: The Chair on Netflix Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

    144 - Strategic Calendaring

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 55:38


    Elizabeth and Roger discuss institutional vs. field reputation, power sentences, SEO for authors, references, rules vs. common sense, and iteration.   Show Notes Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

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