Voices in Physics

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Voices in Physics is a series of interviews with physicists. In each episode we’ll discuss the culture in physics and how it affects them. We’ll be exploring what inspired them to pursue careers in physics, what discouraged them, and who they turned to for support. The people I spoke to are from a diverse range of backgrounds and at different stages of their careers, from undergraduates to tenured professors. Conversations like these happen all the time but are rarely heard by the people with the power to change things. So, if you’re a member of the physics or wider STEM community, I hope that as you listen to their stories, you’ll consider how we can help change the culture in physics for the better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Voices In Physics


    • Nov 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    We Are Getting Penalized

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 48:09


    “We Are Getting Penalized” is a conversation with a graduate student who is managing the demands of parenthood along with her Ph.D. research. She describes the simultaneous pressures of mounting childcare expenses and the need for research results in a culture of overwork. Meanwhile, she witnesses the additional barriers women face and asks, “Is it really worth it?” Subscribe to Voices In Physics podcast, follow on Twitter @voicesinphysics, or message about the show at voicesinphysicspodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A More Community-Focused Way of Doing Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 41:17


    “A More Community-Focused Way of Doing Science” is a conversation with a white, male graduate student at a private university in the US. He talks about understanding and changing labor expectations at his university and discusses his more general outlook on how scientific communities are cultivated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Acknowledgement is the Path to Cure

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 48:54


    “Acknowledgement is the Path to Cure” is a conversation with a Southeast Asian assistant faculty member at a large research university in the United States. She describes an incident that jeopardised her future in academia; how social expectations around gender, relationships, and career continue to affect her personal life; and how her enduring passion for physics has kept her in the field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    He Got Promoted

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 97:40


    “He Got Promoted” is a conversation with a former physics major, who now works in data science. We talk about how her general discomfort in the physics department and key instances of discouragement led her to drop the major, opting for a degree in math instead. We then turn to her post-graduate career in banking and data analytics, and how gendered experiences manifest in sexual harassment, promotion, and pay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Finding Your Own Rainbow

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 63:54


    “Finding Your Own Rainbow” is a conversation with an international graduate student at a research university. We talk about her transition from an all-women's undergraduate institution to a predominantly male, physics graduate program. In addition, she describes her encounters with racial bias in the US, and her ultimately successful search to find the right graduate research group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    I Was Really Isolated

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 54:17


    “I Was Really Isolated” is a conversation with a Black, Materials Science graduate student working in a physics lab. We discuss his experiences in a lab where the professor's verbal and sexual harassment create a hostile work environment, and what considerations prevent him from reporting it. He further describes how his working-class background affects access to educational resources and inclusion in professional societies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Language to Understand My Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 44:24


    “Language to Understand My Experiences” is a conversation with a white, tenure-track assistant professor at a research university. We talk at length about imposter syndrome and mental health, and how public understanding around these topics has changed over time. She further describes her experience with reporting a professor's inappropriate behavior and the repercussions that this had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    We Are Here to Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 48:57


    “We Are Here to Work” is a conversation with a Latina physics lecturer at a large R1 university in the United States. We talk about the challenges of bridging multidisciplinary topics, deflecting unwanted attention from male peers, and navigating racial biases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Welcome to Voices in Physics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 3:06


    Welcome! Here's a little background on what spurred me to start this project, and what my guests and I will discuss in future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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