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In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks to Benjamin Sussman, a PhD student with WVU's Department of History. Benjamin most recently received a WVU Provost Fellow ad discusses his work in Appalachian health. Read more...GradLife 601: Health in Appalachia
In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks to Dr. Peter Giacobbi, a professor in the College of Applied Human Sciences who holds a joint appointment with the School of Public Health at WVU. Dr. Giacobbi talks about his research into guided imagery and how he's using audio… Read moreGradLife 601: Using guided imagery to fight disease
In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks to Dr. Emily Groves, an assistant professor with Surgical Oncology, Colorectal Services at WVU Medicine. Dr. Groves discusses why she chose WVU Medicine and how oncologists have to have a sense of humor. Read moreGradLife 601: Finding Humor in Oncology
In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks to Weirton, West Virginia native Mia Antinone, a fourth-year medical student at WVU’s School of Medicine. Mia talks about why she chose medical school at WVU, her studies abroad, and living a healthy lifestyle. Read moreGradLife 601: The Continuity of Care
In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Dustin Purvis, PhD Candidate in English. Dustin talks about what brought him to graduate school, his interest in post-modern and experimental US fiction and his dissertation defense. Read moreGradLife 601: Epistemic Uncertainty and the Anthropic Scene
In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Cameron Ferguson, a WVU law student and Department of English graduate. Cameron talks about how his knack for creative writing lead him to law school. Read moreGradLife 601: From English to Law
In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Christian B. Shockey, an MBA student in Political Science at WVU. Christian is a research assistant in the Bridge Initiative, Science And Technology Policy, where he works with West Virginia University faculty from multiple depar… Read moreGradLife 601: Building a Bridge Initiative
In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Dr. Andrew Dacks, an associate professor in the WVU Department of Biology. Dr. Dacks’ research focuses on the mechanisms that allow the nervous system to modify sensory processing and motor output. Read moreGradLife 601: The Tiny World of Insects
In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Danielle Mikolajewski, a Plant and Soil Science PhD student with WVU Davis College. Danielle talks about her chosen field of plant pathology, ecology and how finding the right mentor set her on her current path. Read moreGradLife 601: Digging in on plant pathology
In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Mary Ann Samyn, an author with many awards for her poetry. Mary Ann talks about her writing style, how she got into poetry and her legacy as a poet. Read moreGradLife 601: She's a poet and she knows it
In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Rudi Safarudin, a PhD candidate with the Health Services and Outcomes Research Programs in WVU School of Pharmacy to discuss his research on opioids and how they can be used as both a medicine and a poison. Read moreGradLife 601: Opioids and their use as medicine and poison
In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Dariane Drake, who is in the doctoral program in higher education with WVU College of Education and Human Services. Dariane talks about being in the doctorate program and her studies in trauma and crisis and how that's impacting … Read moreGradLife 601: The intersection of access and representation in higher education
In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Dr. Brian Popp, an associate professor and the director of Graduate Studies for WVU’s C Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry. Dr. Popp talks about his research into organic, inorganic and computational chemistry and how he uses… Read moreGradLife 601: Organic, inorganic and computational chemistry
In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with the Montani Graduate String Quartet about their music, how they choose what to play and what happens when someone comes an goes with the group. Read moreGradLife 601: Music for the graduate soul
In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Gabriella Pishotti, a PhD candidate with WVU’s Department of English. Gabriella discusses her experiences at WVU, survival migration and the impact that literature and narrative can have on real world issues. Read moreGradLife 601: Survival migration
In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Madelyn Brodie, a master's student in Art History with WVU Creative Arts Center. Madelyn talks about her research on American conservation movements, as well as her work as an abstract landscape artist. Read moreGradLife 601: Abstract landscapes and conservation
In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Caitlin Witt, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, to discuss her research into black holes and why she chose WVU for her graduate education. Read moreGradLife 601: Diving into black holes with Caitlin Witt
In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Dr. Sulaiman Balogun, an economic researcher and community development advisor about how WVU shaped his career. Read moreGradLife 601: Economic Research with Dr. Sulaiman Balogun
In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Janelle Chuah, who is a PhD candidate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with WVU School of Medicine and the winner of 3MT for her presentation “Switch on the garbage disposal to treat Alzheimer's disease.” Janelle will d… Read moreGradLife 601: Alzheimer's disease research with Janelle Chuah
In this episode of GradLife 601, host Nancy Caronia speaks with Lauren Alexander, a doctoral student with WVU's Department of Investigative and Forensic Science and a Ruby Distinguished Doctoral Fellow. Lauren talks about her work in the forensic science field, as well as tips on how to proc… Read moreGradLife 601: Forensic Science and switching programs with Lauren Alexander
In this episode of GradLife 601, host Nancy Caronia speaks with Joshua H. Karr, a service assistant professor for the WVU Center for Excellence in Stem Education and a PhD candidate in Educational Theory and Practice with WVU College of Education and Human Services. Josh will talk about educ… Read moreGradLife 601: Educational research with Joshua H. Karr
Stephanie M. House-Niamke is in the doctoral program with WVU’s Sociology Department and a W.E.B. DuBois Fellow. Her research interests concern power, access, and choice, across the areas of race, gender, and religion. This includes anti-racist pedagogy and identity development for melanin-d… Read moreGradLife 601: Power, Access and Choice with Stephanie M. House-Niamke
For GradLife 601: Research and Beyond, Dr. Nancy Caronia talks with Coreisa Lee, a Provost Fellow and Doctoral of Musical Arts candidate with WVU’s School of Music. Lee has studied the flute for almost 20 years and has had a prolific career. She's performed with the New York Youth Symphony i… Read moreGradLife 601: Flutist Coreisa Lee talks research and performances
For GradLife 601: Research and Beyond, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Dr. Christina Fattore, an Associate Professor with the Political Science Department in the John D. Rockefeller IV School of Policy and Politics at West Virginia University. A faculty associate with the International Studies… Read moreGradLife 601: Imposter Syndrome and Romancelandia with Dr. Christina Fattore
For GradLife 601: Research and Beyond, Dr. Nancy Caronia talks with Associate Wildlife Biologist Hannah Clipp, a PhD Candidate in the WV Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and Division of Forestry and Natural Resources at WVU. Hannah is an NSF Graduate Research Fellow and a WVU Rub… Read moreGradLife 601: Birding and academic funding with Hannah Clipp
Today in GradLife 601: Research and Beyond, Dr. Nancy Caronia will be speaking with Dr. Korina Layli Menking-Hoggatt, a post-doc in the Department of Forensic and Investigative Science at WVU. Korina worked as a clinical laboratory technician for cytology and microbiology laboratories gradua… Read moreGradLife 601: Forensic Science talk with Dr. Korina Layli Menking-Hoggatt
For this episode of GradLife 601: Research and Beyond, Dr. Nancy Caronia talks with Dr. Nanette Raczka, who recently earned her PhD in Biology here at WVU. Dr. Raczka received a WVU STEM completion grant for her research on soils in climate change across global ecosystems. Dr. Raczka will sh… Read moreGradLife 601: Research Tips from Dr. Nanette Raczka
Check out this preview of GradLife 601: Research and Beyond, a podcast sponsored by the WVU Provost’s Office of Graduate Education and Life. In this series, we’ll share the achievements and insights of West Virginia University graduate students and faculty. We’ll discuss their experiences an… Read morePreview for GradLife 601: Research and Beyond