Demystifying Research: Dialogue on training, careers, and all things research

Peter Myers, PhD, to talk all about mentorship with hosts Dr. Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP and Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L.

Special guest Cece Calhoun, MD, MSPH, MBA, shares a what a typical day looks like for a researcher with hosts Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, and Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP.

Dr. Beth Skidmore PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FACRM joins us to discuss how to excel in a mentor and mentee relationship. In this episode, Dr. Skidmore explains how mentors are crucial to research when selecting your PhD program, how a mentee can overcome challenges, taking initiative and responsibility for your own development, embracing humility, introspection, and characteristics to exemplify when you a...

Dr. Kerri Morgan, PhD, OTR/L, ATP to discuss the steps to apply to a PhD program with hosts Dr. Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP and Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L.

August 6, 2021 episode with special guests Dr. Erin Foster, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, and Dr. Ashley Housten, OTD, MSCI, OTR/L, discussing their path to research, what the different degrees mean and how clinical training has supported their path in research.

Hosts Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, and Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, and special guest Dr. Binyam Nardos, PhD, discuss how they determined that research was the right path for them.

Jessica Kersey, PhD, OTR/L joins us for a discussion regarding tips for success in PhD programs by relating her own experiences in her doctoral program at University of Pittsburgh. In this episode, Kersey explains what a post-doctoral program is, how to select the right mentor and program, balancing of priorities in both personal life and academia, optimizing your personal network, maintaining mot...

Meghann Humphries, PhD, MS, joins us to share their interest about how different organisms in nature generate diversity. In this episode Dr. Humphries also discusses the challenges about research, importance of community relationships, and give our listeners recommendations on developing a pathway program.  Stay up to date for our latest episodes and find the resources from this episode here; http...

Erica Curran, MS, joins us to share their interest about research. Erica is a high school instructor for the Science Research Program. In this episode Erica discusses the challenges about research, importance of community relationships, and give our listeners recommendations on developing a pathway program.  Stay up to date for our latest episodes and find resources from this episode here; https:/...

Dr. Adam Pearson, OTD, OTR/L, joins us to discuss what community engagement research looks like, how to get connected with the community, and the funding process behind it. In this podcast, he emphasizes the importance of practicing humility, immersing yourself in a different culture, and spending time in your community as important takeaways for learners interested in community engagement researc...

Lyndsie Shultz, PhD, joins us to discuss some of the challenges we have encountered throughout our PhD experiences. In this discussion Dr. Shultz shares her story and offers strategies on how to navigate healthy mentor relationships and the different types of resources available for current and prospective students.    Stay up to date for our latest episodes here;  https://sites.wustl.edu/demystif...

Mario Millsap, MSOT, OTR/L joins us to talk about advocacy and academia. He shares his experience of being an advocate within his community as well as how mentors have contributed to his development as an advocate. In this episode you can learn ways you can be an advocate as a learner, researcher, or faculty member.  Stay up to date for our latest episodes here;  https://sites.wustl.edu/demystifyi...

"Nobody cares more about your career than you do so help the person who wants to help you" - Allison King, MD, MPH, PhD.  Dr. King joins us today to discuss recommendation letters. In this episode, Dr. King joins us to answer questions about what is a recommendation letter, how and when to ask for one, what makes a strong one, and some common mistakes in recommendation letters. Stay up to date for...

Lisa Connor, PhD, MSOT, OTR/L joins us to talk about the interview process for PhD programs. In this episode we discuss what to expect, how to prepare, and what not to do during an interview so you can stand out as an interviewee.  Stay up to date for our latest episodes here; https://sites.wustl.edu/demystifyingresearch/  

In this episode Dr. Hamed, PhD, OTR/L, joins us to talk about the message behind the documentary, Picture a Scientist. In this documentary a biologist, a chemist, and a geologist discuss their personal experiences in science while overcoming harassment, discrimination, and revolutionizing the culture of science. Link to the documentary and updates on our latest episodes can be found here; https://...

Lingzi Luo, MPH, MSW and Natasha Smet, OTD, OTR/L join us to talk about their experience during their graduate studies as international learners in the United States. In this episode, we discuss resources and strategies that facilitated their success.  Stay up to date for our latest episodes here; https://sites.wustl.edu/demystifyingresearch/  

Khalilah Johnson, PhD, MS, OTR/L, joins us to talk about Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. In this episode we answer what is occupational science, the difference between occupational science and occupational therapy, and how to get involved. Latest updates: https://sites.wustl.edu/demystifyingresearch/ Khalilah Johnson's tags: Instagram: @TheAcademicDiva Twitter: @OccScienceBae Facebo...