Gracie S.

Gray Matter Chatter: A Science Communication Podcast

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Gray Matter Chatter is a science communication podcast hosted by Gracie, a neuroscience PhD student at the University of Utah. Each episode breaks down fascinating brain research and shares the human stories behind the science — because your cortex deserves some company. This show brings you into the heart of the research world, one interview at a time. Whether you’re a fellow scientist, a student, or just science-curious, you’ll hear real stories from researchers at the U who are unraveling the mysteries of the brain — and beyond. Contact us at: graymatterchatter@gmail.com

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Gracie S.

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Gray Matter Chatter (A Science Communication Podcast) Episode 5: Regeneration, Research, and Real Life 05.02.2026 32:19

In this episode of Gray Matter Chatter, host Gracie talks with Sam Alper, a graduate student researcher in the Dorsky Lab at the University of Utah, about the realities of doing science, from how projects take shape to what keeps curiosity alive. Sam shares their path into research, what excites themabout their work, and their fascination with zebrafish and their remarkable ability to regenerate p...

Gray Matter Chatter: A Science Communication Podcast — Episode 4: The Importance of Basic Science 20.10.2025 12:58

In this episode of Gray Matter Chatter , host Gracie, now officially a PhD candidate, dives into the importance of basic science and how curiosity-driven research shapes our understanding of the world. From the discovery of CRISPR in bacteria to studying how neurons communicate in microscopic worms, Gracie explores how simple model organisms like C. elegans can unlock big insights about the brain....

Gray Matter Chatter: A Science Communication Podcast — Episode 3: Brains Are Weird: The Strangest Things I’ve Learned in Neuroscience 29.07.2025 14:06

Welcome back to Gray Matter Chatter ! In this episode, Gracie dives headfirst into the weirdest, wildest, and most fascinating facts she’s learned as a neuroscience student. From memory-erasing surgeries and brain GPS systems to walking proteins and the eerie Capgras Delusion, this solo episode is packed with strange stories that reveal just how bizarre — and brilliant — the brain really is. You’l...

Gray Matter Chatter: A Science Communication Podcast — Episode 2 - Behind the Bench: Life as a Working Scientist 13.06.2025 1:02:45

Welcome back to Gray Matter Chatter — a science communication podcast! In this episode, Gracie sits down with Allie White: researcher, fellow student, and the founder and president of Utah Science Communicators. Together, they pull back the curtain on what being a scientist really looks like — from the exciting discoveries to the day-to-day realities of lab life. Allie shares insights into her res...

Gray Matter Chatter: A Science Communication Podcast: Episode 1 – Welcome 06.06.2025 8:03

Welcome to the very first episode of Gray Matter Chatter: A Science Communication Podcast! I’m Gracie, a neuroscience PhD student at the University of Utah. I started this podcast because I believe science should be accessible, exciting, and for everyone . Join me as we dive into the research happening here at the U—one interview at a time. Want to learn more or get involved? Visit: utahsciencecom...