Gray Matter Chatter: A Science Communication Podcast

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...