UAB Grad Life: Recent Episodes
University of Alabama at Birmingham
This weekly podcast will help students navigate the ups and downs of graduate life at UAB by answering commonly asked questions and sharing the stories that happen along the way.
Dr. Kellie Carter, director of the UAB Graduate School's Professional Development Program, shares insight on conflict management.
Radhika Chadha, a PhD candidate in Graduate Biomedical Sciences, talks about her life as an international graduate student at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Nancy Abney shares information about The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL). To learn more, visit https://www.uab.edu/cirtl/.
Jazmine Benjamin, a PhD candidate in Graduate Biomedical Sciences, talks about how she got involved in science outreach and communication.
Jami Armbrester, Director of Career Development for the Graduate School's Office of Postdoctoral Education, shares some pointers on how best to prepare for a job interview.
Jami Armbrester, Director of Career Development for the Graduate School's Office of Postdoctoral Education, talks about a key step to life after graduate school -- finding a job!
Colleen Anusiewicz, a PhD student in Nursing, and Nicole Gallups, a PhD student in Graduate Biomedical Sciences, talk about the discoveries they are making and give us a sneak peek into their Discoveries in the Making presentation that takes place at 6 p.m. tonight at The Lumbar. For more information, visit https://www.uab.edu/graduate/events/discoveries-in-the-making.
Mandy Parente, interpersonal violence prevention coordinator with UAB's Wellness Promotion, talks about maintaining healthy relationships while in graduate school.
Ashleigh Riegler and Sam Smith talk about their experience with the Graduate Biomedical Student Outreach and share some of the benefits that this experience has given them. For more information about UAB's GBSO, please visit https://www.uab.edu/gbs/gbso/home.
Silvienne Sint Jago, a PhD candidate in Graduate Biomedical Sciences, talks about her life as an international graduate student at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Valene Garr Barry, a PhD student in Nutrition Sciences, and Taylor Davis, a PhD student in Behavioral Neuroscience, talk about the discoveries they are making and give us a sneak peek into their Discoveries in the Making presentation that takes place at 6 p.m. tonight at The Lumbar. For more information, visit https://www.uab.edu/graduate/events/discoveries-in-the-making.
Dr. Chad Petit and Dr. Laurence Black talk about the vision and mission of GROW UAB, a new student organization that focuses on the mental health and well-being of UAB's graduate student and postdoc population.
Daniel Kuhman, a PhD candidate in Rehabilitation Science, talks about his life as a graduate student at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Ashley Conoway and Valene Garr Barry talk about their experience with the Black Graduate Student Association and share some of the benefits that this experience has given them. For more information about UAB's Black Graduate Student Association, please visit https://www.uab.edu/bgsa/.
Herbert Wilkerson, clinical counselor with UAB's Student Counseling Services, shares insight on how to deal with stress and anxiety.
Sabrina Heiser, a PhD candidate in Biology, and Elise Keister, a PhD student in Biology, talk about the discoveries they are making and give us a sneak peek into their Discoveries in the Making presentation that takes place at 6 p.m. tonight at The Lumbar. For more information, visit https://www.uab.edu/graduate/events/discoveries-in-the-making.
Payton Joyner, University Recreation's Assistant Director of Fitness and Well Being, and Brandon Carter, Head Trip Leader, talks about the fun and inexpensive outdoor activities available in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Learn about the best hiking spots, as well as outdoor adventures planned through University Recreation. Learn more about UR's Outdoor Pursuits by visiting https://www.uab.edu/students/universityrecreation/programs/outdoor-pursuits.
Dean Lori McMahon and PhD student Kristin Olson share everything they know about UAB's Three Minute Thesis Competition. This year's competition will kick off on October 24 with the preliminary round. For more information or to register, visit https://www.uab.edu/graduate/events/3-minute-thesis.
Sade Williams and Krystle Ong talk about their experience with the Graduate Student Government and share some of the benefits that this experience has given them. For more information about UAB's Graduate Student Government, please visit https://www.uab.edu/gsg/.
Ayushe Sharma, a PhD student in Behavioral Neuroscience, and Virginia Camacho, a PhD candidate in Immunology, talk about the discoveries they are making and give us a sneak peek into their Discoveries in the Making presentation that takes place at 6 p.m. tonight at The Lumbar. For more information, visit https://www.uab.edu/graduate/events/discoveries-in-the-making.
Sarah Adkins, a PhD candidate in Biology, talks about her life as a graduate student at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Lisa Kerr, Director of Community Outreach and Engagement with the Graduate School, joins host Kim Eaton to talk about an important skill that everyone should know, but especially graduate students -- time management.
Dr. Lori McMahon, dean of the UAB Graduate School, welcomes students to the Fall 2019 semester and shares some important information about what students can expect this year. For more information, please email uabgradlife@uab.edu.