A Degree Further: Recent Episodes
The Graduate School at Hood College
A Degree Further is a biweekly podcast hosted by The Graduate School, which features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful student stories and interviews.
Amanda Dymek has served as the Director of Wellness for Hood College for 3 years. In her role she supports the wellbeing of Hood's undergrad and graduate students, faculty and staff through programs and policies. Specifically, she has led campus-wide walking challenges, mindfulness programs, and hosted events to build community in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amanda received her master's of science in public health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, MD. After receiving her master's and prior to coming to Hood College, Amanda worked in community nutrition and employee wellness. Her office is on the first floor of the JH Apple Resource Building (room 4) and her email is wellness@hood.edu.
Resources
- Follow Hood College Wellness on Instagram @hoodcollege_wellness!
- Visit the GradCare website for information and resources on all of the dimensions of wellness.
- Students with a dining plan can make an appointment with Brandy Stayman, a dietician with Aramark.
- Contact the Graduate Student Success Coordinator, Autumn Smith for personalized, 1:1 support (asmith@hood.edu)
- Rev. Beth O'Malley, Dean of the Chapel, offers many opportunities to practice and develop mindfulness.
- Lactation room is available on the first floor of the JH Apple Resource building (room 8B ). The space is available first come, first served (no appointment necessary).
- Yoga classes on Tuesdays at noon!
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College. A Degree Further features accomplished alums, innovative faculty, and successful students.
Listen to our previous episodes at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool.
Daniel Sierra-Sosa es Ingeniero Físico de la Universidad EAFIT y tiene un Doctorado en Física de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata, en Argentina. Es Qiskit Advocate e instructor certificado en Computación Cuántica, Ciencias de los Datos e Inteligencia Artificial de IBM SkillsBuild. Adicionalmente, es profesor en el Departamento de Ciencias Computacionales y Tecnologías de la Información de Hood College en Maryland, Estados Unidos. Es un investigador activo en computación cuántica, procesamiento de imágenes médicas y análisis de datos. Es autor de 64 artículos científicos que cuentan con más de 900 citaciones. Ha participado en múltiples iniciativas de investigación con industria y pares académicos, participando en proyectos de investigación que incluyen el desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles, realidad virtual, imágenes médicas y análisis predictivo.
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College. A Degree Further features accomplished alums, innovative faculty, and successful students.
Listen to our previous episodes at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool.
Daniel Sierra-Sosa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at Hood College.
Daniel is an active researcher with a wide-ranging expertise spanning Quantum Computing, Medical Imaging, and Data Analytics.
His contributions extend beyond academia, involving collaborations with industry partners, and engaging in diverse research projects that encompass mobile application development, virtual reality, medical imaging advancements, and predictive analysis.
Daniel has also taken on significant responsibilities in mentoring both graduate and undergraduate students.
Adding to his achievements, Daniel is a co-author and lead author of several published manuscripts in esteemed journals.
Beyond his academic pursuits, he's a Qiskit Advocate and an instructor at IBM Skills Academy, teaching Quantum Computing, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence.
Daniel is from Colombia. He studied engineering physics at EAFIT University in Medellin City, before moving to Argentina, where he received his Ph.D. from the Science Faculty, School of Physics at the National University of La Plata
Join me in welcoming Daniel Sierra-Sosa, whose dedication to interdisciplinary research and education is truly inspiring.
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College. A Degree Further features accomplished alums, innovative faculty, and successful students.
Listen to our previous episodes at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool.
I am excited to welcome Amani Al Dajane to our podcast! With more than 15 years of experience in international higher education, she's dedicated to empowering students globally. Originally from Palestine, Amani's journey took her from Kuwait to Canada, earning an Honours BA from @UofT and an MBA from @HoodCollege. 🎓
🔍 A trailblazer, Amani, bilingual in English and Arabic, is passionate about creating opportunities for students. As the Director of International Student Services & PDSO at the Graduate School since Nov '21, she's shaping policies and programs for a diverse, global community. 🌐
👩💼 Join us as we delve into Amani's experience at Hood and her participation as the director and organizer of the international education week that is taking place right now.! 🎙️ Enjoy it! #Education #InternationalStudents #PodcastGuestSpotlight #HigherEdJourney
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College. A Degree Further features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful students.
Listen to our previous episodes at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool.
Today, we have a truly exceptional guest joining us, and I couldn't be more thrilled to have her on the podcast.
Our guest is Dr. Shannon Shoemaker, an accomplished associate professor at Hood College.
Her journey through academia and extensive professional experience is nothing short of remarkable.
Dr. Shoemaker holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education in Counselor Education from Bridgewater State College.
Her academic prowess culminated in a Counselor Education and Supervision doctorate from The Pennsylvania State University.
What truly sets Dr. Shoemaker apart is her impressive track record of over a decade in the field, where she's made a profound impact within school systems, community counseling services, and in her work with adults, adolescents, and families.
Today, she will talk with us about her new position as the Director of the new Ph.D. program in counseling.
So, get ready for a captivating conversation filled with wisdom as we delve into the counseling world with Dr Shoemaker!
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College. A Degree Further features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful students.
Listen to our previous episodes at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool.
Dr. Jennifer Cooper is an Associate Professor and Department Chair for Nursing at Hood College.
Her extensive experience in community and public health nursing practice and her dedication to nursing education form the bedrock of her professional journey, enriching her teaching, scholarship, and service.
Dr. Cooper's focus centers on designing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based strategies and programs to prevent and manage chronic diseases.
Her impressive record of accomplishment includes serving as the Past President of the Association of Public Health Nurses and acting as a liaison to the national Million Hearts® initiative.
Beyond academia, Dr. Cooper is an influential Board Member of the Maryland Nurses Association and has recently been appointed as a liaison for nursing to the Frederick County Board of Health.
Her academic credentials include a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from George Washington University, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN (Master of Science in Nursing)) from Rush University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Cedarville University.
Today, we are thrilled to have Dr. Cooper with us to shed light on this remarkable project, which is devoted to equipping and guiding nurses who are passionate about making a meaningful impact on community health.
We hope this conversation serves as both motivation and a valuable resource, answering any questions you may have about this transformative program.
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College. A Degree Further features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful students.
Listen to our previous episodes at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool.
If you are passionate about health, technology, or both, this episode is for you. We are happy to introduce Dr. Timothy Coffin.
Dr. Timothy Coffin is the Director of the new Health Informatics Program. He is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Celtiq, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in government healthcare solutions. His educational journey boasts a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the US Air Force Academy, a Master of Public Administration from the University of Dayton, and a Ph.D. in Health Research Sciences from George Mason University, complemented by various certifications related to the health informatics field.
With a profound understanding of Health Research Science, particularly in the realms of Knowledge Discovery and Health Informatics, Dr. Coffin has been a trusted advisor to numerous federal entities. His expertise spans healthcare, technology innovation, national security, and counter-terrorism measures.
Dr. Coffin's dedication to research is evident in his academic endeavors, which include modeling depression, precision medicine, and suicide risk detection within the veteran community. Moreover, he's at the forefront of AI-based methodologies aimed at identifying rare diseases and combatting opioid addiction.
Today, we dive deep into the world of Health Informatics with Dr. Coffin, the visionary behind the new program in this field. This episode is brimming with invaluable insights and cutting-edge technology that will undoubtedly pique your interest. Dr. Coffin's personal journey is equally inspiring, making this conversation a must-listen for those aspiring to make a difference in healthcare or excel in the realm of IT.
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College. A Degree Further features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful students.
Listen to our previous episodes at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool. Today we are with Dr. Elizabeth Knapp, is the esteemed director of the newly established Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts program in Creative Writing.
Dr.Elizabeth is an associate professor of English at Hood College, where she chairs the Department of English & Communication Arts.
She is also the author of Requiem with an Amulet in Its Beak, winner of the 2019 Jean Feldman Prize, and The Spite House, winner of 2010 De Novo Poetry Prize. Her other honors include the 2022 International Poetry Prize from Atlanta Review, the 2018 Robert H. Winner Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America, and a 2017 Individual Artist Award from the Maryland State Arts Council.
She will provide us with comprehensive insights into the new program, including her inspiration for joining this remarkable project, program mechanics, and the process for becoming involved.
As always, we sincerely appreciate your attentive audience. We trust that you will find the information of interest. For those who wish to explore further in this program, you can access all relevant details in the episode's description. Thank you for your continued support
MFA Program:
https://www.hood.edu/graduate/academics/programs/creative-writing-mfa
Nora Roberts Writer-in-Residence:
https://www.hood.edu/academics/departments/department-english-communication-arts/english-ca-faculty-staff/nora-roberts-writer-residence
Prague Summer Program:
https://praguesummer.com/
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College. A Degree Further features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful students.
Listen to our previous episodes at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool. Today we are with a current student in Hood College’s who is persuing his master in the biomedical science program. His name is Zachary Klug.
Before joining the Graduate School, Klug was also an undergraduate student at Hood, where he majored in biochemistry and became member of the 4PLUS Program.
He is currently working on his thesis on primary cilia, the antenna-like structures on cells that are used for signaling.”
We will talk about his experience at hood, at the 4plus program, his research, and his plans for the future.
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College. A Degree Further features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful students.
Listen to our previous episodes at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool.
Today you will meet Thiri.
Thiri is our first international student from Myanmar, a country located in the south east of Asia.
She is a new grad student at Hood College who is pursuing an MBD degree.
Thiri is a very paasionate woman who intends to work in public sectors to help people who are in need.
She will talk about her country, her culture, her decision to come to United States, also why she decide to apply to Hood college and a little bit of what are her future goals.
I hope you learn from her today, she is an amazing person!
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Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College. A Degree Further features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful students.
Listen to our previous episodes at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool.
Vanessa Solis is originally from Ecuador. Today she talk with us about her experience as a international student in USA and how that experience motivated her to be the Graduate School point of contact for diversity & inclusion initiatives. Thanks of Vanessa today Hood College Graduate school students has housing, which is amazing.
Vanessa is a very inspired woman, I hope you all like this conversation and feel motivated for her.
If you are interested in the new Graduate Housing she is the right person to reach out!
Her email is: solis@hood.edu
And her phone number is: 2406514015
Thank you for listen us!
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College. A Degree Further features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful students.
Listen to our previous episodes at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool.
Tanith is the director of the graduate admission at Hood College. In this episode she share with us her experience at the Leadership Federica County program.
If you are interested, don't hesitate to contact her:
Email: fowlercorsi@hood.edu
Phone: 301.696.3603
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College. A Degree Further features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful students.
Listen to our previous episodes at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool.
Are you interested in Science and Environmental Sustainability ? Would you like to learn about the Urban Tree research project?
This episode is for you!
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College. A Degree Further features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful students.
Listen to our previous episodes at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool.
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College. A Degree Further features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful students.
Listen to our previous episodes at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram: @hoodgradschool
If you’re interested in learning more about the inaugural climate summit at Hood College, visit https://hoodcollege.tfaforms.net/217953
You can also register for the event at https://www.mobilizefrederick.org/upcoming-events or email Karen Cannon at kc.cannon99@gmail.com
And be sure to explore how Hood College’s ENV program can support your interests in climate change at www.hood.edu/ENV or email Dr. Annis at annis@hood.edu.
See you there!
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College. A Degree Further features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful students.
Listen to our previous episodes at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram: @hoodgradschool
Do you know what ChatGPT is and how you can use it?
In this episode, we talk with two experts on this topic.
Kathryn Ryberg is a Research Librarian who teaches information literacy in FYS and other research-focused classes. She has been at Hood for five years. Her interests include Open Education Resources, misinformation, and DEI issues at work. Outside of work, baking and glass art are her main diversions.
Dr. David Gurzick is an Associate Professor of Management Science at Hood College. He holds a B.S. in computer science from Frostburg State University, an M.S. in computer science from Hood College, and a Ph.D. in information systems from the University of Maryland. He is a graduate of Harvard's business analytics program. Today, he leverages his expertise to merge technology and business strategy to enable innovation and accelerate commercial success. Dr. Gurzick is particularly enthusiastic about the potential of generative ei ai and large language models to revolutionize how we interact with information and technology. He is committed to exploring the applications of these powerful tools to create new opportunities, enhance communication, and improve decision-making processes.
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College. A Degree Further features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful students.
Listen to our previous episodes at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram: @hoodgradschool
Today in our episode, we discussed their dissertation research with Dr.Carrie Johnson and Rabbit!
Dr. Carrie Johnson is a double Blazer, having 2 degrees from Hood College, the most recent being her doctoral degree in organizational leadership.
Carrie has been part of the veterinary field for over 15 years. Her time as a veterinary nurse led her into management and leadership positions, culminating in her current position supporting a group of over 100 veterinary hospitals in business strategy. Her dissertation research focused on the relationship between compassion fatigue anxiety and depression and the moderating effect of compassion satisfaction. Through her research, Dr. Johnson hopes to make a positive change in the veterinary community to promote wellness and the importance of solid organizational culture.
Email: ced14@hood.edu
Link to check her Dissertation Research: http://hdl.handle.net/11603/26440
Meagan Prophet is known to her doctoral cohort as “Rabbit”. Rabbit’s educational background is in biochemistry and engineering, holding Master’s degrees in these fields and an MBA. She has worked in both the public and private sectors specializing in drug therapy development. Rabbit is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Business Administration at Hood College with a research focus on LGBTQ+ employee engagement.
Email: mp27@hood.edu
Dr.Megan Shaine Dr. Megan Shaine graduated from Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Government. She received her master's and doctoral degrees in Counseling from George Washington University. Dr. Shaine’s research examines experiences of trauma and loss, particularly in military and university populations. She is the Co-Chair of the Grief Counseling Competencies Task Force through the Association of Adult Aging and Development. And she is the Director of the new certificate program in Trauma, Crisis, Grief, and Loss.
This is a graduate certificate for anyone interested in Trauma and Crisis Management.
For more information, contact Dr. Shaine at shaine@hood.edu.
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College, featuring accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful students.
To listen to our previous episodes, check us out at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool.
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College, featuring accomplished alumni, innovative faculty and successful students.
To listen to our previous episodes, check us out at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool.
Are you a current graduate student? Would you like to know about events and activities that are coming soon? Are you interested in meeting new people? Do you have any questions about what kind of support you can have as a graduate student?
Contact Gabby Guiza, president of the Graduate Student Association! She and the GSA team will help you!
Email: gsa@hood.edu
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @hoodGSA
Welcome to the last episode of the first season! As students are getting ready to wrap up their fall semester here is a flashback episode recorded at the beginning of the semester with Hood College Graduate School's Social Media Ambassadors, Patsy Zetkulic, Cameron Rogers, and your host Omnia Salem. The Hood College Graduate School can't wait to see what we have in store for the spring semester and a new season of, A Degree Further!
To listen to our previous episodes check us out at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool
To see all the articles Cameron and Patsy released this fall semester, and past articles, check out https://www.hood.edu/discover/stories?story_subject%5B316%5D=316&utm_medium=Google&utm_source=display&utm_campaign=HoodGraduate
Alex Dudziak is a current graduate student working on receiving his Master’s in Business Administration. Alex attended Hood College as an undergrad and received a bachelor’s degree in marketing and communications. Alex was a member of the Hood College Men’s Lacrosse team as a Goalie and is returning this coming spring season (2023) as a graduate student-athlete.
To listen to our previous episodes check us out at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool
Check out the featured article on the men's lacrosse team: https://www.hood.edu/discover/stories/graduate-student-focus-nate-snitz?utm_medium=Google&utm_source=display&utm_campaign=HoodGraduate
To learn more about athletics at Hood College visit https://hoodathletics.com/index.aspx
Thank you for listening to A Degree Further a biweekly podcast hosted by The Graduate School at Hood College, which features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful students.
To listen to our previous episodes check us out at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool
Check out the articles below featuring Dr. Anne M. Davis, the program director of the Master Nutrition Science (M.S.) Program, and assistant professor at Hood College: https://www.hood.edu/discover/stories/graduate-faculty-focus-anne-davis
Interested in our new Master Nutrition Science Program: https://www.hood.edu/graduate/academics/programs/nutrition-science-ms-nutrition-science-track
Camila Costa, M.S.’23, is a current student in the management information systems M.S program. Camila joined the program in 2021 and plans on graduating this May. Camila is originally from Brazil, and she moved to the United States in 2018. In this episode, Camila talks about her experience at Hood and the opprounties she has made being a part of the Hood College Graduate School.
Read Camila's article: https://www.hood.edu/discover/stories/graduate-student-spotlight-camila-costa-ms23
Make sure to check us out at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool.
Thank you for listening to A Degree Further a biweekly podcast hosted by The Graduate School at Hood College, which features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful students.
To listen to our previous episodes check us out at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool
Check out the articles below featuring NCTC!
https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/education/schools/higher_ed/hood-college-training-clinic-offers-low-cost-therapy-to-community-students/article_776795ba-adc7-524e-8a30-9d37e83a220d.html
If you are interested in seeking counseling services contact NCTC at:
email: nctc@hood.edu
call: 301-696-3129.
For current graduate and undergraduate students at Hood looking for counseling services: email: counselingservices@hood.edu
call: 301-696-3103
Thanks for listening to A Degree Further, the official podcast of The Graduate School at Hood College. A Degree Further features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful students.
Listen to our previous episodes at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool.
Want to know more about our featured guest Dr. Cheryl Dyson DOL '22? Check out these articles below.
Alumna Focus: Dr. Cheryl Dyson DOL '22: hood.ws/3StJPti
Cheryl Dyson named FCPS Superintendent: hood.ws/3r9AmMk
CDR Youssef Aboul-Enein is a current student in Hood College's Doctorate in Organizational Leadership (DOL) Program. He is a retired U.S. Navy commander with 28 years on active duty; in this episode, Youssef discusses his career in the military and why he is pursuing a doctorate at The Hood College Graduate School.
Check out some of Youssef Aboul-Enein's works: Middle East 101, The Secret War of the Middle East, Militant Islamist Ideology, Iraq in Turmoil and Islamic Rulings on Warfare
Read Youssef's article: https://www.hood.edu/discover/stories/doctoral-student-focus-cdr-youssef-aboul-enein-usn-dol-0
Make sure to check us out at hood.edu/adegreefurther and follow us on Instagram @hoodgradschool.