In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks to Dr. Daniel Totzkay, an assistant professor in WVU’s Department of Communication Studies. Dr. Totzkay’s research is in health communication. His interdisciplinary and collaborative research has received the Civilian Service Com… Read moreGradLife 601: Communication and Messaging

In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks to DeNay Adams, a WVU Law Student and W.E.B. DuBois Fellow. Adams' research is focused on identifying and understanding the barriers individuals face when accessing legal services and legal information. Read moreGradLife 601: Opening Access to Legal Services for All

In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks to Carrie W. Rishel, a professor in the School of Social Work WVU’s Eberly College of Arts and Sciences. Rishel is the PhD program director as well as the Program Director of the Rural Integrated Behaviorial Health Training Progr… Read moreGradLife 601: Child and Maternal Mental Health

In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks to Dr. Erin Carlson, an assistant professor in the Professional Writing and Editing program with WVU’s Department of English. Dr. Carlson has published 14 articles since her arrival to WVU 4 years ago, and she has received numero… Read moreGradLife 601: Place, Technology and Power

In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks to Sindupa De Silva, a PhD candidate in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in WVU’s Davis College. Former president of the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS), Sindupa is a recent winner of the Three-Minute Thes… Read moreGradLife 601: Understanding 'Nature's Kidneys'

In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks to Adelheid “Heidi” Crum, a doctoral student in higher education administration with the College of Applied Human Sciences School of Education. Her interests include bridging stronger connections between congregate, warship exper… Read moreGradLife 601: Bridging stronger connections to find safe spaces through education

In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks to Fei Xia, a doctoral of music arts candidate in vocal performance at WVU.Fei has received a WVU Outstanding Merit Fellowship, in addition to numerous accolades outside the university. Read moreGradLife 601: Making a living music

In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks to Swiger Fellow Aryaunna D. Mosley, a second year PhD, studying human and community development with WVU’s Davis College of Agriculture Natural Resources and Design. Aryaunna talks about serving others and her post-doctorate pla… Read moreGradLife 601: Creating holistic transformation

In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks to Joanna Ridgeway, a graduate student in WVU’s, Department of Biology from Bunker Hill, West Virginia. Ridgeway talks about why she chose environmental conservation and a graduate degree in biology at WVU.  Read moreGradLife 601: Environmental conservation and biology

In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks to Benjamin Susman, a PhD student with WVU's Department of History. Benjamin most recently received a WVU Provost Fellow ad discusses his work in Appalachian health. Read moreGradLife 601: Health in Appalachia

In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks to Dr. Peter Giacobbi, a professor in the College of Applied Human Sciences who holds a joint appointment with the School of Public Health at WVU. Dr. Giacobbi talks about his research into guided imagery and how he's using audio… Read moreGradLife 601: Using guided imagery to fight disease

In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks to Dr. Emily Groves, an assistant professor with Surgical Oncology, Colorectal Services at WVU Medicine. Dr. Groves discusses why she chose WVU Medicine and how oncologists have to have a sense of humor.  Read moreGradLife 601: Finding Humor in Oncology

In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks to Weirton, West Virginia native Mia Antinone, a fourth-year medical student at WVU’s School of Medicine. Mia talks about why she chose medical school at WVU, her studies abroad, and living a healthy lifestyle. Read moreGradLife 601: The Continuity of Care

In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Dustin Purvis, PhD Candidate in English. Dustin talks about what brought him to graduate school, his interest in post-modern and experimental US fiction and his dissertation defense. Read moreGradLife 601: Epistemic Uncertainty and the Anthropic Scene

In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Cameron Ferguson, a WVU law student and Department of English graduate. Cameron talks about how his knack for creative writing lead him to law school.  Read moreGradLife 601: From English to Law

In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Christian B. Shockey, an MBA student in Political Science at WVU. Christian is a research assistant in the Bridge Initiative, Science And Technology Policy, where he works with West Virginia University faculty from multiple depar… Read moreGradLife 601: Building a Bridge Initiative

In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Dr. Andrew Dacks, an associate professor in the WVU Department of Biology. Dr. Dacks’ research focuses on the mechanisms that allow the nervous system to modify sensory processing and motor output.  Read moreGradLife 601: The Tiny World of Insects

In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Danielle Mikolajewski, a Plant and Soil Science PhD student with WVU Davis College. Danielle talks about her chosen field of plant pathology, ecology and how finding the right mentor set her on her current path. Read moreGradLife 601: Digging in on plant pathology

In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Mary Ann Samyn, an author with many awards for her poetry. Mary Ann talks about her writing style, how she got into poetry and her legacy as a poet.  Read moreGradLife 601: She's a poet and she knows it

In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Rudi Safarudin, a PhD candidate with the Health Services and Outcomes Research Programs in WVU School of Pharmacy to discuss his research on opioids and how they can be used as both a medicine and a poison. Read moreGradLife 601: Opioids and their use as medicine and poison

In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Dariane Drake, who is in the doctoral program in higher education with WVU College of Education and Human Services. Dariane talks about being in the doctorate program and her studies in trauma and crisis and how that's impacting … Read moreGradLife 601: The intersection of access and representation in higher education

In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Dr. Brian Popp, an associate professor and the director of Graduate Studies for WVU’s C Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry. Dr. Popp talks about his research into organic, inorganic and computational chemistry and how he uses… Read moreGradLife 601: Organic, inorganic and computational chemistry

In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with the Montani Graduate String Quartet about their music, how they choose what to play and what happens when someone comes an goes with the group.  Read moreGradLife 601: Music for the graduate soul

In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Gabriella Pishotti, a PhD candidate with WVU’s Department of English. Gabriella discusses her experiences at WVU, survival migration and the impact that literature and narrative can have on real world issues. Read moreGradLife 601: Survival migration

In this episode of GradLife 601, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Madelyn Brodie, a master's student in Art History with WVU Creative Arts Center. Madelyn talks about her research on American conservation movements, as well as her work as an abstract landscape artist.  Read moreGradLife 601: Abstract landscapes and conservation

In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Caitlin Witt, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, to discuss her research into black holes and why she chose WVU for her graduate education. Read moreGradLife 601: Diving into black holes with Caitlin Witt

In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Dr. Sulaiman Balogun, an economic researcher and community development advisor about how WVU shaped his career.  Read moreGradLife 601: Economic Research with Dr. Sulaiman Balogun

In this episode of GradLife 601, host Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Janelle Chuah, who is a PhD candidate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with WVU School of Medicine and the winner of 3MT for her presentation “Switch on the garbage disposal to treat Alzheimer's disease.” Janelle will d… Read moreGradLife 601: Alzheimer's disease research with Janelle Chuah

In this episode of GradLife 601, host Nancy Caronia speaks with Lauren Alexander, a doctoral student with WVU's Department of Investigative and Forensic Science and a Ruby Distinguished Doctoral Fellow. Lauren talks about her work in the forensic science field, as well as tips on how to proc… Read moreGradLife 601: Forensic Science and switching programs with Lauren Alexander

In this episode of GradLife 601, host Nancy Caronia speaks with Joshua H. Karr, a service assistant professor for the WVU Center for Excellence in Stem Education and a PhD candidate in Educational Theory and Practice with WVU College of Education and Human Services. Josh will talk about educ… Read moreGradLife 601: Educational research with Joshua H. Karr

Stephanie M. House-Niamke is in the doctoral program with WVU’s Sociology Department and a W.E.B. DuBois Fellow. Her research interests concern power, access, and choice, across the areas of race, gender, and religion. This includes anti-racist pedagogy and identity development for melanin-d… Read moreGradLife 601: Power, Access and Choice with Stephanie M. House-Niamke

For GradLife 601: Research and Beyond, Dr. Nancy Caronia talks with Coreisa Lee, a Provost Fellow and Doctoral of Musical Arts candidate with WVU’s School of Music. Lee has studied the flute for almost 20 years and has had a prolific career. She's performed with the New York Youth Symphony i… Read moreGradLife 601: Flutist Coreisa Lee talks research and performances

For GradLife 601: Research and Beyond, Dr. Nancy Caronia speaks with Dr. Christina Fattore, an Associate Professor with the Political Science Department in the John D. Rockefeller IV School of Policy and Politics at West Virginia University. A faculty associate with the International Studies… Read moreGradLife 601: Imposter Syndrome and Romancelandia with Dr. Christina Fattore

For GradLife 601: Research and Beyond, Dr. Nancy Caronia talks with Associate Wildlife Biologist Hannah Clipp, a PhD Candidate in the ​WV Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and Division of Forestry and Natural Resources at WVU. Hannah is an NSF Graduate Research Fellow and a WVU Rub… Read moreGradLife 601: Birding and academic funding with Hannah Clipp

Today in GradLife 601: Research and Beyond, Dr. Nancy Caronia will be speaking with Dr. Korina Layli Menking-Hoggatt, a post-doc in the Department of Forensic and Investigative Science at WVU. Korina worked as a clinical laboratory technician for cytology and microbiology laboratories gradua… Read moreGradLife 601: Forensic Science talk with Dr. Korina Layli Menking-Hoggatt

For this episode of GradLife 601: Research and Beyond, Dr. Nancy Caronia talks with Dr. Nanette Raczka, who recently earned her PhD in Biology here at WVU. Dr. Raczka received a WVU STEM completion grant for her research on soils in climate change across global ecosystems. Dr. Raczka will sh… Read moreGradLife 601: Research Tips from Dr. Nanette Raczka

Check out this preview of GradLife 601: Research and Beyond, a podcast sponsored by the WVU Provost’s Office of Graduate Education and Life. In this series, we’ll share the achievements and insights of West Virginia University graduate students and faculty. We’ll discuss their experiences an… Read morePreview for GradLife 601: Research and Beyond