In this episode, we speak with Daril Brown II, a PhD Candidate in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and the Psychology Department at the University of California, San Diego. We first speak about the undergraduate experiences at Howard University that kicked off his engineering career, and we also discuss his current research, which explores songbirds a promising animal model for neuroprosthetic research. Importantly, we touch upon the challenges of dealing with loss during grad school, healthy coping mechanisms following traumatic events, and the value of a strong support network.

TW/CW: Death and bereavement.

Episode transcript available here: https://www.herroyalscience.com/post/27-steven-universe