AcaDames

As COVID-19 threatens the well-being of people across the world, we talk about the ways the virus is impacting our personal and professional lives. From childcare and homeschooling to what will happen to research grants, rescheduling conferences to transitioning to online teaching, Whitney and Sarah discuss how they are navigating the sudden changes and offer resources to help during this difficult time.

Related Readings and Links:

Karl Bergstrom Twitter Threat that Sarah mentions in the episode

#CovidCampus hashtag. Credit: Dr. Hannah Alpert-Abrams (@hralperta on Twitter), Quinn Dombrowski (@Quinnanya), and Alex Wermer-Colan (@AlexWermerColan).

From the Washington Post: “Social Distancing to Flatten the Coronavirus Growth Curve”

@EpiEllie Twitter List: Coronavirus Experts on Twitter

Making Sense with Sam Harris Episode 190: “How Should We Respond to Coronavirus?”

Waking Up with Sam Harris App

The New Yorker: How to Practice Social Distancing

Liz Specht: Simple Math Offers Alarming Answers About Covid-19

The Chronicle of Higher Education: Preparing for Emergency Online Teaching

Conversation at 22:40 refers to Episode 205

A transcript of this episode can be found here.

Recorded: March 14, 2020

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast

E-mail: [email protected]

Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301

(Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!)

Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder

Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com

Production, editing, and admin by: Molly Horak and Jeremiah Murphy

Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs

Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

Today, Sarah interviews Dr. Stephanie Wheeler, a friend and colleague at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Wheeler, who found out she was promoted to full professor the day after giving birth to twins (children #3 and #4), reflects on how she balances professional advancement with parenting. She discusses her initial uncertainty about her career path and her personal strategy for normalizing the conversation surrounding life as a working mother.

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Related Readings and Links:

Meet Stephanie Wheeler

UNC Lineberger Cancer Center

Pregnancy in the Academy: A Guidebook

What is an R01?

Conversation at *3:40* refers to Episode 104

Conversation at 46:02 refers to Episode 107

Recorded: August 8, 2019

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast

E-mail: [email protected]

Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301

(Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!)

Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder

Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com

Production, editing, and admin by: Molly Horak and Jeremiah Murphy

Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs

Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

Today, Whitney and Sarah discuss the joys and challenges of managing people. Being an AcaDame often involves managing others, but it’s often not something we learn in grad school! Sarah and Whitney share how they hire people, streamline meetings and set clear expectations for the students and researchers they manage. Along the way, they discuss ways to navigate conflict and how to turn a managing relationship into a relationship where both parties can grow professionally.

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Related Readings and Links:

Conversation at 1:20 refers to Episode 205

Women at Work Podcast: Seeing Ourselves as Leaders

How Women Manage the Gendered Norms of Leadership

Putting a Face to a Name: The Art of Motivating Employees

Top 10 Leadership and Management Podcasts

Adam Grant’s “User Manual for Yourself”

Continuous Leadership Learning Resources from the UNC Center for Faculty Excellence

Recorded: January 13, 2020

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast

E-mail: [email protected]

Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301

(Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!)

Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder

Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com

Production, editing, and admin by: Molly Horak and Jeremiah Murphy

Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs

Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

Today, Sarah speaks with Dr. Adrianna Kezar, a professor of higher education at the University of Southern California and the co-director of the Pullias Center for Higher Education. Dr. Kezar discusses the differences between tenure track and contingent (or non-tenure stream) faculty and offers evidence to explain why non-tenure positions are growing. Together, Sarah and Dr. Kezar weigh the pros and cons associated with these positions and question whether the growth of contingent faculty is, in fact, a scam.

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Related Readings and Links:

Dr. Adrianna Kezar

The Pullias Center for Higher Education

The Delphi Project

Background Facts on Contingent Faculty Positions

“It Keeps You Nice and Disposable:’ The Plight of Adjunct Professors

Negotiating the Non-Tenure Track

How to Fix the Adjunct Crisis

Contingent Faculty Bargaining

Negotiating Your Way to a Fair Adjuncting Experience

Recorded: November 6, 2019

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast

E-mail: [email protected]

Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301

(Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!)

Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder

Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com

Production, editing, and admin by: Molly Horak and Jeremiah Murphy

Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs

Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

In today’s journal club, Sarah and Whitney discuss the concept of a “Shadow CV” to document the often invisible personal and professional labor in academia. From unpublished papers to ruptured friendships, Whitney and Sarah analyze the impact of these “hidden” but often critical events and discuss implications for AcaDames.

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Related Readings and Links:

CV of Failures

A Collaborative AcaDames Shadow CV Document

Call Your Girlfriend Podcast: Making Friends

Mom and Dad are Fighting Podcast: Making Friends

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Analysis of NIH Funding for Black Scholars

Karen Kelsky’s Documentation of Workplace Harassment

UNC’s WISDOM Initiative

Conversation at 22:30 refers to Episode 208.

A transcript of the episode can be found here.

Recorded: December 27, 2019

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast

E-mail: [email protected]

Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301

(Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!)

Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder

Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com

Production, editing, and admin by: Molly Horak and Jeremiah Murphy

Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs

Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

Surprise! Whitney recorded a special bonus episode reflecting on the start of 2020. She shares her word of the year and her reasoning behind it, talks about her recent experience at a writing retreat, and how she feels about turning 40 later this year.

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Related Readings and Links:

Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies

“Annual Clarity Retreat” Facebook group

Kerry Ann Rockquemore describes the retreat process

Word of the Year: Here is where Whitney is starting her deep dive into boundaries:

*Books: Boundaries by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend; Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

*Podcasts: Beyond Bitchy: Mastering the Art of Boundaries Podcast

Easton’s Nook Writing Retreat

Milk Stork Service

National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity

eShakti

A review of eShakti from the website The Plus Life (but good info for any size!)

National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity

AcaDames Task Management Episode

A transcript of the episode can be found here.

Recorded: January 12, 2020

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast

E-mail: [email protected]

Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301

(Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!)

Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder

Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com

Production, editing, and admin by: Molly Horak and Jeremiah Murphy

Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs

Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

Today, Whitney interviews Dr. Meena Krishnamurthy, a philosopher currently working at Queens University in Ontario. Meena compares her experiences working in both Canada and the United States, opens up about her challenges with a health condition, shares how she faced a competitive job market, and discusses her research in social and political philosophy.

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Related Readings and Links:

Dr. Meena Krishnamurthy

Meena’s Work on Love and Social Justice Podcast

Meena’s Work on UnMute Podcast

Guided Meditations by MARC at UCLA

A transcript of the episode can be found here.

Recorded: December 9, 2019

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast

E-mail: [email protected]

Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301

(Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!)

Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder

Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com

Production, editing, and admin by: Tamara Huson, Molly Horak, and Jeremiah Murphy

Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs

Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

AcaDames is back with an exciting third season! From managing people to allyship and the idea of a “shadow CV," co-hosts Sarah Birken and Whitney Robinson tackle a wide array of subjects through intimate conversations. Along the way, they continue to share insider knowledge about the “hidden curriculum” for professional advancement (and potential world domination). Season Three coming January 16, 2020.

It may be the start of a new year, but it’s the end of AcaDames Season 2! In today’s wrap-up episode, Sarah and Whitney reflect on major themes from the season, the evolution of the podcast, and what listeners can expect as we move into Season 3. We end by responding to questions and feedback submitted by listeners.

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Related readings and links:

You Need a Budget Affiliate Link

Twitter Conversation between Sarah and Katie Bauer

Recorded: December 21, 2019

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast

E-mail: [email protected]

Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301

(Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!)

Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder

Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com

Production, editing, and admin by: Tamara Huson, Molly Horak, and Jeremiah Murphy

Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs

Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

In today’s journal club, Sarah and Whitney discuss self-care — a timely topic as we near the end of the semester. We reflect on the importance of taking time for yourself, the consequences of commodified self-care, and how not to feel guilty when indulging in practices intended to relax and de-stress. Sarah and Whitney end by offering their strategies to check in with themselves and prioritize their own needs during one of the busiest times of the year.

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Related readings and links:

Brigid Schulte Article: A Woman’s Greatest Enemy is a Lack of Time to Herself

Conversation at 1:45, 5:00, 14:35 refers to Episode 102

The Double Shift Podcast: Season 1, Episode 9: “Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby”

Commodified Self Care

Audre Lorde and bell hooks

Conversation at 30:30 refers to Episode 101

Anne Lamott: Help, Thanks, Wow

Kelly Ann Rocquemore on Sleep

Call Your Girlfriend: Self Care ™

Being Well in Academia Book

Recorded: October 7, 2019

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast

E-mail: [email protected]

Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301

(Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!)

Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder

Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com

Production, editing, and admin by: Tamara Huson, Molly Horak, and Jeremiah Murphy

Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs

Sibling podcast: The Effort Report