Behind The Beaker

Behind The Beaker

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Behind The Beaker episodes

  • Rocket Science, Resilience, and Robust Decision Making

    In this episode, Udbhav talks with Professor Olympia LePoint about

    • 6:50 - Her childhood and educational journey

    • 16:10 - How Professor LePoint gets confidence

    • 17:45 - How she used to model to pay for books

    • 19:50 - Mentor/Mentee relationships/qualities

    • 25:35 - How she got to launching rockets/being the only Woman of Color in her position

    • 35:40 - Tria-brain theory of relativity

    • 40:50 - Quantum decision making (see below 6 bullet points)

    • 45:10 - Faith

    • 47:15 - Identity

    • 49:45 - Intent

    • 51:30 - How you learn

    • 53:55 - How you use resources

    • 58:25 - How you love yourself/others no matter what

    • 1:01:00 - Communication

    • 1:12:00 - Udbhav's Reflection

    Check out her

    - Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Linked-in @olympialepoint

    - Personal website

    - Ted Talk

    - Interview with Tom Bilyeu for Impact Theory

    - Presentation in CSU Northridge about Answers Unleashed

    - The Thrive Global Article mentioned in the interview:

    Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com”

    Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @beakerbehind

    Follow The Daily Wildcat on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @dailywildcat

    Guest Recommendations? Questions? Promote on the Show? Want to Talk? Email us at [email protected]

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    1 hr 20 min
  • Curiosity killed the cat

    This week, host Jillian Bartsch, answers science questions that kids have, such as why are termites always hungry? She also does a quick recap on recent studies and research at the University of Arizona. This episode contains a lot of fun facts about termites, mosquitoes and cats!

    Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. As well, if you have any science questions you want answered, email us your questions at [email protected]. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com.” Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat

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    *Intro music by epidemicsound.com

    24 min
  • Rocket Science, Robust Decision-Making, and Resilience

    In this episode, Udbhav interview Professor Olympia Lepoint about

    • 6:50 - Her childhood and educational journey 
    • 16:10 - How Professor Lepoint gets confidence
    • 17:45 - How she used to model to pay for books
    • 19:50 - Mentor/Mentee relationships/qualities
    • 25:35 - How she got to launching rockets/being the only Woman of Color in her position
    • 35:40 - Tria-brain theory of relativity
    • 40:50 - Quantum decision making (see below 6 bullet points)
    • 45:10 - Faith
    • 47:15 - Identity
    • 49:45 - Intent
    • 51:30 - How you learn
    • 53:55 - How you use resources
    • 58:25 - How you love yourself/others no matter what
    • 1:01:00 - Communication
    • 1:12:00 - Udbhav's Reflection

    • Check out her

      - Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Linked-in @olympialepoint

      - Personal website 

      - Ted Talk 

      - Interview with Tom Bilyeu for Impact Theory 

      - Presentation in CSU Northridge about Answers Unleashed

      - The Thrive Global Article mentioned in the interview: 


      Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com” 

      Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @beakerbehind

      Follow The Daily Wildcat on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @dailywildcat

      Guest Recommendations? Questions? Promote on the Show? Want to Talk? Email us at [email protected] 

      RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE!




      1 hr 21 min
    • Mars, smectites, and out of this world research

      This week, host Jillian Bartsch, talks with Stefano Nerozzi from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona. In this episode, Nerozzi discusses his research with Mars, his time growing up in Italy, the hardships of academia, and the importance of not giving up and following your dreams.

      Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com.” Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat

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      *Intro music by epidemicsound.com

      52 min
    • When there is passion, there's a way

      In this episode, Udbhav Venkataraman spoke with physiology graduate student Jimena Canchis about ...

      • her educational journey
      • non-traditional paths to medical school
      • overcoming burnout and depression
      • her medical mission to Peru
      • health disparities and Peru's healthcare system
      • immunobiology
      • music
      • mentors/mentees & advice
      • If any of these pique your interest, check out the episode!

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        Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BeakerBehind

        1 hr 11 min
      • Floods, droughts, and rising temperatures

        This week, host Jillian Bartsch, talks with Jessica Tierney who studies paleoclimatology at the University of Arizona. Tierney recently addressed Congress on how climate change is playing a role in the natural disasters we are seeing. She also worked on the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report. During the podcast Tierney discusses how she distresses, misconceptions of climate change, and why it is okay to fail.

        Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com.” Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat

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        *Intro music by epidemicsound.com

        41 min
      • It's ok to take your time, nobody actually knows what they are doing - conversations in public health

        In this episode, Udbhav Venkataraman spoke with MPH candidate Loren Halili about ...

        - Wellbeing Study for Non-Medically Related Frontline Workers in the Academic Setting

        - Statistical Analysis Programs

        - Unique Health Disparities in the Asian American Community

        - Noise Exposure study with Fred Fox School of Music

        - Doja Cat & Megan the Stallion :)

        - Arizona Center for Rural Health Champions Program

        - Communication & Dissemination of Health Information

        - Imposter Syndrome, Self Care, Taking time for yourself

        - How do you become a TA

        - Mentors & Advice 

        1 hr 3 min
      • The reality of being a STEM major

        This week, Host Jillian Bartsch talks with Aliyah Postell about her astronomy research and what it is like to be a college student majoring in STEM. Aliyah discusses hardships she has faced while being a college student during the pandemic as well as how she balances working multiple jobs and being a full-time student.

        Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com.” Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat

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        *Intro music by epidemicsound.com

        52 min
      • Season 4 Trailer

        Behind the Beaker, the Daily Wildcat Science podcast, is back!!! Season 4 is here and ready to get things started again. This season features two hosts, Udbhav Venkataraman and Jillian Bartsch both DW science reporters ready for a jam-packed season of science fun! Behind the beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com."

        2 min

      About Behind The Beaker

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      A Daily Wildcat podcast created by Alexandre Pere that explores the unbelievable science in this world and the even more unbelievable scientists behind it. Brought to you by The Daily Wildcat Science…