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On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Helen Kara, Director of We Research It Ltd, who has been an independent researcher since 1999 and writes and teaches on research methods. She is the author of Creative Research Methods in the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide (Policy Press, 2015). She is not, and never has been, an academic, though she has learned to speak the language. In 2015 Helen was the first fully independent researcher to be conferred as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. She is also a Visiting Fellow at the UK's National Centre for Research Methods. Her latest book is Research Ethics in the Real World: Euro-Western and Indigenous Perspectives (Policy Press, 2018).

Segment 1: Research Ethics [00:00-20:58]

In this first segment, Helen shares about her recent book on research ethics.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

• We Research It Ltd
• Kara, H. (2015). Creative research methods in the social sciences: A practical guide. Bristol, UK: Policy Press.
• Kara, H. (2018). Research ethics in the real world: Euro-Western and indigenous perspectives. Bristol, UK: Policy Press.

Segment 2: Researching Independently [20:59-35:31]

In segment two, Helen shares about her experience being a long-term independent researcher.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

• Tumblr
• reddit

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Bonus Clip [00:00-04:10]: Collaborative Research

In this bonus clip, the following resources are mentioned:

• Trello
• Google Docs

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In this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Paul William Eaton, an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Sam Houston State University. Paul's research interests include inquiries into digital technologies in education and human identity~subjectification~becoming; digital pedagogy and learning; postqualitative, complexivist, and posthumanist inquiry; and curriculum theorizing-philosophy in the realms of postsecondary education and student affairs. He serves as Assistant Editor for the Higher Education section of the Journal of Curriculum Theorizing and on the Editorial Review Board of the Journal Committed to Social Change on Race & Ethnicity. He is the co-author of Troubling Method: Narrative Research as Being (Peter Lang Press, 2018, with Petra Munro Hendry & Roland Mitchell). His research has appeared in the Review of Higher Education, International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, Thresholds in Education, and the Journal of Critical Scholarship on Higher Education & Student Affairs, among others. He received his Ph.D. from Louisiana State University in May 2015, his master's degree from the University of Maryland College Park in 2005, and his bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in 2002. Follow Paul on Twitter and Instagram @profpeaton. His blog is located at: https://www.profpeaton.com.

Segment 1: Postqualitative, Complexivist, and Posthumanist Inquiry [00:00-17:40]

In this first segment, Paul defines the terms he uses to describe his research.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

• Journal of Curriculum Theorizing
• Journal Committed to Social Change on Race & Ethnicity
• Hendry, P. M., Mitchell, R. W., & Eaton, P. W. (2018).Troubling method: Narrative research as being. New York: Peter Lang Publishing, Inc.
• Review of Higher Education
• International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education
• Thresholds in Education
• Journal of Critical Scholarship on Higher Education & Student Affairs
• Connect with Dr. Eaton:
  • Website: https://www.profpeaton.com
  • Twitter or Instagram: @profpeaton
• Gullion, J. S. (2018). Deffractive ethnography: Social sciences and the ontological turn. New York: Routledge.
• Jackson, A. Y, & Mazzei, L. A. (2012). Thinking with theory in qualitative research: Viewing data across multiple perspectives. New York: Routledge

Segment 2: Research as Ontology [17:41-36:28]

In segment two, Paul talks about his research as a way of life.

Bonus Clip [00:00-04:10]: Collaborative Research

In this bonus clip, the following resources are mentioned:

• Trello
• Google Docs

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the "Research in Action" podcast:

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The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.

In this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Juliet Watson, the Deputy Director of the Unison Housing Research Lab and the Senior Lecturer in Homelessness in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies at RMIT University in Australia. Juliet has extensive research, teaching, and practice experience in the areas of homelessness, gender-based violence, and youth. Her doctoral thesis won the biennial Australian Women's and Gender Studies Association PhD Award in 2016. This research formed the basis for her book, Youth Homelessness and Survival Sex: Intimate Relationships and Gendered Subjectivities. Juliet was also the recipient of The Australian Sociological Association Award for the Most Distinguished Peer-Reviewed Article Published by an Early Career Researcher in 2017. Her current research centres on socio-cultural contexts and experiences of homelessness, social housing, gender-based violence, and poverty.

Segment 1: Researching Homelessness [00:00-12:25]

In this first segment, Juliet describes her research on homelessness.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

• Australian Women's and Gender Studies Association
• Watson, J. (2018). Youth homelessness and survival sex: Intimate relationships and gendered subjectivities. New York: Routledge.

Segment 2: Pregnancy and Homelessness [12:26-24:05]

In segment two, Juliet discusses her research on pregnancy and homelessness.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

• Launch Housing

Segment 3: Researching Family and Domestic Violence [24:06-35:48]

In segment three, Juliet shares about considerations when researching vulnerable populations.

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the "Research in Action" podcast:

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The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.

Bonus Clip [00:00-04:50]: Jay's Research Influences

In this bonus clip, the following resources are mentioned:

• Rathje, W., & Murphy, C. (2001). Rubbish! The archaeology of garbage. Tuscon, AZ: The University of Arizona Press.

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the "Research in Action" podcast:

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The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.

On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Jay Le Roux Dillon, a social scientist and founder of Alumni Identity Fundraising Consultants. His research and consulting practice help institutions identify ideal alumni donors through the lens of social psychology and data science. Dr. Dillon was previously director of alumni engagement at the University of San Francisco and executive director of alumni strategic initiatives at UCLA. He is dedicated to improving philanthropy in order to bring social justice and equity to education. He holds a doctorate in organization and leadership from USF and a master's and bachelor's degree in music from UCLA.

Segment 1: Research on Alumni [00:00-17:23]

In this first segment, Jay describes what led him to researching alumni giving and identity.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

• Alumni Identity

Segment 2: Alumni Engagement and Equity [17:24-31:45]

In segment two, Jay discusses the relationship between alumni giving and equity.

Bonus Clip [00:00-04:50]: Jay's Research Influences

In this bonus clip, the following resources are mentioned:

• Rathje, W., & Murphy, C. (2001). Rubbish! The archaeology of garbage. Tuscon, AZ: The University of Arizona Press.

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the "Research in Action" podcast:

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The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.

On this episode, Katie is joined by Sarah Vojnovich, a Master's student in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Oregon State Unviersity. Sarah carries out infection studies with a bacterium, called Vibrio coralliilyticus, that infects corals and causes tissue necrosis by the release of a toxin. Current studies are typically done on coral fragments taken from the natural environment, but in order to help reduce wild coral takes, Sarah's research looks at the use of using anemones, Aiptasia pallida, as an alternative surrogate host species for future bacterial infection experiments with Vibrio coralliilyticus. Sarah also works as an Assistant for Academic Programs at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and helps coordinate undergraduate classes and internships.

Segment 1: Researching Corals [00:00-11:40]

In this first segment, Sarah shares about her research on corals.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

• Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) in Newport, Oregon

Segment 2: Marine Science Outreach Education [11:41-21:43]

In segment two, Sarah discusses her position at the Hatfield Marine Science Center.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

• Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) in Newport, Oregon
  • HMSC Academic Programs Opportunities:
    • Internships
    • Classes
  • HMSC Experiential Learning:
    • Free-Choice Learning
    • Free-Choice Learning Lab

Segment 3: Sarah's Trip on a Research Vessel [21:44-33:25]

In segment three, Sarah shares about her upcoming trip on an OSU research vessel.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA)
• NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada Research Expedition Social Media Platforms:
  • Newportal Blog
  • Hatfield Facebook
  • Hatfield Instagram

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the "Research in Action" podcast:

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If you listen to the podcast via iTunes, please consider leaving us a review.

The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.

Take a listen to our August 2019 preview clips!

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the "Research in Action" podcast:

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The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.

On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Ronald Kander, Founding Dean of Kanbar College of Design, Engineering & Commerce and Associate Provost for Applied Research at Jefferson (Philadelphia University & Thomas Jefferson University). Previously, founding Director of the School of Engineering at James Madison U, Professor of Materials Science at Virginia Tech, Senior Engineer of Polymer Physics at Dupont. BS (Carnegie Mellon) & PhD (U of Delaware) in Chemical Engineering.

Segment 1: Research Retrospective [00:00-12:00]

In this first segment, Ron reflects on what has contributed to his successful research career.

Segment 2: Research Networking [12:01-22:33]

In segment two, Ron offers tips for effective research networking.

• The Second City

Segment 3: Merging University Research Missions [22:34-33:50]

In segment three, Ron discusses the recent merger of universities between Philadelphia University and Thomas Jefferson University.

In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:

• Boyer, E. L. (1990). Scholarship reconsidered: Priorities for the professoriate. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the "Research in Action" podcast:

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The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Ecampus or Oregon State University.