WUSTL GradCast

In this two-part episode get to know the historic neighborhoods of North St. Louis and some of the realities and challenges there are in bringing communities together with Washington University Professor of Architecture Bob Hansman. Learn more about Professor Hansman here: https://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/portfolios/faculty/bob_hansman

In this two-part episode get to know the historic neighborhoods of North St. Louis and some of the realities and challenges there are in bringing communities together with Washington University Professor of Architecture Bob Hansman. Learn more about Professor Hansman here: https://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/portfolios/faculty/bob_hansman

Learn how you can start your creative journey by listening to this interview about MADE Makerspace. After a guided class, you too can start screen-printing, metal working, laser cutting, and even more at this “artistic adult playground.”

Ever wanted to run away from grad school and join the circus? It might not be as hard as you think! Listen to this episode of GradCast to hear from DBBS student Lisa McLellan about her Hidden Gem –Bumbershoot Aerial Arts!Learn more about Bumbershoot here: https://thebumbershoot.com/

We speak with Joel Dalton, a Diversity and Student Affairs Coordinator at Washington University, about the challenges impostor phenomenon poses, and how we can try to overcome them.

We speak with Dr. Gladys Smith about the interconnectedness between mental, social, emotional, and physical health, especially after experiencing a trauma. We also discuss traditional and non-traditional mental health resources offered by Washington University and ways to recognize if one might need to seek counseling.

"Help comes from knowing information and information comes from people talking. The more that it's casual conversation, the more people will listen."

Angela Schlegel, a sixth year PhD student in Plant and Microbial Biosciences, talks with Kari Miller about their experience with mental health and reflects on how we can better identify and prevent mental health issues in ourselves and others.