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educated but confused

educated but confused

By: Yassine Filali Avery Van De Water & Val Soto
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We are three friends who also happen to be Neuroscience Ph.D. students. If you are interested in neuroscience, grad school, or just listening to people talk about random science stuff, this podcast is for you. As people who are educated but also confused, we aim to bring on guests to elaborate on their experiences, providing a non-academic space to talk about science. We mean that this is a space to have organic conversations surrounding science, as if you’re chatting with a friend in a coffee shop, rather than a conference room. To maintain the integrity of the topics covered in this podcast, we will do a fact check at the end of each episode. Consider this podcast the intersection where good science meets good conversation.

Get connected:

Contact us for educated thoughts or general confusions at educatedbutconfused@gmail.com & follow us on instagram @ebcpod :)

Support us by joining our patreon! patreon.com/educatedbutconfused

Yassine Filali, Avery Van De Water & Val Soto 2022 Social Sciences
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    academia on fire
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    Is science even real anymore? What is real? And do people still believe in science? Just when we thought grad school couldn’t get more chaotic, the NIH funding landscape threw us a curveball.

    This week, Avery and Yassine dive into the messy realities of pursuing science in uncertain times, from funding struggles to the bigger question of how we connect research to real-world impact. We also check in on our PhD journeys... and yes, we have updates on Avery’s dating life too.

    🧠 -As always, stay educated and seek confusion!

    Connect with us: 📩 educatedbutconfused@gmail.com 💸 Support: patreon.com/educatedbutconfused
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Fourth Year Confessions: Grants, Goals, and the Glorious NeeDoh Gumdrop

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    Mar 19 2025

    It's Year 4 for the Educated But Confused podcast! Join Yassine and Avery for personal and professional updates, a deep dive into the challenges of transitioning after grant work or big deadlines, and the inside scoop on fourth year. Plus, we're spilling the tea and de-stressing with NeeDoh Gumdrops. As always, stay educated and seek confusion!

    Get connected with us:

    Contact us for educated thoughts or general confusions at educatedbutconfused@gmail.com

    Support us by joining our patreon!patreon.com/educatedbutconfused
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    59 mins
  • Mentorship & Legacy with Dr. Daniel Tranel: A Standing Ovation

    Mentorship & Legacy with Dr. Daniel Tranel: A Standing Ovation
    Mar 12 2025

    Hello, listeners—

    It is with the deepest honor, respect, and gratitude that we, Avery and Yassine, bring you this truly special episode. Our guest is none other than Dr. Daniel Tranel—Professor of Neurology, Psychological and Brain Sciences, Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Senior Director of the Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship, and Director of the Neuroscience Graduate Program at the University of Iowa. These titles barely scratch the surface of his contributions to science and mentorship, for which we owe him immense gratitude.

    Join us in this meaningful conversation as we celebrate Dr. Tranel’s impact on the scientific community, unpack his 2024 Carver College of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award, explore his passion for mentorship, discuss the importance of scholarship, reflect on major scientific milestones, and gather invaluable advice for students. And if that wasn’t special enough—this episode was recorded to the minute on Dan’s birthday.

    Enjoy the magic of the Iowa Vibes!

    -As always, stay educated and seek confusion!

    Get connected with us:

    Contact us for educated thoughts or general confusions at educatedbutconfused@gmail.com & follow us on instagram @ebcpod :)

    Support us by joining our patreon!patreon.com/educatedbutconfused
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    1 hr and 24 mins
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