Episodios

  • Episode 8: Defending an Honors Thesis - Season 2 Episode 8

    Episode 8: Defending an Honors Thesis - Season 2 Episode 8
    May 1 2023
    Many undergraduate researchers at Vanderbilt strive to defend an Honors Thesis, one of the most prestigious undergraduate academic achievements. In this season finale episode, host Richard Song sits down with graduating senior Tucker Apgar, who recently defended an Honors Thesis in Biochemistry. They discuss the steps behind obtaining an Honors Thesis: from solidifying a project with your mentor to writing a 25+ page research report to defending your thesis in front of a committee. They also talk about who should aim to pursue an Honors Thesis as well as how it may help your future career, regardless of your career plans going forward.
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    30 m
  • Episode 7: Producing an Award-Winning Poster Presentation - Season 2 Episode 7

    Episode 7: Producing an Award-Winning Poster Presentation - Season 2 Episode 7
    Apr 17 2023
    In this episode, host Richard Song discusses the science behind designing an award-winning research poster (2x Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair Winner) and the key to connecting with lay audiences when delivering a poster presentation about a complex research topic.
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    16 m
  • Episode 6: Choosing a Summer Research Program - Season 2 Episode 6

    Episode 6: Choosing a Summer Research Program - Season 2 Episode 6
    Mar 6 2023
    Throughout March, various summer undergraduate research programs will start handing out offers. Deciding which lab to commit to over the summer can be a really stressful time. In this episode, I break down important factors that you should consider about summer research programs to help you make this decision.
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    25 m
  • Episode 5: Summer Undergraduate Research Applications, Research Proposals, and Letters of Recommendation - Season 2 Episode 5

    Episode 5: Summer Undergraduate Research Applications, Research Proposals, and Letters of Recommendation - Season 2 Episode 5
    Jan 30 2023
    With the early February deadline looming for summer undergraduate research programs, Host and Podcasting Director talks about some great undergraduate research opportunities, how to write a successful research proposal, and how to secure letters of recommendation for your application.
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    29 m
  • Episode 4: Society for Neuroscience Meeting Takeaways and Coolest Presentations - Season 2 Episode 4

    Episode 4: Society for Neuroscience Meeting Takeaways and Coolest Presentations - Season 2 Episode 4
    Nov 21 2022
    In this episode, I recap my experience attending my first conference, the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting of 2022 in San Diego, California. I share some key takeaways that I got from the conference as well as three of my most favorite presentations!
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    26 m
  • Episode 3: Richard's Research in the Neuroimaging and Brain Dynamic's Lab + Future Research Plans - Season 2 Episode 3

    Episode 3: Richard's Research in the Neuroimaging and Brain Dynamic's Lab + Future Research Plans - Season 2 Episode 3
    Oct 30 2022
    In this episode, I talk about how I first discovered my love for neuroscience research, how I got started with research at Vanderbilt, my fMRI project in the Neuroimaging and Brain Dynamics Lab, my primary takeaways from completing my research project, and my future plans for research.
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    37 m
  • Episode 1: Interview with Terra Lee from the Neuroimaging and Brain Dynamics Lab - Season 2 Episode 1

    Episode 1: Interview with Terra Lee from the Neuroimaging and Brain Dynamics Lab - Season 2 Episode 1
    Oct 2 2022
    In this episode, I sit down for an interview with one of the undergraduate students in my research lab (Neuroimaging and Brain Dynamics Lab), first-year Terra Lee. Stay tuned to hear about Terra’s research on neuroscience + music-mood regulation, her background as a woman interested in medicine, as well as her funny story about how she got started with research!
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    16 m
  • Episode 10: 7 Traits of Highly Successful Undergraduate Researchers + Full Summer Research Findings and Takeaways - Episode 10

    Episode 10: 7 Traits of Highly Successful Undergraduate Researchers + Full Summer Research Findings and Takeaways - Episode 10
    Aug 17 2022
    This is the season finale! In part 1, we talk about the 7 traits of highly successful undergraduate researchers. In part 2 (7:48), I present my full results from my research at Boys Town, and I summarize my primary takeaways from the program.
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    24 m