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The official podcast of the Society of Graduate Students at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. We aim to showcase the innovative research that graduate students are conducting at Western University and appeal to various audiences including those within and beyond the academic community.

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In this week's episode, hosts Ryan Baxter and Mark Ambrogio interview GradCast's own Garth Casbourn, a PhD candidate in Biology.  In his research, Garth studies how an animal's internal physiology shapes its behaviour, looking at the influence of tes... more

This week on GradCast, hosts Anthony Cruz and Milan Mammen are joined by Jordan Sellers, a PhD student in Library & Information Science (LIS). Jordan researches sustainable digitization practices in community archives, challenging the traditional nar... more

In this week's episode, host Mark Ambrogio interviews GradCast alumna Amalie Hutchinson, a PhD candidate in Biology. Amalie was a GradCast host and producer, ultimately serving two terms as Chair and Managing Editor. She returns to GradCast as she pr... more

This week, PhD candidate Mila Strelnikova gives a crash course into adapting the scientific spirit, and exploring problems in electrochemistry with a basic science focus (and pioneering steps towards making novel, state-of-the-art microscopy approach... more

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Recent Guests

Jordan Sellers
PhD student in Library and Information Sciences at Western University
Western University
Episode: 566 | More than Meets the Archive: Sustainable Approaches to Preserving Shared Identity and Culture
Amalie Hutchinson
Former GradCast chair and current PhD student in Biology
Western University, GradCast
Episode: 565 | There and Back Again: Amalie Migrates Home to GradCast
Jack Kausch
Researcher/PhD candidate focused on ontology, knowledge organization, and universal language projects
Western University, FIMS; Insight Lab; Rotman Institute of Philosophy for Engaging Science
Episode: 563 | A 21st century essay towards a real character language
Scott Walters
PhD in biology, researcher on water birds and omega-3 fatty acids
Western University
Episode: 562 | Birds, Fatty Acids, and Isotopes: A Story About Where Fresh and Marine Waters Meet
Lucas Ferreira Marques dos Santos
PhD candidate in Chemistry (organometallics) at Western University
Western University, Department of Chemistry
Episode: 561 | Popping the Bubble: International Experiences at Western
Kelly Wang
PhD student in education focusing on curriculum studies and applied linguistics; researching seniors in English language learning using media tools
Western University, Education Faculty
Episode: 560 | Confidence, Speaking, and Digital Tools: Supporting Older Adult English Language Learners in Canada
Pilar Rodriguez Mata
PhD student in Hispanic Studies, Cultureplex Lab
Western University
Episode: 559 | #Feminismo: Feminism and the Digital Hispanosphere
Camdyn Holmes
Graduate student researching single-cell vs single-nucleus RNA sequencing
Western University
Episode: 558 | How do we think about cells? There isn't one right way
Taylor Nicole Breddy
Master's student in clinical psychology researching exercise and mental health
Psychobiology of Eating and Related Disorders Lab, Western University
Episode: 557 | Minding the Body: How Does Mental Health Correlate With Exercise?

Hosts

Mark Ambrogio
Co-host of GradCast with long-standing involvement in university community and graduate student life.
Ryan Baxter
Host focused on graduate research storytelling and community engagement.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Gradcast

    This show is a labour of love by a team of great people. If you like the show, be sure to review it and tell your friends. We think that Western produces some amazing research and we want the world to see that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tristan Johnson
    Canada11 years ago
  • A+ podcast

    Am spending the summer revisiting 2014-15 podcasts. Excellent format, engaging hosts, and fascinating variety of grad guests. Unique and excellent - looking forward to 2015-16!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coffee for three
    Canada11 years ago

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Hosts are engaging and make academic topics accessible to a broader audience.
Listeners highlight the show's strong connection to real research and campus life.
Guests consistently provide practical insights and diverse perspectives on graduate work.

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565 | There and Back Again: Amalie Migrates Home to GradCast
Q: What is the broader purpose of your work and how does this relate to torpor and migration in a long-term sense?
She emphasizes that the work is fundamentally about filling gaps in our understanding of natural biology, with potential conservation implications through stopover site protection and climate-change considerations, and connects torpor to migration by exploring how torpor may influence energy management before and after flights.
565 | There and Back Again: Amalie Migrates Home to GradCast
Q: So how did you recruit? Emphasis on the air quotes. So how did you find these hummingbirds and how are you studying them?
Amalie explains that she studies the Ruby-throated hummingbird, the only species native to Ontario, trapping them temporarily in a feeder-equipped cage on campus and then releasing them after careful handling for measurements, with a plan to move toward longer-term wind-tunnel studies to observe energy use during migratory behavior.
563 | A 21st century essay towards a real character language
Q: How do pictographs relate to sounds and meanings across languages?
The pictographs are designed to encode both sounds and meanings, linked to a linked data set that maps to words across languages, grounding data in cross-cultural linguistic concepts.
563 | A 21st century essay towards a real character language
Q: What disciplines did you draw from to define meaning for your research?
Jack explains he began with linguistics, then incorporated computer science and philosophy, culminating in a library and information science PhD, with a focus on knowledge organization and constructed language concepts.
564 | What are Metals Hiding? Zooming in on Corrosion
Q: What is the ultimate goal of her current methodology development in corrosion research?
To apply the developed methodology to samples exposed to nuclear-relevant conditions, enabling better understanding of corrosion behavior under high temperature and pressure with collaborators from engineering.

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A lively show spotlighting graduate research across disciplines at a major Canadian university. Episodes center on student-led projects, interdisciplinary collaborations, and real-world applications of scholarly work—from AI tools for seniors and culturally safe care to climate science, sustainability, and the arts. Guests range from PhD candidates to early-career researchers, with hosts guiding accessible conversations that unpack methodology, impact, and career paths. A notable through-line is how graduate work connects to communities, policy, and industry, often via campus events, research forums, and campus life, making the series useful for prospective guests and sponsors seeking authentic, research-forward storytelling.

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2. Amalie Hutchinson
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7. Pilar Rodriguez Mata
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