AcaDames

As COVID-19 threatens the well-being of people across the world, we talk about the ways the virus is impacting our personal and professional lives. From childcare and homeschooling to what will happen to research grants, rescheduling conferences to transitioning to online teaching, Whitney and Sarah discuss how they are navigating the sudden changes and offer resources to help during this difficult time. Related Readings and Links: Karl Bergstrom Twitter Threat that Sarah mentions in the episode #CovidCampus hashtag. Credit: Dr. Hannah Alpert-Abrams (@hralperta on Twitter), Quinn Dombrowski (@Quinnanya), and Alex Wermer-Colan (@AlexWermerColan). From the Washington Post: “Social Distancing to Flatten the Coronavirus Growth Curve” @EpiEllie Twitter List: Coronavirus Experts on Twitter Making Sense with Sam Harris Episode 190: “How Should We Respond to Coronavirus?” Waking Up with Sam Harris App The New Yorker: How to Practice Social Distancing Liz Specht: Simple Math Offers Alarming Answers About Covid-19 The Chronicle of Higher Education: Preparing for Emergency Online Teaching Conversation at 22:40 refers to Episode 205 A transcript of this episode can be found here. Recorded: March 14, 2020 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast E-mail: acadamespodcast@gmail.com Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301 (Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!) Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com Production, editing, and admin by: Molly Horak and Jeremiah Murphy Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

Today, Sarah interviews Dr. Stephanie Wheeler, a friend and colleague at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Wheeler, who found out she was promoted to full professor the day after giving birth to twins (children #3 and #4), reflects on how she balances professional advancement with parenting. She discusses her initial uncertainty about her career path and her personal strategy for normalizing the conversation surrounding life as a working mother. Click here to subscribe on iTunes! Related Readings and Links: Meet Stephanie Wheeler UNC Lineberger Cancer Center Pregnancy in the Academy: A Guidebook What is an R01? Conversation at *3:40* refers to Episode 104 Conversation at 46:02 refers to Episode 107 Recorded: August 8, 2019 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast E-mail: acadamespodcast@gmail.com Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301 (Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!) Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com Production, editing, and admin by: Molly Horak and Jeremiah Murphy Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

Today, Whitney and Sarah discuss the joys and challenges of managing people. Being an AcaDame often involves managing others, but it’s often not something we learn in grad school! Sarah and Whitney share how they hire people, streamline meetings and set clear expectations for the students and researchers they manage. Along the way, they discuss ways to navigate conflict and how to turn a managing relationship into a relationship where both parties can grow professionally. Click here to subscribe on iTunes! Related Readings and Links: Conversation at 1:20 refers to Episode 205 Women at Work Podcast: Seeing Ourselves as Leaders How Women Manage the Gendered Norms of Leadership Putting a Face to a Name: The Art of Motivating Employees Top 10 Leadership and Management Podcasts Adam Grant’s “User Manual for Yourself” Continuous Leadership Learning Resources from the UNC Center for Faculty Excellence Recorded: January 13, 2020 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast E-mail: acadamespodcast@gmail.com Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301 (Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!) Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com Production, editing, and admin by: Molly Horak and Jeremiah Murphy Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

Today, Sarah speaks with Dr. Adrianna Kezar, a professor of higher education at the University of Southern California and the co-director of the Pullias Center for Higher Education. Dr. Kezar discusses the differences between tenure track and contingent (or non-tenure stream) faculty and offers evidence to explain why non-tenure positions are growing. Together, Sarah and Dr. Kezar weigh the pros and cons associated with these positions and question whether the growth of contingent faculty is, in fact, a scam. Click here to subscribe on iTunes! Related Readings and Links: Dr. Adrianna Kezar The Pullias Center for Higher Education The Delphi Project Background Facts on Contingent Faculty Positions “It Keeps You Nice and Disposable:’ The Plight of Adjunct Professors Negotiating the Non-Tenure Track How to Fix the Adjunct Crisis Contingent Faculty Bargaining Negotiating Your Way to a Fair Adjuncting Experience Recorded: November 6, 2019 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast E-mail: acadamespodcast@gmail.com Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301 (Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!) Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com Production, editing, and admin by: Molly Horak and Jeremiah Murphy Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

In today’s journal club, Sarah and Whitney discuss the concept of a “Shadow CV” to document the often invisible personal and professional labor in academia. From unpublished papers to ruptured friendships, Whitney and Sarah analyze the impact of these “hidden” but often critical events and discuss implications for AcaDames. Click here to subscribe on iTunes! Related Readings and Links: CV of Failures A Collaborative AcaDames Shadow CV Document Call Your Girlfriend Podcast: Making Friends Mom and Dad are Fighting Podcast: Making Friends Loan Forgiveness Programs Analysis of NIH Funding for Black Scholars Karen Kelsky’s Documentation of Workplace Harassment UNC’s WISDOM Initiative Conversation at 22:30 refers to Episode 208. A transcript of the episode can be found here. Recorded: December 27, 2019 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast E-mail: acadamespodcast@gmail.com Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301 (Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!) Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com Production, editing, and admin by: Molly Horak and Jeremiah Murphy Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

Surprise! Whitney recorded a special bonus episode reflecting on the start of 2020. She shares her word of the year and her reasoning behind it, talks about her recent experience at a writing retreat, and how she feels about turning 40 later this year. Click here to subscribe on iTunes! Related Readings and Links: Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies “Annual Clarity Retreat” Facebook group Kerry Ann Rockquemore describes the retreat process Word of the Year: Here is where Whitney is starting her deep dive into boundaries: *Books: Boundaries by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend; Daring Greatly by Brene Brown *Podcasts: Beyond Bitchy: Mastering the Art of Boundaries Podcast Easton’s Nook Writing Retreat Milk Stork Service National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity eShakti A review of eShakti from the website The Plus Life (but good info for any size!) National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity AcaDames Task Management Episode A transcript of the episode can be found here. Recorded: January 12, 2020 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast E-mail: acadamespodcast@gmail.com Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301 (Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!) Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com Production, editing, and admin by: Molly Horak and Jeremiah Murphy Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

Today, Whitney interviews Dr. Meena Krishnamurthy, a philosopher currently working at Queens University in Ontario. Meena compares her experiences working in both Canada and the United States, opens up about her challenges with a health condition, shares how she faced a competitive job market, and discusses her research in social and political philosophy. Click here to subscribe on iTunes! Related Readings and Links: Dr. Meena Krishnamurthy Meena’s Work on Love and Social Justice Podcast Meena’s Work on UnMute Podcast Guided Meditations by MARC at UCLA A transcript of the episode can be found here. Recorded: December 9, 2019 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast E-mail: acadamespodcast@gmail.com Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301 (Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!) Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com Production, editing, and admin by: Tamara Huson, Molly Horak, and Jeremiah Murphy Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

AcaDames is back with an exciting third season! From managing people to allyship and the idea of a “shadow CV," co-hosts Sarah Birken and Whitney Robinson tackle a wide array of subjects through intimate conversations. Along the way, they continue to share insider knowledge about the “hidden curriculum” for professional advancement (and potential world domination). Season Three coming January 16, 2020.

It may be the start of a new year, but it’s the end of AcaDames Season 2! In today’s wrap-up episode, Sarah and Whitney reflect on major themes from the season, the evolution of the podcast, and what listeners can expect as we move into Season 3. We end by responding to questions and feedback submitted by listeners. Click here to subscribe on iTunes! Related readings and links: You Need a Budget Affiliate Link Twitter Conversation between Sarah and Katie Bauer Recorded: December 21, 2019 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast E-mail: acadamespodcast@gmail.com Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301 (Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!) Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com Production, editing, and admin by: Tamara Huson, Molly Horak, and Jeremiah Murphy Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

In today’s journal club, Sarah and Whitney discuss self-care — a timely topic as we near the end of the semester. We reflect on the importance of taking time for yourself, the consequences of commodified self-care, and how not to feel guilty when indulging in practices intended to relax and de-stress. Sarah and Whitney end by offering their strategies to check in with themselves and prioritize their own needs during one of the busiest times of the year. Click here to subscribe on iTunes! Related readings and links: Brigid Schulte Article: A Woman’s Greatest Enemy is a Lack of Time to Herself Conversation at 1:45, 5:00, 14:35 refers to Episode 102 The Double Shift Podcast: Season 1, Episode 9: “Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby” Commodified Self Care Audre Lorde and bell hooks Conversation at 30:30 refers to Episode 101 Anne Lamott: Help, Thanks, Wow Kelly Ann Rocquemore on Sleep Call Your Girlfriend: Self Care ™ Being Well in Academia Book Recorded: October 7, 2019 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast E-mail: acadamespodcast@gmail.com Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301 (Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!) Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com Production, editing, and admin by: Tamara Huson, Molly Horak, and Jeremiah Murphy Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

Today, Whitney interviews Constance Lindsay, a public policy researcher formerly at the Urban Institute, but since recording has transitioned to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Education. Constance breaks down her unique career trajectory — including working with three advisors in grad school, being an adjunct, and a stint at a Washington, D.C. think tank — and shares her research on practices to close racial achievement gaps in education. Click here to subscribe on iTunes! Related readings and links: More on the Interviewee: Dr. Constance Lindsay Dr. Lindsay’s Professional Path: PPIA Summer Program An MBA for Do-Gooders: Georgetown’s Master in Public Policy Presidential Management Fellows Program IES Predoctoral Fellowship Constance’s Doctoral Program Urban Institute Constance’s NBER Paper Other Topics Discussed in the Episode: What is Econometrics? Dr. Sandy Darity “Baby Bonds” The “Role Model Effect” Slow Burn Podcast What is Doctoral Hooding? Bias in Teaching Evaluations Classroom Incivilities Against Teachers, Especially Women of Color What is Fundamental Attribution Error? NPR: To Get to College, It Helps Black Students to Have a Black Teacher Early On NPR: How Our Identities Shape Health and Educational Success APPAM Trayvon Martin Recorded: February 7, 2019 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast E-mail: acadamespodcast@gmail.com Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301 (Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!) Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com Production, editing, and admin by: Tamara Huson, Molly Horak, and Jeremiah Murphy Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

In today’s journal club, Sarah and Whitney discuss professional chemistry. What makes a good working relationship? How do you handle situations when you don’t get along with collaborators? We break it all down while providing strategies to develop positive relationships with mentors, mentees, and colleagues in your field. Click here to subscribe on iTunes! Related readings and links: Conversation at 27:50 refers to Episode 108 Conversation at 31:28 refers to Episode 111 The Enneagram Personality Test The Effort Report: Collabo-friend A transcript of the episode can be found here. Recorded: June 1, 2019 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast E-mail: acadamespodcast@gmail.com Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301 (Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!) Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com Production, editing, and admin by: Tamara Huson, Molly Horak, and Jeremiah Murphy Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

Today Sarah interviews Katie Grogan, an interdisciplinary biologist working as a post-doc at Pennsylvania State University. Last year, Katie wrote an article outlining the many ways gender bias appears in academia. She discusses her experiences as a woman in STEM, the many factors that prompted her to speak out on this issue, and suggests actions everyone can take to make academia more equitable. Click here to subscribe on iTunes! Related readings and links: Katie’s article in Nature Katie’s Twitter Thread Postdoctoral Program at Emory University How Woman Can Combat Gender Bias University of Arizona Lawsuit Iris Bohnet: Gender Bias by Design A transcript of the episode can be found here. Recorded: December 31, 2018 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast E-mail: acadamespodcast@gmail.com Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301 (Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!) Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com Production, editing, and admin by: Tamara Huson, Molly Horak, and Jeremiah Murphy Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

This journal club topic is near and dear to Sarah and Whitney’s hearts: task management. In a world where email is unavoidable, scheduling is more important than ever, and deadlines are all too real, how does one sift through the clutter to be as productive (and sane!) as possible? Whitney and Sarah share how they organize their lives, give advice on apps and programs to help function more efficiently, and commiserate over coming to realize that there aren’t simply enough hours in the day to fit everything in (and that’s probably for the best!). Click here to subscribe on iTunes! Related readings and links: Conversation at 9:33 and 50:16 references Episode 111 Conversation at 17:19 references Episode 109 Conversation at 54:47 references Episode 100 Kelly Ann Rockquemore David Allen’s Getting Things Done Gretchen Rubin: Essential Habits Kanbanflow Trello Dropbox Adam Grant: “No, You Can’t Ignore Email. It’s Rude.” Scanner Pro A transcript of the episode can be found here. Recorded: July 11, 2019 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast E-mail: acadamespodcast@gmail.com Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301 (Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!) Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com Production, editing, and admin by: Tamara Huson, Molly Horak, and Jeremiah Murphy Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs Sibling podcast: The Effort Report

Today Sarah speaks with Dr. Ariana Vigil, a professor in the Women’s and Gender Studies department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Ariana researches Latinx culture and literature and shares her unconventional path to becoming a professor (hint: much of it was accidental!) and what it’s like to be a Latina academic in a predominantly white institution. Ariana also shares feelings of isolation throughout her career, how she balances being a single mother with her busy workload, and how getting tenure has impacted her work habits. Click here to subscribe on iTunes! Related readings and links: Conversation at 55:05 refers to Episode 102 Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity University of Nebraska Institute for Ethnic Studies UNC Latina/o Studies Program Choosing Single Motherhood A transcript of the episode can be found here. Recorded: June 27, 2019 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast E-mail: acadamespodcast@gmail.com Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301 (Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!) Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com Production, editing, and admin by: Tamara Huson, Molly Horak, and Jeremiah Murphy Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs Sibling podcast: The Effort Report