Hello ebc crew!

Step into the comforting ambiance of our favorite coffee haunt ~The Java House~ where the aroma of freshly brewed beans mingles with the warmth of candid conversation. With noses sniffly but spirits high, we embark on an enriching journey through the complexities of grant writing, the delicate dance of work-life balance, and the intriguing concept of "Conquering Mount Stupid." From navigating the intricacies of grant applications to sharing hard-won insights on maintaining equilibrium in our hectic lives, we brew up a stimulating blend of practical advice and introspective musings. So, pull up a chair, wrap your hands around a steaming cup, and join us as we explore, learn, and grow together in this lively coffee shop rendezvous.

As always, stay educated and seek confusion!

Resources:

Writing a specific aims page

F31 examples

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Hello EBC Crew! Welcome to another episode where we embark on a journey, from the West to the East and back to the Midwest, exploring life beyond the laboratory. 🌍 Whether it's for better or worse, we're diving into the experiences awaiting us outside those lab walls. In this episode, we delve into a variety of topics, from the intricacies of the NIH’s F31 to the art of writing, maintaining focus, staying organized, and practicing mindfulness. 🧠✍️ We might even touch on some unexpected subjects, like... bad haircuts? 💇‍♀️💇‍♂️So sit back, relax, and join us on this adventure! We hope you enjoy the ride!

As always, stay educated and seek confusion!

Episode Resources:

The Mindful Twenty-Something: Life Skills to Handle Stress... and Everything Else

How to Focus to Change Your Brain

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Christmas is in the air this June, Yassine and Avery share how things went in November and plans for the winter break over some delicious boba tea (the sippage is crazy for you ASMR lovers :)). Yassine talks about F31 application prep, balanced with seeing family and attending conferences- as well as what makes a successful person. Avery discusses an emotional poster preparation, goals for the break and upcoming travel plans.

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Look at us. Hey. Look at us. Look at us. Huh. Who would’ve thought? Not me.

EBC CREW WE ARE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER WE HOPE YOU ARE AS EXCITED AS WE ARE!!

Drumroll please! Now announcing the theme of season 3: cut the BS (lol get it), now reporting grad school unhinged. This season we bring you along our individual grad school journeys. In all honesty, the theme of this season is vulnerability and authenticity. We have found so much inspiration in connecting with others and their stories. We hope you will connect with something when listening to our experiences on our journeys becoming badass neuroscientists.

We will share resources that we have found helpful along our journey, and share the shows you enjoy with your friends!

In today’s episode, we talk about the end of season 2, our personal updates, the start of season 3 and the future of the pod. Stay tuned for highlights including stellar advice from Yassine’s grandfather, find out if we are depressed??, and what’s next for us (spoiler alert: is Yassine canceled?). Welcome to the chaos. We're glad you're here.

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It's time for a hiatus. Join hosts Val, Avery, & Yassine in a discussion about transitions. There are big changes on the horizon for each, so tune-in to hear this roundtable chat and navigate this transition with us!

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Season 2 - we are interviewing people who inspire us. In today's episode, our guest of honor is... Teon Brooks! We discuss Teon’s educational journey and experience as a data scientist. Follow us on twitter @theEBCpod :); we appreciate the love. Thanks for listening :) As always, stay educated and seek confusion. Join our email list to get notified when new episodes drop (and merch in the near future).

FACT CHECK!

Did we solve physics?

Nothing is wrong with physics to our knowledge, but it's fun to pretend we solved it!

Are there less than a thousand MEG systems in existence?

It's true! In 2022, there were only an estimated 200 MEG systems worldwide. https://tinyurl.com/4475m33f

Are people more interested in image resolution than everything else (temporal or spatial)?

Image resolution matters quite a bit, but depending on the questions investigators are attempting to answer, it may or may not be of importance to maximize image resolution. That said, degree and type of interest in resolution is wholly up to those investigators.

Is twitter charging for API?

It does appear that twitter will now be charging folks to take full advantage of their API. There is still free access to the API, but it is severely limited compared to the ~$100 Basic plan.

https://tinyurl.com/4ck34cnh

Have the number of tenure track positions gone down?

Within the last several decades, tenure density has been decreasing in the US. https://tinyurl.com/359796um

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Join our email list to get notified when new episodes drop (and merch in the near future). In today's episode, our guest of honor is... Justin Sipla! We discuss Justin's neuroanatomy course and the concept of free will. Follow us on twitter @theEBCpod :); we appreciate the love. Thanks for listening :) As always, stay educated and seek confusion.

FACT CHECK!

Do we have volition over walking?

• Yes, we do have volition, or the ability to make conscious choices, over walking. Walking is an activity that is primarily controlled by our motor cortex and cerebellum, which are parts of the brain involved in voluntary movement. While some aspects of walking, such as maintaining balance and coordinating limb movements, are automated to some extent, we can consciously choose when and where to walk, as well as modify our walking patterns or speed.

• Explore more in this paper: Petersen, T H et al. “The motor cortex drives the muscles during walking in human subjects.” The Journal of physiology vol. 590,10 (2012): 2443-52. doi:10.1113/jphysiol.2012.227397

Is there scientific merit to Wim Hof breathing?

• From the Wim Hof Website “What "The Iceman" Wim Hof is capable of was long viewed as scientifically impossible. It wasn't until the first Radboud University study in 2011 that things really kicked off. The study showed that by using his method, Wim was able to voluntarily influence his autonomic nervous system - something which until then was thought impossible. This ground-breaking finding, published in PNAS, established credibility, quite literally rewrote biology textbooks and piqued scientists' curiosity.”

• Read more here: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/science

• Free will article: Libet B, Gleason CA, Wright EW, Pearl DK. Time of conscious intention to act in relation to onset of cerebral activity (readiness-potential). The unconscious initiation of a freely voluntary act. Brain. 1983;106 (Pt 3):623-642. doi:10.1093/brain/106.3.623

Kavli Summer Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience https://sicn.cmb.ucdavis.edu/

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