
Research Matters Podcast
Amir Saoud
Description
In the Research Matters Podcast, I interview leading scientific researchers in psychology and other social sciences in an effort to understand what they do that makes them productive. This podcast is intended to help graduate students, professors, and scientists learn actionable strategies that can help them in their own research endeavors. I strive to help draw out the tips, tricks, habits, and routines of extraordinarily productive researchers. In these interviews, we cover topics like: How to develop a programmatic line of research How to build a team of amazing collaborators Getting things done Writing productively Grant writing strategies Creating an effective research lab Applying design thinking to research How to develop great research ideas When to turn your research into a book Managing grad students Maintain a balance with other aspects of life, such as health, fun, and family How to choose which projects to invest in How to be efficient And much more…
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Episodes (11)
Tony Biglan, Ph.D., on balancing funding with following your true passions
Dean McKay, Ph.D., A.B.B.P. on mental health in academia, getting into grad school, authorship, and personal planning
Steven C. Hayes, PhD, on controversy, his lab culture, and how political organizing can help you in science
Jessica Borelli, Ph.D., on Work/Family Conflict, Gender Roles, and Intervention Research with Diverse Communities
James Kirby, PhD, and Jeffrey Kim, on incorporating physiological data in psychological research
Bethany Teachman, PhD, and Jeremy Eberle, on embracing an open-science mindset
Jessica Schleider, PhD, on Open Science and Replicability Practices and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Academia
Maria Karekla, PhD, on wearables in research and getting a psychophysiology lab up and running
Todd Kashdan, on going against the grain, idea capture, and autonomy
Ken Weingardt, on personal mission statements and tech startups in the mental health space