She Survived (a PhD) - Interview with Dr. Rachel Kandel
The Triplicates bring on their first post-PhD guest, recent UCSD grad, Dr. Rachel Kandel. Together, they take an educational journey through...
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Who says getting your PhD can't be fun? The Triplicates Podcast features bi-weekly discussions from three first-generation WOC pursuing their doctoral degrees. We document our academic journ...
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20 of 31 episodes3rd times the charm - getting ready for our third year!
**** This episode was recorded a little bit before 48,000 UC grad students, post docs, and academic student employees went on strike. It has...
Getting through our first committee meeting: the meeting after the meeting
The Triplicates sit down to chat about how their committee meetings went and if they passed their second year exam! I guess that means they'...
Special episode: Triplicates take the Enneagram personality test
The Triplicates take a break to wind down before their committee meetings to take the enneagram test and compare numbers. Some of the websit...
Getting ready for our first committee meeting: the meeting before the meeting
The Triplicates come together to talk about how they've prepared for their first committee meeting! They break down how they chose a committ...
PhD in Parenting w/ Amira Noeuv
The Triplicates sit down with fellow PhD Student and PARENT(!!) Amira to discuss what it's like having a baby during grad school. Want to sh...
Triplicates Tackle Self-Care!
The Triplicates check in after spring-break and break down different aspects of self-care in grad school. Want to share your experiences? Em...
Science and Salsa - w/ Amanda Wacker
This week, The Triplicates take a deep dive into Amanda's journey through life, science, and salsa dancing. Content warning: mention of deat...
From Surat Thani to San Diego: Asama’s Journey
The Triplicates take a deep dive into Asama’s circuitous journey through growing up in Thailand, emigrating to the US, and finding her way t...
Under the lens - with Lennice Castro
Today, the Triplicates take a deep dive into the life and psyche of host, Lennice Castro. Join us for a ride through little Lennice's life a...
Winter Quarter Check In!
The Triplicates are back from winter break with updates with all that has happened since the last episode! Teaching, pushing projects forwar...
Reflections: Roses, Buds, and Thorns of 2021
The Triplicates gather round one last time in 2021 to reflect on the past year of personal and professional growth. They share their roses,...
Pursuing a PhD from a Non-Traditional Background
The Triplicates talk to Asama and Chris about going back to school for a graduate degree after working in the real world. Want to share your...
Tips and Tricks for Applying to Grad School
The Triplicates share their experiences and advice on applying to grad school from picking schools, to writing personal statements, to askin...
Spooky Science Stories
Join the Triplicates around the proverbial campfire and share scary stories in the spirit of Halloween! Want to share your experiences? Emai...
Give me a sec(ond year)
The Triplicates sit down to break down what second year looks like, including classes, teaching, applying for fellowships, and fighting 50mL...
Summer School and First Year Exams!
The Triplicates are back for year 2! The Triplicates get together to discuss spending summer in school, tackling first year exams, and settl...
Triplicates' Declassified First Year Survival Guide
The Triplicates are wrapping up their first year! We share our biggest tips to help you through first year hurdles: rotations, classes, and...
Triplicates Thesis Lab Reveal!
The Triplicates are back to reveal where they each have chosen to complete their PhD journey and give some advice to those choosing labs in...
FAQ: Grad Student Unions and Rent Strikes
The Triplicates host Zachary Goldberg and Dillon Travis to break down serious issues affecting graduate students at UCSD and across the UC s...