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Confluence: A Podcast
 

On this podcast, we celebrate the people whose hard work, talent, and intellectual firepower drive the research and teaching mission of UM: our excellent faculty and our talented graduate students. We also aim to capture the bristling energy of intellectual life of this great university. An essential aspect of a great graduate experience is finding a community driven by curiosity and a willingness to dive deep into ideas.

This podcast aims to celebrate that rich culture of exchange and creativity through conversations with faculty and their graduate students about the ideas that move them and motivate their work. We delve into the theories and practices of graduate education, explore the cutting-edge ideas in research and creativity that underpin their work, and we try to have some fun!

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  • Dean Nicolai's Willow Alliance Story by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Dean Nicolai's Willow Alliance Story

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    In episode 85, Confluence's series on Willow Alliance faculty members flows on with Dean Nicolai, department head of Native American studies at Salish Kootenai College. He talks about tribal historic preservation and what the practice offers western archaeologists. He also recalls the people and experiences ... Read More

  • Diana Doan-Crider kicks off the Willow Alliance Series by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Diana Doan-Crider kicks off the Willow Alliance Series

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Episode 84 marks the beginning of a short series on Confluence, featuring faculty fellows on a grant with the Willow Alliance. The project focuses on Native American STEM faculty and the ways Indigenous Research Methodologies are being and should continue to be implemented into higher ... Read More

  • A Conversation with Julia Galloway on Old and New Inspirations by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    A Conversation with Julia Galloway on Old and New Inspirations

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Julia Galloway is in her 20th year of teaching in the Visual Arts program at the University of Montana. In this episode, she talks about shifting inspirations for her ceramics works and how that's brought her to her current work: "The Endangered Species Project."

  • Adrienne Tauses (Ph.D.)Counselor Education & Supervision by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Adrienne Tauses (Ph.D.)Counselor Education & Supervision

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    In this episode, we wrap up our coverage of GradCon 2022 just in time for GradCon 2023. Episode 82 features Adrienne Tauses, a Bertha Morton scholarship winner and a counselor for over a decade. She presented at GradCon 2022 about a new methodological approach to ... Read More

  • Juthika Thaker (Ph.D.) Public Health by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Juthika Thaker (Ph.D.) Public Health

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    In Episode 81 of Confluence, we continue our countdown towards GradCon (2/24) at UM. This episode, we feature Ph.D. student Juthika Thaker, who participated in a panel at last year's GradCon sponsored by the Institute of Health and Humanity. Thaker discusses her research into vaccine ... Read More

  • Rebekah Brassfield (M.S.) Systems Ecology by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Rebekah Brassfield (M.S.) Systems Ecology

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    In Episode 80, Confluence talks with Rebekah Brassfield, a Systems Ecology student at UM. Brassfield describes her fascinating research into bumblebees and huckleberries, both crucial to Montana's ecological health. Along the way, we also discuss Brassfield's impactful mentors and the impressive research being done at ... Read More

  • Becky Kendall (Ph.D.)Toxicology by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Becky Kendall (Ph.D.)Toxicology

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    In Episode 79, Confluence talks with UM Ph.D. student Becky Kendall. Kendall is studying toxicology, and won the Best in Conference award for a STEM poster presentation at last year's Grad Con. In our conversation with Becky we discuss her creative new research into antidepressants, ... Read More

  • A Conversation with Emily Ruskovich the Power of Writing by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    A Conversation with Emily Ruskovich the Power of Writing

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    In Episode 78, Confluence talks with Professor Emily Ruskovich, whose 2017 novel "Idaho" was awarded the prestigious International Dublin Literary Award. Ruskovich shares about her time as an undergraduate student at the University of Montana, her love affair with Anne of Green Gables, and the ... Read More

  • Gabi Graceffo (MFA) Poetry by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Gabi Graceffo (MFA) Poetry

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    In this episode, Confluence talks with Gabi Graceffo, an MFA student studying poetry and simultaneously finishing an MA in English literature. Her fascinating background includes both work in photography and art history. Graceffo's art blends media including original photography, narrative writing, and poems that respond ... Read More

  • Rebecca Durham (Ph.D.) Interdisciplinary Studies by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Rebecca Durham (Ph.D.) Interdisciplinary Studies

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    On this episode of Confluence, we visit with Ph.D. student Rebecca Durham, one of the Bertha Morton award winners for 2022-2023. She is working on a unique dissertation that blends her scientific interests with her significant talent in poetry. Having published research in Botany and ... Read More

  • Thomas Basolo (MSW) Social Work by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Thomas Basolo (MSW) Social Work

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    This episode of Confluence is the second in a two-part series honoring our graduate student veterans during Veterans Week. Thomas Basolo retired from the military in 2017. In this episode, we discuss his study in social work, his service ethic, and his support for other ... Read More

  • Elizabeth Barrs (Ph.D.) History by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Elizabeth Barrs (Ph.D.) History

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    This episode of Confluence is our discussion with Ph.D. student Elizabeth Barrs. In a delightful conversation, Barrs shares about her journey to the graduate program after a 20-plus-year career as an army military officer. We also discuss the validation of winning the Richard Drake Writing ... Read More

  • Haley Omeasoo (Ph.D.) Anthropology by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Haley Omeasoo (Ph.D.) Anthropology

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    In this episode of Confluence, we talk with Haley Omeasoo, a Ph.D. student in Anthropology here at UM whose recent research presentation won top prize at UM’s GradCon. In the conversation, Haley talks about her research on fracture patterns in cases of domestic violence, her ... Read More

  • A Conversation with Dr. Cory Palmer on the Power of Collaboration and Mathematical Maturity by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    A Conversation with Dr. Cory Palmer on the Power of Collaboration and Mathematical Maturity

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    In this episode, Confluence talks with Dr. Cory Palmer, a UM professor in his 10th year here. Dr. Palmer has a fascinating background, having spent time in Hungary as an undergraduate. He later returned to the Central European University for his Ph. D., where he ... Read More

  • Anastasia Halfpap (Ph.D.) Mathematics by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Anastasia Halfpap (Ph.D.) Mathematics

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    In Episode 71, Confluence talks with Bertha Morton Award winner and native Montanan Anastasia Halfpap, a Ph.D. student in the Mathematical Sciences program at UM. During our conversation, Halfpap discusses finding a family in the mathematics department, her journey from math prodigy to flourishing Ph.D. ... Read More

  • A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Metcalf on Recreation Conflict and Planning by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Metcalf on Recreation Conflict and Planning

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    In Episode 70, Confluence talks with Dr. Elizabeth Metcalf, the Joel Meier Distinguished Professor of Wildland Management and Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs at UM. Dr. Metcalf shares about her past research in recreation conflict, her current work in developing recreation plans with rural ... Read More

  • Michelle Terwilliger (Ph.D.) Forestry and Conservation Sciences by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Michelle Terwilliger (Ph.D.) Forestry and Conservation Sciences

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    In this episode, Confluence interviews Michelle Terwilliger, Ph.D. candidate in Forestry and Conservation Sciences at UM. Terwilliger is winner of the P.E.O. award which honors female graduate students making a distinctive contribution to education. In our conversation, Terwilliger discusses her work with Montana EPSCoR where ... Read More

  • Ada Smith (Ph.D.) Forestry and Conservation Sciences by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Ada Smith (Ph.D.) Forestry and Conservation Sciences

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    This episode of Confluence celebrates Ada Smith, Ph.D. candidate in Forestry and Conservation Sciences at UM. Recently, Smith was announced as a winner of a the P.E.O. award, a national organization that honors a female graduate student making a distinctive contribution to education. Listen in ... Read More

  • D’Shane Barnett, Julie Cahoon: Models of Cultural Strength in Native Research Collaborations by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    D’Shane Barnett, Julie Cahoon: Models of Cultural Strength in Native Research Collaborations

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    This episode celebrates the success of two recent graduates of UM’s program in Public Health, Julie Cahoon, who completed her Masters last December, and D’Shane Barnett, who completed his doctorate in Spring 22. Listeners will hear about their academic and research journeys, which demonstrate the ... Read More

  • A Conversation with Katie Kane on Academic Beginnings, Autotheory by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    A Conversation with Katie Kane on Academic Beginnings, Autotheory

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    In Episode 66, we hear from Dr. Katie Kane, an associate professor in the English department. Dr. Kane shares about her academic journey, and her recent research on autotheory and petromodernity, as well as her new book project, “Deep North”.

  • Nirvan Rouzbeh (Ph.D.)Neuroscience by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Nirvan Rouzbeh (Ph.D.)Neuroscience

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    In Episode 65 of Confluence, Nirvan Rouzbeh, a graduate student in the Neuroscience department, shares about his journey to UM and his research on glutamate receptors.

  • Simon Buzzard: Environmental Studies (M.S.) by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Simon Buzzard: Environmental Studies (M.S.)

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    In Episode 64 of Confluence, we hear from Simon Buzzard, a student in the environmental studies department. Simon shares about his research and hands-on experience with conservation, and how he enjoyed creating his own course of study to fulfill his academic interests and needs.

  • Bailey Durnell: Political Science (M.A.) by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Bailey Durnell: Political Science (M.A.)

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    In Episode 63, Bailey Durnell shares about her studies in political science with a graduate certificate in gender and sexuality. Bailey discusses her research on power and feminist schools of thought, conceptions of freedom, and identity politics in neo-liberalism feminist activism.

  • A Conversation with Dr. Jakki Mohr on Natural Capital by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    A Conversation with Dr. Jakki Mohr on Natural Capital

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

  • Lindsey Ellett: Resource Conservation (M.S.) by University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    Lindsey Ellett: Resource Conservation (M.S.)

    University of Montana--Missoula. Graduate School

    In Episode 61 of Confluence, we hear from Lindsey Ellett, a M.S. student studying resource conservation with a focus on international conservation and development. Lindsey shares about her research in marine conservation and the importance of collaboration and inclusion in conservation efforts.

    ... Read More
 
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