Mathematically Uncensored

Dec 20 2023 65 ep. 61 mins 83

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Talk that is real and complex, but never discrete.

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Episode 59: Farewells and Apologies

Dec 20 2023 49 mins

Aris and Pamela finish off 2023 with a Mathematically Uncensored feedback meeting. They talk about apologies, dissertation defense, and what it means to fail a student.

Q&A #5

Dec 13 2023 55 mins

Pamela and Aris answer questions about a research post-doc, building a culture, and solo vs. multiple author papers.

Episode 58: Checking the Next Box

Dec 06 2023 53 mins

As the semester nears an end, Aris and Pamela do their own end-of-term evaluation. Aris gives news on his promotion, Pamela celebrates her grad students, and both talk about mentorship and how individuals can only do so much. Finally, they open the mailbag and talk about the pain—as well as the privilege—that people are sending us emails about.

Q&A #4

Nov 22 2023 52 mins

Are PhDs helpful for the job of a mathematician? Why does travel reimbursement take so long? And will we be seeing a Harris/Winger AMS Presidency anytime soon? Aris and Pamela answer these questions and more in our 4th Q&A Episode.

Episode 57: Zero Trust

Nov 15 2023 57 mins

Aris and Pamela talk about trust: how people earn it and why they're hesitant to trust people indiscriminately. Plus, does the average person know what a trapezoid is?

Q&A #3

Nov 08 2023 52 mins

Aris and Pamela talk about how CVs aren't black and white. They then answer listener questions about compliment sandwiches, toxicity vs. discomfort, and more.

Episode 56: Community Angles and Social Circles

Nov 01 2023 58 mins

Aris and Pamela talk about building math research communities. How do you make a research community welcoming? How many of our collaborators come from a conversation at dinner—or at the hotel bar? And how do you make sure inclusive research communities are focused on research?

Q&A #2

Oct 25 2023 53 mins

Aris and Pamela talk about leadership, and the cost of failure for a minority leader. They then answer listener questions about changing your department (without becoming chair), proof writing in K-12, grad student stipends, and more.

Episode 55: Making the Grade

Oct 18 2023 56 mins

Aris and Pamela talk report cards. What does a 30%, a frowny face, or a C even mean in graduate school? And what happens if we're not on the same page?

Q&A #1

Oct 11 2023 48 mins

Aris and Pamela introduce a new format! They answer questions from our production team and from listeners including: -What can I be doing at my institution to support diversity initiatives in response to the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action? -What have you sacrificed in pursuit of your career? and, the most controversial topic we've had so far: is zero a natural number???