Demystifying Research: Dialogue on training, careers, and all things research
What is Demystifying Research? Hosted by Kelly Harris PhD CCC-SLP and Catherine Hoyt, PhD OTD OTR/L, ‘Demystifying Research’ is a space where we ‘dialogue on training, careers, and all things research.’ Everything from “is research right for me’ to ‘how to apply,’ ‘mentorship,’ ‘which research degree is right for me,’ and ‘managing failure.’ This is a space where we engage in discussions around the questions we all have or have had when considering a career in research and science. As clinician scientists we seek to answer questions and address issues that aren’t clearly addressed in more formal spaces, things that weren’t addressed in our clinical training, questions that we may not know how or where to begin to seek answers. This is not a space only for scientists and researchers, but for anyone who may be interested in science and research. We are so glad you have joined us.
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Episodes
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Dr. Audrey Keleman, Ph.D., joins us today to share her insights on the life of a PhD student, discussing the challenges and rewards of pursuing advanced education in rehabilitation and participation science. She reflects on her journey from being an occupational therapist to a postdoc, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, self-care, and community support throughout the PhD experience. Dr. Keleman also highlights strategies for managing stress, setting deadlines, and finding the right fit in academic programs, all while navigating the complexities of research and personal growth alongside hosts Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA.
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Deanna M. Barch, Ph.D. joins us to discuss why kindness matters in science, the value of kindness when participating in interprofessional collaboration with other medical professionals, balancing leadership and mentorship, and sharing practical strategies for being thoughtful and responsive with our hosts Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA.
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Dr. Rachel Proffitt Wolpert OTD, OTR/L, joins us to discuss barriers in graduate school and other relevant topics such as sustaining a healthy system with school, reporting sexual harassment, mentor relationships, fostering safe spaces for students, finding the right person, and understanding institutional responses and culture with our hosts Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA.
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Lady J. Rios-Vega, OTD, OTR/L, CASI, joins hosts Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, to discuss engaging in research as a clinician with an OTD degree. Topics include working with diverse and underserved populations, the value of applying clinical experience to research, advice on transitioning from a student to the research world, important skills to develop or advance, the importance of interprofessional collaboration, and securing funding as a clinician.
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Douglene Jackson, PhD, OTR/L, LMT, ATMP, CYT, FAOTA, joins us to discuss the importance of self-care, preserving well-being, leading a rest revolution, keeping boundaries, minimizing stress, implementing helpful practices, valuing work-life balance, tapping into resources, and navigating barriers with our hosts Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA.
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Natalie Chang-Wright, MBA-HCM, COTA/L, ROH, joins hosts Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, to discuss imposter syndrome. Topics include defining imposter syndrome, discussing the validity of the term, systemic causes, influences, societal disparities that contribute to these feelings, superwoman schema, and how to proactively support changes within your departments and institutions to create a better, more welcoming environment.
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Dr. Dominique Como, PhD, EdM, OTR/L joins us to discuss funding mechanisms and pipelines for rehabilitation science. Topics include securing funding for your program and research area, getting outside support when applying, knowing what questions to ask, aligning your funder's goals with your own, engaging with the OT community, and more with our hosts Dr. Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP and Dr. Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L.
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Jessica Barth, PhD, OTR, MSCI joins us to discuss the postdoc experience. She describes the importance of making meaningful connections, navigating mentorships, exploring professional development and expectations during a post-doc with our hosts, Dr. Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP and Dr. Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L.
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Catherine Lang, PT, PhD, FASNR, FAPTA joins us to discuss what is involved in a post-doc including the general expectations or goals in completing one and making an effort to explore more settings. Also, touching on the application process such as evaluating your reasons for wanting to apply, reaching out to potential mentors, assessing mentoring styles, talking to present and former trainees, and how to strategically avoid overextending yourself with our hosts Dr. Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP and Dr. Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L.
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
Quinn Tyminski, OTD, OTR/L, BCMH, joins us to discuss inclusion and belonging, the factors that contribute to feeling a sense of belonging, the difference between inclusion vs. belonging, common barriers to belonging, using power identities to facilitate inclusiveness for minoritized people, how to create an inclusive academic environment, promoting mental health in students, supporting students with disabilities, and advocating in graduate school with our hosts, Dr. Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP and Dr. Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L.