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Periodic Table of People

Periodic Table of People

Niamh O'Mahoney

A podcast for young chemistry students of all ages and levels to explore the careers chemistry offers! Trick, tips and general advice for everyone with an interest in pursuing chemistry.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Periodic Table of People episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Periodic Table of People for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Periodic Table of People episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Periodic Table of People - S1 Ep 3: Undergraduate Chemistry Explained with Ewelina Chmielak
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09/05/21 • 30 min

Ewelina gives advice and tips on CV writing and putting your best foot forward when applying to jobs. Awaiting graduation from her undergraduate degree, Ewelina is continuing her studies into a taught masters programme in Dublin. This episode is a must-listen for any prospective chemistry student, undergrad student or anyone looking to further their studies in chemistry on completing their undergraduate degree!

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Periodic Table of People - Learning How to Learn at University

Learning How to Learn at University

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09/10/24 • 89 min

This episode highlights different learning techniques for neurodivergent and neurotypical learners alike. In the episode, I discuss learning styles, creating an effective learning and study environment, taking good notes, time management techniques, learning aids, exam techniques, presentation advice, a study schedule, and how to write a thesis.
This episode is suitable for all students, not only those who identify as neurodivergent or neurodiverse.

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Listen to Dr Murphy discuss her career thus far in the pharmaceutical industry. Deirdre completed an undergraduate degree and a PhD before commencing her time in the industry. Deirdre has worked in the pharma industry for 15 years in various roles spanning from Process Chemistry to Technical Services team Leader. She has extensive experience in recruiting and career-developing chemistry graduates and postgraduates. Deirdre offers invaluable advice on module selection in college, and work experience, along with CV and interview tips and tricks.

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Michelle discusses her career journey thus far and encourages our listeners to follow their passion. Michelle details how her career transitioned from her role as a Pharmacologist to founding a medical device company with her co-founder Tim Jones. A great listen for anyone craving a diverse and exciting career!

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Celaine offers fantastic insights into the day to day life of a QC analyst in the biopharmaceutical industry. She highlights the importance of pursuing a career that suits you, that your job is what you make of it! Listen to Celaine as she discusses her experience transitioning from the food and beverage industry into the Biopharm industry. A must-listen for people starting their career.

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Periodic Table of People - S2 Ep 1: How to Write a Thesis and Introduction to Season 2.
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05/01/22 • 10 min

Listen today to get a taste of what's in store for the new season of the Periodic Table of People. Hang around to the end of the episode to get some valuable tips for thesis writing. Whether it is your undergraduate, master or PhD thesis, this episode has something for you all.

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The final episode of the series explores questions to answer and points to ponder prior to commencing your student experience!

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This epiosde takes a slight side step compared to the previous episodes of the season.
Michael discusses mentoring, the power of understanding how a mentor mentee relationship works and how to make your life a little easier in postgraduate study and everyday life once you understand the dynamics of metoring. A must listen for everyone not just those currently involved in tertiary education!!
Be sure to tune in to the second bonus episode 'How to get the most out of your postgraduate experience' for some extra tips and tricks on navigating postgraduate life and study!

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Periodic Table of People - S1 Ep 8: Selecting a Research Topic to Suit You with Cara Nies
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02/07/22 • 30 min

Cara is a final year PhD student at Tyndall National Institue in the area of theoretical chemistry. She completed her Leaving Certificate and Undergraduate studies in Cork, having come to Ireland from Germany as a visiting student as a teenager. Cara tells her story on how she ended up studying for a PhD in UCC and shows the importance of following your gut regarding your education and career path!

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Periodic Table of People - S1 Ep 7: Changing Career Path with Ehren Dixon
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01/03/22 • 40 min

Ehren discusses his journey to his current role as a PhD student studying electrochemistry at Tyndall National Institute. He goes through the differences between an MSc by research and a PhD and explains how he went from a secondary school teacher to a postgraduate chemistry student. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wishes to change career path and follow their heart into or back to chemistry!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Periodic Table of People have?

Periodic Table of People currently has 15 episodes available.

What topics does Periodic Table of People cover?

The podcast is about Chemistry, Podcasts, Education and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Periodic Table of People?

The episode title 'S2 Ep 4 Dr Deirdre Murphy Technical Development Leader at Pfizer, Ringaskiddy.' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Periodic Table of People?

The average episode length on Periodic Table of People is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of Periodic Table of People released?

Episodes of Periodic Table of People are typically released every 28 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Periodic Table of People?

The first episode of Periodic Table of People was released on Jul 4, 2021.

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