Fail-Safe Science
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Podcast Overview
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Hello! Welcome to the Fail-Safe Science podcast. Fail-Safe Science is a video repository of successful scientists sharing stories about challenges they experienced during graduate school, how they overcame them, and advice they have for current grads. Ultimately, we created this repository to help science graduate students realize that they are not alone in the challenges they face. </span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">To accompany the repository, each week we will be dropping an audio-only podcast version of one of the videos.</span></p> <p></p> <p>Check back each week to listen to the latest featured scientist!</p>
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9/15/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 15, 2026
Episode 39: Dr. Ella Wang
In this episode, we hear from Dr. Ella Wang, an Instructional Assistant Professor at Chapman University in Orange, California. Ella’s dissertation research focused on investigating the role of Local and Crystallography Symmetries in Solid-State Coordination Complexes to Target Magnetic and Optical Properties. Currently, her work focuses on improving the student experience in general chemistry and inorganic chemistry courses. Here, Ella opens up about what it was like to transfer labs in graduate school after her primary advisor left the university. Through this experience, Ella learned how to utilize university resources, as well as the importance of reaching out to people and seeking help. Let’s listen! Transcript: Here Scientist Info: Ella Wang Faculty Profile: https://www.chapman.edu/our-faculty/yiran-wang.aspx Fail-Safe Science Repository: https://risecenter.asu.edu/fail-safe International Postgraduate Mental Health Alliance (MHA): https://www.ispmha.com/ Mental Health Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14G5m91FLPY5gZSHUzWXAQ4Jnm4uX9AS0yhypus3gsuQ/edit?usp=sharing Land Acknowledgement Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10lLcxY7OSsuTnXyq_CSC5Wvst8MSMRurisBfX5hK7AI/edit?tab=t.0
June 8, 2026
Episode 38: Dr. Ángel Garcia
In this episode, we hear from Dr. Ángel Garcia, an assistant professor at James Madison University. Ángel’s dissertation research focused on exploring how reliable is culturally-framed geological knowledge about karst, and his work now focuses on multiple aspects of cave and karst science. Here, Ángel talks about how he felt when he failed his comprehensive exams on his first try. However, despite obstacles Ángel was able to move forward in his degree with the support of community and better communication with his committee. Let’s listen! Transcript: Here Scientist Info: Ángel Garcia Faculty Profile: https://www.jmu.edu/geology/people/all-people/garcia-angel.shtml Fail-Safe Science Repository: https://risecenter.asu.edu/fail-safe International Postgraduate Mental Health Alliance (MHA): https://www.ispmha.com/ Mental Health Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14G5m91FLPY5gZSHUzWXAQ4Jnm4uX9AS0yhypus3gsuQ/edit?usp=sharing Land Acknowledgement Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10lLcxY7OSsuTnXyq_CSC5Wvst8MSMRurisBfX5hK7AI/edit?tab=t.0
June 1, 2026
Episode 37: Dr. Kristen Vogt
In this episode, we hear from Dr. Kristen Vogt, a Scientist at OverT Bio in New York. Kristen’s dissertation research focused on reducing off-tumor toxicities associated with CAR T cell therapy, and her work now focuses on developing universal cellular therapies for solid tumors. Here, Kristen recounts an authorship dispute she had on one of the projects she worked on during her PhD. Despite being demotivated at first, Kristen learned how important it is to stand up for yourself, and how a combination of both a belief in yourself and support from others can help you get through challenging times. Let’s listen! Transcript: Here Scientist Info: Kristen Vogt OverT Bio Website: https://overt.bio/about Fail-Safe Science Repository: https://risecenter.asu.edu/fail-safe International Postgraduate Mental Health Alliance (MHA): https://www.ispmha.com/ Mental Health Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14G5m91FLPY5gZSHUzWXAQ4Jnm4uX9AS0yhypus3gsuQ/edit?usp=sharing Land Acknowledgement Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10lLcxY7OSsuTnXyq_CSC5Wvst8MSMRurisBfX5hK7AI/edit?tab=t.0
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- What is Fail-Safe Science?
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Hello! Welcome to the Fail-Safe Science podcast. Fail-Safe Science is a video repository of successful scientists sharing stories about challenges they experienced during graduate school, how they overcame them, and advice they have for current grads. Ultimately, we created this repository to help science graduate students realize that they are not alone in the challenges they face. </span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">To accompany the repository, each week we will be dropping an audio-only podcast version of one of the videos.</span></p> <p></p> <p>Check back each week to listen to the latest featured scientist!</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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