K(no)w Last Names is a student-led podcast from members of the Science Department DEI Committee at Chatham University. Our aim is to bridge the gap between students and professors one conversation at a time, diving into their life outside of academia, as well as talking about their trials and triumphs leading up to now. We touch on varying topics and have sincere, organic conversations with our professors. One consistent theme is the role of personal social identities and their impact on our professors lives and careers. We stand by the belief that Science is a collaborative effort and therefore must be a nourishing ground for different perspectives and backgrounds.
For this episode get to know Dr. Michael Collyer, a powerhouse of biostatistical analysis, evolutionary morphometrics, and software development. At Chatham, Mike is a full professor of biology teaching scientific research methods, biostatistics, and evolutionary biology, he is an advocate and member of the faculty science DEI committee, has been appointed as a fellow with the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and has over 7,000 citations from his numerous publications.
13 Nov 2024
Colleen Barrett & Wendy Hallows
Colleen Barrett & Wendy Hallows explore the impact of hiding last names on personal and professional dynamics, revealing how this phenomenon affects relationships and career advancement.
31 Oct 2023
Ethan Block
Ethan Block is an Associate Professor of Biology at Chatham University. Between his early morning gym sessions, teaching, research, mentoring, rooting for the Penguins, and taking care of his family, Ethan has also plenty of time to be cool. Respected as one of the most passionate, understanding, and motivated professors, Ethan finds a way to inspire most Chatham science students through his Neuroscience and Cellular & Molecular Biology classes. In this episode we discuss life in academia, The Masculinity Project, privilege in STEM, and the perfect roasted chicken. If you are interested in finding out more about Dr. Block's Lab, visit his faulty page or email eblock@chatham.edu. Just make sure that when you see him, you are not wearing a Flyers jersey!
K(no)w Last Times is the result of a combined effort from the members of Chatham University's Science Department's DEI Committee. Our mission is to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through the inspiring stories of professors at Chatham University. We also hope to unite faculty and students by demystifying their titles and sharing the exciting journey that brought them to Chatham University.
The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants. We do not express the views or opinions of Chatham University.
Link to Ethan's Faculty Page at Chatham University:
https://www.chatham.edu/academics/graduate/occupational-therapy-entry/faculty/ethan-block.html
Link to Our Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chathamusciencedei/
14 Apr 2023
William Pfalzgraff
Check out our season finale with William Pfalzgraff, an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Chatham University. William is an active professor here on campus, mentoring many students and creating deep and meaningful connections. He also is a dedicated father who is not ashamed of bringing his home life into class! He is an active researcher focusing on the computational modeling of product selectivity by utilizing an external electric field. In this episode, we discuss some of William's passions/hobbies, growing up in Calgary, Canada, his pursuit of higher education, and the path leading to his current role in academia.
K(no)w Last Times is the result of a combined effort from the members of Chatham University's Science Department's DEI Committee. Our mission is to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through the inspiring stories of professors at Chatham University. We also hope to unite faculty and students by demystifying their titles and sharing the exciting journey that brought them to Chatham University.
The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants. We do not express the views or opinions of Chatham University.
Link to William's Faculty Page at Chatham University:
https://chatham.edu/academics/undergraduate/biochemistry/faculty/william-pfalzgraff.html
Link to Our Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chathamusciencedei/
7 Mar 2023
Welkin Pope
Welkin Pope, an Assistant Professor of Microbiology at Chatham University. Welkin has also served as the Science Coordinator for the Science Education Alliance (SEA) through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. She is an active researcher focusing on identifying new molecular mechanisms of host defense and prophage-mediated host defense against bacteriophage infection using computational and molecular approaches. In this episode, we discuss some of Welkin's passions/hobbies, growing up in Cape Cod, MS, her pursuit of higher education, and her path leading to her current role in academia.
K(no)w Last Times is the result of a combined effort from the members of Chatham University's Science Department's DEI Committee. Our mission is to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through the inspiring stories of professors at Chatham University. We also hope to bring faculty and students together by demystifying their titles and sharing the exciting journey that brought them to Chatham University.
The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants. We do not express the views or opinions of Chatham University.
Link to Welkin's Faculty Page at Chatham University:
https://www.chatham.edu/academics/graduate/biology/faculty/jorge-sierra-fonseca.html
Link to Our Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chathamusciencedei/
13 Feb 2023
Jorge Sierra Fonseca
Jorge Sierra Fonseca, an Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Chatham University, a member of the Science Department's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and a Researcher of chronic stress and its neurochemical effects on the brain. In this episode, we discuss some of Jorge's passions/hobbies, growing up in Juarez, Mexico, and then coming to the United States to pursue higher education, and his path leading to his current role in academia.
K(no)w Last Times is the result of a combined effort from the members of Chatham University's Science Department's DEI Committee. Our mission is to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through the inspiring stories of professors at Chatham University. We also hope to bring faculty and students together by demystifying their titles and sharing the exciting journey that brought them to Chatham University.
The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants. We do not express the views or opinions of Chatham University.
Link to Jorge's Faculty Page at Chatham University:
https://www.chatham.edu/academics/graduate/biology/faculty/jorge-sierra-fonseca.html
Link to Our Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chathamusciencedei/
31 Jan 2023
Erin Marie Williams-Hatala
Erin Marie Williams-Hatala is an Associate Professor of Biology at Chatham University, a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee in the Science Department, and a graduate professor of anatomy. In this episode, we discuss some of her interests in and out of academia such as growing up in Ann Arbor, wanting to be a Civil Rights Lawyer, and her path to pursuing a Ph.D. in Hominid Paleobiology.
K(no)w Last Times is the result of a combined effort from the members of Chatham University's Science Department's DEI Committee. Our mission is to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through the inspiring stories of professors at Chatham University. We also hope to bring faculty and students together by demystifying their titles and sharing the exciting journey that brought them to Chatham University.
The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants. We do not express the views or opinions of Chatham University.
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