{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6138cf27c7eca600136b06d3/6a9c433af8f4d4258959578e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dissertation Diaries 2 Ep1 | Dispelling wasp stereotypes, stress and mice brains, and how do sea creatures grow their arms back?","description":"<p><em>Need some dissertation inspiration or motivation?</em></p><p><br></p><p>With graduation season upon us we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to reflect on all of the hard work and important research that students have done throughout the year with most students culminating this work in a final dissertation project.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Now when we say dissertations, you may feel a sense of dread, think of sleepless nights, or boredom in the library… We want to tell a different story. This year UCL undergraduates have been conducting some fascinating and diverse research and to dispel the stereotypes and to get you excited about maybe conducting your own projects, we thought we would share a spotlight on these exciting projects. We hope this might make the world of dissertations seem less intimidating and more within your reach.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Hopefully, by the end of this series, those of you who’ll have to start your dissertations can feel inspired and take away some advice for your own research. In this episode, we’re speaking to students from <strong>Biological Sciences</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Find the timestamps below for each interview if there’s a particular topic you’re interested in. We’ve also included our interviewees’ contact details if you want to connect or find out more.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>01:23 Louisa Stefani</strong> (BSc Biological Sciences, 3rd year) - Does increased awareness and understanding of wasps change public perceptions of their importance and utility? Analysing the impact of the Grant Museum’s ‘World of Wasps’ exhibition (<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisastefani\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisastefani</a>)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>10:31 Maadhav Ram</strong> (MSci Biological Sciences - Human Genetics, 4th year) - Understanding the impact of chronic social stress on hypothalamic pathways in an adolescent mouse model&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/maadhav-ram-064bb11b1/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/maadhav-ram-064bb11b1/</a>)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>18:27 Lucas Espitia</strong> (MSci Biological Sciences - Cell Biology, 4th year) - Expression of Pluripotency-associated factors during Amphipholis squamata arm regeneration (<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-espitia/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-espitia/</a>)</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Interviewers:</em></strong></p><p>Sarah Gu (<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-gu-35821524b/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-gu-35821524b/</a>)&nbsp;</p><p>Madeline Ross (<a href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-ross-4188b2287\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-ross-4188b2287</a>)&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><em>Editors:</em></strong></p><p>Lois Ng (<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/lok-sze-ng-563184296/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lok-sze-ng-563184296/</a>)&nbsp;</p><p>Madeline Ross</p><p>Sarah Gu</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Director:</em></strong></p><p>Sarah Gu</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to get involved?</strong></p><p>Check out our instagram: @uclkinesispodcast</p><p>And our award-winning magazine: <a href=\"https://kinesismagazine.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://kinesismagazine.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram: @uclkinesismagazine</p>","author_name":"UCL Kinesis Magazine"}