Beyond the Physics is a podcast run by Joseph Guzman and Irene Roman, PhD physics students, who hope to learn more about the universe, and the people that make up the culture behind the science. Come along as we hope to tackle some of the most difficult, and thought provoking questions of our time, and shatter the notions of what it takes to be a physicist.
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Simon's Journey in Physics: From Childhood Fascination to Advanced Physics Research
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Balancing Acts: Navigating the Utility of Religion and Facing the Abyss with Terence
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Why pursue physics / astronomy: 00:02:30 to 00:06:00
Beginning Observational Astronomy: 00:0600 to 00:11:30
Time-domain Astronomy, Gravitational lensing: 00:11:30 to 00:13:00
Astronomy in Alabama to Michigan: 00:13:30 to 00:16:10
Ancient people having connection with the sky: 00:17:00 to 00:18:30
Brazil travel: 00:18:30 to 00:19:30
Back to why astronomy, Connecting to the universe: 00:20:00 to 00:25:00
“Putting numbers to things”, Learning the physics: 00:25:00 to 00:37:00
“So much work to enjoy one of my five classes”: 00:33:00
“Theme that echoes into grad school”: 00:33:25
In Grad School, when do you get to do what you love?: 00:38:00 to 00:43:00
What did you learn in school vs on the job? : 00:43:00 to 00:50:00
Masters in Neutron Star astrophysics: 00:46:45
What’s next? : 00:51:00 to 00:53:00
New school, New problems Advisor, Research opportunities (Bait and switch): 00:53:00 to 01:02:00
“Stink” associated with being a bridge student
“Left more meetings in tears than not” : 00:57:00
Jaded on the bridge program: 00:57:00 to 00:59:00
Forced into condensed matter, research experience: 01:02:30 to 01:
Counseling (in and out of school): 01:13:00 to 01:15:00
Near death experience: 01:15:00 to 01:34:30
At the present, so to speak, Finding Balance, Confidence, Counseling: 01:35:00 to 01:50:00
Connection to Joe’s break “I don’t know who I am after I leave”: 01:51:30 to 01:54:15
What is your purpose without astronomy? (Bird, astrophotography. Skateboarding): 01:54:15 to 2:00:00
Expectations to provide and be emotionless: 02:00:00 to 02:08:40
Suffering leads to compassion: 02:08:40 to 02:10:00
Joe’s experience with his advisor: 02:10:00 to 02:26:00
How would you view your past experience now? : 02:26:00 to 02:30:00
How do you feel now that you are out of grad school?: 02:32:00 to End
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Irene Doctoral Candidacy + Summer School in Pittsburgh: 00:04:00 to 00:10:00
Dealing with Anxiety / Panic Attacks: 00:10:00 to 00:16:00
Sage Emergency, Snake Bite, Kidney Failure (+ Joe Qualification Exam Prep): 00:16:00 to 00:35:00
Joe Qualification Exam: 00:35:00 to 00:40:00
Irene Father Health Emergency (Lack of space to Mourn): 00:40:00 to 01:03:30
Spring 2023
Irene Playing music again + Rock Climbing: 01:03:30 to 01:09:10
Joe Spring 2023, Prospectus + Rock Climbing: 01:09:10 to 01:16:50
Irene Scholarship: 01:16:50 to 01:19:00
Joe “Incident” with Advisor: 01:19:00 to 01:47:50
Summer 2023, Travel, Summer school in Brazil: 01:48:00 to End
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09:15 - 13:55 : Context from the show
14:15 - 24:00 : Context from my life & My Existential Crisis
Quote: "My Body on Railroad Tracks": 17:55
24:30 - 37:20 : "Who's My Mark and Who's my Steven?"
26:35 - 31:00 : Defining Mark
31:00 - 33:00 : Chink in Mark's Armor
33:00 - 34:45 : Who am I?
34:45 - 37:20 : Defining Steven
37:20 - 42:20 : The conflict between Mark and Steven
42:30 - 46:00 : Steven's right to exist ( despite what society may say )
46:00 - 48:33 : Take aways, Moving towards integration
48:33 - 50:30 : Homework for you!
50:30 - End : Outro
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00:28:22 - 00:31:37 : Struggles with interviews
00:31:37 - 00:36:22 : How is Eigenbros changing?
00:36:22 - 00:42:07 : Conflict between the bros?
00:42:07 - 00:51:07 : Producing Higher Quality
00:51:07 - 01:05:07 : Honest thoughts about leaving program
00:52:51 : “Feelings leaving grad school” Quote
00:54:29 : “Stillborn” Quote
01:05:07 - 01:13:22 : Philosophy of the Physics Department
01:13:37 - 01:43:22 : Centering Your needs, Equity
01:21:10 : “It’s their loss” Quote
01:26:07 : “We never see you” Quote
01:39:25 : “Controlled Rage” Quote
01:43:22 - 01:48:37 : Difference in perception after passing Qualifying exam
01:51:07 - 2:02:37 : Treatment of students by teachers
02:02:37 - 02:19:55 : Appreciation of empathy in professional spaces
02:19:55 - End : Outro
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59:00 to 1:08:00 - Practical Steps during the break (Therapy, Nutrition)
1:08:00 to 1:23:30 - NVC
1:23:30 to 1:44:00 - COVID (Social Stimuli, Distractions)
1:44:30 to End (Outro)
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Source of feelings: 32:40 - 39:05
Effects of that event: 39:05 - 41:50
Why was that experience so hurtful? 42:50 - 47:20
Luck and hierarchy in physics: 47:30 - 53:55
Naming the story: 55:00 - 1:02:50
Values bring perspective: 1:02:50 - 01:07:30
Breakthrough: 01:07:50 - 01:13:35
Full Fanmade Song: 1:25:30
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