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EPISODE · May 28, 2025 · 38 MIN

S1E6: Communication and Confidence Building

from Think Alike?: A Neuronline Podcast · host Society for Neuroscience

In this episode, Jan Naegele, PhD, and her former graduate student, Meghan Van Zandt, PhD, discuss strategies for building confidence and public speaking skills as a scientist, touching on personal experiences from graduate school to current research endeavors. Dive into their stories about mentoring, public speaking, and the importance of collaboration in the lab. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of science and effective communication! Find information about this episode and more resources for your neuroscience career on Neuronline at https://neuronline.sfn.org/think-alike. Become a member of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) or rejoin for 2025 — or opt for the two-year membership (2025–2026) — to further your career and contribute to scientific progress with the premier neuroscience community. Enjoy year-round unlimited access to JNeurosci and Neuronline resources, discounted publication fees to JNeurosci and eNeuro, plus advance registration for Neuroscience 2025. With special guests: Janice Naegele and Meghan Van Zandt

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