The Fika Crew invites Michelle D. Lazarus, Ph.D. - Associate Professor of Anatomy and Developmental Biology at Monash University and Author of The Uncertainty Effect: How to Survive and Thrive Through the Unexpected - to talk about tolerance of uncertainty. Our lives are filled with uncertainty. Healthcare decisions are filled with uncertainty. The outcom ... Show More
Sep 8
A Wobbly Stool: Rethinking Research, Teaching, and Service
Should most research conducted by faculty simply stop? That's the provocative question posed by William Deresiewicz in a Chronicle of Higher Education essay that caught the attention of our guest David Zgarrick, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Northeastern University's Bouvé College o ... Show More
31m 22s
Jul 7
The Workload Estimator: Striving for Equity, Wellness, and Capturing Hidden Work
The Fika Crew talks with Gloria Grice, PharmD - Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, St. Louis College of Pharmacy - about her years of work developing a faculty workload "estimator", a tool designed to spark conversation rather than produce a p ... Show More
32m 43s
Dec 2024
Ep 39: Why it's worth embracing uncertainty
There's no question that we find ourselves in uncertain times. Looking at current events and wondering about what the future may hold can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed, to say the least. But uncertain times aren't always the ominous force we make them out to ... Show More
31m 5s
Sep 2023
5 practical ways to deal with uncertainty in your life
Are you currently experiencing uncertainty, or the the unknown in any aspect of your life? Maybe it’s your next move? Or a big life shift… IF yes, Then it’s likely you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, frustration, and even fear about what lies ahead. It's absolutely okay to ... Show More
18 m