Periodic Table of People
A podcast for young chemistry students of all ages and levels to explore the careers chemistry offers! Trick, tips and general advice for everyone with an interest in pursuing chemistry.
Episodes
15 episodes
Learning How to Learn at University
This episode highlights different learning techniques for neurodivergent and neurotypical learners alike. In the episode, I discuss learning styles, creating an effective learning and study environment, taking good notes, time management techni...
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1:29:42
S2 Ep 4 Dr Deirdre Murphy Technical Development Leader at Pfizer, Ringaskiddy.
Listen to Dr Murphy discuss her career thus far in the pharmaceutical industry. Deirdre completed an undergraduate degree and a PhD before commencing her time in the industry. Deirdre has worked in the pharma industry for 15 years in vari...
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18:37
S2 Ep 3: Dr Michelle Tierney, Chief Scientific Officer & Co-founder of SymPhysis Medical
Michelle discusses her career journey thus far and encourages our listeners to follow their passion. Michelle details how her career transitioned from her role as a Pharmacologist to founding a medical device company with her co-founder Tim Jon...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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34:31
S2 Ep 2: Celaine Johannie, Quality Control Analyst in a Biopharmaceutical Company
Celaine offers fantastic insights into the day to day life of a QC analyst in the biopharmaceutical industry. She highlights the importance of pursuing a career that suits you, that your job is what you make of it! Listen to Celaine as she disc...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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36:05
S2 Ep 1: How to Write a Thesis and Introduction to Season 2.
Listen today to get a taste of what's in store for the new season of the Periodic Table of People. Hang around to the end of the episode to get some valuable tips for thesis writing. Whether it is your undergraduate, master or PhD thes...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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10:21
S1 Ep 10; Bonus Episode: Five tips to get the most out of your Student Experience
The final episode of the series explores questions to answer and points to ponder prior to commencing your student experience!
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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5:00
S1 Ep 9; Bonus Episode: Understanding Mentorship with Michael B Vaughan
This epiosde takes a slight side step compared to the previous episodes of the season. Michael discusses mentoring, the power of understanding how a mentor mentee relationship works and how to make your life a little easier in postgrad...
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Episode 9
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31:39
S1 Ep 8: Selecting a Research Topic to Suit You with Cara Nies
Cara is a final year PhD student at Tyndall National Institue in the area of theoretical chemistry. She completed her Leaving Certificate and Undergraduate studies in Cork, having come to Ireland from Germany as a visiting student as a teenager...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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30:46
S1 Ep 7: Changing Career Path with Ehren Dixon
Ehren discusses his journey to his current role as a PhD student studying electrochemistry at Tyndall National Institute. He goes through the differences between an MSc by research and a PhD and explains how he went from a secondary school teac...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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40:58
S1 Ep 6: The Power of Failure and Resilience with Emma O'Sullivan-Carroll
A must-listen for anyone struggling in college!! Emma, a PhD student in industry, discusses her experience on-site and illustrates the differences between a PhD in industry and a classic PhD on a university campus. She explains how failing exam...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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35:04
S1 Ep 5: Starting a Career in Industry with Sarah Hughes
Sarah has recently begun a career in the pharmaceutical industry after completing her undergraduate and masters studies. Sarah oozes passion for her work and learning and gives our listeners many tips and tricks on how to structure study and th...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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33:52
S1 Ep 4: Taught MSc in Chemistry Explained with Michelle Molloy
Michelle recently completed her MSc in Analytical Chemistry and has now begun her career in the pharmaceutical industry. This episode is jam-packed with tips and tricks on thesis writing and staying focused when studying masters while looking f...
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38:38
S1 Ep 3: Undergraduate Chemistry Explained with Ewelina Chmielak
Ewelina gives advice and tips on CV writing and putting your best foot forward when applying to jobs. Awaiting graduation from her undergraduate degree, Ewelina is continuing her studies into a taught masters programme in Dublin. This episode i...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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30:46
S1 Ep 2: Undergraduate Chemistry Explained with Malwina Kossowska
Malwina gives insight into choosing a college course that's right for you and how to organise yourself in order to achieve. With tips and tricks for studying in COVID times and discussing all the pros and cons of online vs in-person learning.&n...
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Episode 2
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27:03
S1 Ep 1: Get to know the host
Welcome to the Periodic Table of People Podcast, the podcast where we explore the careers chemistry offers. Get to know your host Niamh as she discusses everything from choosing a college course, exam tips and tricks, as well as postgraduate li...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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21:43