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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Pooja’s PhD, titled ‘First Measurement of Antihydrogen Free Fall Using a Radial Time Projection Chamber’, is explored in episode 1.5.1. ⚛️ Pamela’s PhD, the ‘Chemical Diversity in High-Mass Star-Forming Regions, is for a future episode; for more radio astronomy, see Dr. Anna Ordog’s episode 1.0.1. 📡

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

With a bonus topic: why this podcast is named the PAM Talks! thepamtalks.podbean.com

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Pooja and Pamela chat about their thesis research, the opportunities for international collaboration, their personal journeys through university, and the community they had at the University of Calgary (maybe the real research was the friends they made along the way).

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

New episode! How to survive grad school with Dr. Pooja Woosaree and Dr. Pamela Freeman. They recorded this episode in December 2024, shortly after both of their PhD defences. They recap the highs and the lows, the trials and the joys of graduate school. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Two women in red, blue, and gold PhD robes stand together. They are each holding flowers and smiling.

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Listen to our newest episode: thepamtalks.podbean.com

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

In this epsiode of the PAM Talks, mathematics PhD student, E, interviews Kaleigh Beer, President of CalgaryToSpace, and Aarti Chandiramani, Orbit Lead. The first CalgaryToSpace CubeSat, FrontierSat, is scheduled for launch in Fall 2025, in partnership with Exolaunch.

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

New episode! Introducing CalgaryToSpace, a student group that dreams of launching Calgary’s first student-build satellite! thepamtalks.podbean.com/e/205-calgar...

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

We also shared trading cards of our mentors — let us know if you’d like one!

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

PHAS CHOICE, a program led by Dr. Laura Mazzino that is now in its third year, empowers Grade 6 girls and gender minorities to explore careers in physics and astronomy. 🔭🧲🐈‍⬛🔬 In parallel, a new program EDU CHOICE introduces boys and gender minorities to careers in education.

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Here are a few of their answers!

On a cork poster board, dozens of index cards display writing done in different coloured markers. There are two questions clearly marked: What inspires you? What do you like about science? The poster board is in an atrium with cream-coloured walls.

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

The PAM Talks had the amazing opportunity to share our work at the University of Calgary PHAS CHOICE! We heard the stories of Grade 6 students: what inspires them, and what they like about science.

Four women stand around a poster in an atrium. Three of them are wearing red Faculty of Science t-shirts. The poster is white with pink accents, and is titled 'The Physics and Astronomy Mentor Talks'.

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/2... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6XdX... Podbean: thepamtalks.podbean.com/e/204-jennif...

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Photos: Aurora over the RAO: Nick Kuzmin The Pleiades: NASA, ESA, AURA/Caltech, Palomar Observatory UCalgary Grad students visit the RAO: Pooja Woosaree Aurora over the Canadian Rockies: Pamela Freeman Episode edited by Josué Ibarra Molinas and produced by Becky Booth

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Jennifer Howse is the Education Specialist at the University of Calgary’s Rothney Astrophysical Observatory. In this interview, PhD student Solveig Thompson speaks with Jennifer about science communication, our connection to the sky, and protecting dark skies. #womeninstem #sciencepodcast #astronomy

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Starting Monday, April 14th, the PAM Talks will be releasing new podcast episodes every other week. We will explore astronomy, rocket science, quantum physics, and more. We can’t wait to introduce you to these incredible scientists! #womeninstem #sciencepodcast #astronomy

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

It's International Day of #HumanSpaceFlight 🚀 Meet Peggy Whitson: NASA astronaut. First female Space Station Commander. Biochemist. Spent >665 cumulative days in #space, the endurance record for any American astronaut. #WomenInSTEM An amazing life: nasa.gov/people/peggy...

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

@ucalgary.bsky.social Giving Day continues until April 16th and the PAM Talks is so close to our donor goal. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far! give.ucalgary.ca/schools/Univ...

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

New epsiode coming April 14th!!! PhD student Solveig Thompson interviews Jennifer Howse, Education Specialist with the Rodney Astrophysical Observatory. Learn about the programming offered at the RAO, protecting dark skies, and cultural connections to the sky. #womeninstem #astronomy #sciencepodcast

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Support representation of women in STEM and a student-led initiative. give.ucalgary.ca/schools/Univ...

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

#UCalgaryGivingDay starts tonight! Matching funds may run out before morning, so set your alarms and contribute right at 12:01 am when the funds open up. Even the smallest donation can make a huge difference! give.ucalgary.ca/schools/Univ...

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Any @UCalgary alumni out there? We need your help! If we can get 25 alumni to donate, an extra $2500 will be unlocked for the PAM Talks fund. More importantly, for every alumni donation, the @UCalgaryAlumni board will give $50 to the Student Food Security Fund while matching funds last.

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Check out these adorable cookies that the Faculty of Science made for #UCalgaryGivingDay 2025! Stay Up for Science and donate to the PAM Talks fund when the bell strikes 12:01 am on the April 2nd Giving Day launch. Every donation will be matched until the matching funds run out, so donate early!

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

We are excited to announce that the PAM Talks will be participating in #UCalgaryGivingDay 2025 from April 2 to 16th. Support us by 1️⃣ Donating to the Giving Day fund. 2️⃣ Sharing our social media posts advertising the fund. 3️⃣ Signing up to become an advocate. 🔗 give.ucalgary.ca/schools/Univ...

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Dan Gillis 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 @danielgillis.ca · 15/02/2025

Check out this website which is highlighting the work of Women in STEM who've been erased and censored from various government websites by the man-baby in the White House. womeninstemus.blogspot.com

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1yL6... Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/2...

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2.0.3 Dr. Shohini Ghose - Celebrating Women in Physics and Astronomy

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Season 2 Episode 3 is out now! Celebrating Women in Physics and Astronomy with Dr. Shohini Ghose. This episode explores how quantum computing is shaping our world as well as Dr. Ghose's efforts to honor the trailblazers of the past while paving the way for future generations of women in physics.

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and the American Physical Society.

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Listen now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3Zi9... Listen now on Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/2...

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2.0.2 Dr. Emma Spanswick - Space Physics is a Team Sport

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Dr. Emma Spanswick is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary, where she also holds a NSERC Canada Research Chair in Geospace Dynamics and Space Plasma Physics.

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Here is our episode featuring Dr. Emma Spanswick! In this interview, hosted by MSc student Emma Garrison, Dr. Spanswick discusses the importance of building a cross-disciplinary team and how their diverse expertise drives the pursuit of a deeper understanding of the space environment.

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

We just released our tenth podcast episode! A big thanks to all of our Physics and Astronomy mentors so far. You are an inspiration to us!

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Dr. Anna Ordog, Pragati Gupta, Jenny Lawson, Paula Brandt, Dr. Laura Mazzino, Dr. Pooja Woosaree Dr. Jo-Anne Brown, Dr. Emma Spanswick, Dr. Maria Masoliver, Dr. Shohini Ghose, Abby Swadling, Dr. Claudia Gomes da Rocha Pamela Baadsgaard

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Featured here: Dr. Marie Curie, Dr. Lise Meitner, Dr. Vera Rubin, Katherine Johnson, Dr. Michelle Simmons Dr. Rosalind Franklin, Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu, Dr. Maria Goeppert Mayer, Ruby Payne-Scott Dr. Margaret Reid, Dame Dr. Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Dr. Helen Quinn, Dr. Amanda Barnard

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The PAM Talks @thepamtalks.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🧪🔭✨ We’re celebrating today by appreciating the women, past and present, who inspire us! We're also featuring a teaser of Dr. Pooja Woosaree and Dr. Pamela Freeman’s upcoming episode where they debrief on their PhD experiences! Stay tuned 📻

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