Welcome to Think Alike?, a podcast series from Neuronline that delves into the art and science of mentorship within the neuroscience community. Join for candid conversations between mentors and mentees as they share their personal stories, challenges, and triumphs, while offering valuable insights and strategies for success at every career stage. From navigating academia to fostering professional growth, Think Alike? is your guide to unlocking the full potential of mentorship in neuroscience. Find episodes, shownotes, and more resources on Neuronline, the Society for Neuroscience's home for learning and discussion (https://neuronline.sfn.org/collection/think-alike).
Latest episodes
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26 min
Finding Opportunity Everywhere
In this episode of Think Alike, recorded at Neuroscience 2025 in San Diego, mentor Vernon A. Ruffin, PhD and mentee Kyla Wright explore the power of early research exposure and bui…
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40 min
Mentorship Through Community
In this episode, PhD candidates Sergio Crespo Flores and Francisco Torres Torres discuss the founding and growth of Neuro Latine, a community created to connect, support, and eleva…
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38 min
Clearing the Runway
In this episode, PhD candidate Blakely Lockhart and mentor Michael Nestor, PhD, discuss how mentorship can help early-career scientists navigate the evolving intersection of resear…
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22 min
Demystifying Mentorship – Part 2
In Part 2 of their conversation, Cori Fain, Karina Alviña, and Eduardo Rosa-Molinar dig into what to do when mentoring relationships don't go as planned, from unresponsive advisors…
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23 min
Demystifying Mentorship - Part 1
In this first half of a two-part conversation, Cori Fain, Karina Alviña, and Eduardo Rosa-Molinar reflect on mentoring as an evolving, deeply human relationship shaped by curiosity…
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6 min
Season 2 Recap
Thank you for listening and contributing to Think Alike: A Neuronline Podcast this year! As we wrap up this season, here's a look back at the conversations and stories we've heard.…
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37 min
Train the Best to Leave
In this episode, Dr. Stefânia Forner and former mentee Elizabeth Andrews reflect on their decade-long journey from mentor and mentee to colleagues and friends. Through stories of c…
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37 min
Mentoring Up
In this episode, Hannah Lichtenstein and Mikayla Kendall describe their mentoring relationship, covering how they navigated busy and ever-changing undergraduate schedules and diver…
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50 min
Diverging Ideas, Shared Goal
In this episode, Dr. Yosif (Joe) Zaki and Dr. Zach Pennington join mentor Dr. Denise Cai to reflect on the journey of building a neuroscience lab from the ground up. Together, they…
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46 min
S2E1: Pedagogy and Partnership
In this episode, Kira Bailey, PhD, and her former student, Chandler Carr, reflect on the the evolution of their academic relationship and the innovative projects they collaborated…
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38 min
Communication and Confidence Building
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, tou…
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47 min
Thriving Together
In this episode, Carmen Maldonado-Vlaar, PhD, and her former students, Dinah Ramos Ortolaza, PhD and Paola Muñoz Rodriguez, discuss the importance of nurturing diverse talent in th…
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36 min
Trust and Transparency
In this episode, mentor Claire Sexton and former mentee Naiara Demnitz share their neuroscience mentorship story. They reflect on trust and transparency in their relationship, the…
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41 min
Joy and Curiosity
In this episode, mentor Randy Nelson, PhD, and former mentee Staci Bilbo, PhD, reflect on their experiences in academia, sharing insights on the importance of passion in science, n…
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36 min
Creating a Safe Space
In this episode, mentor Dr. Ramesh Raghupathi discusses the dynamics of mentorship styles and creating a supportive environment in the lab with mentees Dr. Taylor McCorkle and PhD…
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31 min
Mutual Respect
In this inaugural episode, mentor Karina Alviña, PhD, and mentee Farhana Afroz, PhD, reflect on the importance of a combination of personal understanding and respect for one anothe…
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45 sec
Think Alike: A Neuronline Podcast
Welcome to Think Alike?, a podcast series from Neuronline that delves into the art and science of mentorship within the neuroscience community. Join for candid conversations betwee…