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Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at [email protected] Follow Us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics Where to find Michael's work! https://www.instagram.com/michaeljjaramillo/https://www.instagram.com/michaeljaramillophotography/Master's ThesisIf you want to keep up with the program Links (Education and potentially useful resources to supplement the podcast) APS Bridge Program: https://aps.org/programs/minorities/bridge/Details on Bitter Electromagnets:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitter_electromagnetHow to get healthcare (in the US) when unemployed:  https://www.healthcare.gov/unemployed/Narcissism (and their communal variants): Crash Course on Narcissim by Dr. Ramani: https://youtu.be/V87G95bGTTkVideo focusing on Communal Narcissm: https://youtu.be/aF8fiHTbGtYArticle on Communal Narcissism: https://www.choosingtherapy.com/communal-narcissism/Rough Timestamps (hh:mm:ss) Introduction: Start to 00:02:20 Why pursue physics / astronomy: 00:02:30 to 00:06:00 Beginning Observational Astronomy: 00:0600 to 00:11:30 Time-domain Astronomy, Gravitational lensing: 00:11:30 to 00:13:00 Astronomy in Alabama to Michigan: 00:13:30 to 00:16:10 Ancient people having connection with the sky: 00:17:00 to 00:18:30 Brazil travel: 00:18:30 to 00:19:30 Back to why astronomy, Connecting to the universe: 00:20:00 to 00:25:00 “Putting numbers to things”, Learning the physics:  00:25:00 to 00:37:00 “So much work to enjoy one of my five classes”: 00:33:00“Theme that echoes into grad school”: 00:33:25 In Grad School, when do you get to do what you love?: 00:38:00 to 00:43:00 What did you learn in school vs on the job? : 00:43:00 to 00:50:00 Masters in Neutron Star astrophysics: 00:46:45What’s next? : 00:51:00 to 00:53:00 New school, New problems Advisor, Research opportunities (Bait and switch): 00:53:00 to 01:02:00  “Stink” associated with being a bridge student“Left more meetings in tears than not” : 00:57:00Jaded on the bridge program: 00:57:00 to 00:59:00 Forced into condensed matter, research experience: 01:02:30 to 01:  Counseling (in and out of school): 01:13:00 to 01:15:00 Near death experience: 01:15:00 to 01:34:30 At the present, so to speak, Finding Balance, Confidence, Counseling: 01:35:00 to 01:50:00 Connection to Joe’s break “I don’t know who I am after I leave”: 01:51:30 to 01:54:15 What is your purpose without astronomy? (Bird, astrophotography. Skateboarding): 01:54:15 to 2:00:00 Expectations to provide and be emotionless: 02:00:00 to 02:08:40 Suffering leads to compassion: 02:08:40 to 02:10:00 Joe’s experience with his advisor: 02:10:00 to 02:26:00 How would you view your past experience now? : 02:26:00 to 02:30:00 How do you feel now that you are out of grad school?: 02:32:00 to End Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any university, employer or program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at [email protected] Follow Us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics Youtube:https://youtube.com/@beyond_the_physics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics If you want to keep up with the program. Links (Education and potentially useful resources to supplement the podcast) Case Study of Serum Sickness in Dog due to Antivenin:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V9aTDO4I3U3T_Pre3XPXVKD62mu6KQF9/view?usp=sharingBCG Therapy Info by American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/bladder-cancer/treating/intravesical-therapy.htmlCommunal Narcissism: https://www.choosingtherapy.com/communal-narcissism/Dr. Ramani Video: https://youtu.be/aF8fiHTbGtYRough Timestamps Introduction: Start to 00:04:00 Irene Doctoral Candidacy + Summer School in Pittsburgh: 00:04:00 to 00:10:00 Dealing with Anxiety / Panic Attacks: 00:10:00 to 00:16:00 Sage Emergency, Snake Bite, Kidney Failure (+ Joe Qualification Exam Prep): 00:16:00 to 00:35:00 Joe Qualification Exam: 00:35:00 to 00:40:00 Irene Father Health Emergency (Lack of space to Mourn): 00:40:00 to 01:03:30 Spring 2023 Irene Playing music again + Rock Climbing: 01:03:30 to 01:09:10 Joe Spring 2023, Prospectus + Rock Climbing: 01:09:10 to 01:16:50 Irene Scholarship: 01:16:50 to 01:19:00 Joe “Incident” with Advisor: 01:19:00 to 01:47:50 Summer 2023, Travel, Summer school in Brazil: 01:48:00 to End Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any university, employer or program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at [email protected] Follow Us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics Youtube:https://youtube.com/@beyond_the_physics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics If you want to keep up with the program. Links (Education and potentially useful resources to supplement the podcast) Internal Family Systems Information :  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/internal-family-systems-therapyDissociative Identity Disorder Information: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/dissociative-disorders/what-are-dissociative-disordersWhere to watch Moon Knight (Not a sponsor): https://www.disneyplus.com/series/moon-knight/4S3oOF1knocSRough Timestamps (mm:ss) Start - 08:00: Introduction & Catch up 08:00 - 09:15: Value of mental excercise 09:15 -  13:55 : Context from the show 14:15 -  24:00 : Context from my life & My Existential Crisis Quote: "My Body on Railroad Tracks": 17:55 24:30 - 37:20 :  "Who's My Mark and Who's my Steven?" 26:35 -  31:00 : Defining Mark 31:00 - 33:00 : Chink in Mark's Armor 33:00 - 34:45 : Who am I? 34:45 - 37:20 : Defining Steven 37:20 -  42:20 : The conflict between Mark and Steven 42:30 - 46:00 : Steven's right to exist ( despite what society may say ) 46:00 - 48:33 : Take aways, Moving towards integration 48:33 - 50:30 : Homework for you! 50:30 - End : Outro Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any university, employer or program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at [email protected] Follow Us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics If you want to keep up with the program. Links Where to find the Eigenbros: https://www.youtube.com/c/Eigenbros/featured https://www.patreon.com/eigenbros https://eigenbros.com/ Rough Timestamps: QFT Discussion (Scattering Amplitudes, Feynman Rules, References):  Start to 30 mins Astro stuff (Quantizing Gravity, Neutron Stars, Black Holes): 30 to 50 mins Movies / TV (Tenet, Primer, Interstellar, 2001 Space Odyssey, Moon Knight (DID), Jesus Christ Superstar) 50 to 70 mins Religion (Social Utility, Education, Politics): 70 to 85 mins Microplastics and Clippy: 85 to End

Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at [email protected] Follow Us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics If you want to keep up with the program. Links Where to find the Eigenbros: https://www.youtube.com/c/Eigenbros/featured https://www.patreon.com/eigenbros https://eigenbros.com/ References At the beginning of the episode Juan tries to recall the "Sandia National Laboratories" in New Mexico. Rough Timestamps (hh:mm:ss) Start - 00:02:07: Introduction 00:02:07 - 00:03:52 : Where'd We Leave off 00:03:52 - 00:09:07 : Eigenbros is changing, New jobs, Catching Omicron 00:09:07 - 00:21:37 : Recap on events since last interview 00:21:37 - 00:24:22 : Why apply to schools? 00:24:22 - 00:28:22: Working for Uber Eats and the Post Office 00:28:22 - 00:31:37 : Struggles with interviews 00:31:37 - 00:36:22 : How is Eigenbros changing? 00:36:22 - 00:42:07 : Conflict between the bros? 00:42:07 - 00:51:07 : Producing Higher Quality 00:51:07 - 01:05:07 : Honest thoughts about leaving program 00:52:51  : “Feelings leaving grad school” Quote 00:54:29 : “Stillborn” Quote 01:05:07 - 01:13:22 : Philosophy of the Physics Department 01:13:37 - 01:43:22 : Centering Your needs, Equity 01:21:10 : “It’s their loss” Quote 01:26:07 : “We never see you” Quote 01:39:25 : “Controlled Rage” Quote 01:43:22 - 01:48:37 : Difference in perception after passing Qualifying exam 01:51:07 - 2:02:37 : Treatment of students by teachers 02:02:37 - 02:19:55 : Appreciation of empathy in professional spaces 02:19:55 - End : Outro   Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any university, employer or program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at [email protected] Follow Us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics If you want to keep up with the program. Links Needs Inventory: https://www.cnvc.org/training/resource/needs-inventory Feelings Inventory: https://www.cnvc.org/training/resource/feelings-inventory Rough Timestamps Start to 2:34 - Introduction 2:34 to 3:49  - Overview  3:49 to (6:49 Irene Start) 11:56 - Recap of Summer 2021 11:56 to (14:50 Irene Start) 21:00  - Fall 2021 (Taking a break, Therapy, NVC, Grading, Struggle w/ Schedule, Back Degeneration) 21:00 to (24:10 Irene Start) 29:20  - Spring 2022 (Coming back to school, Teaching in person) 29:40 to 34:30 - Why take a break? 34:30 to 37:00 - What was the plan for the break? 37:00 to 55:00 - What did you learn about yourself from the break? What role did physics culture play in necessitating the break?  55:00 to 58:30 -Advocating for our needs 59:00 to 1:08:00 - Practical Steps during the break (Therapy, Nutrition) 1:08:00 to 1:23:30 - NVC 1:23:30 to 1:44:00 - COVID (Social Stimuli, Distractions) 1:44:30 to End (Outro) Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any university, employer or program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at [email protected] Follow Us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics If you want to keep up with the program. Links Veritasium Luck Video (Not Affiliated) :https://youtu.be/3LopI4YeC4I Needs Inventory: https://www.cnvc.org/training/resource/needs-inventory Feelings Inventory: https://www.cnvc.org/training/resource/feelings-inventory Rough Timestamps Introduction (Fan music): Start - 1:50 Irene’s Classes + Research : 1:50 - 8:50  Joe’s Classes : 8:50 - 11:00 Opening up: 11:00  Patterns of thought: 12:57 - 14:50 Retaking coursework: 15:05 - 18:35 Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, emotional blocks : 18:50 - 26:50 Perceptions of self: 27:50 - 29:50 Experience with Therapy: 30:05   Source of feelings: 32:40 - 39:05 Effects of that event: 39:05 - 41:50 Why was that experience so hurtful? 42:50 - 47:20 Luck and hierarchy in physics: 47:30 - 53:55 Naming the story: 55:00 - 1:02:50 Values bring perspective: 1:02:50 - 01:07:30 Breakthrough: 01:07:50 - 01:13:35 Full Fanmade Song: 1:25:30 Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any university, employer or program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Our guests discussing the book today are: Terence, Ricardo (Ricky) Castaneda, and Edward (Ed) Benavidez, show them some love for coming on! Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics If you want to keep up with the program. Follow eigenbros at : https://linktr.ee/Eigenbros Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at [email protected] If you would like to hear more, find our previous podcast with Terence: https://beyond-the-physics.simplecast.com/episodes/ep1-terence and with Edward Benavidez: https://beyond-the-physics.simplecast.com/episodes/10-edward-benavidez Rough Timestamps 00:02:30 - 00:08:30 : Introductions + Synopsis + First Impressions 00:09:15 - 00:12:45 : Defining Panpsychism 00:12:45 - 00:16:30 : Defining Consciousness (Chapter 1) 00:16:30 - 00:19:30 : Is memory necessary for consciousness? 00:19:30 - 00:30:30 : Decision making fundamental to consciousness (viruses conscious)? 00:30:30 - 00:41:30 :Unit of Consciousness (Consciousness Particle?) 00:42:30 - 00:59:30 : Can we tell if someone/something is conscious from the outside? 01:00:30 - 01:20:30 : Binding 01:22:15 - 01:50:30: Sense of Self, Split brain, boundary of consciousness 01:51:30 -  02:01:30: Is consciousness useful? Must it exist? (back to consciousness from the outside) 02:02:00 - 02:28:30 : Consciousness and Time (Presentism vs Eternalism, Nature of Time, Physics lesson) 02:30:00 - End : Higher levels of consciousness? Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Annaka Harris, any State University, or Scholarship program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Bookclub Our first assigned reading is: "Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind" By Annaka Harris, you can find a copy to purchase here: Amazon (We are not affiliated or sponsored by this product) Message us questions using the email under "Contact Us" if you're interested in participating Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at [email protected] Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics If you want to keep up with the program. Rough Timestamps Intro: 00:00:00 - 00:04:30 Background (First scientist in family): 00:08:15 Journey before physics (psychology, medical doctor):  00:08:30 - 00:14:30 Dropping in on engineering classes, switching majors: 00:14:45 -  00:18:45 Going back to community college after “graduating” (choosing physics):  00:19:15 - 00:22:30 Physics Tutoring Job: 00:24:15 - 00:25:30 CSULB: 00:26:15 Why was psychology a bad fit? : 00:27:30 - 00:34:45 Starting LB physics: 00:34:45  Finding Graphene: 00:36:30 - 00:39:15 CSULB SPS (presidency): 00:39:30 - 00:41:30 Research and its culture: 00:42:15 - 01:01:15 (Mentor in a coma: 00:55:00) (Hazing: 00:57:30) Long Beach vs UML (and Knoxville) culture: 01:01:30 - 01:32:45 Physics Relies on engineering: 01:32:45 - 01:43:30 Why go to UMass Lowell? : 01:46:30 - 01:53:30 Getting started with research: 01:54:00 - 01:59:30 Qualifying Exam: 01:59:30 - 02:11:45 Family’s Feelings Now: 02:13:15 - 02:23:00 Irene’s BA time: 02:23:30 - 02:29:30 Csulb Memories: 02:32:30 - 02:34:30 Unhappy during 20’s: 02:38:30 - 02:41:30 Finished Psychology?: 02:43:15 - 02:45:00 Psycho physics?: 02:45:00 - 02:49:30 Book Club (Conscious): 02:50:30 - 02:53:30 Ghosts (using radar) and Bigfoot: 02:53:30 - 03:01:30 Radar in tech: 03:01:30 - 03:07:30 Final Questions (goal after phd, what makes a perfect mentor): 03:08:30 - 03:15:15 Title: 03:20:45 Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any State University, or Scholarship program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Relevant Links Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students (AP) US now says new foreign students can't enter if courses online (Aljazeera) Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics If you want to keep up with the program. Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position  any State University, or Scholarship program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at [email protected] Rough Timestamps Javier’s background: 00:03:30  Visit from NASA: 00:16:30 Household Growing up: 00:20:30  Mexican Education/ Colleges: 00:23:30 Should America adopt Mexico’s college system: 00:27:30 Access to quality education: 00:31:30 Professionals difficulty finding jobs: 00:37:30 “Shoving” our way to change: 00:50:30 Importance of Networking: 00:58:30 Feelings on family/Irene in science: 01:02:30 Why move to America: 01:07:45 Into and Out of Management: 01:12:30 Discrimination at work: 01:14:30 Gratitude and Luck: 01:19:30 Trump and international students: 01:33:30 Retirement projects: 01:40:30 Anti-Science movement: 01:48:30 Register to Vote + Vote by Mail: 01:59:30 Advice for raising kids: 02:04:30 Wealth and Happiness: 02:11:30 Best practices for Father’s from Irene’s experience: 02:25:00 Closing Remarks, advice for younger generation: 02:33:30

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