Podcast Archive
Ep. 83: A Conversation with Julia Galloway on Old and New Inspirations
Julia Galloway talks about shifting inspirations for her ceramics works.
Ep. 82: Adrienne Tauses (Ph.D.) Counselor Education and Supervision
Episode 82 features Adrienne Tauses who talks about her journey to UM, including her work in wilderness and equine therapy.
Ep. 81 Juthika Thaker (Ph.D.) Public Health
In Episode 81, we feature Ph.D. student Juthika Thaker, who discusses her research into vaccine rates in rural communities.
Ep. 80: Rebekah Brassfield (M.S.) System Ecology
Confluence talks with Rebekah Brassfield, a Systems Ecology student at UM. Brassfield describes her fascinating research into bumblebees and huckleberries, both crucial to Montana's ecological health.
Ep. 79: Becky Kendall (Ph.D.) Toxicology
In Episode 79, Confluence talks with UM Ph.D. student Becky Kendall.
Ep. 78: Emily Ruskovich
In Episode 78, Confluence talks with Professor Emily Ruskovich, whose 2017 novel "Idaho" was awarded the prestigious International Dublin Literary Award.
Ep. 77: Gabi Graceffo (MFA) Poetry
In this episode, Confluence talks with Gabi Graceffo, an MFA student studying poetry and simultaneously finishing an MA in English literature.
Ep. 76: Rebecca Durham (Ph.D.) Interdisciplinary Studies
On this episode of Confluence, we visit with Ph.D. student Rebecca Durham, one of the Bertha Morton award winners for 2022-2023.
Ep. 75: Thomas Basolo (MSW) Social Work
This episode of Confluence is the second in a two-part series honoring our graduate student veterans during Veterans Week.
Ep. 74: Elizabeth Barrs (Ph.D.) History
In our discussion with Ph.D. student Elizabeth Barrs, she shares about her journey to the graduate program after a 20-plus-year career as an army military officer.
Ep. 73: Haley Omeasoo (Ph.D.) Anthropology
In this episode, we talk with Haley Omeasoo, a Ph.D. student in Anthropology whose research won top prize at UM’s GradCon.
Ep. 72: A Conversation with Dr. Cory Palmer on the Power of Collaboration and Mathematical Maturity Confluence
Confluence talks with Dr. Cory Palmer, a UM professor in his 10th year, about his time in Hungary.
Ep. 71: Anastasia Halfpap (Ph.D.) Mathematics
In Episode 71, Confluence talks with Bertha Morton Award winner and native Montanan Anastasia Halfpap, a Ph.D. student in the Mathematical Sciences program at UM.
Ep. 70: A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Metcalf on Recreation Conflict and Planning
In Episode 70, Confluence talks with Dr. Elizabeth Metcalf, the Joel Meier Distinguished Professor of Wildland Management and Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs at UM.
Ep. 69: Michelle Terwillger (Ph.D.) Forestry and Conservation Sciences
In this episode, Confluence interviews Michelle Terwilliger, Ph.D. candidate in Forestry and Conservation Sciences at UM.
Ep. 68 Ada Smith (Ph.D.) Forestry and Conservation Sciences
This episode of Confluence celebrates Ada Smith, Ph.D. candidate in Forestry and Conservation Sciences at UM.
Ep. 67: D’Shane Barnett, Julie Cahoon: Models of Cultural Strength in Native Research Collaborations
This episode celebrates the success of two recent graduates of UM’s program in Public Health, Julie Cahoon, who completed her Masters last December, and D’Shane Barnett, who completed his doctorate in Spring 22.
Ep. 66: A Conversation with Katie Kane on Academic Beginnings, Autotheory
In Episode 66, we hear from Dr. Katie Kane, an associate professor in the English department.
Ep. 65: Nirvan Rouzbeh (Ph.D.) Neuroscience
In Episode 65 of Confluence, Nirvan Rouzbeh, a graduate student in the Neuroscience program, shares about his journey to UM and his research on glutamate receptors.
Ep. 64: Simon Buzzard: Environmental Studies (M.S.)
In Episode 64 of Confluence, we hear from Simon Buzzard, a student in the environmental studies department.
Ep. 63: Bailey Durnell: Political Science (M.A.)
In Episode 63, Bailey Durnell shares about her studies in political science with a graduate certificate in gender and sexuality.
Ep. 62: A Conversation with Dr. Jakki Mohr on Natural Capital
A conversation with Dr. Jakki Mohr on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 61: Lindsey Ellett: Resource Conservation (M.S.)
A conversation with Lindsey Ellett on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 60: Rebekah Brassfield: Systems Ecology (M.S.)
A conversation with Rebekah Brassfield on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 59: Daniel Salois: Counselor Education and Supervision (Ph.D.)
A conversation with Daniel Salois on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 58: A Conversation with Dr. Katrina Mullan on Economics and Environmental Policy
A conversation with Dr. Katrina Mullan on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 57: Marisela Chavez: Department of Society and Conservation (Ph.D.)
A conversation with Marisela Chavez on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 56: Susan Teitelman: Environmental Studies (M.S.)
A conversation with Susan Teitelman on Confluence Podcast.
Ep.55: Dylan Wright: School Counseling (M.A.)
A conversation featuring Dylan Wright on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 54: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Lukacs on Statistics in Ecosystem and Conservation Science
A conversation featuring Dr. Paul Lukacs on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 53: Rick White: Creative Writing Nonfiction (M.F.A.), English (M.A.)
A conversation with Rick White on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 52 Katie Christison: Interdisciplinary Studies (PhD)
A conversation with Katie Christison on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 51: Hannah Gibbs: (M.F.A.) Theatrical Design and Technology
A conversation with Hannah Gibbs on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 50: A Conversation with Dr. Erica Woodahl on Pharmacogenomics, Returning to Missoula
A conversation with Dr. Erica Woodahl on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 49: Yan Li: Biochemistry(M.S.)on Cutting-Edge Research, Helping Others Along The Way
A conversation with Yan Li on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 48: Alex Dreussi, Law (J.D.) and Public Administration (M.P.A.) on Ethics and Corruption
A conversation with Alex Dreussi on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 47: Kristina Mahagamage: Media Arts (MFA) on Helping People Communicate Through VR
A conversation with Kristina Mahagamage on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 46: A Conversation with Dr. Justin Angle on Getting Your Academic Reps In, Bond Trading
A conversation with Dr. Justin Angle on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 45: Madaline Cochrane: Ecology and Evolution (PhD) on How Salamanders React to Climate Change
A conversation with Madaline Cochrane on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 44: Teigan Avery: Economics (M.A.) on How Public Health and Economics Work Together
A conversation with Teigan Avery on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 43: Nathan Stahley: Social Work (M.S.) on Building Strong Communities Through Youth Outreach
A conversation with Nathan Stahley on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 42: A Conversation with Dr. Mark Hebblewhite on sublime landscapes, hard-win victories
A conversation with Mark Hebblewhite on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 41: Zachary Lauffenburger on Modeling Hydrology Systems in The Era of Climate Change
A conversation with Zachary Lauffenberger on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 40: Connor Southard on the "Religion" of Reading and Writing Fiction
A conversation with Connor Southard on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 39: Brianna Ashley on Sleeping Under the Stars and Diversifying Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
A conversation with Brianna Ashley on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 38: A Conversation with Dr. Ke Wu on Ascending the Heron Tower and Humanizing Mathematics
A conversation with Dr. Ke Wu on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 37: Allison Cutuli on Resilient Communities and Mutual Aid Networks in the Time of COVID
A conversation with Allison Cutuli on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 36: Elijah Jalil Paz Fisher on Soul Work, Acting, and Screamin' From the Zoo
A conversation with Elijah Jalil Paz Fisher on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 35: Jen Harrington on Tribal Communities, the EPA, and Improving Superfund Consultation
A conversation with Jen Harrington on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 34: Joseph Denhert on Stream Assessment, Community Planning, and Handheld Photogrammetry
A conversation with Joseph Denhert on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 33: A Conversation with Nadia White on Journalism, Story as a Guide, and Luxuriating in Words
A conversation with Nadia White on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 32: Dillon Sarb on International Relations, Conflict and Government as a Way to Help People
A conversation featuring Dillon Sarb on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 31: Colter Feuerstein on Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Fin Clips, and Fisheries Management
A conversation with Colter Feuerstein on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 30: Helen Russette on Child Wellbeing, Giving Back to the Community, and Floating the Clark Fork
A conversation with Helen Russette on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 29: A Conversation with Dr. Annie Belcourt (Otter Woman) on PTSD Research and Trauma Recovery
A conversation with Dr. Annie Belcourt on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 28: Hope Ruskaup on Finding Poetry in the Everyday and Working Through Two Graduate Degrees
A conversation with Hope Ruskaup on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 27: Sierra Streuli on Inequality, Social Justice, and Barriers to Reintegration for ex-Felons
A conversation with Sierra Streuli on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 26: Rob Green on Eco-Porn, Bears, and Interdisciplinary Skill-Building in Environmental Studies
A conversation with Rob Green on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 25: A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Severson on Personified Technology and Singing Lilies
A conversation with Dr. Rachel Severson on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 24: Michelle Williams on Sociology and Truck Stop Employees
A conversation with Michelle Williams on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 23: Rebekah Skoog on Learning, Language, and Cultural Empathy
A conversation with Rebekah Skoog on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 22: John Stefanek on LBJ, Model Cities, and the Importance of Good Mentors
A conversation with John Stefanek on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 21: A Conversation with Dr. Christopher Preston on Philosophy in a Synthetic Age
A conversation with Dr. Christopher Preston on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 20: Eric Jensen on Landscape Painting and the Art of Mixing Colors
A conversation with Eric Jensen on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 19: Suzanne Garcia Pino on Her Writing Flow State and Albuquerque in the Time of Trump
A conversation with Suzanna Garcia Pino on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 18: Cierra Anderson on Economic Development in Indian Country and Unfair Burdens of the Law
A conversation with Cierra Anderson on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 17: A Conversation with Dr. John Quindry about Exercise, Low-Stress Labs, and Good Writing
A conversation featuring Dr. John Quindry on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 16: Nick Thiros on Working Outside, Clean Groundwater, and Following in Mom's Footsteps
A conversation with Nick Thiros on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 15: Jared Gibbs on Environmental Philosophy, Animal Rights, and Systematic Thinking
A conversation with Jared Gibbs on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 14: Eric Palm on Caribou, Climate Change, and Putting Backpacks on Birds
A conversation with Eric Palm on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 13: A Conversation with Dr. Jesse Johnson about Fire, Ice, and his Time in Africa
A conversation with Dr. Jesse Johnson on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 12: Jaynee Bohart on the Intersection of Psychology and Children
A conversation with Jaynee Bohart on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 11: Yubin Kwon on Reaction Mechanisms in Chemistry
A conversation with Yubin Kwon on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 10: Louise Johns on Images of Bison and Indigenous Efforts to Restore Them to the Plains
A conversation with Louise Johns on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 9: A Conversation with Dr. Kelly Dixon on Democratizing History through Archaeology
A conversation with Dr. Kelly Dixon on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 8: Michaela Shifley on Collaborative Archaeology and Working With Tribal Partners
A conversation with Michaela Shifley on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 7: Kris Short on Toxicology, a Universal Flu Vaccine, and Flyfishing on Campus
A conversation with Kris Short on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 6: Julia Goar and Nicholas Coombs on Working in Borneo and Community Health
A conversation with Julia Goar and Nicholas Coombs on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 5: A Conversation with Dr. Bernadette Sweeney on Theater and Stories of the Irish in Montana
A conversation with Dr. Bernadette Sweeney on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 4: Aimee Paxton on Acting, Theater, and Being Alma Winemiller
A conversation with Aimee Paxton on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 3: Cynthia Coleman on a Science Ground in an Indigenous Culture of the Land
A conversation with Cynthia Coleman on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 2: Jenny Sheets on Storytelling, Nonfiction, and Launching Her Storysquares App
A conversation with Jenny Sheets on Confluence Podcast.
Ep. 1: A Conversation with Dr. L. Scott Mills on Climate Change and Animal Adaptation
A conversation with Dr. L. Scott Mills on Confluence Podcast.
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