University Of Iowa College Of Public Health

This week, Lauren introduces some of our newest student podcasters, Raj, Caroline, and Max. They discuss their backgrounds, what excites them about public health, and their experiences so far in graduate school. Key takeaways: The podcasters come from diverse backgrounds, including epidemiology, agricultural safety and health, and public health more broadly. They are passionate about topics like infectious diseases, chronic disease prevention, and environmental/occupational health literacy. They share advice for other graduate students, such as making connections with faculty, balancing work and personal life, and taking advantage of opportunities. The podcasters are excited to bring fresh perspectives to the podcast and explore issues in public health that don't receive enough attention, like qualitative research and the connections between chronic diseases and future conditions like dementia. A transcript of this podcast is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/plugged-in-to-publ