Stress: Stories about being under pressure
b'This week, we\\u2019re presenting two stories about stressful situations in science. \\nPart 1:\\xa0 Due to stress in her personal life, TV writer Joey Slamon develops a cyst in an unfortunate place.\\nPart 2:\\xa0 As a biochemistry PhD student,\\xa0 Kellie Vinal has worked hard to prepare for her qualifying exam, but when the day finally arrives, nothing goes according to plan. \\nJoey Slamon has worked as a writer and producer on shows such as Arrested Development, Those Who Can\\u2019t and Bobcat Goldthwait\\u2019s upcoming Misfits and Monsters. She is currently working on season two of I\\u2019m Sorry for TruTV. Despite no formal training, she will happily give you medical advice if you ask for it.\\xa0 \\n\\nKellie Vinal is a PhD biochemist, science writer, educator, producer, and adventure enthusiast based in Atlanta, Georgia. She\\u2019s wildly interested in the intersection of science, art, and humanity and generally can\\u2019t sit still. She\\u2019s currently a freelance science communicator, serving as Festival Coordinator for the Atlanta Science Festival, Producer for The Story Collider, and Scientist In Residence for STE(A)M Truck. Kellie has also organized conferences, hosted a children\\u2019s TV show, written for various outlets, produced a science-themed bicycle scavenger hunt, hosted podcasts, collaborated on science-infused art projects, and trained to lead museum tours \\u2013 all in the name of inspiring curiosity and wonder about science.\\xa0 \\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'