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Starting Over: My Journey with a New PhD Dissertation
Reflecting on failure, media research, and what it means to rewrite a dissertation from the ground up.
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From Setback to Comeback: Finding Clarity
Returning to My Roots: Reevaluating Research and Redefining My Dissertation It’s been a challenging year, to say the least. When I submitted my first draft for my PhD dissertation, the feedback I received was honest and direct. The work wasn’t as rigorous as it needed to be. I hadn’t stayed focused on my research questions.…
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Baby, Books, and Big Ideas
Jumping back into the world of academic conferences after finishing my dissertation draft and becoming a new mom has been both exciting and a bit nerve-wracking. Balancing the joys and demands of raising a baby while continuing my academic work has required careful planning, resilience, and a lot of creativity. Here’s a glimpse into my…
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Journeying Through Change: Reflecting on My Dissertation and Parenthood
As the gentle hum of life fills our home, the passage of seasons is marked not just by the changing landscape but by the growth of our son, now nearing his first year. In the quiet moments of early morning, with the soft light spilling into the home office, I find myself reflecting on the…
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Guiding the Journey: Reflecting on My Teaching Experience This Summer
Introduction This summer, I had the privilege of leading INDG 1011: Introduction to Indigenous and Settler Encounters at Carleton University. Over six intensive weeks, we delved into the intricate and profound narrative of Indigenous and settler encounters in so-called Canada. Drawing on academic disciplines like Indigenous Studies, Critical Canadian Studies, Settler Studies, History, and Legal…
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Embracing the Journey: A Remarkable First Day as a University Lecturer
Stepping into the role of a lecturer is an exhilarating experience, and last evening marked an extraordinary milestone in my career. As I begin my journey as a lecturer for INDG 1011 Introduction to Indigenous and Settler Relations at Carleton University, I am filled with gratitude, excitement, and a deep sense of responsibility. This course…
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New page added: “Current Project: PhD Dissertation”
With ResearchGate removing their “Projects” pages and ability to update progress, I decided to add a new page to this website that allowed me to track the progress on my dissertation. As a living document, not only does tracking my progress allow for a level of transparency in my work, but it is also a…
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In the news: “Finding purpose in learning after PTSD, Navy career”
Proud to share my education story as part of Athabasca University’s “Transforming Lives” series. Click below to read more.
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“It’s enough”: Embracing our core
During the pandemic I think we, as a society, truly learned how overworked, burnt out, and overstimulated we really are. Though it differed for everyone, for a time the pause on our daily hustles revealed a world of quiet, a world of thoughtful interactions. However, as the work pace has picked up again, I have…
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Planning, Predictions, and Fears: The Step into Motherhood
When I found out that I was pregnant back in August 2022, I immediately Googled how other PhD candidates had survived writing a dissertation and going through pregnancy at the same time. There was generally lots of really rosy perspectives about the strength of women, leaning on social networks, and “I succeeded and so can…
Samantha D. Stevens 