Katta Spiel (Part 1) on career uncertainties, gender identity and health issues

Dr Katta Spiel is an Assistant Professor at TU Wien, a recent ERC Starting Grant recipient, and a good colleague of mine. In the first part of this two-part conversation Katta shares their experiences on a range of topics like career uncertainty, rejection of proposals, coming out as queer, having a formal gender change, dealing with chronic health issues, and being successful in receiving a prestigious research council grant. Dr. Spiel's struggles and successes reflect their unyielding effort to change academic life for the better. An emphasis is also placed on the importance of authenticity and uncompromised approach when applying for grants. Part two of the conversation with Katta will delve deeper into the topic of neurodivergence and their ADHD experiences.Overview:0:00 Introduction02:42 Navigating Identity and Academia07:06 Exploring Alternative Career Paths09:37 The Journey to Recognition and Success10:34 Challenges and Triumphs in Grant Applications23:07 Understanding the Difference Between Access and Accessibility25:48 Personal Journey of Gender Identity and Health33:58 Experiences with Chronic Health Issues38:10 The Impact of Body Shape on Medical Treatment40:16 The Role of Technology in Access and Inclusion43:23 EndRelated Links:Katta's personal web page, TU Wien web page, LinkedIn page, and announcement about their ERC Starting GrantPeople: Raja Kushalnager, Christian Vogler , Abraham Glasser

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