221 Episodes

  1. 186. Scientists Share Their Goals and Strategies for Attending a Scientific Conference

    Published: 1/18/2023
  2. 071. Practical Advice for Overcoming Impostor Syndrome w/ Dr. Maureen Gannon (R)

    Published: 1/1/2023
  3. 070. Impostor Syndrome (R)

    Published: 12/23/2022
  4. 185. I got accepted! Now how do I choose a PhD program?

    Published: 11/30/2022
  5. 184. White House Rules for Open Access w/ Heather Joseph

    Published: 11/17/2022
  6. 103. Laboratory of Horrors! (R)

    Published: 11/1/2022
  7. 183. Mailbag: Finding Balance, Master’s En Route, et al!

    Published: 10/19/2022
  8. 182. How to Choose A Rotation Lab and Advisor

    Published: 9/30/2022
  9. 181. Build Skills Before Grad School with a Postbac

    Published: 9/19/2022
  10. 180. Becoming an Educator w/ Dr. Alaina Talboy

    Published: 9/1/2022
  11. 119. Ten Tips to Crush Your First Semester (R)

    Published: 8/20/2022
  12. 179. Teaching Opportunities for Grad Students w/ Dr. Alaina Talboy

    Published: 8/1/2022
  13. 178. I Didn’t Even Know “Research” Was a Thing!

    Published: 7/18/2022
  14. 177. Mailbag: Is Academia Lonely? And, Lab Tech vs. Med Tech

    Published: 7/2/2022
  15. 176. Stop Calling Yourself a ‘Grad Student’ w/ Dr. Alaina Talboy

    Published: 6/17/2022
  16. 175. Four Research Traps (And How to Avoid Them)

    Published: 6/1/2022
  17. 116. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Summer Students (R)

    Published: 5/19/2022
  18. 174. I Have a Degree – Why Can’t I Find a Job?

    Published: 5/1/2022
  19. 173. Mailbag: I Have a Master’s Degree – Now I Want a PhD

    Published: 4/20/2022
  20. 172. Research Software Engineer

    Published: 4/1/2022

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Science is hard work, but making it through a PhD program and into a rewarding career can seem downright impossible. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone shared the secrets for success at every stage? Admissions, rotations, classes, quals, research, dissertations, job-hunting – avoid the pitfalls and get back to doing what you love. It's like getting a PhD in getting a PhD!