221 Episodes

  1. 061: Why We LOVE Grad School

    Published: 11/21/2016
  2. 060: The Right (And Wrong) Ways to Contact Potential Postdoc Advisors

    Published: 11/7/2016
  3. 059: Simple Tricks for Time Management – The Focus Funnel

    Published: 10/19/2016
  4. 058: How to Be Truly Unhappy in Grad School

    Published: 10/3/2016
  5. 057: “I’m a scientist. And I’m blind.”

    Published: 9/20/2016
  6. 056: Team Up for Speedier Science – #modernPhD Part 3

    Published: 9/5/2016
  7. 055: Four Ideas to Modernize Mentorship – #modernPhD Part 2

    Published: 8/23/2016
  8. 054: The 5 year PhD – #modernPhD Part 1

    Published: 8/8/2016
  9. 053: Why more testing from Theranos won’t prevent cancer

    Published: 7/25/2016
  10. 052: Hello PhD Year in Review

    Published: 7/11/2016
  11. 051: Should I change labs or quit grad school?

    Published: 7/4/2016
  12. 050: Lab Fail – Radioactive Tritium Spill

    Published: 6/26/2016
  13. 049: My advisor is moving, but I don’t want to go.

    Published: 6/20/2016
  14. 048: Where the (Wild) Postdocs Are

    Published: 6/13/2016
  15. 047: How many postdocs are there? The answer may surprise you!

    Published: 6/6/2016
  16. 046: Do I need a PhD to advance in my industry job?

    Published: 5/30/2016
  17. 045: Finally, some good news for postdoc salary!

    Published: 5/24/2016
  18. 044: 5 Myths About University Teaching Jobs That YOU Probably Believe

    Published: 5/16/2016
  19. 043: A Scientific Approach to Teaching Science

    Published: 5/9/2016
  20. 042: I’m a Fifth Year, and I’m Stuck in a Rut

    Published: 5/1/2016

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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!