Communication

Leveraging Science Communication as a PhD With Leslie Berntsen

Storytelling is not just a tool for entertainment; it is a powerful medium for communicating complex ideas in a relatable and impactful manner. In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, Dr. Leslie Berntsen highlights why leveraging science communication is important, as a PhD, and how embedding your results within personal stories makes…

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Thriving as a First Gen Graduate Student With Dominique Louër

In this week’s episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD, I sat down with the Dominique Louër, a 4th-year PhD candidate at McGill University. Dominique shared her journey as a first-gen graduate student overcoming multiple challenges, from losing a supervisor to facing down imposter syndrome. Despite the hurdles she faced, Dominique championed a passion…

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Avoiding Career Narrative Pitfalls as a PhD with Jonathan Adler

Welcome to a new episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD! In this episode, David is joined by Jonathan Adler, professor of psychology at Olin College of Engineering to explore the profound intersections of science, story-telling, and identity. Delve into the importance of selecting the right PhD program and lab, and discover Jonathan’s unique…

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Papa PhD présente Thèsez-vous – Podcasthon 2024

Cette semaine sur Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, je t’apporte un épisode spécial Podcasthon 2024, où je te présente une association dont la mission est de créer un environnement et une communauté propices à la rédaction de thèse et d’articles – Thèsez-vous. Née en 2015, lors de la première retraite de rédaction organisée…

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Optimizing Focus and Attention With Gloria Mark

Are you a graduate student struggling to maintain your focus amidst a barrage of digital distractions? In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD we dive deep with into the secrets of optimizing your focus and attention. Gloria Mark, PhD in psychology and Chancellor’s Professor Emerita at UC Irvine. Discover how like meta…

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Career Cognitive Dissonance During the PhD With Gad Sabbatier

Welcome to a new collab episode of the PhD Dojo with The 2nd Lab. In this new episode of the PhD Dojo, Gad Sabbatier asks me about what I mean when I talk about cognitive dissonance about career prospects as it is experienced by graduate students. Join us in this new Dojo and write us at…

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The Power of Graduate Internships With Melissa Gismondi

This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD we delve into the transformative power of graduate internships with the insightful Melissa Gismondi. We explored her journey from academia to journalism, discussing the challenges, imposter syndrome, and the importance of seizing opportunities. From running for clarity to connecting with mentors, Melissa shared valuable insights on…

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Venturing Beyond Traditional Roles With Wafaa N. Aldhafiri

This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD we will be talking about exploring non-traditional roles for young researchers with PhD candidate Wafaa Nasser Aldhafiri. Wafaa Nasser Aldhafifi. Wafaa, a Master’s graduate in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a current Ph.D. candidate at UNMC, stands out for her dynamic career. She founded ‘The Pharma Weekly Digest’,…

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Demystifying Academic Branding With Sheena Howard

This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD we will be talking about demystifying academic branding with Dr. Sheena Howard, author of “Black Comics: Politics of Race and Representation”, “Black Queer Identity Matrix: Towards An Integrated Queer of Color Framework”, “Critical Articulations of Race, Gender and Sexual Orientation”, and “Encyclopedia of Black Comics”, who…

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Horizon PhD – Représenter le Québec à l’étranger avec Luc Bergeron et Jean-Christian Lemay

Bienvenue sur « Horizon PhD » – le balado qui explore des milieux insoupçonnés où tu peux mettre en valeur ton doctorat. Dans cet épisode, je t’emmène dans un univers très particulier… celui des représentations du Québec à l’étranger. Pour t’accompagner dans la découverte de la diplomatie scientifique et de la valeur ajoutée que tu…

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