How do you go from studying the stars to helping others shine in their science communication? 🌟 In this inspiring conversation, astrophysicist, TV host, and TEDx speaker Arnaud Stiepen joins David Mendes to share how he built a bridge between research and the public through Nexus by Arnaud Stiepen — his platform for transforming complex…
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Enregistré en direct à l’UQAR lors des Journées de la relève en recherche (J2R) 2025 de l’ACFAS, cet épisode spécial de Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD met en lumière les voix de cinq professionnel·les aux parcours divers après les études supérieures. Au cours de cette table ronde d’ouverture des J2R, David Mendes a exploré avec…
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What if your next job wasn’t about status, but about passion? In this powerful episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, David sits down with George Appling—former McKinsey partner, telecom CEO, and now a self-described “passionpreneur.” George shares his journey from high-level executive roles to building a portfolio of ventures that light him up:…
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What happens after you land your first job post-PhD? For many researchers, the transition from academia is just the beginning. In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, Katerina Thomas joins David to explore how mentorship, self-awareness, and internal motivation shape the next stages of a PhD’s career journey. Drawing from her own…
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Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis! This week, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Kirsten “Kiki” Sanford, a science communicator with an unconventional path from bird neuroscience to the front lines of science storytelling. In this episode, Dr. Kiki shares behind-the-scenes stories of launching “This Week in Science,” collaborating with mentors like Leo Laporte,…
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Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD. This week, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Rob Lion, professor of Human Resource Development at Idaho State University, expert in culture, leadership development, and organizational performance, and co-owner of Black River Performance Management. With over two decades of experience guiding individuals and…
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Bienvenue dans cet épisode spécial du balado « Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD» produit en collaboration avec l’équipe ÉOA hors les murs de l’École d’orthophonie et d’audiologie de l’université de Montréal, au long duquel nous vous invitons à plonger dans une conversation inspirante enregistrée en direct devant public, où notre animateur David Mendes…
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In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, host David Mendes is joined by Isabelle Koller, an assistant professor at VU Amsterdam and the founder of NextMinds. Isabelle shares her passion for helping early career researchers navigate the complexities of academia, from enhancing their well-being during their PhDs to planning the next steps…
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Bienvenue au tout nouveau format d’Au-delà de la thèse – les Pépites Papa PhD. Dans cet épisode, David Mendes s’entretient avec Manon Fantino-Lalonde, une doctorante entrepreneure qui réussit à jongler entre son projet doctoral et son entreprise naissante pour parler de “La clé de l’entrepreneuriat étudiant – Bien s’entourer”. Manon nous dévoile comment elle a…
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Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD! In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, your host David Mendes sits down for a meaningful chat with Claudia, who just wrapped up her PhD and is now stepping into the pharmaceutical industry. They explore Claudia’s experiences during her time in…
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