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Vitamin PhD Podcast
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Vitamin PhD is a "supplement" to doctoral study produced at Boston University. Our podcast delivers career narratives and skills know-how through conversations with current and past PhDs. Our six-episode "capsule" seasons are hosted by current PhD students at Boston University who collaborate to envision a theme and select guests for conversations about all things PhD.
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Episode 6: Conversation with Tommy Vitolo, PhD
Sep 5, 202401:23:57Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, Whitney and Ayantika meet with Dr. Tommy Vitolo, engineer and representative of the 15th Norfolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Vitolo’s experiences navigating the harsh realities and triumphs of graduate school, and how a PhD in engineering eventually led Dr. Vitolo to a job in government.
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Aug 22, 202401:04:42Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, Whitney and Ayantika chat with Dr. William McKeen, author and Professor in journalism at Boston University. This episode explores the role of mentors throughout our PhD journey, navigating career changes, and the challenges of finding a work-life balance. Article: “AT UNIVERSITIES, THE TENURE TRACK GOES OFF THE RAILS”
Transcribe →Episode 4: Conversation with Kim Vanuytsel, PhD
Aug 8, 202400:33:44Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, Whitney and Ayantika speak with Dr. Kim Vanuytsel, stem cell biologist and Assistant Professor in medicine at Boston University. In this episode, we dive into conversations about the challenge of juggling busy careers and personal lives, dealing with imposter syndrome, and the importance of taking care of yourself.
Transcribe →Episode 3: Conversation with Rhonda Harrison, PhD
Aug 1, 202400:37:15Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, Whitney and Ayantika chat with Dr. Rhonda Harrison, bioinformatician and Founder and CEO of Biopharmix Consulting. In this episode, we discuss the importance of being proud of your successes, managing your time, and more! Task manager: Remember the Milk
Transcribe →Episode 2: Conversation with Beverly Brown, PhD
Jul 25, 202400:25:49Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, Whitney and Ayantika meet with Dr. Beverly Brown, biochemist, former first lady of Boston University, and Director of Development, Industry at the Boston University School of Public Health. In this episode, we discuss how Dr. Brown overcame challenges during her PhD program and explore the value of mentorship before, during, and after graduate school.
Transcribe →Episode 1: Conversation with Joanna Davidson, PhD
Jul 18, 202401:08:34Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, Whitney and Ayantika talk with Dr. Joanna Davidson, cultural anthropologist and Associate Professor in anthropology at Boston University. This episode explores the importance of making time for self discovery during graduate school, navigating difficult career choices, and advice on dealing with imposter syndrome.
Transcribe →Transition Episode: Introducing Your New Hosts for Season 11 - Whitney and Ayantika
Jul 11, 202400:08:37Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWelcome to season 11 of Vitamin PhD! In this episode, we are introduced to our new hosts: Whitney Souery and Ayantika Saha. We hope you enjoy listening! Stay tuned each Thursday for new episodes of this season.
Transcribe →Episode 5: Academic Path From a PhD with Dr. Patricia Fabian
Sep 7, 202300:27:08Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailOn the final episode of season 10, the hosts are talking with Dr. Patricia Fabian about taking an academic career path after getting a PhD. We hope you have enjoyed this season of Vitamin PhD on career development!Dr. Patricia Fabian's Links:Website: https://www.bu.edu/sph/profile/m-fabian/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PatriciaFabianS@ PatriciaFabianS
Transcribe →Episode 4: Moving from Academia to a Non-Academic Position with Dr. Lindsey Butler
Aug 31, 202300:27:34Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailOn this episode, our hosts speak with Dr. Lindsey Butler, Director of Climate and Health Resilience at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, about deciding to take a non-academic path after getting a PhD.Websites:https://coverage.bluecrossma.com/author/dr-lindsey-butlerTwitter:https://twitter.com/drlindseybutler@drlindseybutler
Transcribe →Episode 3: Career development: Not A One-Size Fits All With Maria Erb
Aug 24, 202300:35:43Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWelcome to episode 3! Today, the hosts speak with Maria Erb, Director of the Newbury Center for First Generation students at Boston University, about supporting students, especially first generation students and students from underrepresented groups, in navigating career opportunities and education.Website:https://www.bu.edu/newbury-center/about/meet-the-staff/Newbury Center at BU: https://www.bu.edu/newbury-center/
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