Beyond Your Science

"My PhD prepared me for the science. It didn't prepare me for the system." Getting your PhD might be the end of grad school, but it's only the beginning of your career. The transition from the structured world of academia to the fast-paced reality of industry can leave even the most accomplished PhDs feeling lost. In this episode, I interview with Sherine Cheung, bioengineering PhD scientist and f...

In this episode, I share an old blog post that I wrote in Fall 2021 after going through the process of rotating through research groups and choosing my research group. Then I share some reflections now 4 years later, as a 5th year student and what I'd consider more, knowing what I know now. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh   Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

In this episode, I reflect on some lessons I've learned from being a website designer for grad students and early career researchers to experiencing the same challenges after becoming a graduate student myself. I share some tips on what I'd focus on to get started on building my online presence. Enter the Best Personal Academic Websites Contest: https://theacademicdesigner.com/2025/best-personal-a...

In this episode, we'll chat about how I started my science communication journey and what I've learned. I will also read my most recent article that was published in The Dish Wisconsin, a food literary magazine at UW-Madison. My Science Communication Articles: How Non-sugar Sweetners Affect Gut Health:  https://magazine.scienceconnected.org/2019/08/how-nonsugar-sweeteners-affect-gut-health/ Mmm, C...

In this episode, I share about how and why I deferred grad school and what I wish I did instead. I also share some tips based on my experience for graduate school applicants who want to defer.  Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brttnytrnh Website: https://brittanytrinh.com Listen to Brittany's Music Box: https://open.spotify...

In this episode, I talk about how Chopin's Op. 10 No. 1 changed my attitude at two different times in my life: learning piano during my middle school years and completing this last year(ish) of my chemistry PhD. 01:33: The story behind choosing Chopin's Etude Opus 10 No. 1. 07:06: Connecting the music and my current challenges in my last (ish) year of my PhD 08:02: My renewed intention to document...

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brttnytrnh Website: https://brittanytrinh.com Background Music Credit: Op. 10 No. 1, composed by Frederic Chopin, performed by Chiara Bertoglio, piano (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)

In this episode, I share my experience of coping with homesickness as a graduate student over the years. Credits: Intro excerpt, read from Breaking Through: My Life in Science by Katalin Kariko Piano excerpts: La vallée des cloches from Miroirs by Maurice Ravel, performed by Thérèse Dussaut (piano), from a recital at the Salle de Pleyel, Paris, March 1975; Publisher: Pandora Records/Al Goldstein A...

In this episode, I share some of my tips for fueling your brain and body by maintaining a healthy diet and exercise as a graduate student (from someone who is learning how to be healthier slowly). Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brttnytrnh Website: https://brittanytrinh.com Music Credit: String Quartet No. 12, 1st mvt comp...

In this episode, we'll talk about: Why I wanted to redesign my website How I updated my website strategy Breaking down the steps I took to redesign the website Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brttnytrnh Website: https://brittanytrinh.com Music Credit: String Quartet No. 12, 1st mvt composed by Antonin Dvorak, performed by...

In this episode, I interview Dr. Lucinda Jackson of LJ Ventures. We talk about How her career in environmental chemistry led to starting her own consulting business How she incorporated many different aspects of her work, including speaking and writing books, into LJ Ventures How we can empower and retain more women in STEM Follow Dr. Lucinda Jackson for updates on her speaking events and books! W...

In this episode, I interview Derek Miller, founder/owner of Genius Lab Gear (geniuslabgear.com). We talk about his journey from PhD to entrepreneurship while working a full-time job in materials science the process of designing and launching products such as the Lab Coat Project, and slowly building a lifestyle business on your own terms Follow Genius Lab Gear for more cool science/lab products! W...

In this episode, I share the different opportunities/experiences that I've had in undergrad and throughout grad school, such as working as a governmental relations intern, volunteering at the science museum, running a web design business while pursuing a PhD, and working as an undergraduate research TA, and how I've leveraged these experiences to get new opportunities. Connect with me on LinkedIn:...

In this episode, I share my experience how I integrated my interests in music and web design into starting a new entrepreneurial venture, Music Pocket Coach. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brttnytrnh Website: https://brittanytrinh.com Music Credit: II. Mouvement de Menuet from Sonatine, composed by Maurice Ravel, performe...

In this episode, we'll discuss 3 tips to improve your academic lab website for prospective researchers. Update your website content before recruitment season Create a "Positions" page so potential group members know what to do to join. Add your group's personality to the website with real photos! Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh Instagram: https://www.instagra...

In this episode, I'll answer some Q&As that I got about my trip to Norway, including: What are your planning tips? What are some cultural differences in Norway vs. the US? Did you find it easy to navigate your way around and is it somewhere you'd recommend for solo travel? What was your favorite memory? Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh Connect with me on Insta...

In this episode, I'll share my trip to Norway along with my itinerary - what I did in each city or town, what I thought about it, and what I might do differently knowing what I know now. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brttnytrnh   Music Credit: II. Mouvement de Menuet from Sonatine, composed by Maurice...

In this episode, I'm sharing my experience and takeaways from the Morgridge Entrepreneurial Bootcamp at UW-Madison, such as Why having an idea and passion isn't enough to succeed as an entrepreneur How STEM and business go together What PhDs and entrepreneurs have in common Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brttnytrnh Websit...

In this episode, we'll talk about what to do when you don't like your website anymore, including: what to do before any website redesign how to identify what should be addressed in a website redesign how to proceed with a website redesign project Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brttnytrnh Website: https://brittanytrinh.com...

In today's episode, we'll talk about how you can create your personal academic website in 3 steps, which are: Draft your website outline. Develop your website content. Design your website. Best Personal Academic Websites Content 2022: https://theacademicdesigner.com/2022/winners-of-the-2022-best-personal-academic-websites-contest/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytr...

In this episode, I share about: my side hustling journey from high school until now the thought process behind why I side hustle how side hustling has shaped me into the person that I am today Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brttnytrnh Website: https://brittanytrinh.com Music Credit: II. Mouvement de Menuet from Sonatine,...

In this episode, I'll share how I built my personal brand in STEM, including How I learned that my story, experience, and expertise were valuable How I overcame my anxieties about building a personal brand and leveraging it to gain new opportunities for myself How I built a personal brand that works for me Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh Instagram: https://ww...

The first thing you should do when creating your personal academic website is creating your website strategy. In this episode,  we'll discuss  What a website strategy is Why you need a website strategy How to create your own website strategy Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brttnytrnh Website: https://brittanytrinh.com Musi...