Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD

Join the Papa PhD Skool community ! Welcome to another insightful episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD. This week, a treasure from the vault, my Season 4 conversation  with Dr. Chris Emdin, a STEM education inclusivity advocate. Join us as we delve into the visionary ideas presented in his latest book, "STEM, STEAM, Make, Dream," where he offers innovative solutions to modern educational cha...

Bienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode d'Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, où nous plongeons dans le parcours inspirant de Lauriane Gorce, exploratrice passionnée d'innovation. Lauriane nous rejoint pour discuter de l'importance de cultiver ses rêves d'enfance, de rester authentique et de ne pas s'autocensurer, à travers ses nombreuses expériences professionnelles et académiques. Ensemble avec David Me...

Join the Papa PhD Skool community ! Welcome back to another insightful episode of "Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD"! In today's episode, David Mendes sits down with this week's guest, Paulina Cossette, to explore her fascinating journey from academia to a thriving career in editing. Paulina, a former political science professor and author, shares her transition story, highlighting the importance o...

Join the Papa PhD Skool community ! Welcome to this new episode of "Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD" where we delve into the transformative shifts in academia and beyond. In today's episode, "Generative AI: Opportunities and Caveats in Academia," David Mendes sits down with Priten Shah, an expert in  the application of generative AI in education technology. In their conversation, David and Priten...

Join the Papa PhD Skool community ! Welcome to Season 6 of "Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD", the podcast where we dive deep into the journeys of individuals who have transitioned from academic pursuits to thriving careers in various industries. Today, we have a riveting episode featuring Anca Bodzer, a seasoned program manager specializing in the life sciences vertical. During the interview, Anca...

In this last stretch of season 5 of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, I am bringing you another treasure from the Papa PhD vault - my great conversation with Terence Milstead, during which he laid out his complete blueprint  for a successful career transition from academia into the private sector. Throughout the episode, Terence shares the strategies he used himself, along with the story of his exp...

Salut! Cette semaine sur Papa PhD, je t'apporte un des épisodes les plus écoutés de la saison 3 au long duquel, avec mon invité, Pierre-Henri Garnier, on a parlé psychologie, transdisciplinarité et doctorat, et à la fin de laquelle il a partagé un exercice de réalité virtuelle (sans casque) qui t'aidera à maîtriser ton stress. Bonne écoute! Ce que tu apprendras dans cet épisode : Un exercice d'aut...

To finish season 5 of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, I am bringing you another treasure from the Papa PhD vault - my great conversation with someone who has been hard at work to help PhDs figure out their careers for a long time - Jen Polk of From PhD to Life. Join us on this conversation about a question many of you may have asked yourselves already: is leaving academia tantamount to being a se...

Are you preparing to write a paper? Do you get anxious, not knowing what the outcome of this long process is going to be? Today, I'm sharing with you a treasure from the Papa PhD vault: my conversation with Anna Clemens, whose specialty is to coach researchers on how to write for journal articles. During our conversation, Anna talked about how to systematize article writing, she talked about the i...

Dans ce nouvel épisode d'Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, découvre comment devenir visible et attractif dans le secteur privé. Avec mon invitée, Julie Lopes, explore des stratégies comme la visualisation, la présence sur LinkedIn, et le développement d'un mindset positif quand à la recherche d'emploi. Ne manque pas nos conseils pour mieux communiquer avec les entreprises et développer ton réseau...

Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! Today, we're diving into the fascinating interface between science and comedy. Our guest – Lexa Graham – is a Toronto comedian and writer with a master's degree in chemical engineering. During our conversation, Lexa shares her journey from the lab to the stage, revealing how she struggled with the practical aspects of chemistry but fou...

Dans ce nouvel épisode d'Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD intitulé "Du labo au cubicule : Conseiller le gouvernement avec un PhD en biochimie", j'accueille Gaëlle Bridon, qui a transformé son expertise de recherche en biochimie en une carrière dynamique au sein du ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie. Gaëlle revient sur son parcours allant de la recherche universitaire à la ve...

Welcome to Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In today's episode, I'm thrilled to have Dr. Stephani Mason join us. Dr. Mason, an associate professor of accounting at DePaul University, is renowned for her impactful work on diversity and representation in academia and beyond. Today, we dive into the transformative impact of PhD programs on career paths and the vital role of researchers in non-academi...

In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD I bring you a treasure from the vault from season 1 of the podcast – my conversation with Joe Makkerh, who shares remarkable journey from the rigours of academic research to the pharmaceutical industry, and ultimately to becoming a business owner. Joe shares invaluable insights on the importance of being approachable, of selflessly helping others,...

Dans ce nouvel épisode d'Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, je plonge au cœur du congrès ComSciCon 2024 pour explorer les évolutions marquantes de l'événement au cours des cinq dernières années et pour avoir le témoignage des jeunes scientifiques qui y participent cette année. Découvre c'est quoi ComSciCon Québec, l'importance grandissante de la communication scientifique pour les jeunes scientifi...

In this new episode titled "Building a Career Out of Making Science Fun", I sit down with the ever-enthusiastic Elodie Chabrol to dive into the world of science communication. During our conversation, Elodie shares her inspiring journey from a traditional research career to becoming a full-time freelance science communicator. Throughout our conversation, Elodie talks about the challenges and rewar...

Bienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode d'Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD intitulé "Vulgarisation : de la recherche à l’entreprenariat" ! Dans cette entrevue avec Manon Fantino-Lalonde je discute de la vulgarisation scientifique et de son lien avec l'entrepreneuriat scientifique. Au fil de notre conversation, Manon partage son parcours, de son passage par la compétition sportive en France à sa passion...

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 science more accessible and engaging to the general...

This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD, I am bringing you a listener favorite about the imposter phenomenon in academia and beyond – my Season 4 conversation with Marc Reid, PhD, author of You Are Not a Fraud - A Scientist's Guide to the Imposter Phenomenon. Imposter feelings are ubiquitous in graduate school and throughout your career, especially after pivots into a new position or a new sp...

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 for neurolinguistics and clinched victory a...

This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD, I'm thrilled to welcome Don Martin, an expert in graduate enrollment and the founder of Grad School Roadmap. In this episode, Don shares his personal journey from being the first in his peer group to attend college and graduate school to helping others overcome the hurdles of graduate program applications. We delve into the nuances of the graduate admi...

Welcome to this insightful episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD, where we delve deep into the complexities of embracing life as a PhD and the broader challenges faced by those in academia, through the prism of our guest's research on high-performing professionals from the gig economy. In this episode I'm joined once again by the Professor Sue Ashford from the University of Michigan, whose pr...

Nous ne sommes pas tous faits pareils. Ce qui nous motive, ce qui nous passionne, nos valeurs, nos priorités dans la vie, tous ces traits font de nous qui nous sommes, avec notre style particulier, avec nos besoins particuliers, avec nos tocs particuliers. Cette semaine sur Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, je t'apporte un autre trésor de la voûte – ma conversation avec Mrim Boutla, où l'on trace...

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 perspective on understanding life's narrative through...

Welcome to a new episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD, where we dive deep into the world of personal and interpersonal effectiveness with Professor Sue Ashford of the University of Michigan. In this enlightening conversation, Sue shares insights from her recent book, "The Power of Flexing," revealing strategies for self-leadership and growth that are applicable both inside and outside academ...