
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 5: Conversation with William McKeen, PhD
This episode features an interview with Dr.
·1h 5m - 2
Introducing Your New Hosts for Season 9 - Tachira and Grace
This episode introduces Tachira and Grace as the new co-hosts for Season 9 of the Vitamin PhD podcast, where they share their backgrounds and how they joined the show.
·23m - 3
From PhD to Professional: Moving into the Workforce
This episode features interviews with Boston University alumni discussing how they transitioned from PhD programs to various professional careers, highlighting the skills gained in graduate school.
·40m - 4
Episode 3: Conversation with Rhonda Harrison, PhD
This episode features an interview with Dr.
·37m - 5
Episode 5: Academic Path From a PhD with Dr. Patricia Fabian
This episode features an interview with Dr.
·27m - 6
Episode 4: Moving from Academia to a Non-Academic Position with Dr. Lindsey Butler
This episode features an interview with Dr.
·28m - 7
Innovation and Interdisciplinarity: How Collaboration Fosters Creativity
This episode features an interview with Josh Finkelstein, Executive Director of Boston University's Biological Design Center, discussing his educational and career path to explore how interdisciplinary collaboration fosters innovation and creativity.
·41m - 8
Conversations about Online Education
This episode explores career journeys in education, focusing on transitions from traditional teaching to corporate instructional design and the importance of effective communication in academic settings.
·34m - 9
Navigating Interdisciplinary Research
This episode of Vitamin PhD features an interview with MIT professor Dr.
·43m - 10
Navigating Research Process and Design
Two Boston University PhD students interview Professor Michael Genert about research process and design, exploring how to ask interesting questions and communicate findings effectively.
·43m - 11
Conversations about Special Education
This episode of Vitamin PhD features interviews with Dr.
·34m - 12
Episode 3: Career development: Not A One-Size Fits All With Maria Erb
This episode features an interview with Maria Erb, the inaugural director of the Newberry Center at Boston University, discussing her personal and professional journey in higher education and student affairs as a first-generation college graduate.
·36m - 13
Learning to Lead: How Authenticity and Awareness Can Revolutionize Leadership
This episode features Dr.
·38m - 14
Group Dynamics: Power and Difference
This episode explores how understanding interpersonal power dynamics can help individuals work across differences in group settings, featuring an interview with practice-based theorist Humaan Harouni.
·53m - 15
Conversation about Early Childhood and K-12 Education
This episode of Vitamin PhD features an interview with Dr.
·34m - 16
Introducing Your New Hosts for Season 7 - Jenna and Shaunesse'
This episode introduces the new hosts for Season 7 of Vitamin PhD, featuring PhD students Shanice and Jana, as they transition from a research skills focus to teaching skills.
·22m - 17
Conversations on Advocacy and Career Paths - Part Two
This episode continues a conversation with two academics about their fellowship experiences and how such programs can benefit PhD students in developing broader skills and career paths.
·33m - 18
Episode 4: Dr. Hannah Čulík-Baird on Self-Awareness Within Academia and Long-Term Projects
This episode explores how self-awareness can help navigate academia and manage long-term projects, featuring an interview with Dr.
·49m - 19
Episode 1: Conversation with Joanna Davidson, PhD
This episode features an interview with Dr.
·1h 9m - 20
Episode 6: Conversation with Tommy Vitolo, PhD
This episode features an interview with Massachusetts State Representative Tommy Vitolo about his PhD journey, career path, and balancing academic pursuits with political responsibilities.
·1h 24m - 21
Transition Episode: Introducing Season 10
This episode introduces Season 10 of Vitamin PhD, a podcast by Boston University PhD students focusing on career development and equity in graduate school, with hosts Alexa Friedman and Adriana Spindle-Jackson sharing their research backgrounds and interests.
·8m - 22
Episode 2: Conversation with Beverly Brown, PhD
This episode features an interview with Dr.
·26m - 23
Transition Episode: Introducing Your New Hosts for Season 11 - Whitney and Ayantika
This episode introduces new hosts Whitney and Ayantika for Season 11 of Vitamin PhD, where they share their backgrounds and motivations for hosting the podcast about career guidance for doctoral students.
·9m - 24
Navigating Ethics and the Impact Research Has
This episode of Vitamin PhD explores research ethics through interviews with a professor who chairs an Institutional Review Board and a neuroscience PhD candidate, discussing their work and the broader responsibilities in higher education.
·39m - 25
Navigating Broader Audiences Part II: Academics and the Media
This episode features an interview with Kalpana Jain, Senior Editor at The Conversation, discussing how academics can effectively communicate their research to broader audiences through media.
·28m - 26
Navigating Mentoring
This episode explores mentoring's relationship to research through a graduate student panel discussion with experts from academia and industry.
·44m - 27
Roundtable on Publishing and Research Dissemination
This episode of Vitamin PhD explores the challenges and strategies of publishing and research dissemination for PhD students across disciplines, featuring insights from various guests.
·26m - 28
Navigating What Research Is
This episode introduces the Vitamin PhD podcast's new season focusing on research skills across disciplines, featuring hosts from computer engineering and sociology who share their academic backgrounds and research interests.
·21m - 29
Conversations on Advocacy and Career Paths - Part One
This episode features a conversation with Dr.
·38m - 30
Navigating Communication for Broader Audiences
This episode explores science communication skills and career development for PhD students, featuring discussions with a professor and a doctoral candidate about broadening competencies in higher education.
·39m - 31
Participant Roundtable: Tips and Tricks
This episode provides tips and tricks from interviewees to help PhD students develop research skills and thrive in graduate school, organized into reading recommendations, practical advice, and meta-perspectives.
·32m - 32
Project Management 101: Problem Solving Across Disciplines
This episode features an interview with Deborah Wahlberg, an international development consultant who shares insights on project management, strategic leadership, and transitioning from graduate school to professional work across diverse fields.
·38m - 33
Episode 2: Decolonizing the Academy
This episode features an interview with Dr.
·28m - 34
Episode 1: Career Development and Social Media
This episode features Dr.
·29m - 35
Episode 6: Dr. Esther Jones on Self-Awareness in our Graduate and Professional Lives
This episode features an interview with Dr.
·34m - 36
Thinking about Thinking: Harnessing Metacognition in Learning and Life
This episode explores metacognition with researcher Shari Tishman, discussing how understanding our thinking processes enhances learning and leadership.
·35m - 37
Episode 5: Dr. Susanna Harris on Self-Awareness in Communication and Advocacy
This episode features an interview with Dr.
·49m - 38
Episode 4: Conversation with Kim Vanuytsel, PhD
This episode features an interview with Dr.
·34m - 39
Introducing Your New Hosts for Season 8 - Alyssa and Emma
This episode introduces the new hosts for Season 8 of Vitamin PhD, a Boston University podcast that shares career stories and advice for doctoral students.
·27m - 40
Education Beyond Academia
This episode of Vitamin PhD explores teaching careers beyond academia, featuring Dr.
·27m - 41
Episode 3: Dr. Emily Roberts and Self-Awareness in Finances PART 2
This episode continues a conversation with Dr.
·22m - 42
Episode 2: Dr. Emily Roberts and Self-Awareness in Finances PART 1
This episode features Dr.
·21m - 43
Conversations about Graduate Education
This episode of Vitamin PhD features conversations with Dr.
·38m - 44
Navigating Broader Audiences: Community Relationships
·28m - 45
Episode 1: Maria Erb on Identity and Advocacy
This episode features Maria Erb discussing how self-awareness helps first-generation students embrace their identities and advocate for themselves in academic settings.
·40m - 46
Conversation about Undergraduate Education
This episode of Vitamin PhD features a conversation with two Boston University professors about their experiences and roles in undergraduate education, covering topics like humanities, diversity studies, and academic career paths.
·24m - 47
Introducing Your Hosts for Season Six - Heather Mooney and Matt Boyd
This episode introduces the new hosts for Season Six of Vitamin PhD, a podcast from Boston University that provides career advice and narratives for doctoral students.
·25m - 48
Navigating Social Media and Accessibility
This episode of Vitamin PhD explores how PhD students can leverage social media and virtual tools for accessible communication and global networking.
Sep 9, 2021·30m·2 clips - 49
Roundtable on Speaking Up in Academia - Part Two
This episode continues a roundtable discussion on speaking up in academia, featuring climate justice scientists and a PhD student exploring topics like virtual engagement, funding challenges for student organizations, and broader skills for PhDs.
Sep 2, 2021·32m·3 clips - 50
Roundtable on Speaking Up in Academia - Part One
This episode features a roundtable discussion with climate scientists and a PhD student exploring the importance of speaking up in academia, covering topics like global engagement, PhD skills, and science communication.
Aug 26, 2021·33m·3 clips - 51
Navigating Community Engagement and Outreach
Aug 19, 2021·31m - 52
Conversations about Communication Platforms in Higher Education
Aug 12, 2021·30m - 53
Introducing Your Hosts for Season Five - Jessica Wright and Rohin Banerji
Jul 29, 2021·18m - 54
Pathways to Skill Building: the Core Capacities
Jun 25, 2021·25m - 55
Conversations about Racism in Higher Education
May 14, 2021·52m - 56
Pathways to Engagement: Stories of Intersectionality
Apr 29, 2021·1h 5m - 57
Roundtable Discussion on Intersectionality with GWISE
Apr 15, 2021·29m - 58
Navigating Balance: 'Work to Live' or 'Live to Work'
Apr 1, 2021·32m - 59
Pathways to Engagement - How to be an Ally
Mar 18, 2021·1h - 60
Roundtable Discussion with MISO and CASARI
Mar 4, 2021·47m - 61
Introducing: Your Hosts for Season 4 - Khadija El Karfi & Kiloni Quiles-Franco
Feb 18, 2021·12m - 62
Navigating Cultivating Personal and Professional Relationships with Mandy Pinheiro, MS
Dec 11, 2020·26m - 63
Navigating the Mentor/Mentee Relationship with Dr. Jen Heemstra, PhD
Dec 4, 2020·36m - 64
Navigating Surviving and Thriving in Grad School with Dr. Dan Fulford, PhD
Nov 20, 2020·31m - 65
Navigating Self Preservation and Finding Your Balance with Nirali Shah, PT
Nov 13, 2020·22m - 66
Navigating Mental Health and Mental Wealth with Michelle Baum, MSW
Nov 7, 2020·32m - 67
Introducing: Your Hosts for Season 3 - Maria Ayoub, BS, & Dr. Jenna Zajac, PT, DPT
Oct 30, 2020·23m - 68
Roundtable Discussion with BU PhD Students
Aug 4, 2020·28m - 69
Pathways to Graduate Education with Katina Rogers
Jul 27, 2020·18m - 70
Navigating the Mentor/Mentee Relationship
Jul 20, 2020·37m - 71
Navigating Career Pathways in Higher Education
Jul 13, 2020·27m - 72
Navigating Difficult Conversations
Jul 2, 2020·30m - 73
Navigating Careers in Science Policy
Dec 16, 2019·37m - 74
Navigating Careers in Non-Profit Organizations
Oct 22, 2019·23m - 75
Pathways to Science Academia
Sep 24, 2019·30m - 76
Navigating Team Dynamics
Sep 3, 2019·24m - 77
Navigating Mental Health and Balance
Aug 19, 2019·29m - 78
Pathways to Higher Education Administration
Aug 5, 2019·18m - 79
Navigating the Interview Process
Jul 22, 2019·29m - 80
Pathways to Entrepreneurship, featuring Dr. L. Maren Wood
Jul 8, 2019·28m - 81
Navigating Conferences (Live from the GCC Conference)
Jul 1, 2019·5m