Episodes
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 rewards of her career shift and about her overarching goal of countering misinformation through...
Published 06/06/24
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 pour la nutrition. Ensemble, nous avons a tracé des liens entre la diversité des pratiques et des...
Published 05/30/24
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 public. Adding this human touch to how we talk about science allows us to bridge the gap between...
Published 05/23/24
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 space.Marc has put a lot of thought into this question and I am super grateful he could come on the...
Published 05/16/24
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 at the recent McGill 3MT final. Her resilience and the importance of mentorship and community in...
Published 05/09/24
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 admissions process, emphasizing the importance of interpersonal skills, of good recommendation...
Published 05/02/24
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 prolific research on self-leadership and personal growth sheds light on the unique pressures and...
Published 04/25/24
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 des liens entre la neuroplasticité, les différentes approches à l’expérience du doctorat, et les...
Published 04/18/24
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 the concept of narrative identity.During the conversation, Jonathan shares his insights into the...
Published 04/11/24
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 academia. Whether you're a graduate student finding your path, a career professional seeking growth, or...
Published 04/04/24
Cette semaine sur Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, je t'apporte un épisode spécial Podcasthon 2024, où je te présente une association dont la mission est de créer un environnement et une communauté propices à la rédaction de thèse et d'articles - Thèsez-vous.Née en 2015, lors de la première retraite de rédaction organisée par et pour les étudiant.e.s, Thèsez-vous a pour mission la mise en place d’environnements physiques et humains réfléchis pour faciliter la rédaction universitaire....
Published 03/28/24
Are you a graduate student struggling to maintain your focus amidst a barrage of digital distractions? In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD we dive deep with into the secrets of optimizing your focus and attention. Gloria Mark, PhD in psychology and Chancellor's Professor Emerita at UC Irvine. Discover how like meta awareness and identifying your attentional rhythms can help you make the most of your graduate school journey. Don't miss out on expert advice that promises to...
Published 03/21/24
Bienvenue sur « Horizon PhD » - le balado qui explore des milieux insoupçonnés où tu peux mettre en valeur ton doctorat.Dans cet épisode, je t’emmène dans un univers très jeune - celui du conseil scientifique aux villes.Pour nous guider dans ce nouveau système où tu peux t'intégrer comme scientifique en résidence avec les FRQ, je t'apporte Julie-Maude Normandin - conseillère scientifique en chef à la ville de Longueil. AvecJulie-Maude, on a parlé, entre...
Published 03/14/24
In this treasure from the Papa PhD vault, I bring you my Season 1 conversation with Fiona Robinson. During our conversation, Fiona shares her insights on pushing through in graduate school and in life, and on her take on finding a fulfilling professional life outside of academia. Following a PhD in RNA Biochemistry at Cambridge University and a post-doc in developmental neurobiology/oncology at the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children, Fiona moved to Montréal...
Published 03/07/24
Struggling with anxiety, the fear of evaluation, or just feeling overwhelmed in grad school? You're not alone.Join host David Mendes with special guest Dr. Jessica Schleider, Associate Psychology Professor at Northwestern University, as they dive deep into the mental health challenges faced by graduate students around the world, today. Jessica L. Schleider, PhD, is Associate professor of psychology at Northwestern University, where she directs the Lab for...
Published 02/29/24
Welcome to a new collab episode of the PhD Dojo with The 2nd Lab.In this new episode of the PhD Dojo, Gad Sabbatier asks me about what I mean when I talk about cognitive dissonance about career prospects as it is experienced by graduate students.Join us in this new Dojo and write us at [email protected] if you have a cognitive dissonance story to share! This episode’s resources: The 2nd Lab | TwitterThe 2nd Lab | LinkedInThe 2nd Lab | WebsiteIf you find value in Papa PhD and...
Published 02/22/24
Bienvenue à ce nouvel épisode d'Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD en collaboration avec la bourse Pre-Amp d'Amplitude Ventures !Cette semaine, je parle avec Michael Mee et Virginie Petel-Légaré de la bourse Pre-Amp, un programme d'été qui transporte les jeunes scientifiques ua doctorat dans l'univers de la création d'entreprises et du capital de risque. Michael Mee est directeur chez Amplitude Ventures,...
Published 02/15/24
Bienvenue à ce nouvel épisode d'Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD !Cette semaine, je parle avec Sylvie Lemieux, traductrice-réviseure passionnée, détentrice d'un doctorat en linguistique dans le domaine de l’interprétation simultanée. Après avoir terminé sa recherche doctorale, Sylvie a constaté que la traduction était principalement étudiée du point de vue linguistique et des outils d'aide à la traduction, mais elle s'est intéressée à l'aspect humain de ce...
Published 02/08/24
This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD we delve into the transformative power of graduate internships with the insightful Melissa Gismondi.We explored her journey from academia to journalism, discussing the challenges, imposter syndrome, and the importance of seizing opportunities.From running for clarity to connecting with mentors, Melissa shared valuable insights on navigating the transition from graduate school to the professional world.If you're a PhD student or someone pondering a...
Published 02/01/24
This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD we will be talking about exploring non-traditional roles for young researchers with PhD candidate Wafaa Nasser Aldhafiri. Wafaa Nasser Aldhafifi. Wafaa, a Master's graduate in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a current Ph.D. candidate at UNMC, stands out for her dynamic career.She founded 'The Pharma Weekly Digest', a popular newsletter spanning LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter, where she curates the latest...
Published 01/25/24
Bienvenue à ce nouvel épisode d'Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD !Cette semaine, je parle avec Alexandre Bran, docteur en psychologie sociale intéressé à l'étude des vécus pendant et après le doctorat. Docteur en psychologie sociale, Alexandre Bran conduit des recherche pour étudier les vécus pendant et après le doctorat. Il s’intéresse à des thématiques telles que le stress pendant le doctorat, les stéréotypes associés aux docteurs, ou encore les perceptions...
Published 01/18/24
This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD we will be talking about demystifying academic branding with Dr. Sheena Howard, author of "Black Comics: Politics of Race and Representation", "Black Queer Identity Matrix: Towards An Integrated Queer of Color Framework", "Critical Articulations of Race, Gender and Sexual Orientation", and "Encyclopedia of Black Comics", who is now preparing to publish her new book: "Academic Branding - A step-by-step guide to increased visibility, authority, and...
Published 01/11/24
Cette semaine sur Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, je t'apporte un des épisodes les plus écoutés de la saison 4 – ma conversation avec Julie Lopes, accompagnatrice de doctorant.e.s.La thématique - profiter du doctorat pour mieux se connaître et profiter de mieux se connaître pour avoir un trajet plus aligné et plus productif pendant la thèse.En fin d'épisode, Julie nous fait expérimenter un exercice de recentrage qu'elle utilise avec les personnes qu'elle accompagne. Si tu as besoin de...
Published 01/04/24
Do you struggle to sit down and write your thesis? Is the process painful to you?Then join me in one of the most listened episodes of last season with a specialist, a "thesis whisperer" of sorts - Martha Boeglin of Scriptoria.During my conversation with Martha, we discuss this inevitable, yet often gruesome task that is thesis writing, and Martha shares her know-how and a number of techniques and strategies to make the exercise a pleasant and successful...
Published 12/28/23
Bienvenue sur « Horizon PhD » - le balado qui explore des milieux insoupçonnés où tu peux mettre en valeur ton doctorat.Dans cet épisode, je t’emmène dans un univers très particulier... celui des représentations du Québec à l'étranger.Pour t'accompagner dans la découverte de la diplomatie scientifique et de la valeur ajoutée que tu peux y apporter avec tes talents en recherche, je parle avec Luc Bergeron, des Fonds de Recherche du Québec, et avec Jean-Christian Lemay, participant à l'édition...
Published 12/21/23