Written by Dominique Martin Finishing up the third year of a dual PhD/MBA, I find myself reflecting more often on the decisions and life events that brought me here. IContinue reading “PhD Student Perspective: The Sunk Costs of a PhD”
Category Archives: personal perspectives
The Non-Linear Path of a Graduate Student
This article describes the personal perspectives of Dr. Brittany Knight and her journey from undergraduate to graduate school and her current role as Program Coordinator of the United States Association for the Study of Pain.
Sai Nivedita Krishnan Personal Perspective
After spending most of my life in the city of Chennai, India, I moved out to the neighboring state of Kerala to begin my (what now seems never ending) academicContinue reading “Sai Nivedita Krishnan Personal Perspective”
Meet Jaden Spring 2022 Campus Ambassador
Jaden Richardson is a junior at the University of Hartford study biology and pre- pharmacy. He graduated from Freeport high school in NY. Click here to learn more about Jaden!
Meet Mariangelie Spring 2022 Campus Ambassador
This Spring Mariangelie Beaudry was selected to participate in Beyond the PhD’s Spring 2022 Campus Ambassador Program. She is a junior at the University of Hartford studying biology. Click here to learn more about Mariangelie.
I have my PhD, now what? – The trials and tribulations of an early career professor
A personal perspectives piece from Founder of Beyond the PhD (formally known as AIOG) Dr. Robert Pijewski.
PhD Transparency
Natalie Sandlin graduate student at Boston College and coordinator of the Beyond the PhD Ambassador Program shares her thoughts on approaching career exploration.
Navigating Science Conversations with Non-Scientists: Holiday Edition
By Natalie Sandlin and Rachel Gilmore For many of us, the winter season, and the various holidays throughout, mean spending extra time with family. With this time comes the sometimes-dreadedContinue reading “Navigating Science Conversations with Non-Scientists: Holiday Edition”
Career Planning – Is now the right time?
Thinking about the future can be daunting, especially as PhD student who has multiple years before graduating and entering the workforce. As a student, you often hear of two tracks,Continue reading “Career Planning – Is now the right time?”
Caffeine and Feigned Optimism
Rachel,One of our team members, reflects in a personal perspectives article about her graduate student career and thoughts about her future.