Category Archives: students

Preparing for a Career at a Teaching-Focused Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI)

If as a grad student, you are anything like I was, then you likely know you are already interested in becoming a professor at a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI). This article is for you. If you haven’t even heard of a PUI before, don’t worry, this article can still be for you!

UConn Alumni share their experiences transitioning to industry

The panel on April 26th featured four alumni of the UConn Health Biomedical Sciences PhD program at UConn Health Center in Farmington, Connecticut. The panelists shared their experiences transitioning from their academic training to various positions in industry.

Meet Antonio Mele Fall 2022 Beyond the PhD Campus Ambassador

I am passionate about lifestyle medicine and translating advances in precision medicine into specific disease treatments and preventative strategies. As an aspiring Genetic Counselor, I seek to uphold the privilege of creating a scientifically informed and personalized healthcare experience, being there for others in their times of utmost need and vulnerability. I first discovered GeneticContinue reading “Meet Antonio Mele Fall 2022 Beyond the PhD Campus Ambassador”

WHAT ACTUALLY SPARKED MY INTEREST TO JOIN BEYOND THE PhD’s AMBASSADOR PROGRAM?

I always wanted to be a doctor because of how I was cared for, treated, and loved by a professional medical doctor who operated on me when I was six years old. However, due to a lack of guidance and financial resources, I was unable to pursue a medical education after completing high school. Alternatively,Continue reading “WHAT ACTUALLY SPARKED MY INTEREST TO JOIN BEYOND THE PhD’s AMBASSADOR PROGRAM?”