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202. Academia Has a Postdoc Problem

Posted December 1, 202301:05:34

A few generations ago, you could probably graduate from a PhD program and immediately land yourself a junior faculty position at a nearby university....

201. Society for Neuroscience 2023 – LIVE!

Posted November 15, 2023

Josh and Dan traveled to Washington DC for the Society for Neuroscience Conference 2023. We chatted with students, postdocs, and faculty about everything...

200. Want a Degree Without Quitting Your Job? An Online PhD Might Be the Solution.

Posted October 31, 202301:07:09

Karla already has a successful career. After completing her training, she’s worked as a pelvic-floor physical therapist for over ten years! Her patients...

100. The One Where We Celebrate (R)

Posted October 10, 202300:50:24

Graduate training has many milestones, but a few stand stronger in memory due to their importance. You may remember the day you passed your comprehensive...

199. Mailbag: Is a Master’s enough, or do I need a PhD?

Posted September 24, 202300:30:53

This week, we answer a listener’s question about whether he should pursue schooling beyond a Master’s degree. Plus – once your formal education...