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Recent Episodes

097: Conference Like the Pros – How to Plan, Network, and Win

Posted July 25, 2018 • 00:47:57

Sure, scientific conferences are not a competitive sport, but the sheer volume of information, introductions, and events can leave you feeling like...

096: Listener Mailbag – Program Prestige, Changing Careers, and More!

Posted July 10, 2018 • 00:35:01

The best thing about the Hello PhD podcast is our amazing audience of grad students, postdocs, and career scientists. We get emails, tweets, and website...

095: Should I Finish My PhD Remotely?

Posted June 26, 2018 • 00:48:21

A PhD takes years to complete, so it’s no surprise that your situation may change during that time. Your PI may move to a different University,...

094: Do Grades Matter in Grad School?

Posted June 11, 2018 • 00:39:18

We got an email from a first-year student who seems to love everything about grad school… except the tests. He’s wondering: Do grades matter? Dear...

093: The Grad School Mental Health Crisis, and What You Can Do About It

Posted May 22, 2018 • 00:49:28

Susanna was experiencing insomnia that began to interfere with her work and life. She visited the campus health clinic, and they referred her to mental...