Sinopsis
Exploring Career Paths & Life After Grad School
Episodios
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Être déléguée générale du Québec à Munich avec Geneviève Rolland
28/08/2025 Duración: 40minBienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode d’Horizon PhD! Dans cet épisode, nous partons à la rencontre de Geneviève Rolland, déléguée générale du Québec à Munich, pour mieux comprendre le rôle des scientifiques en résidence au sein des délégations du Québec à l’étranger. Au fil de l’entretien, Geneviève partage son expérience au sein du programme, explique le... The post Être déléguée générale du Québec à Munich avec Geneviève Rolland appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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Daring to Go Astray: Jillian Reilly Shares the Power of Self-Permission After Graduate School
21/08/2025 Duración: 59minWelcome back to Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this episode, host David Mendes sits down with Jillian Rilley – founder, writer, keynote speaker, and consultant whose decades of work focus on helping people navigate change and accelerate learning, especially in disruptive times. Drawing on her experiences across Africa, Asia, and Central Europe, Jillian... The post Daring to Go Astray: Jillian Reilly Shares the Power of Self-Permission After Graduate School appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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From Research to Financial Freedom – Al Zdenek on Money Strategies for PhDs
14/08/2025 Duración: 01h12minWelcome back to Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this week’s episode, host David Mendes is joined by Al Zdenek—a seasoned entrepreneur in the wealth management industry, acclaimed author, and passionate advocate for financial literacy. With over 40 years of experience as a CPA, personal financial specialist, and now co-founder of K Club, Al... The post From Research to Financial Freedom – Al Zdenek on Money Strategies for PhDs appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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Being a Young Scientist in the Global South with Karina Machado
07/08/2025 Duración: 51minWelcome to this new episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Karina do Santos Machado, a trailblazing young scientist from Brazil whose journey exemplifies the power of collaboration and open science in the global South. Karina shares... The post Being a Young Scientist in the Global South with Karina Machado appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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Pépite Papa PhD : Surmonter les rejets après la thèse avec Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette
31/07/2025 Duración: 11minDans cette nouvelle Pépite Papa PhD, Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette, astrophysicienne et communicatrice scientifique passionnée, nous raconte comment, après son doctorat, elle a osé sortir du parcours traditionnel pour se lancer dans la vulgarisation scientifique, surmontant de nombreux refus avant de trouver sa voie. Nathalie souligne l’importance de la résilience, de l’apprentissage face à l’adversité et... The post Pépite Papa PhD : Surmonter les rejets après la thèse avec Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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Papa PhD Gold: From Bird Brains to Broadcasts – Dr. Kiki Sanford’s Science Communication Journey
24/07/2025 Duración: 11minWelcome back to Beyond the Thesis! This week, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Kirsten “Kiki” Sanford, a science communicator with an unconventional path from bird neuroscience to the front lines of science storytelling. In this episode, Dr. Kiki shares behind-the-scenes stories of launching “This Week in Science,” collaborating with mentors like Leo Laporte,... The post Papa PhD Gold: From Bird Brains to Broadcasts – Dr. Kiki Sanford’s Science Communication Journey appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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Pépite Papa PhD : Oser prendre la parole en tant que scientifique avec Olivier Bernard
17/07/2025 Duración: 08minBienvenue dans cette nouvelle Pépite Papa PhD ! Dans cet excerpt de mon entrevue avec Olivier Bernard, pharmacien et vulgarisateur reconnu, il parle de comment communiquer efficacement la science, même face à la pseudoscience et aux sujets polarisants. On a parlé de l’importance de l’empathie, de la nuance et de surmonter la peur de prendre... The post Pépite Papa PhD : Oser prendre la parole en tant que scientifique avec Olivier Bernard appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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Papa PhD Gold: Rethinking Selling and Storytelling in ScienceWith Anna Clemens
10/07/2025 Duración: 09minWelcome to this new episode of Papa PhD Gold! Here’s the big takeaway from this excerpt from my conversation with scientific writing expert Anna Clemens: Selling isn’t a dirty word in academia – it’s all about communicating your research in a way that connects with people, even if they aren’t specialists in your field. If... The post Papa PhD Gold: Rethinking Selling and Storytelling in ScienceWith Anna Clemens appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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Behind the Scenes of Graduate Admissions: Insights and Advice from Daria Levina
03/07/2025 Duración: 50minWelcome to this new episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this one, host David Mendes sits down with Daria Levina, Harvard-educated lawyer, academic, author, and founder of Harvard State of Mind. Daria shares her experience navigating international graduate applications, the challenges of securing funding, and how resilience is key to overcoming academic... The post Behind the Scenes of Graduate Admissions: Insights and Advice from Daria Levina appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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Valoriser son doctorat : conseils pour réussir sa transition vers le privé avec Assia Asrir
26/06/2025 Duración: 01h12minBienvenue à ce nouvel épisode d’Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, le podcast qui explore toutes les facettes de la vie après le doctorat ! Cette semaine, David Mendes accueille Assia Asrir, docteure en immunologie et figure engagée dans l’accompagnement des parcours scientifiques vers le secteur privé, nommément par le biais de la communauté... The post Valoriser son doctorat : conseils pour réussir sa transition vers le privé avec Assia Asrir appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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Mindset Shifts: Tina Persson on Leaving Academia and Embracing Industry
20/06/2025 Duración: 01h04minIn this episode, host David Mendes sits down with Tina Persson, a PhD in organic chemistry turned career coach, recruiter, and author, to dive into the reality behind making the leap from academia to industry. During the conversation Tina shares her personal journey, from her PhD and climbing the academic ladder, to discovering that professorship... The post Mindset Shifts: Tina Persson on Leaving Academia and Embracing Industry appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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Demystifying Industry Careers for PhDs With Morgan Foret
12/06/2025 Duración: 01h03minWelcome to this new episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this episode, host David Mendes sits down with Morgan Foret, who brings a fresh perspective on navigating the journey from academia to industry. Morgan shares her personal story, beginning with her undergraduate studies in cell biology, an international research internship in Germany,... The post Demystifying Industry Careers for PhDs With Morgan Foret appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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Unlocking Chemistry Literacy: Comic Books, Storytelling, and Molecular Imagination with Colleen Kelley
05/06/2025 Duración: 01h01minWelcome to a brand new episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this conversation, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Colleen Kelly, a seasoned chemistry professor, researcher, and now award-winning author of children’s chemistry comic books. With a PhD in chemistry from Penn State, Colleen’s career has spanned environmental toxicology, medicinal chemistry,... The post Unlocking Chemistry Literacy: Comic Books, Storytelling, and Molecular Imagination with Colleen Kelley appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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From Research to Real Impact: Navigating Leadership and Culture Beyond Academia With Rob Lion
29/05/2025 Duración: 57minWelcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD. This week, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Rob Lion, professor of Human Resource Development at Idaho State University, expert in culture, leadership development, and organizational performance, and co-owner of Black River Performance Management. With over two decades of experience guiding individuals and... The post From Research to Real Impact: Navigating Leadership and Culture Beyond Academia With Rob Lion appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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Navigating Graduate School Stress with Neuroscience, Breathwork, and Yoga with Sylvie Lahaie
22/05/2025 Duración: 01h16minWelcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD. In this episode, David Mendes sits down with Sylvie Lahaie, a neuroscientist, yoga and meditation teacher, and expert in stress management and burnout prevention. Sylvie shares her compelling journey through academia, detailing both the pressures and rewards of graduate research, and candidly opens up... The post Navigating Graduate School Stress with Neuroscience, Breathwork, and Yoga with Sylvie Lahaie appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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Valoriser son doctorat en tant que scientifique en résidence avec Anne-Marie Pilote
15/05/2025 Duración: 49minBienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode d’Horizon PhD! Aujourd’hui, nous partons à la découverte des horizons insoupçonnés du doctorat, en poussant les portes de la diplomatie scientifique avec notre invitée Anne-Marie Pilote. Docteure en communication politique de l’UQAM, Anne-Marie occupe aujourd’hui le poste de directrice adjointe des études, volet recherche et innovation, au Cégep de Jonquière.... The post Valoriser son doctorat en tant que scientifique en résidence avec Anne-Marie Pilote appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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Après le doctorat, je fais quoi ? Un panel ÉOA Hors les murs
08/05/2025 Duración: 01h37minBienvenue dans cet épisode spécial du balado « Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD» produit en collaboration avec l’équipe ÉOA hors les murs de l’École d’orthophonie et d’audiologie de l’université de Montréal, au long duquel nous vous invitons à plonger dans une conversation inspirante enregistrée en direct devant public, où notre animateur David Mendes... The post Après le doctorat, je fais quoi ? Un panel ÉOA Hors les murs appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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Navigating Medical Affairs Careers After a PhD with Rayana Luna
01/05/2025 Duración: 01h30minWelcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD—a podcast where we dive deep into what happens after the PhD and how you can leap from academia into a diverse universe of fulfilling careers. This week, host David Mendes sits down in-person with Rayana Luna, a seasoned expert in medical affairs with over... The post Navigating Medical Affairs Careers After a PhD with Rayana Luna appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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Sarah McLusky of the Research Adjacent Podcast
24/04/2025 Duración: 56minWelcome to a special collaborative episode of “Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD” featuring Sarah McClusky, host of the Research Adjacent podcast. In this conversation, David Mendes sits down with Sarah to explore the often overlooked world of research-adjacent careers—the roles, paths, and opportunities for PhDs and researchers beyond traditional academic tracks. Sarah draws on... The post Sarah McLusky of the Research Adjacent Podcast appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.
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Prendre le leadership de sa vie après la thèse avec Nayana Guerrero
17/04/2025 Duración: 01h10minBienvenue à ce nouvel épisode d’Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD ! Dans ce nouvel épisode d’« Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa David Mendes reçoit Nayana Guerrero, chercheuse en sciences sociales et directrice associée au département de gestion et de leadership au Tecnologico de Monterrey. Nayana, titulaire d’un doctorat en sciences administratives de... The post Prendre le leadership de sa vie après la thèse avec Nayana Guerrero appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.