Vitamin PhD Podcast

Boston University
  • 3.8 (10)
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Vitamin PhD is a "supplement" to doctoral study produced at Boston University. Our podcast delivers career narratives and skills know-how through conversations with current and past PhDs. Our six-episode "capsule" seasons are hosted by current PhD students at Boston University who collaborate to envision a theme and select guests for conversations about all things PhD. 

  1. 09/05/2024

    Episode 6: Conversation with Tommy Vitolo, PhD

    Send us a text In this episode, Whitney and Ayantika meet with Dr. Tommy Vitolo, engineer and representative of the 15th Norfolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Vitolo’s experiences navigating the harsh realities and triumphs of graduate school, and how a PhD in engineering eventually led Dr. Vitolo to a job in government.

    1h 24m

  2. 08/22/2024

    Episode 5: Conversation with William McKeen, PhD

    Send us a text In this episode, Whitney and Ayantika chat with Dr. William McKeen, author and Professor in journalism at Boston University. This episode explores the role of mentors throughout our PhD journey, navigating career changes, and the challenges of finding a work-life balance.  Article: “AT UNIVERSITIES, THE TENURE TRACK GOES OFF THE RAILS”

    1h 5m

  3. 08/08/2024

    Episode 4: Conversation with Kim Vanuytsel, PhD

    Send us a text In this episode, Whitney and Ayantika speak with Dr. Kim Vanuytsel, stem cell biologist and Assistant Professor in medicine at Boston University. In this episode, we dive into conversations about the challenge of juggling busy careers and personal lives, dealing with imposter syndrome, and the importance of taking care of yourself.

    34 min

  4. 08/01/2024

    Episode 3: Conversation with Rhonda Harrison, PhD

    Send us a text In this episode, Whitney and Ayantika chat with Dr. Rhonda Harrison, bioinformatician and Founder and CEO of Biopharmix Consulting. In this episode, we discuss the importance of being proud of your successes, managing your time, and more!  Task manager: Remember the Milk

    37 min

  5. 07/25/2024

    Episode 2: Conversation with Beverly Brown, PhD

    Send us a text In this episode, Whitney and Ayantika meet with Dr. Beverly Brown, biochemist, former first lady of Boston University, and Director of Development, Industry at the Boston University School of Public Health. In this episode, we discuss how Dr. Brown overcame challenges during her PhD program and explore the value of mentorship before, during, and after graduate school.

    26 min

  6. 07/18/2024

    Episode 1: Conversation with Joanna Davidson, PhD

    Send us a text In this episode, Whitney and Ayantika talk with Dr. Joanna Davidson, cultural anthropologist and Associate Professor in anthropology at Boston University. This episode explores the importance of making time for self discovery during graduate school, navigating difficult career choices, and advice on dealing with imposter syndrome.

    1h 9m

  7. 07/11/2024

    Transition Episode: Introducing Your New Hosts for Season 11 - Whitney and Ayantika

    Send us a text Welcome to season 11 of Vitamin PhD! In this episode, we are introduced to our new hosts: Whitney Souery and Ayantika Saha. We hope you enjoy listening! Stay tuned each Thursday for new episodes of this season.

    9 min

  8. 09/07/2023

    Episode 5: Academic Path From a PhD with Dr. Patricia Fabian

    Send us a text On the final episode of season 10, the hosts are talking with Dr. Patricia Fabian about taking an academic career path after getting a PhD. We hope you have enjoyed this season of Vitamin PhD on career development! Dr. Patricia Fabian's Links: Website: https://www.bu.edu/sph/profile/m-fabian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PatriciaFabianS @ PatriciaFabianS

    27 min
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Vitamin PhD is a "supplement" to doctoral study produced at Boston University. Our podcast delivers career narratives and skills know-how through conversations with current and past PhDs. Our six-episode "capsule" seasons are hosted by current PhD students at Boston University who collaborate to envision a theme and select guests for conversations about all things PhD. 

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  • Creator
    Boston University
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Vitamin PhD Podcast
  • Show Website
    Vitamin PhD Podcast