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Academia

S2E6: “Learning from Failure” Featuring Drs. Lisa Corwin and Sandhya Krishnan

In this episode, co-hosts Drs. Nicole Quinn and Daylon James chat with Drs. Lisa Corwin and Sandhya Krishnan from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Dr. Corwin is an Associate Professor…

Patricia ThomsonMay 14, 2025

Academia Careers

S2E4: “How to Stand Out and Succeed as a Faculty Candidate” Featuring Dr. Karen Kelsky

In this episode, co-hosts Drs. Nicole Quinn and Arun Sharma chat with Dr. Karen Kelsky, the founder of The Professor Is In, an online resource, book and consultancy for navigating…

Patricia ThomsonApril 16, 2025

Academia Mentorship

S1E3: “From Mentee to Mentor: How to Help Trainees Thrive” Featuring Dr. Nika Shakiba

In this episode, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Daylon James chat with Dr. Nika Shakiba, Allen Distinguished Investigator and Assistant Professor at the School for Biomedical Engineering at the University of…

Patricia ThomsonMarch 13, 2024

Academia Postdoctoral Fellowships

S1E1: “To postdoc or not to postdoc?” Featuring Dr. Jennifer Polk

In this episode, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Brenda Raud chat with Dr. Jennifer Polk, a career coach, educator, and recognized expert in careers for graduate students and PhDs. They discuss…

Patricia ThomsonFebruary 14, 2024