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Thursday Feb 08, 2024

Bienvenue à ce nouvel épisode d'Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD !Cette semaine, je parle avec Sylvie Lemieux, traductrice-réviseure passionnée, détentrice d'un doctorat en linguistique dans le domaine de l’interprétation simultanée.

Après avoir terminé sa recherche doctorale, Sylvie a constaté que la traduction était principalement étudiée du point de vue linguistique et des outils d'aide à la traduction, mais elle s'est intéressée à l'aspect humain de ce métier. Aujourd'hui, elle se consacre à explorer les enjeux complexes de la traduction et à promouvoir son importance dans un monde de plus en plus connecté.
Avec Sylvie, on a parlé, entre autres :
de la recherche doctorale de Sylvie et de sa transition vers l'entrepreneurialde l'utilisation de techniques de cohérence cardiaque pour la gestion du stressde l'utilisation de compétences acquises pendant le doctorat dans différentes carrièrede l'importance du mentorat et du réseautagede la préparation aux entretiens d'embauchede l'impact des technologies telles que ChatGPT sur la traductiondes opportunités émergentes pour les diplômes en traductionEntre autres.Bonne écoute !Tu aimes Papa PhD ? Laisse-moi un commentaire > ici < - une courte phrase suffit ! Et inclus ton identifiant Twitter – comme ça je pourrai te remercier personnellement !
Merci Sylvie!
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Thursday Feb 01, 2024

This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD we delve into the transformative power of graduate internships with the insightful Melissa Gismondi.We explored her journey from academia to journalism, discussing the challenges, imposter syndrome, and the importance of seizing opportunities.From running for clarity to connecting with mentors, Melissa shared valuable insights on navigating the transition from graduate school to the professional world.If you're a PhD student or someone pondering a career change, there's much to learn from Melissa's experiences. So, tune in and gain valuable takeaways that could shape your own career journey!Share this episode with others and let's keep the conversation going.

Melissa Gismondi is an award-winning writer and radio and podcast producer, whose work has appeared in major media outlets including The New York Times, The Walrus, The Globe & Mail, Literary Review and on the CBC Radio programs IDEAS, Tapestry, The Current and Writers & Company.In 2019, the Writers' Trust of Canada named her one of five 'Rising Stars' and she was the 2020-2021 New Media and Public Humanities Fellow at the Jackman Humanities Institute at the University of Toronto.Melissa holds a PhD in American history from the University of Virginia.
What we covered in the interview:
Finding Mentorship and Ventures Beyond Traditional Roles - Wafaa N. Aldhafiri's positive experiences with mentorship in academia and yoga training - David Mendes' academic journey and advice on transitioning from master's to PhD - Encouragement for PhD holders to consider non-traditional roles beyond academia and industry - Assessing interest in research before committing to a PhDExploring Versatile Career Opportunities - Leveraging STEM skills in various sectors such as policy, municipal systems, industry, and governmental entities - Shifting mindset from scarcity to recognizing the value of PhD skills in various sectors - Venturing beyond academia or industry and the versatility of PhD holders in various rolesOvercoming Fear and Criticism - Cautious approach to exploring career opportunities outside academia - Addressing fear of not being taken seriously and handling criticism and judgment - Weighing options and building a safety net when pursuing career paths beyond academiaEntrepreneurial Ventures and Career Exploration - Starting the Pharma Weekly Digest to fill a knowledge gap in the pharmaceutical world - Choosing a newsletter format for the digest and the process of compiling and reviewing content - Experimenting with various professional preferences and experiencesThe importance of Mentorship and Networking - Finding supportive mentors in academia, extracurricular activities, and hobbies - Importance of having multiple mentors in various aspects of life - Being open to learning, feedback, and networking opportunitiesPersonal Development and Well-being - Balancing studies, work, and extracurricular activities during a PhD program - The significance of extracurricular activities for developing confidence, time management, soft skills, and networking - Encouragement to focus on personal happiness and well-being 
This episode’s resources:
Melissa J. Gismondi | Website
Thank you, Melissa Gismondi!
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Sheena Howard – How to Leverage Academic BrandingAmal Abuzeinab – Flourishing in Your PhD and BeyondMerle van den Akker – Debunking PhD MisconceptionsWafaa Aldhafiri –Venturing Beyond Traditional RolesAs always, if you find value in Papa PhD and in the content I bring you every week,

Thursday Jan 25, 2024

This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD we will be talking about exploring non-traditional roles for young researchers with PhD candidate Wafaa Nasser Aldhafiri.

Wafaa Nasser Aldhafifi. Wafaa, a Master's graduate in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a current Ph.D. candidate at UNMC, stands out for her dynamic career.She founded 'The Pharma Weekly Digest', a popular newsletter spanning LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter, where she curates the latest pharmaceutical news and industry buzz.With experience as a pharmaceutical scientist in leading pharma companies, Wafaa has expanded her expertise to roles in licensing and patent specialization, showcasing her versatility beyond traditional academia and industry role.
What we covered in the interview:
Finding Mentorship and Ventures Beyond Traditional Roles - Wafaa N. Aldhafiri's positive experiences with mentorship in academia and yoga training - David Mendes' academic journey and advice on transitioning from master's to PhD - Encouragement for PhD holders to consider non-traditional roles beyond academia and industry - Assessing interest in research before committing to a PhDExploring Versatile Career Opportunities - Leveraging STEM skills in various sectors such as policy, municipal systems, industry, and governmental entities - Shifting mindset from scarcity to recognizing the value of PhD skills in various sectors - Venturing beyond academia or industry and the versatility of PhD holders in various rolesOvercoming Fear and Criticism - Cautious approach to exploring career opportunities outside academia - Addressing fear of not being taken seriously and handling criticism and judgment - Weighing options and building a safety net when pursuing career paths beyond academiaEntrepreneurial Ventures and Career Exploration - Starting the Pharma Weekly Digest to fill a knowledge gap in the pharmaceutical world - Choosing a newsletter format for the digest and the process of compiling and reviewing content - Experimenting with various professional preferences and experiencesThe importance of Mentorship and Networking - Finding supportive mentors in academia, extracurricular activities, and hobbies - Importance of having multiple mentors in various aspects of life - Being open to learning, feedback, and networking opportunitiesPersonal Development and Well-being - Balancing studies, work, and extracurricular activities during a PhD program - The significance of extracurricular activities for developing confidence, time management, soft skills, and networking - Encouragement to focus on personal happiness and well-being 
This episode’s resources:
Pharma Weekly Digest | TwitterPharma Weekly Digest | Linkedin
Thank you, Wafaa N. Aldhafiri!
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Sheena Howard – How to Leverage Academic BrandingAmal Abuzeinab – Flourishing in Your PhD and BeyondMerle van den Akker – Debunking PhD MisconceptionsEmma Brodzinski – Supporting and inspiring graduate studentsAs always, if you find value in Papa PhD and in the content I bring you every week, click on one of the buttons below and send some of that value back to me by becoming a supporter on Patreon or by buying me a coffee :)

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Thursday Jan 18, 2024

Bienvenue à ce nouvel épisode d'Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD !Cette semaine, je parle avec Alexandre Bran, docteur en psychologie sociale intéressé à l'étude des vécus pendant et après le doctorat.

Docteur en psychologie sociale, Alexandre Bran conduit des recherche pour étudier les vécus pendant et après le doctorat. Il s’intéresse à des thématiques telles que le stress pendant le doctorat, les stéréotypes associés aux docteurs, ou encore les perceptions qu’ont les doctorantes et doctorants d’eux-mêmes.
Avec Alexandre, on a parlé, entre autres :
de l'identité pendant le doctorat – le passage du statut d'étudiant à celui de chercheurddes "vécus" du doctorat (enseignement, publication, stress...) et des façons dont ça nous transformedes compétences développées pendant le doctorat, en particulier celles dont on n'a pas forcément conscienceTu aimes Papa PhD ? Laisse-moi un commentaire > ici < - une courte phrase suffit ! Et inclus ton identifiant Twitter – comme ça je pourrai te remercier personnellement !
Merci Alexandre !
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Les ressources de cet épisode :
Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire sur le Doctorat, Adoc Talent Management | Site webSi tu trouves de la valeur dans le contenu que je t'apporte chaque semaine, clique sur l'un des boutons ci-dessous et renvoie-moi l'ascenceur :)










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Thursday Jan 11, 2024

This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD we will be talking about demystifying academic branding with Dr. Sheena Howard, author of "Black Comics: Politics of Race and Representation", "Black Queer Identity Matrix: Towards An Integrated Queer of Color Framework", "Critical Articulations of Race, Gender and Sexual Orientation", and "Encyclopedia of Black Comics", who is now preparing to publish her new book: "Academic Branding - A step-by-step guide to increased visibility, authority, and income".

Dr. Sheena C. Howard is the first Black woman to win an Eisner award at San Diego Comic-Con for her first book, Black Comics: Politics of Race and Representation (2014). The Eisner is considered the ‘Oscars of Comics.’ Howard has published comic books for both Marvel (Illusion of Fairness, 2023) and DC (Fresh Air in Philly, 2021, and others) comics. She has written a graphic novel and stage play for DMC (from RUN-DMC), published with Bloomsbury (Black Comics: Politics of Race and Representation, 2014), Chicago Review Press (Encyclopedia of Black Comics, 2017), BenBella Press (Why Wakanda Matters, 2021), and more. In addition, her work has received numerous book awards, including an American Library Association’s Outstanding Reference Sourcebook award and more. Her books have been featured in Good Morning America, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and more. She is also the subject of an Emmy-nominated episode of State of the Arts. Finally, Dr. Howard writes and ghostwrites for celebrities, CEOs, and social impact companies that seek to empower, inspire and motivate.
What we covered in the interview:
Academic Branding: Monetizing expertise, increasing visibility, income Financial Stability: Challenges of academia, diversifying income streams Mindset: Unlearning academic norms, prioritizing personal growth Professional Growth: Expanding beyond academia, long-term planning Media Coverage: Pitching to newspapers, leveraging previous exposure Speaking Engagements: Strategically setting fees, advancing professional status Exit Strategy: Preparing for transition, building personal brand
This episode’s resources:
Power Your Research | WebsitePre-order "Academic Branding - A step-by-step guide to increased visibility, authority, and income" | Book
Thank you, Sheena Howard!
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Adriana Bankston and Jamie L. Vernon – Making an Impact in Research Through Science PolicyAmal Abuzeinab – Flourishing in Your PhD and BeyondMerle van den Akker – Debunking PhD MisconceptionsEmma Brodzinski – Supporting and inspiring graduate studentsAs always, if you find value in Papa PhD and in the content I bring you every week, click on one of the buttons below and send some of that value back to me by becoming a supporter on Patreon or by buying me a coffee :)

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Thursday Jan 04, 2024

Cette semaine sur Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, je t'apporte un des épisodes les plus écoutés de la saison 4 – ma conversation avec Julie Lopes, accompagnatrice de doctorant.e.s.La thématique - profiter du doctorat pour mieux se connaître et profiter de mieux se connaître pour avoir un trajet plus aligné et plus productif pendant la thèse.En fin d'épisode, Julie nous fait expérimenter un exercice de recentrage qu'elle utilise avec les personnes qu'elle accompagne. Si tu as besoin de calmer ton corps et ton esprit, ne le manque surtout pas !Julie Lopes est docteure en microbiologie reconvertie dans l'entrepreneuriat auprès des étudiant·e·s, doctorant·e·s et docteur·e·s.Sa mission est de les accompagner vers une expansion d'eux-mêmes afin qu'ils choisissent un avenir dirigé par leur cœur plutôt que par la peur !
Les ressources de cet épisode :
Julie Lopes | LinkedInJulie Lopes | Site webJulie Lopes | Instagram
Merci Julie !
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Thursday Dec 28, 2023

Do you struggle to sit down and write your thesis? Is the process painful to you?Then join me in one of the most listened episodes of last season with a specialist, a "thesis whisperer" of sorts - Martha Boeglin of Scriptoria.During my conversation with Martha, we discuss this inevitable, yet often gruesome task that is thesis writing, and Martha shares her know-how and a number of techniques and strategies to make the exercise a pleasant and successful one.

When she wanted to write her thesis in Philosophy, Martha Boeglin was paralyzed for many months by the fear of the blank page.When she eventually understood that the fear of the blank page is normal, that almost every researcher is concerned by writer’s block… ant that writing problems are tabou at university, she started to investigate the phenomenon of writing.One discovery changed her life: writer’s block belongs to the writing process – and there are lots of creative writing techniques to overcome them.More: some writing techniques hold an almost magical power.Why are they not taught at university ?Her passion for writing techniques was born. With a double consequence: first, once she overcame that initial writer’s block, she was able to write her thesis – and worte it in a wave of euphoria.Second, once she got her Dr. Titel, she created Scriptoria, the writing workshops for PhD students in 2002.Its goal? To make writing a thesis easier: when you know the right techniques, writing is no longer a chore - it can even become a source of joy.
Thank you, Martha Boeglin !
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This episode’s resources:
Martha Boeglin | LinkedInMartha Boeglin | TwitterScriptoria | Scriptoria.org | Groupe Facebook | Youtube
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Albertha Joseph-Alexander – Using SciComm to Make a DifferenceDavid Giltner – Reconciling the Research and Development MindsetsJen Polk – Are You a Sellout if You Leave Academia After Your PhD?Natalia Bielczyk – Figuring Out Where You Fit in the Job Market as a PhDAs always, if you find value in Papa PhD and in the content I bring you every week, click on one of the buttons below and send some of that value back to me by becoming a supporter on Patreon or by buying me a coffee :) Now with the added perk of receiving the brand new Papa PhD and PhD Dojo stickers!

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Thursday Dec 21, 2023

Bienvenue sur « Horizon PhD » - le balado qui explore des milieux insoupçonnés où tu peux mettre en valeur ton doctorat.Dans cet épisode, je t’emmène dans un univers très particulier... celui des représentations du Québec à l'étranger.Pour t'accompagner dans la découverte de la diplomatie scientifique et de la valeur ajoutée que tu peux y apporter avec tes talents en recherche, je parle avec Luc Bergeron, des Fonds de Recherche du Québec, et avec Jean-Christian Lemay, participant à l'édition 2018 du programme « Scientifiques en résidence » des FRQ et membre fondateur d'une communauté passionnée de jeunes scientifiques comme toi.


Avec Luc et Jean-Christian, on a parlé, entre autres :
Du rôle des scientifiques en résidence au sein du programme des FRQ et des types de missions qui leur sont confiées.De l'importance de l'esprit scientifique et de la polyvalence scientifique pour aborder les enjeux complexes dans les représentations du Québec à l'étranger.De l'écosystème de la recherche à l'international et de la création de partenariats dans le domaine scientifique.De l'importance de comprendre les politiques et les plans stratégiques en matière de recherche scientifique, en tant que scientifique en résidence.De pourquoi tu devrais postuler au programme des scientifiques en résidence, même si tu hésites, en ce moment.Si tu veux en savoir davantage sur les programmes « Scientifiques en résidence » des Fonds de Recherche du Québec, rends-toi sur :

PapaPhD.com/HorizonPhDFRQ

Bonne écoute et bonne exploration !
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Thursday Dec 14, 2023

Bienvenue sur « Horizon PhD » - le balado qui explore des milieux insoupçonnés où tu peux mettre en valeur ton doctorat.Dans ce premier épisode, je rejoins Jules Racine-St-Jacques pour partir à la découverte d'une belle organisation au sein de laquelle tu peux mettre en valeur tes compétences transversales et ton diplôme doctoral - le service de recherche de la bibliothèque de l'Assemblée nationale du Québec.Si tu t'intéresses à la visualisation des données et que tu as envie de travailler sur des projets ayant un impact sociétal et politique, ta chance est peut-être venue de faire le saut et de tester les eaux au sein d'une équipe passionnée de scientifiques comme toi !

Ce que tu apprendras dans cet épisode :
Qu'est-ce que le service de recherche de la bibliothéque de l'assemblée nationaleComment fonctionne l'équipe du service de rechercheLes types de mandats variés sur lesquels tu pourras travailler en tant que scientifique en résidenceLes opppoortunités de carrière au sein de l'Assemblée nationale du QuébecPourquoi tu devrais postuler au programme Scientifiques en résidence des FRQSi tu veux en savoir davantage sur les programmes « Scientifiques en résidence » des Fonds de Recherche du Québec, rends-toi sur :

PapaPhD.com/HorizonPhDFRQ

Bonne écoute et bonne exploration !
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Thursday Dec 07, 2023

This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD we will be discussing "What is the Impact of AI on Higher Education?" with Tim Dasey, author of the book "Wisdom Factories: AI, Games, and the Education of a Modern Worker".

Dr. Tim Dasey has a long history in AI and learning science, and recently published the book “Wisdom Factories: AI, Games, and the Education of a Modern Worker.” After thirty years at MIT leading AI development for diverse government needs, Tim leapt into education due to concern that minds won’t be ready for the jobs that remain human. He has a smidge of teaching experience at corporate, higher ed, and K-12 levels. Dr. Dasey has atypical perspectives on the future of schooling built from a blend of AI expertise, experience with many industries, depth in the science of learning and judgment, and more than a decade leading development of game-based learning tools.
What we covered in the interview:
The role of AI in managing tasks and abstracting information: AI and other technologies are revolutionizing the way we work, freeing up our time for more strategic thinking and decision-making. Discover how AI can translate and generate content, reducing labor-intensive tasks.The challenges and opportunities in evaluating AI-generated scientific papers: Join us as we discuss the impact of AI on the peer review process and how institutions like MIT are handling the authenticity and quality of AI-generated research.Nurturing human capabilities alongside AI: Learn about the importance of self-awareness, interdisciplinary approaches, and human collaboration skills in an era of AI. Explore how AI can support individuals in areas affected by conditions like ADHD, as shared by our guest, Tim Dasey. 
This episode’s resources:
Tim Dasey | Website"Wisdom Factories: AI, Games, and the Education of a Modern Worker" | Book
Thank you, Tim Dasey!
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You might also like the following episodes:
Adriana Bankston and Jamie L. Vernon – Making an Impact in Research Through Science PolicyAmal Abuzeinab – Flourishing in Your PhD and BeyondMerle van den Akker – Debunking PhD MisconceptionsEmma Brodzinski – Supporting and inspiring graduate studentsAs always, if you find value in Papa PhD and in the content I bring you every week, click on one of the buttons below and send some of that value back to me by becoming a supporter on Patreon or by buying me a coffee :)

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