Vitamin PhD Podcast
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★ - 9 ratingsVitamin PhD is a "supplement" to doctoral study produced at Boston University. Our podcast delivers career narratives and skills know-how through two formats. In Career Pathways episodes, we help you explore career options by interviewing people who have earned their doctorate and now work in a variety of sectors. In our Navigating Challenges episodes, we discuss issues that can present difficulties in graduate school, and we provide tips to help you succeed.
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Episodes
Pathways to Skill Building: the Core Capacities
June 25, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThe next seven seasons of our podcast, Vitamin PhD, will each focus on a different Core Capacity. As an introduction to the upcoming seasons, Sarah Hokanson, Assistant Provost for Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs sat down with Daniel Kleinman, Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs, to discuss the objectives of the Core Capacities and how Boston University hopes they will provide a framework for doctoral students to engage in intentional skill building and career planning.
Conversations about Racism in Higher Education
May 14, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBIn the final episode of Season 4, Kiloni addresses the difficult topic of restructuring pedagogy to increase diversity in academia. She is joined by Dr. Anukul Shenoy, Anthony Yeung, and Kristy Abo from the Pulmonary Social Justice Forum at Boston University School of Medicine.
Pathways to Engagement: Stories of Intersectionality
April 29, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBIn this week's episode of Stories of Intersectionality, Kiloni and Khadija are joined by Boston University's inaugural Director of Programs in the Office of the Associate Provost for Diversity & Inclusion, Dr. Alana Anderson, and U.S. historian Dr. Paula C. Austin, Assistant Professor of History and African American Studies. In this episode, our hosts and guests discuss how intersectionality plays out in higher education and the impact that the "othering" of some identities can have on Ph.D....
Roundtable Discussion on Intersectionality with GWISE
April 15, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this week's episode, Kiloni and Khadija are joined by the student leaders from the Graduate Women in Science and Engineering (GWISE), Abby Rendos, Natalie Vaisman, and Jillian Rix to discuss how intersectionality plays out in higher education and the impact that the "othering" of some identities can have on Ph.D. students. This episode also examines the existing institutional barriers and the different ways that the BU community can disrupt the inequitable practices and policies that limi...
Navigating Balance: 'Work to Live' or 'Live to Work'
April 01, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this week’s episode of Work to Live vs. Live to Work, Kiloni and Khadija are joined by Dr. Dennis Jones PhD, a Professor from the Graduate Medical Sciences Program at Boston University School of Medicine and an active advocate for diversity and inclusion, as well as a student-run organization from the School of Public Health called Students of Color for Public Health. The episode dives into issues surrounding work-life balance in underrepresented populations, and how these issues can shap...
Pathways to Engagement - How to be an Ally
March 18, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIn the second episode of Season 4, Khadija and Kiloni investigate what “allyship” looks like for BIPOC - Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color - at BU. They are joined by Dr. Monica Wang, the Associate Director of Narrative at the BU Center for Antiracist Research, and Luis D. Ramirez, a first-generation, Afro-Latino PhD Student in the Graduate Program for Neuroscience and the President of the Underrepresented Graduate Student Organization (UGSO). You can check out the Science Communicati...
Roundtable Discussion with MISO and CASARI
March 04, 2021 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBKhadija and Kiloni discuss “how to make you care” about diversity and inclusion for BIPOC - Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color - at BU. They are joined by Táchira Pichardo, the President of the Minority and International Scientist Organization (MISO) from the BU School of Medicine, as well as Vi and Merriam from the College of Arts and Science Anti-Racist Initiative (CASARI) on the Charles River Campus.
Introducing: Your Hosts for Season 4 - Khadija El Karfi & Kiloni Quiles-Franco
February 18, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.06 MBIn this episode, we meet our new hosts for Season 4 of VitaminPhD, Khadija El Karfi from the Romance Studies department and Kiloni Quiles-Franco from the BU School of Medicine. Kiloni and Khadija share some information about their exciting new topic for this season, “How can we make BU a safe and welcoming community for our BIPOC students, faculty, and staff?”
Navigating Cultivating Personal and Professional Relationships with Mandy Pinheiro, MS
December 11, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode, Maria and Jenna chat with Mandy Pinheiro, MS, about reframing the idea of networking and the development and maintenance of personal and professional relationships. They discuss how to expand your professional circle, overcome the fear of initiating connections, and brand yourself and engage on Academic Twitter.
Navigating the Mentor/Mentee Relationship with Dr. Jen Heemstra, PhD
December 04, 2020 15:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode, Maria and Jenna chat with Dr. Jen Heemstra about the mentor/mentee relationship. They discuss tips on choosing the right mentor, navigating difficult conversations and “managing up”, and maintaining professional relationships long-term.
Navigating Surviving and Thriving in Grad School with Dr. Dan Fulford, PhD
November 20, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode, Maria and Jenna chat with Dr. Dan Fulford about success in graduate school. They discuss the transition from undergrad to grad studies, making the most out of your grad school experience, how to stay engaged long-term, and the importance of goal-setting.
Navigating Self Preservation and Finding Your Balance with Nirali Shah, PT
November 13, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode, Maria and Jenna chat with Nirali Shah, PT, about work-life balance. They discuss separating work from home, developing a routine that excites you, maintaining relationships, the importance of consistency, and self-care. Nirali Shah is a physical therapist from India, and is currently a third-year PhD student in the Rehabilitation Sciences program at Boston University’s Sargent College. She works with her mentor, Dr. Deepak Kumar, in the Movement and Applied Imaging Lab to ...
Navigating Mental Health and Mental Wealth with Michelle Baum, MSW
November 07, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode, Maria and Jenna chat with Michelle Baum, MSW and current MPH student at Boston University, about mental health. They discuss the culture surrounding mental health in academia, how to support someone struggling with mental health, how to support yourself, and the importance of social support. Michelle Baum, MSW is a public health social worker in her last year of graduate school at Boston University finishing up her master in public health. After completing her undergraduat...
Introducing: Your Hosts for Season 3 - Maria Ayoub, BS, & Dr. Jenna Zajac, PT, DPT
October 30, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode, Maria Ayoub and Jenna Zajac, two PhD students in Rehabilitation Sciences at BU's Sargent College, introduce themselves, describe their journey from undergrad to graduate school, and touch on their current work. They also express their motivations in hosting VitaminPhD Season 3 and highlight the themes and topics of the upcoming episodes.
Roundtable Discussion with BU PhD Students
August 04, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn the season finale of Vitamin PhD, Sasha Goldman engages in a discussion with three current BU PhD students: Diane Lebo (Biology), Ricky Magner (Mathematics), and Kiloni Quiles-Franco (Molecular and Translational Medicine). During the conversation they discuss how to balance doctoral program requirements, extracurricular activities, and personal needs. They share reflections on valuable experiences they’ve gained through involvement with on campus organizations and activities and talk abou...
Roundtable Discussion with BU PhD Students
August 04, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn the season finale of Vitamin PhD, Sasha Goldman engages in a discussion with three current BU PhD students: Diane Lebo (Biology), Ricky Magner (Mathematics), and Kiloni Quiles-Franco (Molecular and Translational Medicine). During the conversation they discuss how to balance doctoral program requirements, extracurricular activities, and personal needs. They share reflections on valuable experiences they’ve gained through involvement with on campus organizations and activities and talk abou...
Pathways to Graduate Education with Katina Rogers
July 27, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode Sasha Goldman (Program Manager for PhD Professional Development) talks with Katina Rogers about the state of doctoral education in the humanities, Rogers’ career pathway in Higher Education, her role at the Futures Initiative, and her new book Putting the Humanities PhD to Work: Thriving in and Beyond the Classroom, available from Duke University Press in August 2020.
Graduate Education Conversation with Katina Rogers
July 27, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode Sasha Goldman (Program Manager for PhD Professional Development) talks with Katina Rogers about the state of doctoral education in the humanities, Rogers’ career pathway in Higher Education, her role at the Futures Initiative, and her new book Putting the Humanities PhD to Work: Thriving in and Beyond the Classroom, available from Duke University Press in August 2020.
Navigating the Mentor/Mentee Relationship
July 20, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThis episode is a live recording of a conversation between Sarah Hokanson, Dr. Melissa McDaniels, and Dr. Christine in Nashville, which took place during the 2019 Council of Graduate Schools Conference. The conversation focuses on the relationship between PhDs and their mentors, which is central to their success and satisfaction in the graduate school experience. They talk about strategies for identifying a mentor, sustaining a relationship, and what to do when things aren’t working.
Navigating Career Pathways in Higher Education
July 13, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, Sarah Hokanson talks with Dr. Adela Penagos who is a Visiting Assistant Professor of the Practice in Hispanic Studies and Coordinator of the Upper-Level Spanish Language Program. She is also President of Futuro Enlightened, a consulting firm for students seeking college and graduate school admissions. Sarah and Adela talk about juggling multiple roles across organizations and thinking about alternative pathways to working in Higher Education after the PhD.
Navigating Difficult Conversations
July 02, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode, we talk with Francine Montemurro, of the Office of the Ombuds at BU about what services the Ombuds offer, and how they help members of the BU community manage difficult situations in an impartial, independent, and confidential way.
Navigating Careers in Science Policy
December 16, 2019 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode we speak to Ronit Prawer, Director of the UK Government's Science and Innovation Network for the Eastern USA. She discusses her career and how important science policy is to the greater science community.
Navigating Careers in Non-Profit Organizations
October 22, 2019 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode, we speak with Dr. Andrea Farina, Vice President, Program Strategy and Initiatives at St. Francis House - a Boston based non-profit organization. She discusses how she navigated her way into non-profit work, and the skills she developed to become successful in her field.
Navigating Careers in Non-Profit Organizations
October 22, 2019 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode, we speak with Dr. Andrea Farina, Vice President, Program Strategy and Initiatives at St. Francis House - a Boston based non-profit organization. She discusses how she navigated her way into non-profit work, and the skills she developed to become successful in her field.
Pathways to Science Academia
September 24, 2019 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, we speak with Dr. Steve Ramirez, Assistant Professor in the Psychological & Brain Sciences in BU's College of Arts & Sciences. He discusses how he navigated his way into his career in neuroscience.
Navigating Team Dynamics
September 03, 2019 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode, we spoke with Dr. Paul "Hutch" Hutchinson, Senior Lecturer at the Questrom School of Business, about working effectively on a team.
Navigating Team Dynamics
September 03, 2019 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode, we spoke with Dr. Paul "Hutch" Hutchinson, Senior Lecturer at the Questrom School of Business, about working effectively on a team.
Navigating Mental Health and Balance
August 19, 2019 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week we spoke with Susanna Harris, founder and CEO of PhD Balance, a project designed for graduate students to empower academics during and after Grad School. We discuss mental health and various resources a graduate student can use to improve their overall wellness. Susanna can be found on Instagram and Twitter at @susannalharris PhD Balance can be found at @PhD_Balance and at www.PhDBalance.com This podcast works with WTBU, The Beat of Boston University. Check out their website a...
Navigating Mental Health and Balance
August 19, 2019 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week we spoke with Susanna Harris, founder and CEO of PhD Balance, a project designed for graduate students to empower academics during and after Grad School. We discuss mental health and various resources a graduate student can use to improve their overall wellness. Susanna can be found on Instagram and Twitter at @susannalharris PhD Balance can be found at @PhD_Balance and at www.PhDBalance.com This podcast works with WTBU, The Beat of Boston University. Check out their website a...
Pathways to Higher Education Administration
August 05, 2019 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThis week we spoke to Dr. Sarah Hokanson, the Assistant Provost for Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs at Boston University about how she navigated we way from research in Biology and Molecular Biophysics to a diverse position in higher education administration. Sarah is responsible for postdoctoral affairs, professional development programming and resources for doctoral students and postdocs across the University, as well as supporting the development of University policies...
Pathways to Higher Education Administration
August 05, 2019 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThis week we spoke to Dr. Sarah Hokanson, the Assistant Provost for Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs at Boston University about how she navigated we way from research in Biology and Molecular Biophysics to a diverse position in higher education administration. Sarah is responsible for postdoctoral affairs, professional development programming and resources for doctoral students and postdocs across the University, as well as supporting the development of University policies...
Navigating the Interview Process
July 22, 2019 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode, we speak with Mr. Doug Edwards, Assistant Director of Career Education at BU's Center for Career Development. We discuss interview best practices for doctoral students.
Pathways to Entrepreneurship, featuring Dr. L. Maren Wood
July 08, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode, we talk with Dr. L. Maren Wood, co-founder of Beyond the Professoriate, about how Beyond the Professoriate got its start, how it's changed over time, and what it's like being a CEO. Show notes: Beyond the Professoriate NSF Survey of Earned Doctorates “An Examination of the Changing Faculty” by Adrianna Kezar, Daniel Maxey, & Judith Eaton
Navigating Conferences (Live from the GCC Conference)
July 01, 2019 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.75 MBRecorded live from the 2019 Graduate Career Consortium (GCC) Conference, this short episode explores strategies for navigating conferences. Co-hosts Rachel Stumpf and Sarah Chobot Hokanson from Boston University provide an introduction to the Vitamin PhD podcast and offer some quick tips for better conferencing.