Episode 10 — Debra Cooper, PhD
Join our conversation with Debra Cooper, PhD, as she discusses the vital role of her research background and some of the personality traits that helped her successful career transition from neuroscience to health policy. As an advocate for science, Dr. Cooper will elaborate on her unlikely journey to California’s state government, explaining how aspects of her personality, critical thinking, and analytical skills learned in academia help her spur quick, real-world decisions.
Episode 7 – Caryn Forsgren, ADHD and Executive Function Coach
Have you ever wanted to learn more about being a life coach? Have you been curious to hear more about ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)? We have just the guest you have been waiting for!
On this month’s Business of “Doing” Science podcast episode, we talk with Caryn Forsgren, about her career transition from corporate technology training to starting her own ADHD coaching business. Join us and listen to Caryn’s journey and learn more about ADHD and how life coaching can transform the lives of individuals with ADHD.
Episode 6 — Sazid Khan, PhD, MPH
On this episode, we welcome Sazid Khan, PhD, MPH, and explore his journey through academia and state government to the Substance Use Prevention, Evaluation, and Research Program at RTI International, a nonprofit research institute.
Transitioning Out of Academia: Taking the First Steps
As the economic landscape continues to change globally, jobseekers are finding it increasingly difficult to find a career path that aligns with their skills, needs, and long-term goals. For graduate students, an additional level of complexity is added to this mix by focusing on acquiring a job related to their specialty or subject area of interest.
Episode 2 ─ Jesus Martinez Manso, PhD
In our latest episode, we explore the career transition of Jesus Martinez Manso, PhD, who has gone from the world of academic astrophysics to working in data science as an engineer in Silicon Valley.
Episode 1 ─ Alaine Keebaugh, PhD
We are excited to announce the official launch of The Business of “Doing” Science, our podcast and blog series!
