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How do you go from studying the stars to helping others shine in their science communication?

Enregistré en direct à l’UQAR lors des Journées de la relève en recherche (J2R) 2025 de l’ACFAS, cet épisode spécial de Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD met en lumière les voix de cinq professionnel·les aux parcours divers après les études supérieures. Au cours de cette table ronde d’ouverture des J2R, David Mendes a exploré avec... The post L’avenir après les études supérieures – Table ronde J2R 2025 appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

What if your next job wasn’t about status, but about passion? In this powerful episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, David sits down with George Appling—former McKinsey partner, telecom CEO, and now a self-described “passionpreneur.” George shares his journey from high-level executive roles to building a portfolio of ventures that light him up:... The post From Executive to Passionpreneur – Career Reinvention with George Appling appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

If your academic credentials are being met with confusion – or worse, silence – outside the ivory tower, it might be time for a branding reframe. In this episode, David Mendes speaks with Michael Dargie – international speaker, brand strategist, and author of Brandjitsu. Known for helping creative rebels go from “meh” to memorable, Michael... The post Clarity vs Complexity – Branding for Researchersh With Michael Dargie appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Bienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode d’Horizon PhD! Dans cet épisode spécial d’Horizon PhD, je t’emmène à la rencontre de sept PhDs qui ont choisi une voie peu connue, mais pleine de sens : devenir scientifique en résidence dans une délégation du Québec à l’étranger. À Toronto, New York, Mexico, Rabat, Paris, Rome et à Séoul,... The post Débuter en diplomatie scientifique – Sept profils de scientifiques en résidence à l’étranger appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Do you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? For many graduate students, PhDs, and early-career professionals, time scarcity feels like the biggest obstacle to building a sustainable and fulfilling career. This week on Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, I talk with Michelle Niemeyer — speaker, coach, and former attorney... The post Bending Time, Beating Burnout, and Building a Career You Love with Michelle Niemeyer appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

What happens after you land your first job post-PhD? For many researchers, the transition from academia is just the beginning. In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, Katerina Thomas joins David to explore how mentorship, self-awareness, and internal motivation shape the next stages of a PhD’s career journey. Drawing from her own... The post PhD to Industry – Navigating Career Growth & Mentorship with Katerina Thomas appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Bienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode d’Horizon PhD! Dans cet épisode, nous partons à la rencontre de Geneviève Rolland, déléguée générale du Québec à Munich, pour mieux comprendre le rôle des scientifiques en résidence au sein des délégations du Québec à l’étranger. Au fil de l’entretien, Geneviève partage son expérience au sein du programme, explique le... The post Être déléguée générale du Québec à Munich avec Geneviève Rolland appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this episode, host David Mendes sits down with Jillian Rilley – founder, writer, keynote speaker, and consultant whose decades of work focus on helping people navigate change and accelerate learning, especially in disruptive times. Drawing on her experiences across Africa, Asia, and Central Europe, Jillian... The post Daring to Go Astray: Jillian Reilly Shares the Power of Self-Permission After Graduate School appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this week’s episode, host David Mendes is joined by Al Zdenek—a seasoned entrepreneur in the wealth management industry, acclaimed author, and passionate advocate for financial literacy. With over 40 years of experience as a CPA, personal financial specialist, and now co-founder of K Club, Al... The post From Research to Financial Freedom – Al Zdenek on Money Strategies for PhDs appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Welcome to this new episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Karina do Santos Machado, a trailblazing young scientist from Brazil whose journey exemplifies the power of collaboration and open science in the global South. Karina shares... The post Being a Young Scientist in the Global South with Karina Machado appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Dans cette nouvelle Pépite Papa PhD, Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette, astrophysicienne et communicatrice scientifique passionnée, nous raconte comment, après son doctorat, elle a osé sortir du parcours traditionnel pour se lancer dans la vulgarisation scientifique, surmontant de nombreux refus avant de trouver sa voie. Nathalie souligne l’importance de la résilience, de l’apprentissage face à l’adversité et... The post Pépite Papa PhD : Surmonter les rejets après la thèse avec Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis! This week, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Kirsten “Kiki” Sanford, a science communicator with an unconventional path from bird neuroscience to the front lines of science storytelling. In this episode, Dr. Kiki shares behind-the-scenes stories of launching “This Week in Science,” collaborating with mentors like Leo Laporte,... The post Papa PhD Gold: From Bird Brains to Broadcasts – Dr. Kiki Sanford’s Science Communication Journey appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Bienvenue dans cette nouvelle Pépite Papa PhD ! Dans cet excerpt de mon entrevue avec Olivier Bernard, pharmacien et vulgarisateur reconnu, il parle de comment communiquer efficacement la science, même face à la pseudoscience et aux sujets polarisants. On a parlé de l’importance de l’empathie, de la nuance et de surmonter la peur de prendre... The post Pépite Papa PhD : Oser prendre la parole en tant que scientifique avec Olivier Bernard appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Welcome to this new episode of Papa PhD Gold! Here’s the big takeaway from this excerpt from my conversation with scientific writing expert Anna Clemens: Selling isn’t a dirty word in academia – it’s all about communicating your research in a way that connects with people, even if they aren’t specialists in your field. If... The post Papa PhD Gold: Rethinking Selling and Storytelling in ScienceWith Anna Clemens appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Welcome to this new episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this one, host David Mendes sits down with Daria Levina, Harvard-educated lawyer, academic, author, and founder of Harvard State of Mind. Daria shares her experience navigating international graduate applications, the challenges of securing funding, and how resilience is key to overcoming academic... The post Behind the Scenes of Graduate Admissions: Insights and Advice from Daria Levina appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Bienvenue à ce nouvel épisode d’Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, le podcast qui explore toutes les facettes de la vie après le doctorat ! Cette semaine, David Mendes accueille Assia Asrir, docteure en immunologie et figure engagée dans l’accompagnement des parcours scientifiques vers le secteur privé, nommément par le biais de la communauté... The post Valoriser son doctorat : conseils pour réussir sa transition vers le privé avec Assia Asrir appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

In this episode, host David Mendes sits down with Tina Persson, a PhD in organic chemistry turned career coach, recruiter, and author, to dive into the reality behind making the leap from academia to industry. During the conversation Tina shares her personal journey, from her PhD and climbing the academic ladder, to discovering that professorship... The post Mindset Shifts: Tina Persson on Leaving Academia and Embracing Industry appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.

Welcome to this new episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this episode, host David Mendes sits down with Morgan Foret, who brings a fresh perspective on navigating the journey from academia to industry. Morgan shares her personal story, beginning with her undergraduate studies in cell biology, an international research internship in Germany,... The post Demystifying Industry Careers for PhDs With Morgan Foret appeared first on Papa Phd Podcast.