The Connected PhD, Part One
Why do PhD programs assume students will become professors, when most people find careers outside academia? How can we better prepare graduate students for the post-grad career path? This episode explores:
What a “Connected PhD” program is, and why it’s necessary.
The negative impact on students when they feel "less than" or as if they have failed when they can't land a tenure-track job.
How to change the PhD so students graduate with multiple career options.
Why faculty need to approach graduate programs differently.
How students can build their mentoring and support network outside of their…
The skinny
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