We are excited to announce the official launch of The Business of “Doing” Science, our podcast and blog series!

During our academic and professional experiences in science, we realized that many of us are confused about our career paths and that many questions regarding this go unanswered. That’s where this podcast comes in—we want to answer and explore these questions. Our goal for you, our listeners, is to recognize what you can do with your degrees and skills—the answers may surprise you!  


On our first episode, we take a deep dive into #AlaineKeebaugh, PhD’s exciting #careertransition from a postdoctoral researcher to a therapy consultant, while learning more about #deepbrainstimulation and #Parkinson’sDisease.

S1E1: Career Transition Series: Postdoc to Therapy Consultant for Deep Brain Stimulation

On this month’s episode of The Business of “Doing” Science podcast, we learn about the #careertransition of Jesus Martinez Manso, PhD, during which he left the world of academic #astrophysics to pursue working in #datascience in #SiliconValley. 
As a senior engineering manager at #PlanetLabs, Jesus applies his academic skills and professional expertise to manage a team developing new technologies that use applied #machinelearning techniques.

S1E2: Career Transition Series: From Academia to Data Science in Silicon Valley

Are you thinking of transitioning out of #academia and into a new #career path but don’t know how to start the process? Are you confused about where you want to go next or how to get there? This month’s episode will provide some steps and tips to help you get started on your #careertransition journey. Join the Business of “Doing” Science team as they share their experiences and advice on how to navigate this challenging time.

S1E3: Career Development Series: Preparing for Your Transition Out of Academia

Are you ready for the next important step of your transition out of academia—navigating the job search? In this episode, the Business of “Doing” Science team continues this important discussion about transitioning out of a typical academic research role and into the general job market. 

Whether you are looking for a position in industry, government, consulting, or the nonprofit sector, this podcast is for you! Join us as we provide some deeper insight into this important stage of your career transition journey, the job search and interview process.

S1E4: Career Development Series: Navigating the Job Search Outside of Academia

The Business of “Doing” Science podcast team is excited to announce our first-ever Science Social Hour! During these series of episodes, we will discuss hot topics in science and related careers, often inviting outside experts to join in on our discussion.

In our first science social hour episode, we discuss #Artificial Intelligence or #AI–a topic we have heard about quite a bit since the recent advances in generative AI tools, such as the release of #ChatGPT last year. 

We are thrilled to welcome back Jesus Martinez Manzo, PhD, along with a new guest and AI expert, Arash Maghsoudi, PhD, to join our discussion.

S1E5: Science Social Hour: Artificial Intelligence

We’re excited to bring you a new episode of The Business of “Doing” Science podcast featuring Debra Cooper, PhD! Join us as she discusses her fascinating #careertransition from being a #neuroscientist to working in health #policy at the California Health and Human Services Agency. 
Dr. Cooper elaborates on her unlikely journey from biomedical research to her current role, describing how she successfully harnessed her analytical skills and personality traits to spur quick, real-world decisions in #California’s state #government. 


S2E2: Career Transition Series: From Neuroscience to State Government

On this podcast, we discuss different aspects of pursuing science-related careers and just how science is actually done beyond the bench. Join us monthly for interviews with changemakers, career development tips, and discussions on hot-button science issues.

S2E2: Career Transition Series: From Neuroscience to State Government

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