Episode 50 - NASEM Summit on Reimagining STEMM Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Career Development: An Interview with Co-Chair Joerg Schlatterer
Grad-post turns 50! Join Dr. Joerg Schlatterer as he gives an overview of a National Academies summit on STEMM graduate education held this past July.
12 Dec 202531min
Episode 49 - Am I Ready for Grad School?
The Graddean fulfills his promise to help you decide whether graduate school is right for you. He discusses academic ability, desire for an advanced degree, and the impact life's random happenings can...
21 Nov 20258min
Episode 48 - Graduate Degree Internships
Internships while you are obtaining your advanced degree are a great way to prepare for a career in the private sector. And they're not just in STEM fields! Here are some resources to help you find th...
7 Nov 20259min
Episode 47 - International Grad Ed Updates - October 2025
Here on some updates on previous international graduate education topics including international enrollments, changes in non-immigrant visa policies, and developing degree programs in the European Uni...
24 Okt 202510min
Episode 46 - I Failed My PhD Qualifying Exam!
Here's an overview of PhD qualifying examinations and some advice on what to do if you should fail them.
9 Okt 202519min
Episode 45 - Should I Join My Graduate Student Union?
The Graddean presents an overview of graduate student worker unions and provides some pros and cons to help you decide whether to join.
25 Sep 202519min
Episode 44 - Bonus Episode! Apparatchik
The Graddean comments on the placement of political appointees in federal agencies to approve all scientific grants.
12 Sep 20253min
Episode 43 - Socialization Theory and Your First Year in Grad School
The Graddean gives you some tips to help you adapt to your first year in graduate school.
12 Sep 20256min
