HelloPhD Podcast
Getting your PhD is hard, but this podcast will make it easier. We’re proud to partner with HelloPhd and help spread the word about their entertaining approach to helping students, postdocs, faculty and scientists navigate the hard questions they face.
Recently Heard on HelloPhD
Tips and Tricks for Science Writing
Are you a fan of art and science? See the winners of the 2020 Promega Art Contest for Creative Scientists.
Featured Episodes
135: The Science Training Toolbox with Dr. Andres De Los Reyes
Join the hosts of HelloPhD for a conversation with a clinical psychologist about why academic training is so stressful. This episode also includes a discussion about racism in academia.
Listen: Episode 135
You may also like: 7 Tips for Creating an Individual Development Plan
127: Listener Mailbag: How Do You Stay Motivated in Grad School?
In this episode, Josh and Dan answer questions from listeners alongside Susanna Harris, founder of PhD Balance.
Listen: Episode 127
You may also like: Experimenting With Resilience: Lessons from Grad School
146: Ace Your Virtual Graduate School Interview with Dr. Beth Bowman
Interviews are always nerve-wracking, but it’s even weirder when you can’t travel to the university. Check out these tips for nailing the interview despite challenging circumstances.
Listen: Episode 146
You may also like: Interview Day Checklist
Ask the Experts
Ask a Scientist
Having issues with an experiment? Not sure which assay will give you the answer you're looking for? Want to know more about a technique? Our Technical Support Scientists are here to help!
Writing About Science: Tips and Tricks for Communicating Your Research
Submitting a journal article? Blogging about your project? Join our panel of scientists and science writers for a discussion about sharing your research effectively in a variety of formats.
Tips for Creating & Presenting Scientific Posters
Need to make a scientific poster? Before you start editing that file your PI gave you, join the hosts of HelloPhD and the creator of the #betterposter format and learn how to create more user-friendly scientific posters.
Related Resources
The Art of Being a Field Scientist
Check out this guest blog from the winner of the Promega Art Contest for Creative Scientists and read about his experience as a geochemistry field scientist studying extremophiles.
Hello PhD + Promega: Partnering to Support Young Scientists
Learn about the hosts of the podcast and their mission to make the challenges of grad school easier.
Professional Skills and Development
Before heading out into the real world, explore our guide to navigating the early stages of your career and prepare yourself for the challenges that your post-academic life can bring.