Most academics start their careers dreaming of inspiring students and making a difference—only to get trapped in a system that feels more like a factory than a university.…
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Imposter syndrome isn’t the enemy—it’s a sign you’re growing. But what if embracing a healthy level of self-doubt is actually the key to becoming a better scientist? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-7-imposter-syndrome/id1870673178?i=1000762430994
Uncover the behind-the-scenes truth about unionizing as a graduate student and learn how to turn the tide in your favor. If you’ve ever felt powerless over your working…
Gender bias, harassment, and the often unseen barriers women face in academia—these are not just stories, but urgent calls for change. In this eye-opening episode, Victoria and Chloe…
Most PhD students are drowning in financial stress, but few realize how deep the problem runs—and how much wealth is being siphoned away by outdated systems. If you’re…
Episode 3 – Scientific Misinformation Science misinformation is spreading faster than ever, and the consequences are real. From headlines claiming microplastics in our brains to misleading vaccine narratives,…
Are you tired of feeling powerless in the toxic world of academia? What if advocating for yourself could be your secret weapon—not just to survive, but to truly…
Welcome to Reforming Academia. We’re your hosts, Chloe & Vicky, recent PhD graduates in Biomedical Sciences & ready to shake up Academia. We’ve experienced first hand how politics…
Day 16 Women in Science – Jane Goodall
Day 15 Women in Science – Shirley Meng The brain drain 🧠is real and happening right now in the US 🫠 interview
If you want to be like Marie Curie, I’ve partnered with @polishembassyus to share research opportunities in her home country of Poland 🇵🇱 🤩🫶 linked in bio!
Women in Science Day 12 – Inge Lehmann 🌍 a belated happy earth day!
Day 11 Women in Science – Gladys West
Women in science day 10 – Henrietta Lacks
Day 9 women in science – Grace Hopper 👩💻🛳️
Day 5 women (in science) history month – Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin