Episodes

  • Episode 12 | Campus Leaders on Higher Education Reform
    Apr 1 2022

    In this episode, Dr. Assata Zerai, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion at the University of New Mexico, and Dr. Doug Woods, Dean of the Graduate School at Marquette University, discuss career diversity, interdisciplinary scholarship, and how humanities doctoral training plays a role in the work of higher education administration.

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    46 mins
  • Episode 11 | Faculty on Graduate Education in the Humanities
    Mar 1 2022

    In this episode, Associate Professor of Art History at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Catherine Becker, and Marquette University's Harry G. John Professor of History and Director of the Center for Urban Research, Teaching and Outreach, Robert S. Smith, discuss faculty perspectives on humanities and potential for graduate reforms. For full audio transcript and other information please visit: www.phdfuturesnow.org

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    34 mins
  • Episode 10 | Collaboration and Career Diversity in the Humanities
    Feb 1 2022

    In this episode, HWW's Assistant Director of Operation and PhD Futures Now co-host Peggy Brennan speaks to Dr. Yan Pang and Dr. Elja Roy about their experience collaborating on Grand Research Challenge grants and how the project has helped shape their careers inside and outside academia. For full audio transcript and related median files, please visit our website www.phdfuturesnow.org.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 9 | Non-Profit Careers for Humanities PhDs
    Dec 1 2021

    In this Episode, Dawn Opel, J.D., Ph.D., Director of Research & Strategic Initiatives, and General Counsel at Food Bank Council of Michigan joined PhD Futures Now for a conversation about the advantages and challenges of non-profit careers for Humanities PhDs. For full audio transcript of the episode please visit www.phdfuturesnow.org

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    35 mins
  • Episode 8 | Technology Careers for Humanities PhDs
    Nov 8 2021

    In this episode, Dr. Andrew Keating, Senior Director for Industry and Customer Marketing at Qumulo, joined PhD Futures Now for a conversation about building a career in the tech sector with a humanities PhD. For full transcript of the audio and other information, please visit our website www.phdfuturesnow.org.

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    31 mins
  • Episode 7 | Non-Academic Higher Education Careers for PhDs
    Oct 5 2021

    In this episode, Dr. Derek Attig, Assistant Dean for Career & Professional Development at the University of Illinois, joins PhD Futures Now to discuss their role in graduate career advising and careers in higher ed administration. They also provide valuable resources and advice for PhD students seeking career diversity assistance. Please see the timestamps below for different sections of this episode.
    Time Stamps:
    Intro to Derek Attig & his work 02:00
    PhD career diversity conversation 07:40
    Examples of career diversity initiatives through universities 19:15
    Career diversity resources for graduate students 27:34

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    37 mins
  • Episode 6 | Career Diversity and Public Humanities (Part II)
    Jul 29 2021

    In this episode, Dr. Kantara Souffrant, Assistant Professor of Nonwestern/Global Arts History and Visual Culture at Illinois State University and Curator of Community Dialogue at the Milwaukee Art Museum, joins us to discuss her work in the public humanities, and her transition from academia to a career in public art and community engagement. For full audio transcript of the episode please visit our website at www.phdfuturesnow.org.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 5 | Career Diversity and Public Humanities (Part I)
    Jul 8 2021

    In this episode, Dr. Matthew Costello, Senior Historian at the White House Historical Association, shares his post-PhD career in the Public Humanities and advice for PhD and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in public history. For full audio transcript of the episode, please visit our website www.phdfuturesnow.org

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    31 mins