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David Mendes, PhD hosts Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD, a business show with 370 episodes published.
Are you at a crossroads after your PhD, unsure about what comes next? In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Fatimah Williams - executive coach, founder of Prof
Dans cet épisode d’Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, découvrez le parcours de Tania Longpré, docteure en éducation, spécialiste de la francisation, de l’intégration des nouveaux arrivants et de l’enseignement du françai
Dans cet épisode d’Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, découvrez le parcours de Tania Longpré, docteure en éducation, spécialiste de la francisation, de l’intégration des nouveaux arrivants et de l’enseignement du françai
Episode Overview PhD holders Elle Campbell (Lab Renew) and Patrick Penndorf (Re:Advance) share their journeys from lab benches to leading sustainability initiatives in science. Discover how scientific skills fuel entrepr
Episode Overview PhD holders Elle Campbell (Lab Renew) and Patrick Penndorf (Re:Advance) share their journeys from lab benches to leading sustainability initiatives in science. Discover how scientific skills fuel entrepr
Dans ce nouvel épisode d’Horizon PhD, on plonge dans le monde de l’entrepreneuriat scientifique au Québec avec Marie-Pierre Cossette, directrice au Grand Défi de société du Fonds de recherche du Québec, et Marine Queffeu
Dans ce nouvel épisode d’Horizon PhD, on plonge dans le monde de l’entrepreneuriat scientifique au Québec avec Marie-Pierre Cossette, directrice au Grand Défi de société du Fonds de recherche du Québec, et Marine Queffeu
Des doctorantes qui vulgarisent la science pour tous Écoutez l’épisode maintenant : Bienvenue sur ce premier épisode en studio d’Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, avec deux invitées exceptionnelles : Isabelle Boudreau-J
Des doctorantes qui vulgarisent la science pour tous Écoutez l’épisode maintenant : Bienvenue sur ce premier épisode en studio d’Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, avec deux invitées exceptionnelles : Isabelle Boudreau-J
This is a special episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, where we spotlight the inspiring transformation of one of Canada’s foremost patient advocacy organizations. In this off-series Podcasthon 2026 episode, guest
This is a special episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, where we spotlight the inspiring transformation of one of Canada’s foremost patient advocacy organizations. In this off-series Podcasthon 2026 episode, guest
Parenting during a PhD is rarely discussed openly in academia — yet more graduate students are becoming parents while navigating research, teaching, and the pressures of academic life. In this episode of Beyond the Thesi
Parenting during a PhD is rarely discussed openly in academia — yet more graduate students are becoming parents while navigating research, teaching, and the pressures of academic life. In this episode of Beyond the Thesi
Comment passe-t-on d’un postdoc en virologie aux États-Unis à une carrière à temps plein en communication scientifique suivie par des centaines de milliers de personnes ? Dans cet épisode, je reçois Océane Sorel, docteur
Comment passe-t-on d’un postdoc en virologie aux États-Unis à une carrière à temps plein en communication scientifique suivie par des centaines de milliers de personnes ? Dans cet épisode, je reçois Océane Sorel, docteur
What does it take to thrive in a system that wasn’t designed for you? In this candid conversation, tech executive and author Kae Kronthaler-Williams joins David Mendes to discuss building a career in male-dominated space
What does it take to thrive in a system that wasn’t designed for you? In this candid conversation, tech executive and author Kae Kronthaler-Williams joins David Mendes to discuss building a career in male-dominated space
Comment passer d’un doctorat en biochimie à un rôle stratégique dans l’industrie biotech ? Dans cet épisode de Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD (en français), Yamina Berchiche partage son parcours riche et atypique : cher
Comment passer d’un doctorat en biochimie à un rôle stratégique dans l’industrie biotech ? Dans cet épisode de Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD (en français), Yamina Berchiche partage son parcours riche et atypique : cher
What if your time in grad school wasn’t wasted—but the foundation of a life you’re just beginning to design? This week on Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, Ashley Jablo—career coach, strategist, and founder of Life Design
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