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Bonus Episode! I Have a PhD - Dr. Susan Fullerton

February 6, 2026 at 4:03 PM

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Bonus Episode! I Have a PhD - Dr. Susan Fullerton

Dr. Susan Fullerton, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh explains how bubble gum got her interested in science and engineering at an early age.

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January 30, 2026 at 4:32 PM

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U.S. government has lost more than 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s since Trump took office

A Science analysis reveals how many were fired, retired, or quit across 14 agencies

www.science.org

January 29, 2026 at 1:51 PM

graddean

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Episode 53 has dropped! Learn about the Personalized Learning Model for graduate STEM education being developed at the University of Pittsburgh through their Innovations in Graduate Education project. #pitt #ige #cgs

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Episode 53 - The IGE Project at the University of Pittsburgh

AERA Calls for Support of 2026 Annual Meeting Graduate Student Assistance Fund

January 23, 2026 at 4:17 PM

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It's really this simple. Straight from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

January 22, 2026 at 12:45 PM

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AERA

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As we look toward new beginnings in 2026, we invite you to support the future of our field through the Annual Meeting Graduate Student Assistance Fund! With your help, we can help ensure emerging scholars have the chance to participate, connect, and grow at #AERA2026. www.aera.net/Newsroom/AER...

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January 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM

graddean

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Happy New Year! A new episode of Grad-post is here!

Here are some key takeaways from the recently released annual graduate enrollment and degrees report from the Council of Graduate Schools. #CGS

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Episode 52 - What's In the CGS Enrollment and Degree Report? by grad-post

The Graddean discusses the key takeaways from the recently released annual graduate enrollment and degrees report from the Council of Graduate Schools.

Prospective Scholars - Southern Regional Education Board

January 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM

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DAAD Worldwide

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Im #DAADJournal unterhalten sich DAAD-Präsident Joybrato Mukherjee & Petra Sigmund. dt. Botschafterin in #Japan über die Bedeutung der deutsch-japanischen #Wissenschaftspartnerschaft: ➡️ www.daad.de/de/der-daad/...

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Blick über die Skyline Tokios mit dem Tokyo Tower und dem Mount Fuji prominent im Hintergrund. Ein runder Störer zeigt den Titel: Deutsch-japanische Partnerschaft: 50 Jahre Zusammenarbeit.

January 7, 2026 at 8:46 AM

graddean

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The 2026 SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Fellowship application is now open! The fellowship provides financial assistance, networking, and mentorship opportunities for doctoral students who seek careers in academia. Deadline to apply is March 31! ow.ly/4NOp50XBoIH

Thank you for your interest in the SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program. There are two ways to become a Doctoral ...

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January 7, 2026 at 12:03 PM

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How does one with a PhD from Germany end up in the United States? Follow the career path of Dr. Joerg Schlatterer in this inaugural Grad-post episode of "I Have a Phd"!
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Episode 51 - Bonus Episode! I Have a PhD: An Interview with Dr. Joerg Schlatterer

Episode 50 - NASEM Summit on Reimagining Graduate Education: An Interview with Joerg Schlatterer

December 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM

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Joerg Schlatterer, Co-Chair of the National Academies for Science, Engineering and Medicine Summit on Reimagining Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Career Development held in July, 2025 sits down with Grad-post to discuss the findings from this workshop.

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Episode 49 - Am I Ready for Grad School? by grad-post

December 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM

graddean

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Podcast streams and downloads took a big bump this week! Thanks to all the followers! Here's the latest episode to help you evaluate your readiness for grad school.
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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...

Episode 48 - Graduate Degree Internships by grad-post

November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM

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Rachael Sirianni, PhD

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Unreal, the impact this is having on scientists. I spent over 700 hrs writing 4 grants submitted Apr-Sept that *might* have been funded next Apr; 2 abt to be 3 apps missed review bc of shutdown. In normal times takes 9-24 mo to get a grant funded. No hope for labs like mine. Literally no hope.

Dr. Rabbithole @drrabbithole.bsky.social · Nov 13

While the government was shut down, 379 NIH study section meetings (containing 24,380 grant applications) were postponed. NIH is committed to getting these reviewed, but please be patient and understanding with staff, as this is a complex and heavy lift.

November 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM

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AAUP

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WE WON!!!

The US District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction in AAUP et al v. Trump et al (the wall to wall union lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful use of Title VI to reshape the University of California system.

Read the order here:

democracyforward.org

November 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM

graddean

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Episode 48 has dropped! 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 the perfect internship.
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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...

Episode 47 International Grad Ed Updates October 2025

November 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM

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Inside Higher Ed

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UC to Stop Funding Systemwide Postdoc Program

Established in 1984 to encourage women and minority Ph.D.s to pursue academia, the program has attracted right-wing criticism for prioritizing diverse candidates. https://bit.ly/3WFBSpb

#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd

November 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM

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Harry Low’s Lab

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Please RT. Post-doc opportunity alert! 💥 closing 10th December.. Come join our team (www.thelowlab.org) at Imperial, London, working on the structure and mechanism of bacterial secretion systems.

For more details and to apply please see

www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...

November 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM

graddean

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Episode 47 has dropped! Yet another failed campaign promise is analyzed in the context of international graduate education updates.
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Episode 46 - I Failed My PhD Qualifying Exam! by grad-post

October 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM

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Here's an overview of PhD qualifying examinations and what you should do if you fail them.
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Here's an overview of PhD qualifying examinations and some advice on what to do if you should fail them.

Episode 45 - Should I Join My Graduate Student Union? by grad-post

October 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM

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Erica D. Pratt

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Announcing such a major change to NSF GRFP this late in the cycle is incredibly cruel. 2nd yr students (mine included) have been working so hard on their proposals despite ongoing uncertainty. They are driven and passionate about being outstanding scientists and helping those coming up behind them.

This means individuals in the following statuses at the time of application are eligible:

Undergraduate in the final (senior) year of a bachelor’s degree program
Bachelor’s degree-holder with NO enrollment in a graduate degree program (non-degree graduate coursework allowed)
Individual enrolled in a joint bachelor’s-master’s degree program with at least three undergraduate years completed
First-year graduate student in their first graduate degree program with less than one academic year completed in the degree program (according to institution’s academic calendar)
Individuals enrolled in joint bachelor’s-master’s degree programs are considered graduate students. For GRFP, joint bachelor’s-master’s degrees are defined as degrees concurrently pursued and awarded.
Not be a current NSF employee.

Applications that do not meet eligibility requirements will be returned without review as being ineligible for a fellowship.

September 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM

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Jason Williams

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The new #NSF #GRFP application now excludes 1000’s of students, including those who were told they could apply this year, or who planned to apply next year.

We have a new specific petition urging #NSFGRFP undo this harmful action. If you are impacted sign here: laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/

September 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM

graddean

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Early Release! Here's an overview of graduate student worker unions with some pros and cons to help you decide whether to join.

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The Graddean presents an overview of graduate student worker unions and provides some pros and cons to help you decide whether to join.