Dr. Richard Nash, PhD in History of Science & Technology | Associate Program Director at National Science Foundation (NSF)

Dr. Larry McGrath, PhD in Humanities Center | Senior Researcher at Amazon Prime Video

In this episode, we discuss what led Larry to pivot from pursuing a career in academia to exploring opportunities in business, how he was able to translate his formal skills as a humanist and social scientist into roles in consulting, Facebook/Meta, and Amazon, and his advice for preparing yourself for the possibility of a career in industry by being intentional about how you pursue your doctoral training. Hosted by special guest host Rachel Waxman To connect with Larry and to learn more about his story, visit his page on the PHutures #100AlumniVoices Project website. [https://imagine.jhu.edu/phutures-alumni-stories/100_alumni_voices/dr-larry-mcgrath/]

Dr. Antonieta Salguero, PhD in Chemical Biology | Visiting Scientist Fellow- External Innovation|Genetic Medicine at Eli Lilly and Company

In this episode, we discuss what led Antonieta to pursue a PhD in Chemical Biology at Johns Hopkins, how her desire to have a direct impact on people’s lives impacted her career aspirations, and the importance of mentorship in her academic and professional journey and how she now pays this mentorship forward. Hosted by Brooklyn Arroyo

Dr. Lisa Fleisher, PhD in Health Policy & Management | Senior Public Finance Advisor at USAID

In this episode, we discuss Lisa’s intentional and career-oriented approach to pursuing a PhD in Health Policy and Management, how she utilized trusted mentors and colleagues as a resource for making difficult career decisions, and her advice for being open to a variety of different career opportunities and making sure a company’s work culture aligns with your needs and values. Hosted by Lois Dankwa

Dr. Ayushi Sinha, PhD in Computer Science | Senior Scientist at Philips

In this episode, we discuss Ayushi’s experience pursuing her doctorate in Computer Science at Johns Hopkins, her advice for finding an advisor and an academic environment that supports your unique interests and needs, and the different ways she applies her computer science skills in the medical field working with x-ray imaging systems as a Senior Scientist at Philips. Hosted by Megan Benay To connect with Ayushi and to learn more about her story, visit her page on the PHutures #100AlumniVoices Project website. [https://imagine.jhu.edu/phutures-alumni-stories/100_alumni_voices/dr-ayushi-sinha/]

Dr. Richard Nash, PhD in History of Science & Technology | Associate Program Director at National Science Foundation (NSF)

In this episode, we discuss what led Richard to pursue a PhD in History of Science & Technology six years after earning his undergraduate degree in Philosophy, the unexpected evolution of his career goals over the course of his doctoral training, and his take on the value of a Humanities PhD in non-academic career paths. Hosted by special guest host Rachel Waxman To connect with Richard and to learn more about his story, visit his page on the PHutures #100AlumniVoices Project website. [https://imagine.jhu.edu/phutures-alumni-stories/100_alumni_voices/dr-richard-nash/]