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Panelists
*JHU Alumni or Faculty
How do I explore careers during grad school?
Dr. Ulyana Desiderio*
PhD Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maryland state science boss
Dr. Christopher Consolino*
PhD History
Operational challenges consultant
Dr. Devin Rosenthal
PhD Cellular & Molecular Biology
Expert in corporate strategy, due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial forecasting
How do I pivot my career beyond academia?
Dr. Ethel Rubin*
PhD Biochemistry & Biophysics
Matchmaker of science and capital
Dr. Isabel Romero Calvo
PhD Biochemistry
Scientific Illustrator
Dr. Marco Boggero*
PhD International Economics & International Relations
Expert on politics of Earth's climate
How do I design my personal brand for any career?
Dr. Keri N. Althoff*
PhD Public Health
Dedicated HIV/AIDS detective
Dr. Jennifer Polk
PhD History
Radical PhD advocate
Dr. Kimberly Kong*
DMA Piano Performance
Pianist, blogger, artist
How do I communicate my academic story?
Dr. Jennifer Watson Wester*
PhD History of Art
Art professor and gallery director
Dr. Yolanda Abel*
EdD Teacher Development and Leadership
Education professor and medal-winning educator
Dr. Prachee Avasthi
PhD Neuroscience
Science professor, algae spy, and academic publishing liberator
How do I manage my health and wellness?
Dr. Rufus Tony Spann*
PhD Psychology
Researcher with focus on resiliency in youth, family systems, and African American men
Dr. Netz Arroyo*
PhD Analytical Chemistry
Pharmacology and molecular science professor, Tree Stump Extrapolator
Dr. Ericka Boone
PhD Biobehavioral Health
Director of the NIH division of loan repayment
How do I network and find mentors?
Dr. Ashani Weeraratna*
PhD Molecular & Cellular Oncology
Cancer biology professor and researcher, women in STEM champion
Dr. Chanel Matney*
PhD Neuroscience
Cortical circuit mapper, science + tech for justice fighter
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Dr. Julie Avina
PhD Health Education
University dean, funk band member, dabbles in carpentry
How do I adapt to a new environment after grad school?
Dr. Basil Hussain*
PhD Molecular Biology & Genetics
Science in business consultant, observes pathogens
Dr. Erin VIllareal*
PhD Near Eastern Studies
U.S. government watchdog
Dr. Corbin Cunningham*
PhD Psychological & Brain Sciences
Expert on visual perception and attention
How do I build my academic portfolio?
Dr. Clinton Cave*
PhD Neuroscience
Neuroscience professor, researcher or molecular mechanisms
Dr. Amira Rose Davis*
PhD History
History professor, podcast host
Dr. Elizabeth Nance*
PhD Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Chemical engineering professor, Forbes called her "disruptive"
What can I do with a PhD?
Dr. Chris Gatti
PhD Machine Learning & Data Analysis
Body scientist, circus consultant
Dr. Kathryn Nesbitt
PhD Chemistry
Assistant Referee, FIFA
Dr. Chris Arnade*
PhD Particle Physics
Wall Street trader turned social photographer and critic
What does research look like beyond academia?
Dr. Dhathri Chunduru*
PhD Quantitative Methods & Sociology of Education
Policy queen of equity and education
Dr. Chelsea Hughes
PhD Counseling Psychology
Video gaming industry advisor
Dr. Svitlana Volkova
PhD Computer Science
Helps humans better understand humans using AI
What can I do to keep growing as an academic?
Dr. Daniel Ennis*
PhD Biomedical Engineering
Radiology professor, MRI master
Dr. Katherine Scafide
PhD Nursing
Nursing professor, forensic consultant, deemed the "paintball lady"
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