Category: Transition Q & A
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Lino Coria, Computer Vision Engineer, Transition Q&A
About Lino Coria Lino Coria earned his PhD in electrical engineering from the University of British Columbia. He’s currently a computer vision engineer at Wiivv Wearables and partner at Scribble Consulting. Find him online at Scribble Consulting and follow him on social media @LinoCoria. What was your first post-PhD job? I was a professor at the department of…
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Jennifer Askey, Project Coordinator, Transition Q & A
Jennifer Askey earned tenure and enjoyed her job, but found her husband’s career opportunities limited where they were located. When he got a great offer elsewhere, she quit and moved with him. Fast forward a few years and Jennifer’s now working part-time for the YWCA — a position she got after volunteering at the organization…
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Anne Trubek, Writer and Author, Transition Q&A
Something that surprises people is that tenured professors do indeed leave their jobs to move into other careers! Anne is one example of this. Here’s a bit about her journey. About Anne Trubek Anne Trubek earned her PhD in English from Temple University. She was formerly associate professor at Oberlin College and is now self-employed…
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Katie Vahey-Gaebler, Academic Advisor, Transition Q&A
Katie Vahey-Gaebler earned her PhD in higher education & student affairs leadership from the University of Northern Colorado. She’s currently an academic adviser at the University of Colorado Boulder, and is an independent consultant. About Katie Vahey-Gaebler Katie Vahey-Gaebler earned her PhD in higher education & student affairs leadership from the University of Northern Colorado.…
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Adam Sanford, Academic Coach, Transition Q&A
About Adam Sanford Adam Sanford works as an academic coach, writer, and adjunct instructor. He earned his PhD in sociology from the University of California, Riverside in 2012. Follow him on Twitter @undergradeasier and find him on the web at www.undergradeasier.com. What did you hope for in terms of employment as you completed your PhD? I started my graduate…
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Susan Marie Martin, International Educator, Transition Q&A
About Susan Marie Martin Susan Marie Martin earned her PhD in applied social studies from University College Cork, National University of Ireland. She’s currently an international educator at a private school in the Middle East, and an independent academic and researcher. Find her online at http://susanmariemartin.weebly.com and follow her on social media @smariem13. What did you hope for…
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Lindy Ledohowski, CEO, Transition Q&A
About Lindy Ledohowski Lindy Ledohowski earned her PhD in English, focusing on contemporary Canadian literature and ethnic identity politics, at the University of Toronto, and did a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Ottawa; she serves on the board of trustees for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, is a member of the Institute of Corporate…
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Adam Bishop, Translator, Transition Q&A
Adam Bishop earned his PhD in Medieval Studies from the University of Toronto in 2011. He’s currently a translator, proofreader, editor, and researcher. Find him on Twitter @AdammBishop. What did you hope for in terms of employment as you completed your PhD? I had the same goal as all my PhD student friends – find a teaching…
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Paige Morgan, Digital Humanities Librarian, Transition Q&A
I initially “met” Paige on Twitter back in 2013, and then I met her in person in Toronto when she was doing a postdoc at McMaster University in Hamilton, ON. And now? She’s working at the University of Miami. Read about Paige’s transition from English graduate student to digital humanities librarian. About Paige Morgan Paige…
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Nathaniel Bean, Education Librarian and Program Assistant, Transition Q&A
About Nathaniel Bean Nathaniel Bean works at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Wu Family Academy of Learning & Engagement as their education librarian & program assistant. At the DSO, he is part of a team that manages a large youth orchestra program that serves nearly 450 metro Detroit youth. Nathaniel is in the fourth year of…