Tag: alt-ac
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Sunny Chan, Co-Op Program Specialist, Transition Q&A
Her biggest piece of advice? You absolutely must take the lead for yourself. Sunny Chan is an English PhD who works as a co-op program specialist at Ryerson University.
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Where Else Do PhDs Work at Universities? An Alt-Ac List
You know PhDs work at universities as postdocs, professors, and contingent instructors. But what else do they do? Learn more about great job options for PhDs from all backgrounds.
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Mike Commito, Director of Applied Research and Innovation, Transition Q&A
About Mike Commito Mike Commito earned his PhD in history from McMaster University. He’s now the director of applied research and innovation at Cambrian College in Sudbury, Ontario. Mike is also the author of Hockey 365: Daily Stories from the Ice and a writer for the LA Kings. Follow him on social media @MikeCommito. What did you hope…
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Heather Steel, Research Administrator, Transition Q&A Update
About Heather Steel Heather Steel (MA, history) contributed to the Transition Q & A series in March 2013. Read her interview here. She was then a researcher at the Institute of Canadian Citizenship. Heather is now a research administrator at York University. The days of staying at one company for an entire career are gone…
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Niem Huynh, Manager for Graduate Student Recruitment, Transition Q & A
About Niem Huynh Niem Huynh earned her PhD from Wilfrid Laurier University in geography (geography education). She is currently enjoying her role as manager, graduate student recruitment at Concordia University where she works with stakeholders to implement timely and meaningful connections with prospective graduate students. Niem is an explorer of career opportunities, having worked in…
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Hillary Hutchinson, Career Coach, Transition Q&A
Hillary Hutchinson earned a MA in social anthropology and a MEd in higher education administration from the University of Texas at Austin. She’s now a career coach specializing in academic writing and the transition out of academia.
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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…
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Melissa Dalgleish, Research Officer,Transition Q & A
About Melissa Dalgleish Melissa Dalgleish is the research officer in the faculty of graduate studies and a PhD candidate in English at York University. She researches Canadian literature and graduate education, professionalization, and reform. When she’s not working on her dissertation, you can find her writing for Hook & Eye and #Alt-Academy, where she’s the co-editor of Graduate Training…
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Carolyn Harris, Royal Commentator, Transition Q&A
Carolyn Harris earned her PhD in history from Queen’s University in 2012. She is now an instructor in history at the University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies, a freelance history writer, and royal commentator. Read her writing and interviews online at RoyalHistorian.com and follow her @RoyalHistorian. What did you hope for in terms of employment as you…
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Daniel Munro, Principal Research Associate, Transition Q&A
Daniel Munro earned his PhD in political science from MIT He is currently a principal research associate at the Conference Board of Canada, working in the Centre for Skills and Post-Secondary Education. Find him online and follow him @dk_munro. What did you hope for in terms of employment as you completed your PhD? I wanted to be an academic…