Duke Graduate School

"Having worked in an industrial company before my Ph.D., I always thought about returning to do research afterwards. At DISI, I interacted with people from different disciplines and learned about the career in management consulting. It opened the world of consulting to me and changed my track."

Most of us would like to think that we are not biased, but research shows that this is unfortunately not the case. Read on to find out how the Biology Department recently addressed these issues with a workshop on breaking the bias habit, and consider how their strategies may be helpful for you.

Having trouble sorting through all of the available information on career options and professional development? Dave McDonald, Associate Director of Graduate Student Career Services, highlights some important resources which will ensure that you can find what works for you!

Thinking about applying for postdocs in STEM? Sean Piwarski, Ph.D., draws from his own successful application process to discuss the steps you can take beyond the lab to make yourself a stronger candidate.

Hoping to get the most out of your graduate professional development while still making time for your personal goals? Luckily, Duke has many resources available to help you determine your priorities and chart your own path!

Research or teaching? Jessica Brandt, Ph.D., cautions against reinforcing this false binary when it comes to graduate training in STEM fields. She shares how taking the opportunity to teach her own Duke course through the Bass Instructional Fellowship enriched her professional development.