Do you really need that PhD, anyway?

Hosted by: Dr. Darren Lipomi (Chair, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Rochester) Dr. Marc Porosoff (Associate Professor, University of Rochester) Series Overview: In Do you really need that PhD, anyway? two professors navigate rapidly evolving climate of academia in a time of funding cuts, political uncertainty, and shifting societal priorities. With humor, honesty, and a deep love for education and research, Darren Lipomi and Marc Porosoff offer a candid look at the behind-the-scenes realities of scientific research, graduate education, and university life. Across the series, they confront the big questions: Can research survive without federal support? How will universities adapt when their financial models are upended? What does the future hold for PhD students and academic careers? How can academia reinvent itself to stay relevant and resilient? Each episode blends personal anecdotes, practical insights for academics, students, and science enthusiasts with witty commentary on the absurdities and challenges of university life. Do you really need that PhD, anyway? Is streaming now on all your favorite listening platforms. Molecular Podcasting: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MMkvxJIeNNfnTc3bHNgeE?si=b93b757527d84a52 PodCAT: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tzTnMlZNcgBQfVUbvgchA