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75. Andrew Akbashev, a Scientist and Creator for Academia, on navigating academia and its challenges as a grad student, postdoc, and group lead
Episode 75. Andrew Akbashev is a Scientist and Principal Investigator at the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland. He holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Drexel University and completed a postdoc at Stanford University. If you're not already, follow him on LinkedIn, X or YouTube for insights into navigating academia and science careers
Timestamps:
00:15:14 How to pick a thesis advisor
00:28:06 Evaluating student-advisor compatibility
00:36:31 When doing a postdoc makes sense
00:52:15 How to offer more career opportunities to PhDs
01:12:01 How to incentivize higher risk research
01:20:27 Increasing communication skills among scientists
01:25:21 Role of social media in science
01:26:32 The pressures many group leaders face
01:34:00 Importance of mentorship and the need for strong mentors in public forums
01:41:31 Fostering a collaborative (rather than competitive) mindset
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Episode 75. Andrew Akbashev is a Scientist and Principal Investigator at the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland. He holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Drexel University and completed a postdoc at Stanford University. If you're not already, follow him on LinkedIn, X or YouTube for insights into navigating academia and science careers
Timestamps:
00:15:14 How to pick a thesis advisor
00:28:06 Evaluating student-advisor compatibility
00:36:31 When doing a postdoc makes sense
00:52:15 How to offer more career opportunities to PhDs
01:12:01 How to incentivize higher risk research
01:20:27 Increasing communication skills among scientists
01:25:21 Role of social media in science
01:26:32 The pressures many group leaders face
01:34:00 Importance of mentorship and the need for strong mentors in public forums
01:41:31 Fostering a collaborative (rather than competitive) mindset
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