Syracuse University Gradcast

Ariel Ash-Shakoor, Ph.D., Biomedical Engineer at FDA in their Cardiovascular Devices division, sits down with me to talk transitions from her PhD program in Bioengineering to her role in the federal government. Along the way, Ariel shares about her experience in building community at Syracuse University, making hard decisions in choosing the right job for her, and succeeding in her demanding role.

Nneka Eke, PhD, a graduate of Syracuse's Political Science department and a current Research Associate at SEIU Local 721, joins us to discuss her career exploration journey. From a graduate to doing great work outside of academic, Nneka's experience is instructive for us all.

As Dean’s Professor of Community Engagement in the SU College of Arts & Sciences, Brice Nordquist created and directs the Engaged Humanities Network, which “seeds, supports, and fosters exchanges across publicly engaged research, teaching, and creative projects” connecting the University with communities in Syracuse and across Central New York. In this episode, Dr. Nordquist discusses the work of the EHN and the many opportunities for grad students to get involved – including academic-year RAships, summer intern- and assistantships, and the Feeding Collaboration lunch series. 

What does a recruiter do? How can a recruiter help you in your job search, if at all?

Natalie Schmitt, a recent Career Associate in the Graduate School and a former staffing agency recruiter, has lots of great insights into the many applicants she met over the course of her time in that role and what a candidate can do to maximize their chances on the job market.

Today, Mary Idzior of the Center for International Services (CIS) takes us through their Top 10 Tips for international students to take advantage of the resources that CIS offers. If you had questions about CIS but haven't wanted to ask, this episode is for you!

In our first "Careers In" episode of the semester, we are joined by Vinnie Ustach, PhD, a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at GeneDX. Join us as Vinnie talks about his sometimes-circuitous path to his current role, his experiences--good and bad--in graduate school, and offers excellent advice on finding the right job for you.

Leo Lambert is president emeritus of Elon University in North Carolina and a nationally prominent advocate of student-centered higher education. But back in the 1990s he was associate dean of the Syracuse University Graduate School and a driving force in the establishment of SU’s highly reputed Future Professoriate Program. In this episode, Dr. Lambert discusses his tenure at Elon, his philosophy of “relationship-rich education,” his memories of SU, and his impending return to campus as guest speaker at the 30th anniversary FPP Kickoff event, 2:45 pm on Friday, September 15, in Lyman Hall 132.

Melissa Welshans, Ph.D., of the Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising, joins Dan Olson-Bang, Ph.D., to discuss the collaboration between the Graduate School and the Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising (CFSA) to support the many types of fellowships and scholarships for graduate students and postdocs.

In this episode, Tracy Bauer, G’15, is joined by Dan Klamm, ‘08, Vice President, Global Head of Social Media (Marketing). Dan uses Critical Thinking skills all the time as he makes important decisions in his work, and life. He’ll talk about what critical thinking is and how you can strengthen these skills that employers want.

Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management. Career readiness is made up of eight career competencies that all employers want, regardless of industry or discipline: Career and Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity and Inclusion, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Technology.

This episode's Grad Views features Yousr Dhaouadi, a Chemical Engineering doctoral candidate and the current president of the Graduate Student Organization (GSO). Yousr and Dan Olson-Bang discuss her experience coming here from Tunisia, what she's enjoyed about Syracuse University, and her perspective on the GSO--and she has a lot to share, having served in several roles leading up to the presidency.