This Academic Life

• Ep.84 – A Fond Farewell

  In this episode, we say a temporary goodbye. We would like to thank all our listeners, guests, and our sponsors for your support in the past 4 years. As we move forward, we will bring you some great content periodically on topics that will help all of us to thrive in this academic life. Contact list: If you have any comments about our show or have suggestions for a future topic, please contact us at [email protected]: Prof. Kim Lewis (host) is a Professor of Physics and Associate Dean of Research in the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University. Prof. Pania Newell (host) is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Utah.Prof. Lucy Zhang (host) is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)Editing team:Music by RuthAnn Schallert-Wygal ([email protected])Edited by Angella ChenArtwork is created using Canva (canva.com)

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• Ep.83 – Research Laboratory Renovation

  Please join us for this episode that discusses our experiences with research laboratory renovations. We discuss general steps in the renovations process and provide some guidance to junior faculty members.Contact list: If you have any comments about our show or have suggestions for a future topic, please contact us at [email protected]. You can also find us on the webpage https://thisacademiclife.org and on Facebook group “This Academic Life”.Hosts:Prof. Kim Lewis (host) is a Professor of Physics and an associate professor of Research at Howard UniversityProf. Pania Newell (host) is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Utah.Prof. Lucy Zhang (host) is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)Editing team:Music by RuthAnn Schallert-Wygal ([email protected])Edited by Angella ChenArtwork is created using Canva (canva.com)

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• Ep.82 – Silicon Valley Playbook

  In this episode, we invited Omid Saadati to talk about his experience working in Big Tech. Omid will share insights into his career journey, the challenges and opportunities he’s encountered, and his perspectives on innovation and growth in the tech industry.Contact list: If you have any comments about our show or have suggestions for a future topic, please contact us at [email protected]. You can also find us on the webpage https://thisacademiclife.org and on Facebook group “This Academic Life”.Cast list:Guest: Omid Saadati is an accomplished entrepreneur, product leader and technologist with over a decade of experience in developing strategies and leading organizations. Omid's expertise lies in building and scaling developer platforms across various sectors including ad-tech, commerce, and cloud-based networking. He has had key positions at industry-leading companies such as Google, Meta, and Cisco. Currently, Omid leverages his extensive experience to advise high-potential startups and mentors early-career individuals in the technology sector. He also serves as the chief product officer for an AI-based startup operating in the national security and open source intelligence (OSINT) domain. Omid's core competencies encompass areas identifying product-market-fit, formulating go-to-market strategies, and managing products. His industry focus includes ad-tech, commerce, and developer platforms. His strategic insights and leadership have consistently driven growth and innovation in these areas. Hosts: Prof. Kim Lewis (host) is a Professor of Physics and Associate Dean of Research in the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University. Prof. Pania Newell (host) is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Utah.Prof. Lucy Zhang (host) is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)Editing team:Music by RuthAnn Schallert-Wygal ([email protected])Edited by Angella ChenArtwork is created using Canva (canva.com)

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• Ep.81 – What's in a Postdoc?

  Please join us for this episode that discusses the postdoctoral research experience. We discussexpectations and reasons why some graduate students pursue a postdoc position aftercompleting a graduate program. We also share our personal experiences.Contact list: If you have any comments about our show or have suggestions for a future topic, please contact us at [email protected]. You can also find us on the webpage https://thisacademiclife.org and on Facebook group “This Academic Life”.Hosts:Prof. Kim Lewis (host) is a Professor of Physics and an associate professor of Research at Howard UniversityProf. Pania Newell (host) is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Utah.Prof. Lucy Zhang (host) is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)Editing team:Music by RuthAnn Schallert-Wygal ([email protected])Edited by Angella ChenArtwork is created using Canva (canva.com)

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• Ep.80 – Graduate Applications

  Episode Notes: In this episode, we discuss what is needed to get into your dream graduate school program.Contact list: If you have any comments about our show or have suggestions for a future topic, please contact us at [email protected]. You can also find us on the webpage https://thisacademiclife.org and on Facebook group “This Academic Life”.Hosts: Prof. Kim Lewis (host) is a Professor of Physics and an associate professor of Research at Howard University Prof. Pania Newell (host) is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Utah.Prof. Lucy Zhang (host) is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)Editing team:Music by RuthAnn Schallert-Wygal ([email protected])Edited by Angella ChenArtwork is created using Canva (canva.com)

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