by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Oct 3, 2026 | Career, Podcast
After four years in graduate school, Ken Li was fired from the lab where he was pursuing his PhD. After getting kicked out of the lab, he didn’t even feel motivated to get a master’s degree and so he forfeited it. For years afterward, he carried the sense...
by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Oct 2, 2026 | Career, Newsletter
If I have a PhD in biochemistry, then I need to find a biochemistry job. If I have a PhD in philosophy, then I need to find a job where I can directly use my philosophy degree. If I spent six years studying neuroscience, then surely I need to become a neuroscientist....
by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Sep 17, 2026 | Career, Podcast
I often hear PhDs say, “I have a PhD in this field, so those are the only jobs I can do.” In this episode of The Bold PhD Podcast, I challenge that mindset and encourage PhDs to look beyond the title of their degree. My own career transition taught me this lesson....
by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Sep 10, 2026 | Career
“I’d like to write. Can you guide me on how to do that?” No. But here’s what I can tell you as someone who has practiced several types of writing for 10+ years.1a. You can write simply because YOU WANT TO. The end. You don’t need...
by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Aug 14, 2026 | Career, Daily Notes
“How should I structure my LinkedIn headline as a student?”Here are 5 keyword-focused formats you could follow, whether you’re an undergraduate or a graduate student. ✅ [Area of Study] [Student] at [University/Organization] | Aspiring [Your Desired...
by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Aug 12, 2026 | Build A Professional Network, Career, Podcast
I recently came across the news that Illinois Institute of Technology laid off faculty and staff, including tenure-track professors, because of financial constraints. At the same time, I noticed reports of another university closing and learned that university...
