Evan Peck on considered choices and career moves: from liberals arts to a research uni (CAL114, S6E8)

Evan Peck returns to discuss his career evolution since our last conversation in 2017. The focus is on his initial choice to join a liberal arts college post-PhD, emphasizing the balance between teaching and research, how his research evolved, and on his career goals then. Evan then talks through his move to the University of Colorado Boulder, detailing his motivations and the strategic thinking behind the transition. He reflects on the impact of his work in responsible computing and data visualization and the importance he places on aligning career choices with personal values and goals. Evan also discussed the nuances of working in different academic environments and how he continues to prioritize student mentorship and educational impact. Overview00:00 Intro03:21 Welcome Back, Evan!04:33 The Appeal of Liberal Arts Colleges06:26 Making Academic Paths Visible09:31 Balancing Teaching and Research13:21 Shifting Research Interests22:40 The Move to Colorado24:40 Integrating Ethics in Computing and Wanting More External Impact33:50 Reflecting on Post-Tenure Decisions37:16 Exploring New Opportunities40:46 The Unexpected Offer43:34 Transitioning to a Research Institution47:26 Adapting to a Larger Institution53:18 Balancing Work and Family54:30 Reflecting on Career Choices01:00:16 Final Thoughts and Advice01:03:05 EndRelated Links:Evan's CU Boulder web page and his personal web page and LinkedIn profile2017 podcast episode with Evan and his blog post

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