WHEN IN STEM
Episodes
Is a Master’s Enough for a Biotech Job? A Gene Therapy Scientist Explains
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever been told a master’s degree isn’t enough to land a career in biotech? Michaela Duffy proves it can be.In this episode of When in STEM, Michae...
Can You Work in Biotech with Just a Bachelor’s in Biology?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck with just a bachelor’s degree in biology? Think your career has hit a ceiling? Think again.In this episode, we dive into real stories ...
8 Unique Ways to Get Research Funding
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Funding can feel confusing, overwhelming, and honestly… gatekept.In this episode, I’m breaking down 8 unique and overlooked ways to fund your rese...
From Chemistry to Neuroscience: How Scientific Curiosity Led to Unexpected Transitions
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a scientist changes disciplines multiple times and transforms how we understand animal behavior?In this episode, Rebecka Sepela shar...
The Unexpected Truth About Imposter Syndrome in STEM and How to Overcome It
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From struggling first-generation student to groundbreaking geneticist discover how resilience, curiosity, and community transform impossible dreams in...
Can L’Oréal Fund Your Science? Inside a Harvard Neuroscientist’s Postdoc Path
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can L’Oréal really fund your scientific research? 👀In this episode of When In STEM, we’re breaking down what fellowships like L’Oréal For W...
19 Career Opportunities in Pharmacy | Careers You Need To Know About After a PharmD
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the diverse career paths available to pharmacists with a PharmD degree, emphasizing the growing demand for pharmacists in variou...
A Pharmacist’s Path Into Biotech
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of When in STEM, I chat with Rachel Hawley, PharmD, about redefining what a pharmacy career can look like beyond clinical settings. Ra...
A Day in the Life of a Pharmacy Student on Rotations: Classes, Clinics, and the Grind with Kami
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does a day in the life of a pharmacy student on rotations actually look like? In this episode of When in STEM, I sit down with Kami to break down...
Life as a Retail Pharmacist: From PharmD to Practice
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of When in STEM, I sit down with Elissa Hanna, a retail pharmacist, to uncover the real story behind life in community pharmacy. She s...
Lab Life: EU vs. U.S
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you really need a PhD to build a successful career in science? In this episode of When in STEM, I sit down with Elina, a lab technician working in ...
12 Essential Tips Before Starting Your PhD
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m sharing 12 things you need before starting your PhD. From choosing the right supervisor and setting goals, to networking, manag...
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My PhD | Real Advice for Students
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a PhD can feel overwhelming but knowing what to expect can make all the difference. In this episode, Dr. Ben Rein, a biopsychologist and entr...
Why Staying in the Lab Isn’t the Only Way to Win in STEM
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Habibi, scientist, entrepreneur, mom, and passionate science communicator. After earning her PhD, Sarah mad...
A Harvard PhD on Beauty and Materials Science
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of When in STEM, I sit down with Kathy, a PhD student in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering at Harvard who is redefining how...
So You Don’t Know If a PhD Is for You? This Episode Is for You
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling unsure about whether to pursue a PhD? This episode is for anyone in STEM, science, or biotech who’s wondering what’s next but isn’t sure...
Success in STEM Isn’t Just About Being Smart | Here’s What Really Matters
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever sat in a meeting thinking “I don’t belong here”? You’re not the only one and you’re definitely not the first. In this episode, we’re ...
Succeeding in Science Without a PhD
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Kristian DiMatteo, a STEM professional who built a successful career in industry without ever getting a PhD.Kristian sha...
PhD Journey — The Commitment & Rewards
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to pursue a doctorate, and how does it shape who you become?In this episode of When in STEM, Dr. Lauren D’Innocenzo joins u...
How a Recruiter Got Me Hired (and Could Help You Too)
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This solo episode wraps up the recruiter series, and I'm getting personal. I’m recapping everything we’ve covered in Episodes 1–3 of When in...
LinkedIn for Biotech: What Recruiters Are Actually Looking For
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be honest, LinkedIn can feel like a black hole. You're posting, editing, applying... but is anyone even seeing it?In this final episode of the...
Inside a Biotech Company: Roles, Teams & Where You Could Fit In
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re continuing our recruiter series—but zooming out. Because before you can land a job in biotech, you need to understand how t...
Unfiltered Truth from a Biotech Recruiter
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Job searching in biotech can feel like a full-time job with no feedback loop. You’re applying, refreshing, waiting—and still hearing nothing. So w...
How I’m Building a Stronger STEM Career: Mindset, Networking, and More
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you navigating a STEM career filled with uncertainty, job search stress, and the pressure to “have it all figured out”? In this solo episode, ...
Building Adaptive Resilience in STEM
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the high-stakes world of STEM—where pressure is constant and rejection is often personal—resilience isn’t just a skill. It’s survival.In th...
Just a Bachelor’s Degree—And Still Made It in Biotech
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you’ve done everything right — and it still falls apart?Asmi is an international student with only a bachelor’s degree tryin...
The Power of Networking and Confidence
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest opportunities in your STEM career were just one conversation away?In this episode, I sit down with Jessi Rennekamp—a powerhouse ...
The Truth About STEM Careers No One Tells You
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I graduated with my STEM degree, I thought there were only two options: get a PhD or spend the next 40 years working in a lab.But what if that’...
This Pharmacist Ditched the Safe Path. Here’s What Happened | Untraditional STEM Career Path
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re not stuck — you’re just playing by someone else’srules. In this episode, I’m talking to a pharmacist who walkedaway from the traditi...
How to Leave Academia and Become a Program Lead
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a decade in academia — from a master’s in nutrition to a PhD and postdoc — Stephanie Hershman found herself burned out, disillusioned, and...
The STEM Career Pivot: Leaving the Lab for Patent Law | Untraditional STEM Careers
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of WHEN IN STEM, we dive deep into the unconventional STEM career pivot with Chloe Kirk, also known as @chloethescientist on Instagram...
3 Key Takeaways for Breaking Into STEM
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 STEM Resources You NEED to Know! | Scholarships, Mentorships & Biotech Career Tips STEM careers can feel overwhelming—no one tells us where...
Life Lessons for Aspiring STEM Enthusiasts: Wisdom from Successful STEM Professionals
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Aerospace Careers 101, we dive into the real-world challenges of breaking into the aerospace industry with aerospace expert Jill Me...
Rewriting the Rules: Can You Land a Biotech Job Without a Degree?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think you need a four-year degree to break into biotech? Think again. Today, we’re joined by Laura and John from Gloucester Marine Genomics Institu...
STEM Career Transitions: From Engineering to Biotech
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 Breaking Into Biotech: From Engineering to Research & Working in the USEver wondered how to transition into biotech from a different field? O...
The Reality of STEM Careers: Why I Started Sharing My Story
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If You Feel Lost in STEM, This Is for You🎙️ Why I Started Social Media & the Truth About STEMSTEM can be overwhelming, confusing, and isolati...
The Resume That Built My Career—Step by Step Breakdown!
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Figuring out your resume can be tough, but I’ve been there! In this episode, I’m breaking down my own resume—every job, every pivot, and every l...
My Premed Exit—How I Found My Path in Biotech
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is my journey. I was on the premed track, checking all the right boxes—until I realized it wasn’t the future I wanted. In this episode, I’m...
Welcome to When in STEM: What to Expect
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Marie introduces When in STEM, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the science, technology, engineering, and math wo...