People of Science with Jon Choy

Uncovering unique experiences. . . What’s yours?

Everyone has their own story. But destinations can easily overshadow the journeys to get there. People of Science aims to highlight those journeys by having real conversations with people in science.

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S2:10 Sarah Vandal, MCB PhD @ Dartmouth – People of Science with Jon Choy

In this episode, we chat with Sarah Vandal, a fourth-year Ph.D. student in Dartmouth’s Molecular and Cell Biology program. She shares her journey as a grad student, giving a behind-the-scenes look at her daily life, balancing experiments, lab meetings, and leadership in Dartmouth’s SACNAS chapter. Sarah reflects on the highs and lows of research, highlighting the power of resilience and community while embracing the growth that comes with the Ph.D. journey. She also offers valuable advice for aspiring researchers, encouraging them to explore opportunities early and stay open to the possibilities a Ph.D. can offer. 
  1. S2:10 Sarah Vandal, MCB PhD @ Dartmouth
  2. S2:E9 Nathalie Alomar, EEB PhD @ Yale
  3. S2:E8 Jeremy Conway, MCO PhD @ Harvard
  4. S2:E7 Ya'el Courtney Neuroscience PhD @ Harvard
  5. S2:E6 Davy Deng, MD-PhD @ Harvard-MIT HST