35. Astrophysics and Nonlinear Paths to Academia with Bill Smith

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Beyond the Bench

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Exploring the stories behind scientists and their work. Come on a journey with University of California Riverside graduate students and science experts from a wide range of fields as they discuss what it's like to work as a scientist and the questions that drive their curiosity.

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35. Astrophysics and Nonlinear Paths to Academia with Bill Smith

Beyond the Bench

29 minutes 24 seconds

4 years ago

35. Astrophysics and Nonlinear Paths to Academia with Bill Smith

Why does the universe look the way it does, and how can we improve the demographic representation of STEM fields by supporting students with a nonlinear academic path? Bill Smith, a Fisk-Vanderbilt Master's-to-Ph.D. Bridge student, discusses his astrophysics research, the life experience that has influenced his career aspirations, and what he loves about the Master's-to-Ph.D. bridge program in which he is participating.

Follow Bill on Twitter @smitwi05.

Learn more about the students producing this podcast and their science communication efforts by following us on Twitter @SciCommUCR and visiting our website.