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The MASSIVE STEM Graduate Exodus - What’s Going Wrong? | John Skrentny

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

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Navigating the Academic Landscape

This chapter explores the daunting transition from postdoctoral positions to faculty roles in academia, highlighting the competitive nature and challenges faced by researchers. It draws parallels between academia and sports while discussing the pressures of funding, job satisfaction, and the allure of industry careers. The speakers critically examine systemic issues affecting STEM graduates, questioning the social contract of STEM education and why many choose to leave their fields for alternative paths.

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