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The MASSIVE STEM Graduate Exodus - What’s Going Wrong? | John Skrentny
Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
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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