Business at Fairfield University (feat. Dana Nugent)
Dana Nugent earned her PhD in Business at the CUNY Graduate Center. She is now an Assistant Professor at Fairfield University.
Interviews with Alumni
Physics at the National Reconnaissance Office (feat. Michael Redlich)
Michael Redlich earned his PhD in Physics at the CUNY Graduate Center. He is now a Flight Director at the National Reconnaissance Office.
Biochemistry at OpenEye (feat. Phu Tang)
Phu Tang earned his PhD in Biochemistry at the CUNY Graduate Center. He is now a Scientific Software Developer at OpenEye.
In this episode of Alumni Aloud, I speak with Phu about his unique upbringing that instilled a passion for science, the advantages of CUNY system, and the importance of networking in the private sector.
Economics at Pace University (feat. Eric Osborne)
Eric Osborne earned his PhD in Economics at the CUNY Graduate Center. He is now an Assistant Professor at Pace University.
In this episode of Alumni Aloud, I speak with Eric about using applied economics for the cause of social justice, his teaching experience in the CUNY system, and the importance of publications in the academic job market.
Mathematics at SandboxAQ (feat. Tai-Danae Bradley)
Tai-Danae Bradley earned her PhD in Mathematics at the CUNY Graduate Center. She is now a Research Mathematician at SandboxAQ.
Comparative Literature and English at Chainguard
Lisa Tagliaferri earned her PhD in Comparative Literature at the CUNY Graduate Center. She is now a Senior Director of Developer Enablement at Chainguard. Erin Rose Glass earned her PhD in English at the CUNY Graduate Center. She is now a Product Manager at Chainguard.
Political Science at City College (feat. Pierre Losson)
Pierre Losson earned his PhD in Political Science at the CUNY Graduate Center. He is now an Associate Director of the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute at City College.
History at the United States Naval Academy (feat. Nicholas Cross)
Nicholas Cross earned his PhD in History at the CUNY Graduate Center. He is now an Assistant Professor in Ancient Greco-Roman History at the United States Naval Academy.
Psychology and Law at the Center for Policing Equity (feat. Mawia Khogali)
Mawia Khogali earned her PhD in Psychology and Law at the CUNY Graduate Center. Over the past five years, she has worked for the nonprofit organization, the Center for Policing Equity.
English at Hostos Community College (feat. Aaron Botwick)
Aaron Botwick earned his PhD in English at the CUNY Graduate Center. He is now an Assistant Professor of English at Hostos Community College.
History at the American Philosophical Society (feat. David Gary)
David Gary earned his PhD in History at the CUNY Graduate Center. He is now an Associate Director of Collections at the American Philosophical Society.
Psychology at Deloitte Greenhouse (feat. Suzanne Vickberg)
Suzanne Vickberg earned her Master's and PhD in Psychology at the CUNY Graduate Center. She is now an author, professional coach, and Chief Researcher at Deloitte Greenhouse.
The Publics Lab (feat. Stacy Hartman)
Stacy Hartman earned her PhD in German Studies at Stanford University and at the time of recording was the Director of the Publics Lab at the Graduate Center. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Stacy discusses careers in university initiatives and centers like the Publics Lab, the process of figuring out what you want to do after graduate school, and how to get on the path to a career in higher education.
Getting on the Tenure Track (feat. Allison Guess, Michèle Duguay, and Agustina Checa)
This is a special edition of Alumni Aloud. This conversation was recorded in May 2023 as part of a virtual panel event. Our three panelists—Allison Guess (PhD Earth and Environmental Sciences (Human Geography), Michèle Duguay (PhD Music Theory), and Agustina Checa (PhD Ethnomusicology) are alumni of the Graduate Center.
Music at University of Kansas (feat. Hannah Collins)
This week’s guest is Hannah Collins who earned her doctorate in cello performance from the Graduate Center and is currently the cello professor at University of Kansas School of Music. In this episode, we talk about balancing teaching, performance, and service, collaboration between composers and performers, and the joys of teaching a diverse studio of cellists.
Liberal Studies at Ithaka S+R (feat. Liam Sweeney)
Liam Sweeney earned his Master’s in Liberal Studies and is currently a Senior Analyst at Ithaka S+R. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, I speak with Liam about his passion for helping labor in humanities programs, the challenges of working while earning your degree, and the importance of showing up to the right place at the right time.
Digital Humanities at Penn Libraries (feat. Amanda Licastro)
Amanda Licastro studied English Literature, Digital Humanities, and Composition and Rhetoric at the CUNY Graduate Center. She is now an Emerging and Digital Literacy Designer at Penn Libraries.
History at IBM (feat. Paul Schweigert)
Paul Schweigert studied History at the Graduate Center and is now a Senior Software Engineer at IBM.
English at Hofstra University (feat. Andrea Efthymiou)
Andrea Efthymiou earned her PhD in English Composition and Rhetoric at the Graduate Center and is now Director of Academic Planning & First-Year Programs, and the Writing Center Director at Hofstra University. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, I talk with Andrea about navigating her new administrative position, her approach to mentorship and writing education, as well as the power of listening, and the comfort of revision in administrative work.
French at the Natural Resources Defense Council (feat. Tim Wilson)
Tim Wilson earned his MPhil in French at the Graduate Center and is now a Senior Grant Writer at the Natural Resources Defense Council. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Tim shares insights about tapping into your network, figuring out what you want in a career, and developing a strategy to get your dream job.
