Show Notes
Our 50th Episode! Can you believe it? In this episode, we reflect on our science communication journey and answer questions from our fans. We discuss why and how we started the podcast, growing on social media, and our plans for the future, including adding courses on science communication. We also answer questions from our fans about our most rewarding experience as science communicators, changing the PhD funding model, dealing with mean reviewer comments, and tips for starting a thesis. Don't miss out on this insightful and inspiring episode! If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or papers we really need to read, you can reach out to us via our website: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/ Would you like to know more about becoming a guest on our podcast or sponsoring us? Then please check out the information on our website!
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