Introducing Duke Dialogues: A new podcast illuminating the Duke graduate and postdoc experience
Announcing the upcoming release of our podcast where we talk about our experiences as grad students and postdocs at Duke University and provide information on useful resources. This effort was part of a team project under the Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) program.
We’re excited to announce the upcoming release of Duke Dialogues, our newest podcast series developed through Duke’s Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI)1. Designed to highlight underutilized resources and share practical advice for navigating graduate and postdoc life, in 10-15 minute bite-sized episodes we dive into a distinct theme, featuring real stories and experiences from our vibrant Duke community. Your hosts for the podcast series are Jacey Anderson, Shamitha Shetty, Sheilla Faith Bosire, and myself.
What to expect from Duke Dialogues
Here’s a sneak preview of the content you can look forward to in each episode of the podcast series.
Episode 1: Building inclusive communities and international perspectives
Learn how a diverse Duke community fosters a supportive environment at Duke and the resources available for international students and scholars.
Episode 2: Navigating professional growth-alumni insights, AI tools, and academic paths
Ever wonder how to leverage alumni networks, harness AI for efficiency, or chart the right career path for you? In this episode, we bring you practical wisdom from successful Duke graduates and postdocs and offer insider tips to keep you moving forward in your career.
Episode 3: Thriving in balance-mental health and work-life strategies
Balancing responsibilities in academia can be a challenge. We’ll explore proven methods to manage stress, maintain mental well-being, and cultivate a holistic, sustainable work-life rhythm.
Behind the scenes
We recently recorded a podcast session at Duke’s Bryan Center Studios2, which is equipped with everything we needed for our endeavor. From brainstorming topics to crafting outlines and doing the actual recording, this project has been a wonderful collaborative and creative journey for our ELI dream team.
Behind the scenes in the recording studio. From near left going clockwise; Sheilla, Jacey, Uthpala, and Shamitha.
Coming soon!
Stay tuned for our official launch, where we’ll release all three episodes for easy listening-perfect for your commute, a quick study break, or a walk around campus. We can’t wait to share Duke Dialogues with you, and we hope it will inspire you to make the best out of Duke’s resources for navigating graduate and postdoc life at Duke.
About the Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI)
The Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) is a professional development program organized by the Duke Graduate School3 and the Office of Postdoctoral Services4, aimed at equipping Duke graduate students and postdocs with effective leadership skills, team-building experience, and proficiency in project management. Over a course of eight weeks, participants work with a team of experienced leadership facilitators and coaches (Tony Laffoley, Kristin Murphy, and Melissa Bostrom) laying a foundation for a lifelong commitment to professional development.
The 2025 cohort of Duke’s Emerging Leaders Institute5
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