PhD Psychology Faculty Take 5 | Guest: Dr. Brandon Cosley

About this episode

Dr. Brandon Cosley discusses how curiosity led him to a PhD and the application of doctoral skills in various fields beyond academia.

From Curiosity to Impact: Applying PhD Skills Beyond Academia In this episode of Faculty Take Five, Dr. Amy Sickel talks with Dr. Brandon Cosley about how curiosity sparked his path to a PhD and how doctoral skills translate far beyond traditional academic roles. Dr. Cosley reflects on mentoring, receiving and applying honest feedback, navigating challenges in research and relationships, and building confidence in transferable skills. He shares how his background in psychology, statistics, and critical thinking now informs his work across academia, data science, and industry, offering valuable insights for students exploring diverse career paths after the PhD. Please note: This episode was recorded approximately 18-24 months ago. Some information or references may reflect that timeframe.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Brandon Cosley

Topics covered

• PhD
• psychology
• career paths
• mentoring
• transferable skills

Keywords

• data science
• critical thinking
• feedback
• research challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Products: psychology, statistics

Books & works: Faculty Take Five, PhD

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