In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Brittany M. Williams about her experience pursuing her PhD. We discuss everything from what drove her to chose her program and career path, the hidden curriculum of higher education, how she navigated the challenges of being Twitter famous as a doctoral student, and much more.
About Dr. Brittany Williams
Brittany M. Williams, Ph.D., is a Higher Education and Student Affairs professor. Williams’ research broadly examines issues of (in)equity within higher education around issues of class(ism), health disparities, and identity and career development wherein she primarily focuses on the experiences of Black women and girls. Her scholarship, as well as her personal and professional advocacy, have been featured in and by the White House Initiative on HBCUs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Public Radio (NPR), the National Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI), One Day Studio (ODS), the National Minority Aids Council (NMAC), and in a host of academic journals. You can often find her tweeting away on her favorite social media site, Twitter, via @DrBritWilliams and on the web at BrittanyMWilliams.com.
Things Referenced in This Episode
Dr. Brittany M. Williams' tweet about the hidden curriculum
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About the Writing on My Mind Podcast
Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.
Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Brittany M. Williams about her experience pursuing her PhD. We discuss everything from what drove her to chose her program and career path, the hidden curriculum of higher education, how she navigated the challenges of being Twitter famous as a doctoral student, and much more.
About Dr. Brittany Williams
Brittany M. Williams, Ph.D., is a Higher Education and Student Affairs professor. Williams’ research broadly examines issues of (in)equity within higher education around issues of class(ism), health disparities, and identity and career development wherein she primarily focuses on the experiences of Black women and girls. Her scholarship, as well as her personal and professional advocacy, have been featured in and by the White House Initiative on HBCUs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Public Radio (NPR), the National Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI), One Day Studio (ODS), the National Minority Aids Council (NMAC), and in a host of academic journals. You can often find her tweeting away on her favorite social media site, Twitter, via @DrBritWilliams and on the web at BrittanyMWilliams.com.
Things Referenced in This Episode
Dr. Brittany M. Williams' tweet about the hidden curriculum
Episode 25 - Building Your Dissertation Committee Podcast Episode
About the Writing on My Mind Podcast
Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.
Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
4 Ways to Support the Podcast: