Life as an Academic: Balancing Research, Teaching, and Service- Sneha Bharadwaj and Karabi Bezboruah

On this episode of Life Beats with Sirisha, we delve into a fascinating discussion on academia with guests Sneha Bharadwajand and Karabi Bezboruah,. The show looks at the myths and realities of life in academia- from the on-the-job learning experience, the tenure process, to the three pillars of teaching, research, and service. We explore the day-to-day workload, the variability amongst universities, research funding and policies, human subject research, and committee work. The speakers share their personal academic journeys, their reasons for choosing academia, and give advice on the nitty-gritty of the role. 

Sneha Bhardwaj is a Speech Language Pathologist with a Master's degree in Speech and Hearing Science. During her studies, she discovered her passion for research through the thesis options available in her program. Her research interest led her to academia, where she now devotes her time to furthering her knowledge in the field.

Karabi Bezboruah is an academic with a background in public affairs, specializing in nonprofit management. Though her academic journey was accidental, she had experience as a graduate research and teaching assistant during her doctoral studies. Her chair recommended her for a visiting assistant professor position at the University of North Texas, which led to her career in higher education.

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