About Betsey Wagener

I have over seven years of experience in basic scientific research in academia, a PhD in Cancer Biology, two years of experience dedicated to scientific research administration at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and two and a half years of experience dedicated to the administration of PhD-level graduate programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE). 

Recently, I took on a new role as a mother to my four-month old son, Ethan, which prompted a move from Washington, DC to Nashville, TN to be nearer to family and to my husband's company. I am currently working as a contractor. I have always had a strong desire to help graduate students achieve their goal of earning their degree and so I've started this blog as a way to help. My vision for this blog is to offer details on topics that I've learned are of interest to graduate students and to offer advice on navigating graduate school hurdles. I hope that you will comment or email with questions or topics you would like me to cover so that we can make a vibrant community of people following PhD Survival Skills. 

For more details on my expertise and qualifications, please see my CV.

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I will try to catch and correct factual errors as soon as possible. If you see one, please leave a comment on the appropriate post and I'll look into it.