ChatGPD Podcast
New episodes monthly
ChatGPD is a graduate professional development podcast hosted by Dr. Pamela Plant, and designed and led in partnership with graduate student leaders.
Through candid conversations with alumni who have embarked on diverse and inspiring career paths, we invite our guests to share their journeys, lessons learned, and how their time at IMS helped shape their careers.
ChatGPD Ep. 13 — Research Foundation Scientific Director: Finding your path to passion
Not sure what your next step is? This might be exactly where you need to be.
In this month’s ChatGPD podcast episode, we speak with Dr. Tae Joon Yi, Scientific Director at the Krembil Foundation, about navigating career uncertainty and building a path beyond the lab.
Dr. Yi shares his journey from PhD training to roles in academia, start‑ups, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative—including how an unexpected part‑time job at Indigo sparked key self‑insights.
He breaks down what it means to support science from a research foundation, and offers practical advice for grad students and postdocs exploring non‑profit careers.
Tune in to learn how to clarify your “why,” embrace uncertainty, and find work aligned with what matters most to you.