In Episode 5, Doctor of Philosophy Brian Leahy explains how he fell in love with physics, the surprisingly playful aspects of scientific and mathematical work,  how his research influenced his perception of the physical world-- and how, despite missing certain aspects of academia, his transition into industry has ultimately allowed him to learn for fun again. 

Brian Leahy, PhD in Physics: Zen and the Art of Scientific Play

Author, educator, musician, and Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology, host Jillian Marshall chats with fellow PhDs who left the academy behind. Episodes feature first-hand accounts of PhDs across disciplines who share what drew them to academia, why they chose to leave, and what they've been up to since. Academic Defectors offers fascinating insight into the notoriously opaque academic world, while archiving the increasingly important stories of PhDs forging a new path.

To learn more about Jillian's work as a post-academic, visit her website: www.jillian-marshall.net

Academic Defectors

Author, educator, and musician Jillian Marshall interviews fellow PhDs who, like her, left academia post-graduation to blaze their own trails.