Roadmap to Success: Crafting Effective IDPs for Engineering PhDs with Dr. Joel Ducoste

Join host Marcy and special guest Dr. Joel Ducoste as they explore the power of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for NC State engineering PhD students. In this episode, you’ll learn how IDPs boost career readiness and personal growth, discover the essential elements of a truly effective plan, and hear Dr. Ducoste’s tips for keeping your goals flexible without losing focus. Plus, find out how faculty can best support you, which campus resources to tap into, and why IDPs are crucial for preparing PhDs for a wide range of careers—both inside and beyond academia.Edited by Pankaj Manoharlal Thakur