Dec 11 2024 63 mins 3
Evan Peck returns to discuss his career evolution since our last conversation in 2017. The focus is on his initial choice to join a liberal arts college post-PhD, emphasizing the balance between teaching and research, how his research evolved, and on his career goals then. Evan then talks through his move to the University of Colorado Boulder, detailing his motivations and the strategic thinking behind the transition. He reflects on the impact of his work in responsible computing and data visualization and the importance he places on aligning career choices with personal values and goals. Evan also discussed the nuances of working in different academic environments and how he continues to prioritize student mentorship and educational impact.
Overview
00:00 Intro
03:21 Welcome Back, Evan!
04:33 The Appeal of Liberal Arts Colleges
06:26 Making Academic Paths Visible
09:31 Balancing Teaching and Research
13:21 Shifting Research Interests
22:40 The Move to Colorado
24:40 Integrating Ethics in Computing and Wanting More External Impact
33:50 Reflecting on Post-Tenure Decisions
37:16 Exploring New Opportunities
40:46 The Unexpected Offer
43:34 Transitioning to a Research Institution
47:26 Adapting to a Larger Institution
53:18 Balancing Work and Family
54:30 Reflecting on Career Choices
01:00:16 Final Thoughts and Advice
01:03:05 End
Related Links:
Evan's CU Boulder web page and his personal web page and LinkedIn profile
2017 podcast episode with Evan and his blog post
