09/15/2026
New episode of Discovery Dialogues is live! Meet Dr. Michael Kim, recent Vanderbilt PhD graduate in Computer Science, whose dissertation on brain imaging led him to a first-author publication in Nature, which is widely considered one of the most prestigious and highest-impact scientific journals in the world. Michael opens up about the rejection, the rewrite, and the process of getting published. Tune in to hear his story, plus advice on mentorship, pivoting, and knowing when to ask for help. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!