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Majors Minors & Maybes

Major Minors & Maybes is a narrative podcast about real jobs you may not have heard of told through the stories of fictional characters inspired by true career paths. Hosted by Dr. W., a college professor, mom, and part-time career detective, each episode is a fun, thoughtful deep dive into the winding roads that lead people to unexpected work.Think:Audio storytelling meets career explorationForensic entomologists, microbial ecologists, and other niche-but-fascinating professionalsReal-world

business careers

All Episodes

4:18

Checked, Curated & Carry-On Ready: The Personal...

Majors Minors & Maybes ·

2025/12/16

It's our season finale and we are going out in style with wrinkle-free, perfectly packed layers. In this episode, we meet Jordan, a personal travel gear curator who turns chaotic packing into a luxury experience. Think RFID kits, climate-smart wardrobes, and outfits tailored by region, vibe, and weather app.But that’s not all, we’re reflecting on our wild ride through the wonderfully weird world of work, and giving you a sneak peek at what’s ahead.So before you jet off for the holidays, press play,

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7:00

Words Meet Wonder: The Hybrid Writing Science Consultant

Majors Minors & Maybes ·

2025/11/18

What do you get when you cross a researcher with a storyteller? A hybrid writing scientific consultant. These are the folks who make complex science not just readable, but unforgettable. In this episode, we follow Milo from grant proposals to blog posts, decoding breakthroughs in genetics one minute, and drafting policy briefs the next.Whether it’s helping doctors understand the latest studies or turning lab results into public health campaigns, Milo's job is where precision meets prose.Get ready

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7:26

Practice Makes Perfect: The Clinical Simulation...

Majors Minors & Maybes ·

2025/11/04

What do medical manikins, high-stakes drama, and behind-the-scenes brilliance have in common? Meet the Clinical Simulation Specialist. These are the folks who builds immersive healthcare training scenarios where the stakes feel real, but the patients are not. From heart attacks on cue to VR surgical rehearsals, Taylor here you will how a blend of tech, theatre, and medicine prepares our future healthcare heroes. It’s part ER, part Hollywood, and 100% real-world impact.Get ready for a career that’s

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7:47

Bonus Track: Ink, Evidence, and a Touch of Gore

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2025/10/28

This Halloween bonus episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes takes us into the shadows of the courtroom with a career you’ve probably never heard of, the medical-legal illustrator. Think of them as detectives with a pencil translating X-rays, medical jargon, and surgical notes into visuals so clear they can sway a jury.In this bite-sized, slightly spooky side quest, we peel back the curtain on a day in their life, explore how art and anatomy collide in the pursuit of justice, and even hear directly

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7:02

Bug Bytes & Climate Clues: Inside Climate Entomology...

Majors Minors & Maybes ·

2025/10/21

Bugs, bytes, and a changing climate? Yes, it’s a thing! In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, we meet the climate entomology informatics specialist. It’s a mouthful of a job title that basically means they track insects using data to understand how climate change is shaking up ecosystems.From digital fieldwork to predictive models, this is a career that blends biology, tech, and environmental sleuthing. Tune in as we decode how tiny creatures are giving us big clues about the planet’s

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5:19

Fabric of the Future – The 3D Textile Designer

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2025/10/07

What if your clothes could think? In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, we thread the needle between fashion and tech with a career that is as futuristic as it is fabulous. We are plunging into the 3D textile designer. From temperature-sensitive fabrics to garments that light up and charge your phone, these fabric wizards are blending engineering, design, and a touch of sci-fi magic to change the way we dress and live.Join Dr. W. as she talks wearable tech, digital looms, and what it

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7:19

Fungi and the Future: The Microbial Ecologist

Majors Minors & Maybes ·

2025/09/23

Think all the action happens above ground? Think again! In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, we dig deep (no pun intended) into the wild world of microbial ecology. Meet Leo, a fungi-loving field scientist decoding underground fungal networks, glowing bacteria, and the secret lives of microbes that just might save our forests and our future.From mushroom-powered climate tech to DNA in volcanic soil, this episode is a spore-spangled adventure that blends science, storytelling, and the

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9:55

Headsets & Healing: The Virtual Reality Therapist

Majors Minors & Maybes ·

2025/09/09

Do you think that therapy is just couches and clipboards? Think again. On this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, we are stepping into the pixelated world of virtual reality therapy. Where high-tech headsets help people conquer fears, rewire habits, and build confidence one simulation at a time.Together with Dr. W., you will explore the virtual reality therapist who trades in traditional talk for immersive experiences. From calming public speaking jitters to helping clients face phobias in

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7:23

Dead Bugs, Solved Crimes: The Forensic Entomologist

Majors Minors & Maybes ·

2025/08/26

Maggots. Murder. Mystery. Let’s go!They say the truth is in the details and in this case, it's in the bugs. Grab your magnifying glass (and maybe a strong stomach), we are heading into the wild world of forensic entomology where tiny insects become crime-solving heroes. From blowflies to beetles, these tiny timekeepers help forensic scientists crack cases and tell the truth when no one else can.It’s science with a twist, justice with a squirm, and a career that is as unexpectedly cool as it is

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0:53

Up Next: Bugs, Bodies, and Clues

Majors Minors & Maybes ·

2025/08/24

A mystery is brewing and tiny insects might just hold the answers. In 48 hours, Majors, Minors & Maybes heads into the curious, squirmy world of forensic entomology. Spoiler alert: maggots are about to steal the spotlight.In this bonus teaser, Dr. W. gives you a sneak peek at the next episode where science meets crime scenes, bugs become timekeepers, and careers get unexpectedly creepy-cool.Set your reminders. Sharpen your curiosity. The crime-solving critters are coming.Show Notes:Forensic

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9:40

Patient Portals & Puzzle Solvers: The Healthcare UX...

Majors Minors & Maybes ·

2025/08/12

Ever rage-quit a health app because the login made zero sense? Enter the healthcare UX (user experience) designer. Part techie, part empath, and full-time digital lifesaver.On this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, we follow the designer on a mission to rescue users from the labyrinth of confusing forms, medical jargon, and clunky buttons. With a toolkit full of sticky notes, empathy, and interface magic, healthcare headaches transform into “Aha!” moments.It’s detective work, but for apps

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8:20

Lettuce Launch: Life as a Space Agriculture Scientist

Majors Minors & Maybes ·

2025/08/12

Forget farm-to-table! We are talking space-to-salad.In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, your professor, mom, and part-time career detective, Dr. W. explores the surprisingly down-to-earth role of a space agriculture scientist. These are the folks figuring out how to grow fresh food where there’s no gravity, no soil, and surely no bees.Follow a fictional day in the life of Priya, a scientist testing lettuce in low orbit, and get the real scoop on what it takes to turn microgreens into

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6:31

Microscopes & Motion: The Biomedical Animator

Majors Minors & Maybes ·

2025/08/12

Ever watched a video of a cell dividing or a heart valve opening and thought, “Wait…how did they film that?” Spoiler alert: they didn’t! It was animated by someone who speaks both molecule and motion. In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, we dive into the dazzling world of biomedical animators, the visual translators who turn complex science into stunning stories. Dr. W. unpacks how these science-meets-art professionals blend biology, design, and a whole lot of coffee to help researchers,

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1:20

Majors, Minors & Maybes: The Teaser

Majors Minors & Maybes ·

2025/08/12

Welcome to Majors, Minors & Maybes! Join Dr. W., professor, mom, and part-time career detective, as she unpacks the wonderfully weird world of work. Each episode blends storytelling and real-world insights to explore the surprising and sometimes downright delightful careers, that will make you say “Wait, that’s a real job?!”Whether you are a student, a career-changer, or just someone who’s endlessly curious, this is your invitation to explore the wildly unexpected paths a career can take.Because

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