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February 17, 2025 53 mins
  • What’s it really like to research conflict and terrorism at the PhD level? In this episode of ConnectED, I sit down with Dr. Samuel Goldenberg to dive into his journey through academia, his research on suicide terrorism and political violence, and how he’s applying his expertise today.
  • We talk about:

    • Why he chose to pursue a PhD in political science
    • The biggest surprises and challenges of his PhD journey
    • His dissertation findings on terrorist groups and strategic decision-making
    • How PhD students can stay motivated when tackling complex and intense topics
    • Life after the PhD—how he’s using his research to make an impact


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