Nathan Nguyen

'20 PhD Cell Biology // Cryptologic Warfare Officer, United States Navy

Nathan Nguyen is part of the Higher Education Professional Staff at the University of Washington, having recently finished a four-year career as a Naval Officer for the United States Navy. Nathan received his PhD in Cell Biology from Yale in 2020. He feels passionately about advising and mentoring students who are interested both the academic and governmental sectors. Listen to his interview to learn more about how Nathan's graduate school experiences prepared him for his career. 

The Yale Grad Journeys: Insights on Career Paths and Personal Growth is an interview series that connects current GSAS students with alumni who have leveraged their graduate degrees to achieve success in various fields, including academic administration, law, consulting, business, government service, and more. Through these discussions, participants highlight how their Yale experiences equipped them for their future careers, share which valuable skills they acquired while in graduate school, share networking advice, and reflect on the significance of being a Yale alum.