PhD (in Progress) Podcast Episode 5 Episode 5! A small but important milestone for me. They say “You haven’t made it until episode 10”, so we’re halfway there! Also, this continues a major theme in our show, which is the important of self-direction and self-management. There are plenty of resources out in the world…
Month: May 2014
Science Fiction: An Inspiration
I’m the first to mention that I’m a huge nerd. Those silly 80s and 90s cartoons fueled my interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) even more than shows like Bill Nye the Science Guy or Mr. Wizard. What really got me excited was the prospect at participating in the development of the…
Start Recording: The PhD (in Progress) Podcast
http://phdinprogress.com/ Well friends, I made a decision with my friend to start a podcast. After feeling left behind when I was not accepted into a certain program I was hoping to, I felt so down. Actually, I was angry. I never get angry but I was. I truly felt that I was an amazingly strong…
“Ten Simple Rules for Choosing between Industry and Academia” by David Searls
Throughout your grad school experience, you should constantly evaluate your path and goals. Although this article is a few years old it seems to hold up as it addresses fundamental issues when considering beginning a scientific career in either academia or industry. In the linked article appearing in PLOS Computational Biology, David Searls outlines the…