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The evolution of my lab meetings over time
The evolution of my lab meetings over timeDaniel GillisFri, 05/10/2019 - 09:34BodyBeing on sabbatical for the past 5 months has given me the incredible opportunity to take a step away from my typical...
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While pursuing academic excellence, age is just a number
While pursuing academic excellence, age is just a numberMontana CresswellFri, 05/10/2019 - 10:05BodyMy journey to academic success started from a very young age. I have always been a highly competitive...
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How I spent my first week of PhD life
How I spent my first week of PhD lifeMontana CresswellFri, 05/10/2019 - 10:50BodyThis week has been so inspiring; despite a few setbacks that I have faced. My health has not been the best these past...
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I said no for a whole year and it worked out brilliantly!
I said no for a whole year and it worked out brilliantly!Guest AuthorFri, 05/10/2019 - 11:04BodyI didn’t plan it that way, it just happened. I realized a couple months ago, when I took on a few new...
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I finally got my PhD! Now what?
I finally got my PhD! Now what?Guest AuthorFri, 05/10/2019 - 11:18BodyI did it. I buffed my writing and pipetting calluses. I landed a postdoctoral fellowship from a surprisingly prestigious lab. I...
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The risk of not being on the same page as your supervisor
The risk of not being on the same page as your supervisorGuest AuthorFri, 05/10/2019 - 11:57BodyDespite the growing appreciation for mixed-methods research by funding bodies, the gap between the...
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White House launches a joint committee to improve research productivity
White House launches a joint committee to improve research productivityFatima QureshiFri, 05/10/2019 - 10:30BodyThe White House, in a statement released on May 6, 2019, announced the launch of a new...
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UK universities may soon do away with journal subscriptions, hints lead...
UK universities may soon do away with journal subscriptions, hints lead negotiatorFatima QureshiTue, 05/14/2019 - 08:32BodyThe UK is likely to abandon expensive journal subscriptions for more “read and...
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Open versus closed office door: What's better?
Open versus closed office door: What's better?Allison McDonaldWed, 05/15/2019 - 08:22BodyInterruptions are the bane of my existence. When I’m in the zone working on something, it is very disruptive to...
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Conference or social anxiety nightmare?
Conference or social anxiety nightmare?Guest AuthorWed, 05/15/2019 - 08:49Body
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I cried when I tried to get out of a conference talk and couldn't
I cried when I tried to get out of a conference talk and couldn'tGuest AuthorWed, 05/15/2019 - 09:26BodyI attended another conference this past week. It was very much the opposite of the conference I...
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I officially started my PhD journey a year ago
I officially started my PhD journey a year agoShruti TurnerWed, 05/15/2019 - 10:04BodyOne year ago today, I officially started my PhD journey. I remember feeling pretty lost and a little overwhelmed...
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A typical day in the life of a statistician
A typical day in the life of a statisticianMeridith BartleyWed, 05/15/2019 - 10:20BodyI hope everyone checked out Rachel’s* last post. It really refueled my own motivation tank, and, when combined with...
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Why I switched career paths from ecology to statistics
Why I switched career paths from ecology to statisticsMeridith BartleyWed, 05/15/2019 - 10:41BodyIn honor of World Statistics Day 2015, I felt motivated to write about my own experience with...
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Into the chasm: Broadening my research horizons
Into the chasm: Broadening my research horizonsGuest AuthorWed, 05/15/2019 - 10:53BodyI find myself staring into space, my mind is racing and my heart’s pumping fast. That may sound like a heart attack...
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Reflections from the liminal stage in my PhD journey
Reflections from the liminal stage in my PhD journeyGuest AuthorWed, 05/15/2019 - 11:38BodyI am typing this, sitting among a pile of boxes and rubbish, as I prepare to move to another house. Life is...
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Maybe rejection is just a way of clearing your path for better things
Maybe rejection is just a way of clearing your path for better thingsClaire JarvisWed, 05/15/2019 - 12:23BodyAfter you receive the rejection email from a grad school program you applied to, the...
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The reality of maternity leave
The reality of maternity leaveGuest AuthorThu, 05/16/2019 - 11:11BodyIt has been very quiet here again, because I’ve been on maternity leave for the past six months. And I have struggled to get any...
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The night of my mock mock-viva
The night of my mock mock-vivaKevan ManwaringThu, 05/16/2019 - 11:44BodyLast night I had what I call (with academic tongue-in-cheek) a ‘Mock-Mock’ with friends. This was in essence a warm-up for the...
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I feel like I wasted my first year of graduate school
I feel like I wasted my first year of graduate schoolGuest AuthorThu, 05/16/2019 - 11:57BodyI know I have already mentioned in previous posts that I packed up my life and moved to Iowa to pursue my...
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