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Jan 11

An Informal Guide for Ph.D. Interning During the Semester via the F-1 CPT

Things to be wary of before signing on to that internship offer letter. — If you are reading this article, chances are that you are a Ph.D. student in the U.S. studying on an F-1 visa, and you are considering doing an internship during the Fall/Spring semester and are looking for advice on whether that is: a) possible, and b) feasible and sensible. Since…

Internships

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An Informal Guide for Ph.D. Interning During the Semester via the F-1 CPT
An Informal Guide for Ph.D. Interning During the Semester via the F-1 CPT

Jan 12, 2021

The Earth-bending Scale of the Great Lakes

On a gloomy afternoon last week, some friends of mine and I drove from Lafayette, IN to the Indiana Dunes State Park. It was a bit too… — On a gloomy afternoon last week, some friends of mine and I drove from Lafayette, IN to the Indiana Dunes State Park. It was a bit too cold and dry to be outdoors for my taste. …

Great Lakes

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The Earth-bending Scale of the Great Lakes
The Earth-bending Scale of the Great Lakes

Published in The Faculty

·Aug 27, 2020

Finding Meaning in Your Ph.D. Struggles

Thoughts on finding meaning in graduate school struggles — and how it can help you better cope with them. — The tattooing has taken only seconds, but Lale’s shock makes time stand still. He grasps his arm, staring at the number. How can someone do this to another human being? …

Ph D

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Finding Meaning in Your PhD Struggles
Finding Meaning in Your PhD Struggles

Published in BeingWell

·Aug 2, 2020

Curiosity, Ignorance, and How to Spot Pseudoscience

Thoughts on the prevalence of pseudoscience in 21st century societies, and some useful tips on how to spot it. — About 3.7 billion years ago, on a small blue planet orbiting a humble star in a moderately-sized galaxy, the conditions so happened to be right for prokaryotic bacterial life to emerge. Through all the ups and downs that planet earth has been through since then, life has not only managed…

Science

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Curiosity, Ignorance, and How to Spot Pseudoscience
Curiosity, Ignorance, and How to Spot Pseudoscience

Published in The Faculty

·Jul 18, 2020

What to Look for in a Ph.D. Advisor

“Is he ghosting me?” “Is she mad at me? Did I say something wrong?” “Am I good enough? Does s/he even recognize and appreciate what I’m doing?” Although these sound like the thoughts of someone worried if their partner/spouse is mad at them, these are also the kinds of thoughts…

Ph D

11 min read

What to Look for in a Potential PhD Advisor
What to Look for in a Potential PhD Advisor
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