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Why you should ditch the paper and just be done with your PhD
Should you stay longer and make sure your paper gets published? I address this question from a Ph.D. student. Here are the details of the question: I want to transition to the industry as a research scientist. I have one protocol paper accepted, one second-author paper, and one first-author paper that is not yet submitted. I am…
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What is my daily schedule for research and writing?
What is my daily schedule for research and writing? I am not super disciplined and don’t operate on a strict schedule day to day. I like flexibility and thrive on being able to improvise. Basically kind of like doing whatever I feel like. I do have a full-time job and recently started to prioritize health…
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New book ‘How to Candidacy: Detailed Guide to Pass the PhD Candidacy Exam’
My new book ‘How to Candidacy: Detailed Guide to Pass the PhD Candidacy Exam’ covers what the PhD Candidacy Exam or Prelim is, what are the requirements to pass this exam, and how to be successful in getting through it all. What is the PhD Candidacy Exam? Six-week formal exam required by the graduate school Advisor…
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How to PhD: Interview with UC Berkeley PhD from Energy and Resources Department
This is an episode with podcast guest Chris! Chris finished his Ph.D. from the Energy and Resources Group at UC Berkeley. This is an interdisciplinary Ph.D. focusing on Water and Sanitation in Urban India. He researched low and middle-income regions in India and also minored in Engineering. Not everywhere in the world has 24/7…
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How to write a resignation letter (example provided)
A resignation letter can be hard to write especially when you are in the middle of a transition and have a million things going on. So here is a resignation letter example or template. Feel free to copy and paste, and edit as you see fit. I wrote this and submitted it myself when I…
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How to survive criticism and use it to your advantage
Learning to not take criticism personally is one of the most liberating and productive things you can do for yourself and your career. In graduate school, I learned how to take criticism for what it is and it really helped me to succeed. I started to realize that the criticism had more to do with…
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How to negotiate salary after getting a job offer
Please know that you are expected to negotiate salary! Don’t be shy and do it even if you are happy with the job offer. Make the most of all opportunities is my motto and below are the recommended ways to ensure that you make the most you could be making. How to negotiate salary after…
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How to transition to a coding career in four steps TODAY
I am helping a friend to transition from substitute teaching (English major background) to a coding career and documenting the journey here so you can do it, too. Below are the four steps to get started with coding today and start your coding career right now. Note that, for this friend, the plan is to…
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Forensic Scientist to working for myself and feeling fulfilled
Working for myself, I get to work from home and use the many different skills and experiences I have gained over my professional career and the different roles I have performed over the years, and it gives me the opportunity to accomplish new life goals. This is a guest post on how the dream to…
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How to get started with data science using Python (New to coding)
To get started with data science using Python, the recommendation from experts is to get Anaconda. The Python programming language is a powerful tool whose true potential is only harnessed with the right packages and libraries. An Anaconda installation will give you those in one fell swoop rather than have to add things one by…
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How to get started with data science using Python (New to coding)
To get started with data science using Python, the recommendation from experts is to get Anaconda. The Python programming language is a powerful tool whose true potential is only harnessed with the right packages and libraries. An Anaconda installation will give you those in one fell swoop rather than have to add things one by…
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How to PhD book for those who will manage PhDs
I am encouraged to find that readers of my ‘How to PhD’ book are suggesting that the book is not just for students but also leaders in the workplace who might manage PhDs. Moreover, it is useful to people who are not just doing PhDs, but any type of graduate program in general. This review…
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Gamma Ray Burst Audio Book Now Available on How to PhD Podcast
My Gamma Ray Burst Audio Book is now available on the ‘How to PhD’ Podcast!! The podcast is available on all platforms so whether you listen on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or anywhere else, we have you covered: https://howtophd.org/podcast Gamma Ray Burst Audio Book Abstract Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are the most luminous transient events…
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High energy neutrinos from Gamma Ray Bursts (Audio book)
Abstract Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are the most luminous transient events in the observed Universe. However, there is no direct observational evidence for what exactly drives a GRB. The most widely accepted model for these cosmic events is the fireball model where it is thought that a substantial fraction of the kinetic energy of the source…
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How to work for someone you don’t like
The only way to successfully work for someone you don’t like is to not work FOR them, but learn from the situation. Look at the situation as quite temporary and transitional. Once you know that it is not permanent, it is much easier to cope. A torturous situation cannot be sustained so don’t force it,…
