This week, we’re opening the mailbag once again to answer YOUR burning questions! Change of Plans We start with Allen, who was awarded a grant based on a research proposal he submitted BEFORE joining the lab. When he finished the summer rotation, it didn’t turn out the way he expected. I have now been asked […] The post 197. Mailbag: What If I Have “Bad Lab Hands?” appeared first on Hello PhD.

This week, we’re opening the mailbag once again to answer YOUR burning questions! Change of Plans We start with Allen, who was awarded a grant based on a research proposal he submitted BEFORE joining the lab. When he finished the summer rotation, it didn’t turn out the way he expected. I have now been asked […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2023/08/197-mailbag-what-if-i-have-bad-lab-hands/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">197. Mailbag: What If I Have “Bad Lab Hands?”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

197. Mailbag: What If I Have “Bad Lab Hands?”

Wherever scientists gather, there is sure to be a poster session. You may see them at major scientific symposia, as well as your university’s departmental retreat. To keep things interesting, a lot of conference organizers will host a poster competition. Entrants will have a chance to present their poster to a judge, who will score […] The post 196. YOU Can Win A Poster Competition w/ Dr. Zen Faulkes appeared first on Hello PhD.

Wherever scientists gather, there is sure to be a poster session. You may see them at major scientific symposia, as well as your university’s departmental retreat. To keep things interesting, a lot of conference organizers will host a poster competition. Entrants will have a chance to present their poster to a judge, who will score […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2023/07/196-you-can-win-a-poster-competition-w-dr-zen-faulkes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">196. YOU Can Win A Poster Competition w/ Dr. Zen Faulkes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

196. YOU Can Win A Poster Competition w/ Dr. Zen Faulkes

The scientific poster is an academic oddity. Where else do thousands of people gather around hundreds of large-format printouts to talk about esoteric subjects!? Posters might be the most common form of scientific communication on the planet. In your career, you will probably present more posters than talks or journal articles. And nearly anyone can […] The post 195. Five Myths of Scientific Poster Design w/ Dr. Zen Faulkes appeared first on Hello PhD.

The scientific poster is an academic oddity. Where else do thousands of people gather around hundreds of large-format printouts to talk about esoteric subjects!? Posters might be the most common form of scientific communication on the planet. In your career, you will probably present more posters than talks or journal articles. And nearly anyone can […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2023/07/195-five-myths-of-scientific-poster-design-w-dr-zen-faulkes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">195. Five Myths of Scientific Poster Design w/ Dr. Zen Faulkes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

195. Five Myths of Scientific Poster Design w/ Dr. Zen Faulkes

It’s no secret that biomedical research relies heavily on animal models. Our mammalian cousins share so many common genes and pathways that we can often make breakthrough advances in human medicine through the use of animal proxies. But animal research is neither easy nor fun. Experiments are expensive, time consuming, and it’s often dirty, smelly […] The post 194. Mailbag: Do I Have to Do Animal Research? appeared first on Hello PhD.

It’s no secret that biomedical research relies heavily on animal models. Our mammalian cousins share so many common genes and pathways that we can often make breakthrough advances in human medicine through the use of animal proxies. But animal research is neither easy nor fun. Experiments are expensive, time consuming, and it’s often dirty, smelly […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2023/06/194-mailbag-do-i-have-to-do-animal-research/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">194. Mailbag: Do I Have to Do Animal Research?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

194. Mailbag: Do I Have to Do Animal Research?

Jimena Giudice

Dr. Jimena Giudice has all the traits of a promising new faculty member. Through her training and early career, she has earned more than a dozen grants and awards. She’s co-authored two dozen papers. And she has trained students and postdocs, gaining a reputation as a highly effective mentor. You’d expect that Dr. Giudice’s undeniable […] The post 122. Tenure Tracker – The Life Non-Linear with Dr. Jimena Giudice (R) appeared first on Hello PhD.

Dr. Jimena Giudice has all the traits of a promising new faculty member. Through her training and early career, she has earned more than a dozen grants and awards. She’s co-authored two dozen papers. And she has trained students and postdocs, gaining a reputation as a highly effective mentor. You’d expect that Dr. Giudice’s undeniable […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2023/05/122-tenure-tracker-the-life-non-linear-with-dr-jimena-giudice-r/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">122. Tenure Tracker – The Life Non-Linear with Dr. Jimena Giudice (R)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

122. Tenure Tracker – The Life Non-Linear with Dr. Jimena Giudice (R)

This week, we open the mailbag to answer listener questions about getting extra research experience as an undergrad, and making a difficult choice between Master’s programs. Stay with us! Could Great be Perfect? Our first letter comes from Owen. He’s a freshman who found a research lab he loves, and is doing some amazing work. […] The post 193. Listener Mailbag – Undergrad Research and Choosing a Master’s Program appeared first on Hello PhD.

This week, we open the mailbag to answer listener questions about getting extra research experience as an undergrad, and making a difficult choice between Master’s programs. Stay with us! Could Great be Perfect? Our first letter comes from Owen. He’s a freshman who found a research lab he loves, and is doing some amazing work. […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2023/05/193-listener-mailbag-undergrad-research-and-choosing-a-masters-program/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">193. Listener Mailbag – Undergrad Research and Choosing a Master’s Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

193. Listener Mailbag – Undergrad Research and Choosing a Master’s Program

When you think about your day, which events and activities feel the most fulfilling? Which tasks do you tolerate, but would rather avoid? Maybe your experiments feel like a drag, but you get a lot of satisfaction out of crafting an abstract for your latest research article. Or perhaps you love training new students in […] The post 192. Careers In Focus: Medical Writer appeared first on Hello PhD.

When you think about your day, which events and activities feel the most fulfilling? Which tasks do you tolerate, but would rather avoid? Maybe your experiments feel like a drag, but you get a lot of satisfaction out of crafting an abstract for your latest research article. Or perhaps you love training new students in […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2023/05/192-careers-in-focus-medical-writer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">192. Careers In Focus: Medical Writer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

192. Careers In Focus: Medical Writer

Emma Hinkle

A few months ago, Emma Hinkle was organizing her lab notebooks as she prepared to start a career. She had completed her graduate training, earned a PhD, and had a job lined up that started on Monday. In those few moments of quiet between her years of graduate school and the career to come, she […] The post 191. The Tough Times are Worth It w/ Dr. Emma Hinkle appeared first on Hello PhD.

A few months ago, Emma Hinkle was organizing her lab notebooks as she prepared to start a career. She had completed her graduate training, earned a PhD, and had a job lined up that started on Monday. In those few moments of quiet between her years of graduate school and the career to come, she […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2023/04/191-the-tough-times-are-worth-it-w-dr-emma-hinkle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">191. The Tough Times are Worth It w/ Dr. Emma Hinkle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

191. The Tough Times are Worth It w/ Dr. Emma Hinkle

It’s time to open the listener mailbag to answer your question about the human side of science, and life in the lab! This week: the importance of lunch, blending art with science, and the dream of a lab-based sitcom. We didn’t have to dig very deep into to the mailbag this week because we heard […] The post 190. Mailbag: Can I blend art with science? appeared first on Hello PhD.

It’s time to open the listener mailbag to answer your question about the human side of science, and life in the lab! This week: the importance of lunch, blending art with science, and the dream of a lab-based sitcom. We didn’t have to dig very deep into to the mailbag this week because we heard […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2023/03/190-mailbag-can-i-blend-art-with-science/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">190. Mailbag: Can I blend art with science?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

190. Mailbag: Can I blend art with science?

 I feel a little disheartened because I’ve been rejected from many of the places I applied to and haven’t heard back from a number of others. Is it worth it to hold out hope for the ones that haven’t sent out updates?  I have been rejected from 5 schools and am expecting 3 more rejections […] The post 129. Grad School Rejection: Why it Happens and How to Get Accepted (R) appeared first on Hello PhD.

I feel a little disheartened because I’ve been rejected from many of the places I applied to and haven’t heard back from a number of others. Is it worth it to hold out hope for the ones that haven’t sent out updates?  I have been rejected from 5 schools and am expecting 3 more rejections […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2023/03/129-grad-school-rejection-why-it-happens-and-how-to-get-accepted-r/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">129. Grad School Rejection: Why it Happens and How to Get Accepted (R)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

129. Grad School Rejection: Why it Happens and How to Get Accepted (R)

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Kenny Gibbs is a scientist who studies other scientists. After earning his PhD in Immunology from Stanford, he turned his attention to the broader topic of scientific careers and how PhDs choose and evolve in their work.  Through surveys and interviews with postdocs and research scientists, Dr. Gibbs explores issues like career-interest formation and postdoc development. […] The post 040: Three Keys to Success in Grad School appeared first on Hello PhD.

Kenny Gibbs is a scientist who studies other scientists. After earning his PhD in Immunology from Stanford, he turned his attention to the broader topic of scientific careers and how PhDs choose and evolve in their work.  Through surveys and interviews with postdocs and research scientists, Dr. Gibbs explores issues like career-interest formation and postdoc development. […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2016/04/040-three-keys-to-success/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">040: Three Keys to Success in Grad School</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

040: Three Keys to Success in Grad School

Beth Bowman

You’ve studied hard, gotten good grades, and spent the last two years working in research labs on campus.  You’re feeling ready for that next, inevitable step: applying to graduate school. In a perfect world, the next step would be easy.  You’d simply fill out an application, and submit it to every Genetics or Microbiology department […] The post 101: HelloPhD Guide to Grad School Applications – Knowing When, and Where, to Apply with Dr. Beth Bowman appeared first on Hello PhD.

You’ve studied hard, gotten good grades, and spent the last two years working in research labs on campus.  You’re feeling ready for that next, inevitable step: applying to graduate school. In a perfect world, the next step would be easy.  You’d simply fill out an application, and submit it to every Genetics or Microbiology department […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2018/09/101-hellophd-guide-to-grad-school-application-knowing-when-and-where-to-apply-with-dr-beth-bowman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">101: HelloPhD Guide to Grad School Applications – Knowing When, and Where, to Apply with Dr. Beth Bowman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

101: HelloPhD Guide to Grad School Applications – Knowing When, and Where, to Apply with Dr. Beth Bowman

Meeting a new cohort of graduate students on your first day of class can be intimidating.  These are the brightest students from their undergraduate programs. Some of them have years of research experience, first-author publications, and a depth of knowledge that seems encyclopedic. Feeling intimidated by your new colleagues is normal, but some of the people […] The post 070: Imposter Syndrome appeared first on Hello PhD.

Meeting a new cohort of graduate students on your first day of class can be intimidating.  These are the brightest students from their undergraduate programs. Some of them have years of research experience, first-author publications, and a depth of knowledge that seems encyclopedic. Feeling intimidated by your new colleagues is normal, but some of the people […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2017/04/070-imposter-syndrome/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">070: Imposter Syndrome</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

070: Imposter Syndrome

Most PhD students attend traditional academic institutions of higher educations. It’s the world of classes, campuses, and mortarboards you probably think of when you think about a University. But there’s a less-traveled path to a PhD that may actually hold some benefits for certain students, including those coming back to school after working for awhile, […] The post 125. Demystifying the Research Institute appeared first on Hello PhD.

Most PhD students attend traditional academic institutions of higher educations. It’s the world of classes, campuses, and mortarboards you probably think of when you think about a University. But there’s a less-traveled path to a PhD that may actually hold some benefits for certain students, including those coming back to school after working for awhile, […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2019/12/125-demystifying-the-research-institute/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">125. Demystifying the Research Institute</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

125. Demystifying the Research Institute

In some jobs, one day at the office looks a lot like the next. You could look through your calendar and optimize your meeting schedule and to-do list without much thought. But working in a lab is different: your projects are in constant flux, experiments lead to other experiments, and you need to balance bench […] The post 059: Simple Tricks for Time Management – The Focus Funnel (R) appeared first on Hello PhD.

In some jobs, one day at the office looks a lot like the next. You could look through your calendar and optimize your meeting schedule and to-do list without much thought. But working in a lab is different: your projects are in constant flux, experiments lead to other experiments, and you need to balance bench […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2019/07/059-simple-tricks-for-time-management-the-focus-funnel-r/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">059: Simple Tricks for Time Management – The Focus Funnel (R)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

059: Simple Tricks for Time Management – The Focus Funnel (R)

Brian Rybarczyk

Please recount your life story, all of your future plans, and why this graduate program is uniquely suited to fulfill those dreams.  Limit your answer to 140 characters. Okay, okay, the typical “Personal Statement” prompt on your grad school application is probably not that outrageous, but they CAN feel both cryptic and overwhelming. Here’s a […] The post 102: HelloPhD Guide to Grad School Applications – Crafting the Perfect Personal Statement with Dr. Brian Rybarczyk appeared first on Hello PhD.

Please recount your life story, all of your future plans, and why this graduate program is uniquely suited to fulfill those dreams.  Limit your answer to 140 characters. Okay, okay, the typical “Personal Statement” prompt on your grad school application is probably not that outrageous, but they CAN feel both cryptic and overwhelming. Here’s a […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2018/10/102-hellophd-guide-to-grad-school-applications-crafting-the-perfect-personal-statement-with-dr-brian-rybarczyk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">102: HelloPhD Guide to Grad School Applications – Crafting the Perfect Personal Statement with Dr. Brian Rybarczyk</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

102: HelloPhD Guide to Grad School Applications – Crafting the Perfect Personal Statement with Dr. Brian Rybarczyk

On those days when you manage to take a break from bench-work and call home, you will almost certainly get ‘The Question:’ “So, how is your research going?” If you’re new to grad school, you might make the mistake of telling your parent or loved one exactly how your research is going. “Well, I was up […] The post 058: How to Be Truly Unhappy in Grad School appeared first on Hello PhD.

On those days when you manage to take a break from bench-work and call home, you will almost certainly get ‘The Question:’ “So, how is your research going?” If you’re new to grad school, you might make the mistake of telling your parent or loved one exactly how your research is going. “Well, I was up […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2016/10/058-unhappy-grad-school/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">058: How to Be Truly Unhappy in Grad School</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

058: How to Be Truly Unhappy in Grad School

It’s inevitable.  At some point in your research career, you’re going to get that sinking feeling. Your experiments will all fail, your PI will get on your case about finishing that paper, and your graduation date will drift maddeningly out of reach. So what can you do when your research starts to drag you down? […] The post 075: When Research Sucks appeared first on Hello PhD.

It’s inevitable.  At some point in your research career, you’re going to get that sinking feeling. Your experiments will all fail, your PI will get on your case about finishing that paper, and your graduation date will drift maddeningly out of reach. So what can you do when your research starts to drag you down? […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2017/06/075-when-research-sucks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">075: When Research Sucks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

075: When Research Sucks

Susanna was experiencing insomnia that began to interfere with her work and life.  She visited the campus health clinic, and they referred her to mental health resources on campus. There, the doctor recommended medication for depression and anxiety, and therapy to work through the issues that were interfering with her sleep. “We’re actually really worried […] The post 093: The Grad School Mental Health Crisis, and What You Can Do About It appeared first on Hello PhD.

Susanna was experiencing insomnia that began to interfere with her work and life.  She visited the campus health clinic, and they referred her to mental health resources on campus. There, the doctor recommended medication for depression and anxiety, and therapy to work through the issues that were interfering with her sleep. “We’re actually really worried […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2018/05/093-grad-school-mental-health-crisis-what-you-can-do/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">093: The Grad School Mental Health Crisis, and What You Can Do About It</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

093: The Grad School Mental Health Crisis, and What You Can Do About It

If you’ve worked at the bench for awhile, your only reference to the world of consulting is probably the two Bobs in the movie “Office Space.”  They’re the hatchet men who swoop into a company, fire a bunch of people, and fly back home.  But is that an accurate picture of consulting work, or a just bit […] The post 036: What Do Consultants DO, Exactly? appeared first on Hello PhD.

If you’ve worked at the bench for awhile, your only reference to the world of consulting is probably the two Bobs in the movie “Office Space.”  They’re the hatchet men who swoop into a company, fire a bunch of people, and fly back home.  But is that an accurate picture of consulting work, or a just bit […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2016/03/what-does-a-consultant-do/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">036: What Do Consultants DO, Exactly?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

036: What Do Consultants DO, Exactly?

Some decisions in life are simple (“Yes, I want cheese on that burger!”) and some are difficult (“Do I want to spend the rest of my life with this person?”). On that spectrum, choosing a University graduate program sits closer to marriage than it does to your lunch options. First, grad school takes a long […] The post 087: How Do I Choose a PhD Program? appeared first on Hello PhD.

Some decisions in life are simple (“Yes, I want cheese on that burger!”) and some are difficult (“Do I want to spend the rest of my life with this person?”). On that spectrum, choosing a University graduate program sits closer to marriage than it does to your lunch options. First, grad school takes a long […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2018/02/087-how-do-i-choose-a-phd-program/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">087: How Do I Choose a PhD Program?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

087: How Do I Choose a PhD Program?

Emily Roberts

It’s been an exhausting journey, but you’re nearing the end. You slogged through reams of application forms, personal statements, and letters of reference. You gave up every weekend for two months, traveling to interview at different schools. But the blessed day has finally arrived when your inbox ‘dings’ with the sound of a grad school […] The post 109: HelloPhD Guide to Grad School Applications – Understanding Your Offer Letter with Dr. Emily Roberts appeared first on Hello PhD.

It’s been an exhausting journey, but you’re nearing the end. You slogged through reams of application forms, personal statements, and letters of reference. You gave up every weekend for two months, traveling to interview at different schools. But the blessed day has finally arrived when your inbox ‘dings’ with the sound of a grad school […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2019/02/109-hellophd-guide-to-grad-school-applications-understanding-your-offer-letter-with-dr-emily-roberts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">109: HelloPhD Guide to Grad School Applications – Understanding Your Offer Letter with Dr. Emily Roberts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

109: HelloPhD Guide to Grad School Applications – Understanding Your Offer Letter with Dr. Emily Roberts

You’re busy.  Experiments, lab meeting, journal club, classes – you barely have time to sleep, let alone make it to the gym to exercise.  We’ll tell you about 10 creative ways other grad students and postdocs stay physically fit, and how it’s boosting their productivity and self-confidence. You don’t have time NOT to exercise The […] The post 025: Experiments and Exercise: 10 Creative Ways Scientists Stay Fit appeared first on Hello PhD.

You’re busy.  Experiments, lab meeting, journal club, classes – you barely have time to sleep, let alone make it to the gym to exercise.  We’ll tell you about 10 creative ways other grad students and postdocs stay physically fit, and how it’s boosting their productivity and self-confidence. You don’t have time NOT to exercise The […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2015/12/025-exercise/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">025: Experiments and Exercise: 10 Creative Ways Scientists Stay Fit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

025: Experiments and Exercise: 10 Creative Ways Scientists Stay Fit

In every episode of Hello PhD, we explore science training and life in the lab.  But for every scientist, that saga begins with a grad school application. Whether you’re ready to apply today, or would like to apply to a graduate program ‘some day,’ we share a few tips and tricks that will make the […] The post 084: The 4 Keys to an Effective Grad School Application appeared first on Hello PhD.

In every episode of Hello PhD, we explore science training and life in the lab.  But for every scientist, that saga begins with a grad school application. Whether you’re ready to apply today, or would like to apply to a graduate program ‘some day,’ we share a few tips and tricks that will make the […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2017/12/084-the-4-essential-parts-of-a-grad-school-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">084: The 4 Keys to an Effective Grad School Application</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

084: The 4 Keys to an Effective Grad School Application

When you’re worried about today’s experiments and tomorrow’s time points, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s really important for your career and your life.  Why not start the New Year with a new perspective? Looking Back and Moving Forward In this episode, we consider the advice of Robert J. Sternberg, PhD,  a self-described geezer and […] The post 026: Career Advice from A Successful Scientist appeared first on Hello PhD.

When you’re worried about today’s experiments and tomorrow’s time points, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s really important for your career and your life.  Why not start the New Year with a new perspective? Looking Back and Moving Forward In this episode, we consider the advice of Robert J. Sternberg, PhD,  a self-described geezer and […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2016/01/026-career-advice-from-a-successful-scientist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">026: Career Advice from A Successful Scientist</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

026: Career Advice from A Successful Scientist

Ten weeks is not a long time. It feels even shorter when you’re tossed into the deep-end of a top-tier research lab. If you’re spending your summer as a Research Assistant between semesters, or you’ve graduated and want to get some summer experience before grad school, we have ideas to help you hit the ground […] The post 116: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Summer Students appeared first on Hello PhD.

Ten weeks is not a long time. It feels even shorter when you’re tossed into the deep-end of a top-tier research lab. If you’re spending your summer as a Research Assistant between semesters, or you’ve graduated and want to get some summer experience before grad school, we have ideas to help you hit the ground […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2019/06/116-the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-summer-students/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">116: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Summer Students</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

116: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Summer Students

Sometimes, we use the words ‘research advisor’ and ‘research mentor’ interchangeably, but be careful – they’re not the same thing. When you join the lab of a research faculty member in your second year of grad school, you’ve chosen a research advisor.  Whether that person turns out to be a ‘mentor’ remains to be seen. […] The post 039: Two simple steps to better research mentors appeared first on Hello PhD.

Sometimes, we use the words ‘research advisor’ and ‘research mentor’ interchangeably, but be careful – they’re not the same thing. When you join the lab of a research faculty member in your second year of grad school, you’ve chosen a research advisor.  Whether that person turns out to be a ‘mentor’ remains to be seen. […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2016/04/039-two-simple-steps-to-better-research-mentors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">039: Two simple steps to better research mentors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

039: Two simple steps to better research mentors

In 2011, a whopping 36,000 science and technology grad students earned their PhDs.  That same year, about 3,000 faculty positions were created.  So why did you feel like a failure when you decided to step off the tenure track? Taking the high road Scientists aren’t always as rational as we seem.  A rational person would […] The post 027. The Road More Traveled: Stepping Off of the Tenure Track appeared first on Hello PhD.

In 2011, a whopping 36,000 science and technology grad students earned their PhDs.  That same year, about 3,000 faculty positions were created.  So why did you feel like a failure when you decided to step off the tenure track? Taking the high road Scientists aren’t always as rational as we seem.  A rational person would […] The post <a href="https://hellophd.com/2016/01/027-the-road-more-travelled-stepping-off-of-the-tenure-track/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">027. The Road More Traveled: Stepping Off of the Tenure Track</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hellophd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello PhD</a>.

027. The Road More Traveled: Stepping Off of the Tenure Track

The best philosophy podcast episodes. Asking questions about how to live a better life, what it means to be and do good, to the idea of God. This topic includes episodes that bring about important questions that everyone should be asking themselves. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

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The best podcast episodes on physical health. Episodes talk about your diet, sleep, exercise and all the things that people do to improve their physical health and live a healthier life. This topic is for everyone, with applications in all of our everyday lives. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!