by trr007 | Oct 7, 2020 | Advisors, Culture, Efficiency, Meetings, Priorities
Every research lab has its own culture, climate, and expectations. It seems that no two labs are identical. If you’re considering which research group to join, evaluating the lab culture may be just as important as the research when making your decision!...
by trr007 | Sep 21, 2020 | Advisors, Articles, Dissertation, Journals, Literature
Obtaining a new research topic in grad school seems to roughly split into two main methods: coming up with a topic yourself, and having a topic assigned or suggested to you. Of course, there can be some overlap, and starting from one method may lead into the other....
by trr007 | Aug 27, 2020 | Advisors, Bash, Dissertation, Efficiency, Goals, Priorities, Python, Sleep, Time management
Grad school is sure to be a challenge to your skills, discipline, education, and time. While you probably acknowledged these aspects of grad student life before you signed the dotted line, how can you make sure you make the most of your time in grad school? Below is a...
by trr007 | Jul 7, 2020 | Advisors, Efficiency, Finances, Pets, Priorities, Time management
Many of us find that our time in grad school has taught us a thing or two– about research practices or even life in general. Below is a collection of lessons learned by real grad students, not organized in any particular order. ...