How to Conference

Conferences are fabulous: a concentration of ideas and discoveries and inspiration and the very people who are creating your field. Don’t treat a conference like a textbook. This is the time to put yourself out there and connect with the… Read More

Idea Number 5

So many things have to come together for a successful dissertation project. The process of many great projects involves first considering, and letting go of, the projects that aren’t quite ready or worth it. The skill of moving on, however,… Read More

Write

Whether your end goal is academia, or not, your future work will certainly involve writing. Mastering compelling and clear writing will not only aid your success, but will be a major way that you leave your mark on the world…. Read More

Engaged Reading

There is a type of reading that lets the words fall like gentle rain into your brain. Ahhhh – so soothing – zzzzzz. Actually, I’m more likely to be reviewing my to-do list or planning my next blog post when… Read More

Tools: Your Mind

In this blog I will introduce many “tools of the trade” for graduate school and beyond. Let me start by reminding you of the tool that is the most astounding, amazing, and masterful of all, the tool that is capable… Read More

Sorry

Others have written about overuse and gender dynamics around saying “sorry”. Here I encourage you to use this simple word as a case study to up your confidence and professional communication. Start with awareness. If you find yourself saying “sorry”… Read More

Navigating the Academic Hierarchy

A Simplified Hierarchy Dean Department Chair Faculty (Full) Professor Associate Professor (often with tenure) Assistant Professor (Middle area with terms like Research Scientist or Instructor) Trainees Post-Doc Doctoral Student Master’s Student Undergraduate Student Many institutions have faculty tracks that run… Read More