Duh, right? Of course all science is done by human beings. But really – think about this. It means that scientific results can be in error (and whoo boy does this happen!). It means that there is an agenda, hopefully… Read More

Welcome to your doctoral degree. We have some structure for you. But did you know that it is you who must drive this bus? You will decide on your timeline. You will make sure that your courses meet requirements. You… Read More

The waters are rising in my area. Two feet of accumulated snow is melting quickly, and it is raining. All of that wet has to go somewhere. It pools in fields and forms rivulets at the edges of dirt roads,… Read More

Do you know the skills that are called “soft”? They include your ability to network, give an effective presentation, sell your ideas, be strategic, write, work with integrity and harmony with others, and more. You know that these skills aren’t… Read More

Hi there. I know some things about you. I know that you are reading this blog, and therefore have some sort of interest in new ideas, interest in your own growth. You are also likely in graduate school, which means… Read More

Maybe you like school and want more of it. Maybe you excel at academics and figure this is a way to get a job. Maybe you really like being known for your mental prowess. (It might be a small crowd,… Read More

I used to roll my eyes at the sentiment that we were all special and wonderful because of our uniqueness (insert rainbow vomit emoji). But then I was helped to understand this more deeply. Only YOU have had your experiences,… Read More

Congratulations – you have been accepted to a doctoral program! This means that we (the faculty) think there is a high likelihood that you will successfully complete the program and become our future colleague. And guess what. We are actually… Read More

Should you review? Remember that there is always a cost in terms of your time – to anything that you do! The more you advance in your career (and the better you do), the more opportunities you will have. So… Read More

I remember that “a-ha” moment when I learned that Beethoven (or Mozart) was not just sitting down with nothing and creating a masterpiece, but was instead working within a structure that dictated an outline or form of a certain type… Read More