More Effective Virtual Meetings
Zoom is the new normal isn’t it? But it’s still tough, even if we’re getting more …
Listening to Your Advisor
Some grad students will unfortunately experience the following scenario: I fear my PhD advisor thinks I …
Replacing Your Main Water Line Cutoff Valve
TLDR: Concise Instructions Background It all started with a leaky tub faucet. “Crap!” I said probably …
Taking Class Notes with LaTeX
“Are you actually typing these notes?” The professor looked at me in disbelief. I’m pretty confident …
Will an engineering PhD over-qualify me for jobs?
“If I get a PhD in engineering, will I have trouble finding a job after I …
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Book Announcement: “Engineering Your PhD”
I wrote a book! Titled “Engineering Your PhD: An Actionable Guide to Earning Your Graduate Degree …
10 ways to avoid pain when writing a lot by hand
I have done a tremendous amount of writing by hand over the last year as I …
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The Downside of Too Much Motivational Material
Reading motivational material such as books, blogs, and even audiobooks/podcasts can have tremendously positive effects on …
Put your work in front of you
I have found that when I want to start working on something, but I’m not feeling …
Why you should park farther away
To increase your physical activity on a regular basis, one idea is to park much farther …