If you are pursuing a doctoral degree, some folks may perceive you as an "academic failure." It's a common misconception that doctoral students are continuing their education because they couldn't...
Posts by David Maslach
From Cut-Throat to Collaborative Science: Why Calling Out Bad Science Isn’t the Answer
Competitive nature in scientific community has led to cut-throat criticism culture Calling out PhDs and their scientific theories has become a common practice in recent years, as we aim to remove...
“Just Do Good Science”: How I Became Inspired to Encourage and Support Academics
As an academic, I have seen some of the overly critical environment that can exist within academia. It's a world that focuses solely on publications and work, often at the expense of everything else....
The Unseen Sacrifices of PhD Students and Why They Deserve Appreciation
As a professor and someone who has gone through the PhD journey myself, I understand the complex identity that PhD students hold. On the one hand, they are students, engaged in rigorous academic...
Greeting young scholar, with books in your hands, Your journey has just begun in the land of PhD! Many challenges lay ahead, so take careful heed, To the lessons that you learn, and the...
How to Write An Email To a Professor for Graduate School Admission?
Whether you’re trying to get into graduate school or looking for a professor to work with as an advisor, you’ll want to make a good first impression with your initial email. If you’re finding...