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link to Poor. Uncited. Still Worthy.

Poor. Uncited. Still Worthy.

I used to earn below the poverty line as a PhD student. Now, I’m wealthy. But I still carry that fear. It never fully leaves you. For two years after finishing my PhD, I didn’t have a...

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link to Academia Wasn’t Made for Me—But I Showed Up Anyway

Academia Wasn’t Made for Me—But I Showed Up Anyway

I’m an Associate Professor. But I don’t want to be a Full Professor. I don’t want the accolades. I don’t want the endless push for prestige or citation counts. It’s not that it...

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link to A Research & Development Journey Begins With Curiosity—Especially for International Students

A Research & Development Journey Begins With Curiosity—Especially for International Students

If you're an undergraduate student in your third year, studying in a new country, and wondering whether research is for you—this is for you. You’re curious, unsure, and maybe a little scared....

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link to The PhD Journey: Lost, Overwhelmed, and Still Moving Forward

The PhD Journey: Lost, Overwhelmed, and Still Moving Forward

Some people think there’s a clear path to success in research—an elite group that always knew what they were doing. But that’s not reality. If you feel lost, uncertain, or like an outsider,...

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Laugh at the Market, Dance in the Kitchen: A PhD’s Guide to Finding Joy

Getting a PhD is a wild ride. You start full of hope and curiosity, only to realize the system doesn’t really care about you. It is not what is sold. The job market? Can be brutal. The...

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link to How We Kill Curiosity: 25 Phrases That Stop Scientific Progress Before It Begins

How We Kill Curiosity: 25 Phrases That Stop Scientific Progress Before It Begins

Academia and research thrive on curiosity, debate, and constructive skepticism. But too often, conversations are cut short by dismissive, belittling, or unproductive phrases. Some of these phrases...

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