Pursuing a PhD is a challenging and often stressful journey. Amidst the intense workload, it’s crucial to take breaks and find ways to unwind. However, as a PhD student, budget constraints can...
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Being a Professor with a Learning Disability: What’s It Like?
The Invisible Challenge My disability is not visible. You'd never know unless you ask me to remember something or put sentences together. I call people “buddy” or “pal” because I will...
30 Things That Make You a Better Innovator as a PhD Introduction There is no reason to be scared. Once you realize that it’s your life, and no one else’s, you suddenly know that you are in...
Understanding Failure as the Norm “95% of human activity results in failure.” This might seem like a pessimistic view, but if you look closely, you’ll see that failure is the usual outcome...
Rethinking Success and Embracing the Journey: Lessons from the R3ciprocity Project
The Surprising Lesson of Going It Alone When I launched the R3ciprocity Project, I anticipated an outpouring of support from various groups like scientists, researchers, universities, and...
Navigating Academia as a Parent: Solutions for PhD Student Success
PhD students and highly-educated individuals face a unique set of challenges. Among these, balancing the rigorous demands of academic life with personal responsibilities, such as single parenthood or...