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061: Why We LOVE Grad School - Hello PhD

Posted November 21, 201600:31:24

There’s no denying it: science is hard work. After a long week of 3AM time-points, contaminated cell cultures, and the ‘simple PCR’ that failed...

060: The Right (And Wrong) Ways to Contact Potential Postdoc Advisors - Hello PhD

Posted November 6, 201600:37:15

Dear Dr. Scientist, I’m writing to tell you how much I admire your work in the field of science that you study.  Your lab has done some tremendous...

059: Simple Tricks for Time Management – The Focus Funnel - Hello PhD

Posted October 19, 201600:38:40

In some jobs, one day at the office looks a lot like the next. You could look through your calendar and optimize your meeting schedule and to-do list...

058: How to Be Truly Unhappy in Grad School - Hello PhD

Posted October 3, 201600:35:13

On those days when you manage to take a break from bench-work and call home, you will almost certainly get ‘The Question:’ “So, how is your research going?” If...

057: “I’m a scientist. And I’m blind.” - Hello PhD

Posted September 19, 201600:45:34

When we imagine what life is like for people who are blind, our first reaction might be paralysis. We consider just how difficult our lives would be...