Last week, graduate students had the chance to hear directly from a panel of working professors at R2, M1, and M2 institutions about what life looks like on the other side of the PhD via Zoom. Efren Ruiz of the University of Hawaii, Nethali Fernando of UVA, and Konrad Aguilar of Pomona College shared […]
Corinne Mitchell
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As grad students, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the idea of creating the “perfect” resume or CV. But don’t stress—our recent seminar was all about breaking down how to craft a strong resume or CV that highlights your skills and accomplishments. If you missed it, here’s a quick recap […]
There comes a time in every graduate students’ journey when they have to make a couple of transitions: from solving problems that have known solutions, like those in coursework and homework, to solve problems that haven’t been solved yet in independent research. Later, we make another shift from working on […]
Hi grads (and other readers)! In our last SGTA seminar, we talked about burnout, where it comes from, and how to mitigate it. If you couldn’t attend the seminar, don’t worry. Here are some of the key takeaways from our discussion. First and foremost, what is burnout? It’s a feeling […]
Hi grads! In our last SGTA seminar, we highlighted the crucial role of collaboration outside of your own department in being successful as a professional mathematician. Here’s a summary of the key takeaways. Our panelists included one professor, Dr. Serkan Gugercin, and two current doctoral candidates who are currently finishing […]
Hi grads! In our last SGTA seminar, we highlighted the crucial role of collaborating with peers in being successful during grad school. Here’s a summary of the key takeaways and strategies we discussed. One of the central themes was the importance of forming and maintaining effective class groups. We encourage […]