Author Archives: Susannah Shoemaker

About Susannah Shoemaker

Susannah recently earned her M.A. in applied math from Princeton University. She is interested in the mathematical foundations of structural techniques in biophysical chemistry.

Applying to grad school? Here’s what you need to know: Part II

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Susannah Shoemaker

In my last post, I shared my experience with diving into grad school applications, as well as my advice for getting started with the application process. By now, you’ve hopefully decided whether (and why!) you’ll be applying to grad school, … Continue reading →

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Applying to grad school? Here’s what you need to know: Part I

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Susannah Shoemaker

I put together my grad school applications when I was studying abroad in St. Petersburg, Russia, which meant that they were cobbled together in a string of internet cafes, fueled by little more than espresso and impatience. I dashed off … Continue reading →

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Shedding light on AI’s black boxes

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Susannah Shoemaker

A recent special issue in Science highlights the increasingly important role that artificial intelligence (AI) plays in science and society. Providing a small but compelling sample of the types of challenges AI is equipped to tackle—from aiding chemical synthesis efforts … Continue reading →

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How to Survive Grad School as a Woman in STEM

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Susannah Shoemaker

There are certain moments from grad school that will always stick with me: the conference in Boston where my usually quiet lab mate opened up to me; the nights I spent drinking cheap beer with my closest friends in the … Continue reading →

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