Category Archives: Grad School

Reflections of a Third Year Ph.D. Student

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Victoria Uribe

With the fall semester officially over, I am now halfway through my third year as a Ph.D. student, and hopefully halfway through my Ph.D. As a first and second year student, I really thought that if I could just get … Continue reading →

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Going home for the holidays: how to mix math and family time + BONUS dad jokes for holiday de-stressing

Posted on December 13, 2021 by alexisnewton

Going home for the holidays can be hard when you’ve got a lot on your plate. Thus I present to you my most useful tips for getting the most out of mixing family time and graduate student responsibilities. If possible, … Continue reading →

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Planning the Next Semester – Using the MOSH Technique

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Chanel Lee

With winter break just around the corner, it is a great time to reflect on the past semester and start planning for the next semester. To prepare, I like to use what I call the MOSH technique. MOSH stands for … Continue reading →

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Microaggressions in the Workplace

Posted on December 3, 2021 by ritibahl

When I was younger, I used to get this feeling sometimes that I couldn’t describe. It was like a combination of irritation, anxiety, and anger but at that age, my vocabulary was quite limited. So, I decided to call it … Continue reading →

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Making a Difference… One Math Department at a Time

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Jasmine Camero

There have been countless times that I have wondered to myself how I got here. By here, I mean: a first-generation woman of color navigating her way through a doctoral program in mathematics. As I reflect on my personal and … Continue reading →

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