Category Archives: Grad School

Hey There, Grad Student, You’re in Good Company – Part 1

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Alexi

By Tai-Danae Bradley A while ago at my blog Math3ma, I wrote a post in response to a great Slate article reminding us that math – like writing – isn’t something that anyone is good at without (at least a little!) effort. As the article’s … Continue reading →

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Graduate School: Where Grades Don’t Matter

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Alexi

 Guest post by Tai-Danae Bradley Yesterday I received a disheartening 44/50 on a homework assignment. Okay okay, I know. 88% isn’t bad, but I had turned in my solutions with so much confidence that admittedly, my heart dropped a little (okay, a lot!) when … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Job Applications

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Mohammed Kaabar

Whether you are looking for a research job, teaching job, or position outside of academia, my advice for graduate students is to begin the job search process as early as possible. These days, candidates face several types of interviews—by video conference, phone, … Continue reading →

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Overcoming the Challenges of Grad School: Preparing for Qualifying Exams

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Mohammed Kaabar

One of the major challenges during my graduate studies was the preparation for the Graduate Qualifying Exam (GQE). I started preparing for that exam six months in advance, and I spent every night solving the previous exams to get an idea … Continue reading →

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Staying Organized to Improve Productivity

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Vanessa Rivera-Quinones

Setting: It’s that time in your graduate career where your advisor says: “Time to start writing the first chapter of your thesis!” or “You should write a summary of all the papers you’ve read so far.” In that moment many … Continue reading →

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