Category Archives: graduation

Discussions related to the graduation transition, either into or out of the PhD program

The importance of paying attention to what was done before

Posted on 04/02/2013 by herbertmedina

It may seem obvious or second nature, but I often have to remind myself when working on something to make sure that I’ve taken a look at what was done before. I am going to provide a story to illustrate … Continue reading →

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Negotiating an Offer

Posted on 03/05/2013 by rebeccagarcia

For those that are on the cusp of Phinishing and have had the fortune of receiving an offer from an academic institution, congratulations! If you have not had the opportunity to attend a workshop on negotiating, read on. Your first … Continue reading →

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