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Author Archives: Beth Malmskog
Trying to get an academic job can be really horrible. I just want to offer sympathy.
I got an email a few days ago telling me that my MathJobs account will be deleted in a month, after nearly two years of inactivity. The 4 years I spent on the job market have given me a Pavlovian … Continue reading
Posted in job search, work-life balance
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Lost in Space/Seminar
One of the things I love about living in Philadelphia is that there are a lot of colleges here, and that means a lot of math talks. I could easily fill at least half my time just attending (and navigating … Continue reading
I’ve got my mindset on you, growth.
Last week Sara brought up growth mindset as an important part of talking to students dealing math anxiety and insecurity. When I first heard the phrase a few months ago, I thought it was maybe some hokey visualization mantra for … Continue reading