When Books Choose MeI have a knack for choosing the perfect book from library shelves. It feels like the right book finds me whenever I browse, aligning…Sep 22Sep 22
Published inAcademicNarrativesAre Eureka Moments Real in Ph.D.?At the start of a Ph.D., the fantasy of Eureka moments can be incredibly appealing. The idea of having a sudden, brilliant insight that…Jul 281Jul 281
Dreaming about a cityOnce, in a quiet town with breezy maple trees and quiet streets, lived a young scientist. She had just earned her PhD from a nice…Jul 16Jul 16
You let go once. And then you let go again!When you scroll down the internet, getting lost in mindless videos that pop up on your screen, it’s often a way to avoid confronting what’s…Jul 7Jul 7
Published inAcademicNarrativesEnhancing Diversity in Scientific LaboratoriesThe laboratory often becomes their second home when a PhD student engages in experiments. Sometimes, more hours are spent in the lab than…Jun 30Jun 30
Published inAcademicNarrativesDo You Fear Becoming Like Your Academic Advisor?Mentorship is pivotal in shaping individuals’ careers and characters in the academic world.Jun 8Jun 8
Published inAcademicNarrativesJob-hunting as a fresh PhD!After all the challenges of a PhD, where advisors have high expectations and friends become our unofficial therapists, I now face the…May 23May 23
Published inOperations Research BitHas your happy place ever been real?Are you familiar with the concept of a “happy place”?May 21May 21