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A very warm welcome to you, dear Student. Thank you for your interest! By choosing to conduct scientific research, you embark on an exciting journey of exploration and discovery. Like all pursuits that matter, it is a long, sometimes frustrating, journey, but one that is generous, humbling, and extremely rewarding.

I have put together a bunch of useful content on this page. I would skim through the links below before exploring mentorship and internship opportunities, which are equally important. Enjoy!

What I wish I knew when I started graduate school!

• So Long, and Thanks for the Ph.D! (Ronald Azuma).
• How to Be a Good Graduate Student/Advisor (Marie desJardins).
• Principles of Effective Research (Michael Nielsen).

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep...

• Efficient Reading of Papers in Science and Technology (Michael J. Hanson; updated by Dylan J. McNamee).

Communication is crucial.

• Do you know the difference between a thesis and a dissertation? Olin Shivers describes the process of writing a dissertation.
• A collection of advice on research and writing maintained by Mark Leone.
• Mark Hill’s advice for oral presentations.

Peer review is a duty.

• The task of the referee (Alan Jay Smith).
• How to review papers (Alan Meier).

Never underestimate the power of collaboration.

• Mentorships: Please email me if you are looking for a mentor to advice you on your research.
• Internships: Apply here if you are interested in joining QCRI as a research intern.