When it comes to advancing your academic career, there’s no doubt that funding plays a …
Surviving Grad School
So, now what? Answering the Graduate Question
As an Undergrad on the cusp of graduating you are most likely feeling the same, …
How to prioritize (and complete) the coursework for your PhD program
Pretty much all PhD programs in the United States require a year or two of …
What Every Successful Academic Comes to Understand While in Graduate School
Greetings! My name is Alex Salter, and I am an assistant professor at Texas Tech …
Breaking the habits of your undergraduate years as you prepare for a career in academia
So you took all the right advice as an undergraduate and now you are headed …
Ask Yourself These Questions Before Selecting Your Dissertation Committee
Selecting your dissertation committee is one of the most crucial tasks you’ll face in graduate …
Advice for a Young Scholar
In his book, Lessons Learned Along the Way, 12 Suggestions for Optimizing Career Success, Prof. …
Some Timeless Advice on Distinguishing Yourself in Graduate School
How do you prioritize your workload as a graduate student? And how do you work …
How to Prepare for a Paper Presentation at an Academic Conference
In my previous post, I laid out a timeline for choosing an academic conference. This …
How to Choose and Prepare for Academic Conferences as a Graduate Student
Attending academic conferences is one of the most important things you can do as a …
