Top Things to Consider When Choosing a Grad School Choosing a graduate school for a master’s or Ph.D. program is a massive decision. And it’s probably one of the biggest decisions you’ll make until you apply for jobs. There are many factors to consider when choosing a graduate school or program. Choosing the right graduate school for you will impact the experience you have over the next several years. Graduate programs vary greatly, so you’ll want to choose one that…
Graduate Advice
Explore the best advice for female graduate students in STEM!
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All-in-One Graduate Student Notion Template for Coursework, Research, and Personal Life
Read moreNotion is one of my favorite tools for keeping myself organized in grad school! I’ve designed an all-in-one grad student notion template to help keep all aspects of graduate school life organized! This Notion template is designed as a “second brain” style Notion template. It is automated and included pre-designed pages and databases, so you don’t have to spend the time designing your own! This Notion template is perfect for graduate students who are looking for a single dashboard to…
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Graduate Student Stipend Survey and Spreadsheet
Read moreExplore graduate student stipends from around the globe and add your stipend information!
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Things You Should be Doing Besides Research in Graduate School
Read moreAs a graduate student, you’re told that your biggest role and contribution will be your research activities. While research activities will give you publications and raise your status in the field. There some of other things you should be doing too during your graduate studies. Not only things for your sanity and growth, but also for advancing your career. I feel that as an undergraduate, most of these extracurricular activities were encouraged and expected of me so I could be…
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Recovering from a Toxic Research Advisor: How to Move On
Read moreNo one ever wants or expects to experience as toxic research advisor, but it unfortunately happens. If you’re lucky enough to switch research groups or quickly graduate to get out of the situation, it’s important to know that what you experienced was wrong and traumatic. If you had a toxic research advisor, you could have been exposed to a number of things like unethical practices, abuse, gaslighting, racism, sexism, and more. Disclaimer: I’m not a mental health professional. Please, if…
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Should STEM graduate and undergraduate students join professional societies?
Read moreThe short answer is yes! At the surface, it seems like joining professional societies and attending research conferences is reserved for faculty and published researchers. However, professional societies have a lot to offer to undergraduate students and graduate students! Professional societies offer a number of benefits to student all at a wayyyy cheaper price tag! Here are some reasons STEM students should join professional societies! On-campus chapters Discounts on office supplies, insurance, travel Webinars and continuing education Conferences Networking opportunities…
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Things Women in STEM Should Stop Doing
Read moreAs I’ve done more research on sexism in the workplace, I learned that language and behavior have some of the largest influence how others perceive your abilities, confidence, and authority. In STEM, these personalities qualities are what people look to in jobs and leadership positions. Unfortunately, most of the things in these slides are socialized behaviors that women learn throughout childhood and young adulthood. Such as:😳 Being apologetic😳 Holding back sharing accomplishments😳 Being taught to be “likable and accommodating” It’s…
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What to do if Your Research Advisor Leaves the University
Read moreWhen my research advisor decided to leave the university I was attended, it was one of the most challenging things I experienced in grad school. Because my experience was borderline traumatic, I’m writing this to share with other students how they can handle any situation regarding an advisors departure. I would never want another graduate student to go through what I went through. To provide context, I was a 3rd year PhD student and my advisor chose to leave the…
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How Not to Be Reviewer Two: A Grad Students Guide to Being an Awesome Peer Reviewer
Read moreLearn how to be the best peer-reviewer and provide constructive feedback on journal articles.
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Does h-index really matter?
Read moreWhat is h-index and does it really matter in today’s world? This post dives into your questions