Published inNavigating AcademiaFinding Cross-Disciplinary Research ProjectsHow does one go about finding cross-disciplinary research projects? In this post, I discuss several paths that I have found fruitful.Oct 10Oct 10
Published inNavigating AcademiaThe Japanese/Chinese Zodiac, the Seasons, Time, and AcademiaMany people are probably familiar with the Japanese (and Chinese) 12-year zodiac. But, the inner teachings of the zodiac may not be known…Oct 4Oct 4
Published inNavigating AcademiaAdvice for Undergraduate Students, Being Okay with Not Knowing the Future, and Reflections on My…In March 2022, I had the honor and pleasure of presenting at the Allen School Community Luncheon for admitted undergraduate students. I…Oct 1Oct 1
Published inNavigating AcademiaAdvice for Academic Conference Presentations: Strategically Populate the Last Slide with Key…The last slide in a presentation is what is left up during Q&A and is what audience members will read even if they miss part of the talk.Sep 24Sep 24
Published inNavigating AcademiaPublishing in New Research Domains and the “Building a New Island” AnalogyPublishing in a new research discipline is like creating a new island by throwing rocks into the ocean. Eventually, the island becomes…Sep 17Sep 17
Published inNavigating AcademiaHow to Ask for Letters of Recommendation to PhD ProgramsAsking for letters of recommendation to PhD programs can be confusing and stressful. This post is intended to demystify the process.Sep 14Sep 14
Published inNavigating AcademiaThe Goal of a PhD Program is Not to Write and Publish Research PapersThe goal of a PhD student does not need to be “publish papers”. Rather, a PhD program should center the growth of students as researchers…Sep 10Sep 10
Published inNavigating AcademiaHow to Write a Teaching Statement, Thoughts on Teaching, and Faculty ApplicationsA small tree represents the foundations of a teaching statement — all that the job applicant is at the time they prepare their teaching …Sep 3Sep 3
Published inNavigating AcademiaThe Research Mosaic Analogy: The Mosaic Art Approach to a Dissertation and Research PortfolioA dissertation is like a mosaic art piece built from multiple tiles, where each tile is an individual research project / paper…Aug 26Aug 26
Published inNavigating AcademiaVerticality, Triangle, Circle, Square, and Lessons from Aikido for Academia: Class Assignments…In my last offering of CSE 484, the undergraduate computer security course at the University of Washington, a student asked me how I…May 5May 5