Chasing Your Dreams.
This essay by Casey Davenport describes the lessons she learned from chasing tornados: her passion and her research speciality.
Casey Davenport earned her Ph.D. in atmospheric science at North Carolina State University. She is an assistant professor of meteorology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she researches the complex physics of thunderstorms. Spring is her favorite time of the year, when she can engage in her favorite activity of watching storms roll through. She provided the photo to the left.
This essay by Casey Davenport describes the lessons she learned from chasing tornados: her passion and her research speciality.
Casey Davenport earned her Ph.D. in atmospheric science at North Carolina State University. She is an assistant professor of meteorology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she researches the complex physics of thunderstorms. Spring is her favorite time of the year, when she can engage in her favorite activity of watching storms roll through. She provided the photo to the left.
Music Lessons: Demos, Drafts and Dissertations.
This essay by Dale Boyle shows what dissertation or thesis writing has in common with writing and recording songs.
Dale Boyle, pictured on the left, is an award-winning songwriter and roots music recording artist. He completed his arts-based Ph.D. research in the Faculty of Education at McGill University and he is currently a course lecturer for McGill’s Department of Integrated Studies in Education. Visit Dale online at www.daleboyle.com
This essay by Dale Boyle shows what dissertation or thesis writing has in common with writing and recording songs.
Dale Boyle, pictured on the left, is an award-winning songwriter and roots music recording artist. He completed his arts-based Ph.D. research in the Faculty of Education at McGill University and he is currently a course lecturer for McGill’s Department of Integrated Studies in Education. Visit Dale online at www.daleboyle.com
Finding the Science Skills in the Frills: Lessons from the High School Dance Scene.
This essay by Patricia MacQueen encourages women to draw on all of their experiences to help them succeed as scientists. Patricia draws on her high school years, planning parties around high school dances for her friends.
Patricia MacQueen earned her M.Sc. in volcanology and geophysics at Simon Fraser University. She is currently working as a geophysicist, at Micro-g LaCoste, a company that makes gravity meters, geophysical instruments that allow scientists to remotely “see” inside the earth. In the future she plans to pursue a PhD in geophysics. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the harp and social dancing in the twirliest skirts she can find.
This essay by Patricia MacQueen encourages women to draw on all of their experiences to help them succeed as scientists. Patricia draws on her high school years, planning parties around high school dances for her friends.
Patricia MacQueen earned her M.Sc. in volcanology and geophysics at Simon Fraser University. She is currently working as a geophysicist, at Micro-g LaCoste, a company that makes gravity meters, geophysical instruments that allow scientists to remotely “see” inside the earth. In the future she plans to pursue a PhD in geophysics. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the harp and social dancing in the twirliest skirts she can find.
All I Needed to Know
to Survive (and Succeed) in Grad School I Learned from a Dog Named Rowdy.
This essay by Jennifer Nabors credits her dog Rowdy (pictured to the left), for teaching her valuable lessons.
Jennifer is a 2012 Ph.D. graduate of The University of Georgia’s Institute of Higher Education. She is now the Financial Data Analyst for the State University System of Florida Board of Governors. Her research includes issues of college affordability such as cost per undergraduate degree and student credit card debt.
This essay by Jennifer Nabors credits her dog Rowdy (pictured to the left), for teaching her valuable lessons.
Jennifer is a 2012 Ph.D. graduate of The University of Georgia’s Institute of Higher Education. She is now the Financial Data Analyst for the State University System of Florida Board of Governors. Her research includes issues of college affordability such as cost per undergraduate degree and student credit card debt.
All I Needed to Know to Survive Grad School I Learned on my
Yoga Mat.
This essay by Kristi Amatucci explains how her yoga practice taught her mindfulness, and learning to be mindful helped her survive graduate school.
Kristi Bruce Amatucci earned her Ph.D. in Language & Literacy Education from the University of Georgia. She is an assistant professor at Georgia Gwinnett College and teaches a yoga/Pilates fusion class in Athens, Georgia. In the photo, she demonstrates the Warrior III pose.
This essay by Kristi Amatucci explains how her yoga practice taught her mindfulness, and learning to be mindful helped her survive graduate school.
Kristi Bruce Amatucci earned her Ph.D. in Language & Literacy Education from the University of Georgia. She is an assistant professor at Georgia Gwinnett College and teaches a yoga/Pilates fusion class in Athens, Georgia. In the photo, she demonstrates the Warrior III pose.
Waiting.
This essay by Bridget Whearty describes how ten years working as a waitress, in fancy restaurants and coffee houses, taught her several skills -- besides making coffee and opening wine -- that were crucial for success in her PhD program.
Bridget Whearty is co-editor of the Survive Grad School Essay project. Read more about her here.
This essay by Bridget Whearty describes how ten years working as a waitress, in fancy restaurants and coffee houses, taught her several skills -- besides making coffee and opening wine -- that were crucial for success in her PhD program.
Bridget Whearty is co-editor of the Survive Grad School Essay project. Read more about her here.