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The (summer) heat is on!
Recently, I celebrated the graduating seniors from Stony Brook’s College of Business during their spring convocation. It was a wonderful event that…
May 22
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Margaret Echelbarger
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April 2023
When the head and the heart are at odds
It’s been awhile…and that’s because I’ve been a bit tired and doing what I can to manage my most pressing responsibilities (which include those…
Apr 17
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January 2023
"I hope they like me": Surviving PhD interviews
A few weeks ago, I happened upon the book Academic Outsider by Dr. Victoria Reyes. I was hooked by the end of the first page. I’d now like to share this…
Jan 30
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Margaret Echelbarger
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"I hope they like me": Surviving PhD interviews
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December 2022
What are we doing when we're doing nothing?
On Saturday mornings, I tend to wake up early, brew a (too large) pot of coffee, and pet my dog, Henry, while scrolling social media on my phone. It’s…
Dec 20, 2022
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Margaret Echelbarger
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November 2022
How to generate "the most magnificent idea"
Children’s books are the best. (I promise this is relevant.) They often tackle very difficult topics in ways that elegantly capture nuance and…
Nov 28, 2022
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Silencing the negative thoughts
I’ve started and stopped a version of this post many times. And for weeks now, I’ve been wanting to share my thoughts with you, but haven’t been able to…
Nov 7, 2022
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August 2022
Five lessons from the GOAT herself
Earlier this month, Serena Williams hinted at her retirement from tennis, noting that she would “evolve away from tennis” following the 2022 US Open. If…
Aug 19, 2022
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Margaret Echelbarger
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So you want to get a PhD?
Our 46th, 47th, 48th, 49th, 50th, and 51st (!!) book winners are Nigel Jaffe (prospective PhD student), Monique Chantelle Aguirre, Nicole Buckley…
Aug 3, 2022
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July 2022
Small wins, big potatoes
Our 41st, 42nd, 43rd, 44th, and 45th (!!) book winners are Tatianna Dugue, Leslie Villaverde (prospective PhD students), Daniela Muñoz Lopez, Nicole…
Jul 18, 2022
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Tell the world about yourself!
Our 36th, 37th, 38th, 39th, and 40th (!!) book winners are Alicia Camuy, Allana Stark, Kylin Wang (prospective PhD students), Jason Lin, and Kayley Okst…
Jul 4, 2022
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June 2022
Feeling like you need some structure?
On June 14th, Let’s Talk Grad School turned one year! Now, I’m hoping you can help me make it to 800 subscribers by the end of the summer. Know anyone…
Jun 21, 2022
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Margaret Echelbarger
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Feeling like you need some structure?
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May 2022
In your feelings about moving?
Our 32nd and 33rd book winners are Sharon Chen (current PhD student) and Tinu Oduloye (prospective PhD student)! Be sure to enter the book giveaway for…
May 29, 2022
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