Dr. Victoria Grinberg on Nostr: For some reason, I end up in PhD committees for topics that are far our of my field. ...
For some reason, I end up in PhD committees for topics that are far our of my field. Never thought I'd feel more lost being on the other side of the defense, but here I am. Again.
(Seriously, that whole statement that the PhD candidate is the biggest expert in the room in their area? That's not just people being nice, it's incredibly often true!)
#astrodon #AcademicChatter
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