The Struggling Scientists

The Struggling Scientists Welcome To The Struggling Scientists! Here, we talk about helpful advice for PhD students, AI tools for academics, mindful productivity, imposter syndrome, procrastination, and of course some interesting science news. We may have a Nobel prize laureate on from time to time as well😅. Don't forget to subscribe 😁

If you are struggling with your PhD then check out our YouTube channel where we provide useful tips for PhDs.

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It is going well 😅

"Ooh really😯?"

What the hell is this?

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One day Rocky will be significant 🥲

The lab wouldn't be what it is without them.

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The transformation is intense😅

PhD's log: 

“You learn so many transferable skills in academia.” 

Me: 
You mean like using multifactor authentication?

"What? $3000 to put a PDF online?"

DON'T PANIIKK 😱

Is this your supervisor?

PhD's log: 

How far are you with your PhD?

Me: I'm considering quitting the PhD to open a bakery

So third year got it!

well, it was worth a shot 😅

Did you check if your university has a PhD union😱?

We interview Stephanie & Andrew, 2 PhD students who fight for fair wages and better working conditions for PhD students. 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GilJIROIeA

Here's the PCR machine.

So you're doing better than most 😅

PhD's log:

"Your thesis won't write itself." 

Me: Shit!

Ooh, shit.

PhD's log:

Its the weekend, and I'm torn between two strong emotions.

1. Feeling guilty for not working on my PhD.
2. Feeling guilty for not relaxing either.

Go Homer... I mean Dr. Simpson !

Transitioning from PhD to postdoc

Close enough.

Internships during a PhD program help break the workload. It provides an opportunity to gain different perspectives, expand one's network, and think about research from different angles.

You don't want to miss this episode

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🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B59yYJa3ezE&t=149s

Sh*t

and writing is the word I use to describe the thing I'm struggling with right now😅

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Which corgi are you? 

We'll explore the prevalence of perfectionism, particularly among those at the top, leading to dysfunction within academic institutions

Here is what universities can do about it

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🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZnAN9uoi0o&t=22s

The only way I know how to write.