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Answer Me These Questions Three…

June 27, 2025 · Muoi Tran

What really happens when we evaluate PhD applications? A behind-the-scenes look at two recruitment rounds: the criteria, the process, and why some strong candidates do not make it across.

A Proposal to The PhD Marriage

March 10, 2025 · Muoi Tran

Choosing a PhD advisor is a long-term commitment, and so is choosing a student. Here is our lab's marriage proposal: what we offer, what we expect, and how to tell if we are a good fit.

One Year of Mental Health Tracking

December 31, 2024 · Muoi Tran

Mental health is easily overlooked in high-pressure environments like academia. After tracking my mood every day for a year, I share what the data revealed and what it taught me about well-being in research.