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I’m glad to inform you that I passed a PhD research proposal defense, which means I will continue my academic journey for the next few years. I cannot comprehend how much I appreciate everyone's support in helping me through tough times and achieve this first milestone. The most difficult thing that I learned from this career path-changing is the unlearning process. The learning curve is not only steep, but it is jumping to another graph 😂. However, the most important thing is remembering who you are, what your core values are, how you work, and what make you happy. Later on, you can work around that. I hope that in the future, I can make contributions by bridging the gap between academia and practice. There are many ways that these two areas can complement each other. Knowledge from academia can help practice, and practice can improve the knowledge in academia. This is the forest next to Tilburg University, where we like to walk to relax, discuss ideas, and generate thinking flow. #phd #tilburguniversity #tilburg #netherlands

How do we develop future leaders in #sustainable #chemistry – in particular, chemists from diverse backgrounds, with international research experience and an understanding of global sustainability challenges and solutions? Through the University of Bath Institute for Sustainability, we are collaborating with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro) on a three-year National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded International Research Experience for Undergraduates (IREU) that aims to do just that. “We take great pride in inspiring and training the next generation of #scientists and #engineers who will be at the forefront of addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” said iCAST (Innovation Centre for Applied Sustainable Technologies) Executive Director Professor Matthew G. Davidson. “At iCAST, our core research programmes span sustainable manufacturing, circular plastics, biobased feedstocks and sustainable engineering materials. Providing bright young minds with structured research experience and mentorship is an essential component of our work.”  👉 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gsQtPfrr Emma Hughes (pictured below), one of the students who participated in this year's summer placement, tells us about her experience working in the iCAST lab at the University of Bath and whether the goals of the IREU matched those of her own. Simon Freakley, Jon Husband, Anne Glenn, Norman H. L. Chiu, Ph.D., Terry Nile, Bath Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Guilford College #FutureLeaders #GlobalSustainability #DiversityInSTEM #SustainableScience #STEMEducation #ResearchExperience #NSFFunded #CircularEconomy #STEMMentorship #ChemistryResearch #SustainableDevelopment

I have said this before, and I will say it again - getting into your dream university is just the beginning. As an international student, you have plenty to think about - balancing studies and other aspects of life on campus, finding the right opportunities, networking with the right people, and securing jobs in a difficult market - and what is better than listening to the ones who have been there, done that already? Today, at 8:30 PM IST, we’re going live with the MEM Roundtable - a panel discussion featuring 4 speakers from the best institutions in the world - Columbia, Dartmouth, Duke, and Cornell. In a candid discussion, these speakers will talk about the entirety of their journey, and how they made it work for them. As a master’s aspirant, this discussion is something you shouldn’t miss. The link to register is in the first comment.

I'm thrilled to share that I've started my academic journey at the prestigious Wrocław University of Science and Technology, pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Production Management Engineering! Wrocław University of Science and Technology is renowned for its academic excellence and research opportunities, and I'm honored to be a part of this community. #WUST #ProductionManagementEngineering #Engineering #AcademicJourney #NewBeginnings"

Spread the word! Looking for excellent applications for our Transformative Research program. I'm happy to answer any questions you might have about the program, but Erin Higgins will answer them better than I! #educationresearch #transformlearning

Your scientific adventure begins at Uppsala University 🧬🧑🏼🔬 Teknik och naturvetenskap vid Uppsala universitet conducts world-leading research and educates engineers and natural scientists. We were asked to create a recruitment campaign that would point out why Uppsala University would be the best choice to study Science and technology no matter where you’re from. So, how did we highlight the perks of studying at Uppsala University? Find out the recipe for success below 👇🏽 #wecreateluminousbrands #storytelling #fullbrandexperience

I think that an outstanding school is not only a school that has an outstanding record in I standardised exams and it's students get accepted at top global universities. It's more about a school that helps students shape their character, discover their talents, recognise and realise their potential, build self confidence and develop their life skills. Most outstanding schools graduates become doctors of medicine, top engineers, scientists, etc. However, this is not what they enjoy doing and hence, do not live a happy life. in fact, many of them miss life. An outstanding school is a school that helps it's students live their life. What do you think?

Howdy all: Have you ever felt that your work matters, even when it seems like no one is watching? Today I experienced something truly special my Nature Portfolio synthesis paper was displayed in our department the Indiana University Department of Chemistry. What made it even more meaningful was that the presentation included simplified points designed to help "undergraduates" and "first year" grad students understand the work. Seeing my research made accessible like this was incredibly moving, and it reminded me why I started this journey in the first place. As a grad student, we face countless challenges: long hours, failed experiments, and moments of self-doubt. but standing here, looking at my work being used to inspire and guide those just starting out, GAVE ME A RENEWED sense of PURPOSE. I vividly remember being an undergrad myself overwhelmed by the complexity of scientific research but filled with curiosity, if my paper can help even one student feel a little less intimidated and more excited about the future in size, then all the hard work has been worth it. This gesture by Indiana University Bloomington isn't just a recognition of my effort it is a reminder that what we do as a researcher has the power to inspire the next generation, and that to me is the most rewarding part of this journey. A grad student often feels like a solo climb up a steep mountain but moments like this remind me that we all are connected. I'm so grateful to my mentors, peers, and broader academic community for supporting me along the way. Without them, none of this would have been possible. This keeps pushing me forward to stay curious and to know what one's work matters even when it feels like no one's watching. Cheers to all of us- present, past, present, and future working together to move science forward. ♥️ #PhDlife #Grateful #GradSchool #Inspiration

Gautam, thanks for promoting research as a co-op option. Expanding research opportunities for our undergraduates has been a huge success. Not only for our undergraduates, but also for our research productivity and impact. https://lnkd.in/gd2TDFHc

Daily trivia 33: Our PhD students can customize their learning experience by developing a "learning contract" that specifies courses and research topics they will study. This allows for flexibility for interdisciplinary programs like our Systems Science. https://lnkd.in/dYEJr8CM