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Vacation reading - Mr. Squishy, Part 3


“Mr. Squishy - Part 3″ from the collection “Oblivion” by David Foster Wallace”

 
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Vacation reading - Mr. Squishy, Part 2


“Mr. Squishy - Part 2″ from the collection “Oblivion” by David Foster Wallace”

 
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Vacation reading - Mr. Squishy, Part 1


“Mr. Squishy - Part 1″ from the collection “Oblivion” by David Foster Wallace”

 
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Sequence II - Episode 7 - Giving a talk on your work


Giving a good talk on what is you do is probably the single most satisfying aspect of a career in academia, as well as one of the very best ways of advancing your career. This week, we talk about talks and how to think about them. MindFeed: the LHC particle accelerator and its approval process. Music: “Sweet Blossom” by Robin Stine (available from Pod Safe Audio) and “Kawika” by Guava Jam.

 
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Sequence II - Episode 6 - Junior Faculty Positions


So you want to be a professor? How to get it, what to do once you have it. MindFeed: New graphene paper, changes in precipitation. Music: “Sweet Blossom” by Robin Stine (available from Pod Safe Audio) and “Kawika” by Guava Jam.

 
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Sequence II - Episode 5 - Travel!


Wow, they actually pay me to travel! How great is that? How a little planing helps in the friendly skies, as well as some rants about airlines. Mindfeed: Mars Phoenix. Music: “Sweet Blossom” by Robin Stine (available from Pod Safe Audio) and “Kawika” by Guava Jam.

 
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