Evan Bernstein, co-host of the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe podcast, shares how he got over being nervous being on stage in front of huge audiences at skeptical conferences like The Amazing Meeting, how he instills confidence in his kids, and why he doesn't let online trolls get him down.
This Is How You Prepare for Grad School Interviews: 4 Steps to Get Confident and Make a Killer Impression
So, you got a grad school interview, or maybe 2 (or 5? You're going to be tired!).
First of all, huge congratulations! Tons of people apply to each graduate program and just the fact that you got an interview is already a great sign.
But now you might be feeling nervous because now you're actually going to be meeting the very people who will ultimately decide whether you get to go to grad school.
Podcast - Science Writer Ian Street (BA #6)
Podcast - Science Journalist Sanden Totten (BA #5)
This Week in Grad School (Jan 7, 2016)
Podcast - Period Whisperer De'Nicea Hilton (BA #4)
Podcast - 9 Reasons Grad Students Think They Suck (BA #3)
Podcast - Protocols.io co-founder Dr. Lenny Teytelman (BA #2)
I interview Dr. Lenny Teytelman of the protocols repository Protocols.io. We discuss grad school stress, including that pesky bugger imposter syndrome (the feeling many grad students get that they aren't good enough), and how to deal with it. Lenny also shares why grad school is great preparation for many non-faculty positions, including in start-ups.
Science communicator Cara Santa Maria discusses confidence (BA #1)
Cara Santa Maria of the Skeptics Guide to the Universe and Talk Nerdy podcasts discusses her experience with confidence in grad school and in the media.
7 ways to change your life in 2017
Welcome to 2017! A brand new year, full of opportunities. Take a moment to reflect: Are you happy with your life right now?
I mean it. Don't just keep reading. Put down your tablet, release your mouse button, put down the page (wait, did you print out my blog post? What are you doing?). Close your eyes, and really think: Are you where you want to be?
I hope you are. But if you're not happy with your life right now, I'm going to share with you 7 ways to change your life in 2017.