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"I thought, if these people are saying they can go to these places, maybe I can too." -- Lawrence Williams

Family and friends are welcome to attend the final defense, and that's a good thing.

Micella Phoenix Dewhyse, Ph.D. -- now postdoc extraordinaire -- navigates the world of science at at U.S. national lab.

Tallying every offense, every problem, every worry--and keeping them in mind-- creates crazy, ugly people with ulcers and bad attitudes.

Peering in from the outside, the research lab I visited for about a month provided a completely different research experience than what I was used to in the United States.

Most Ph.D. students manage to support themselves, however modestly, with a combination of TAs, RAs, and fellowships.

"Integrity and honesty are the foundations upon which scientific inquiry and discovery are built. Trust allows us to believe what others have done and to use the results of others to drive our own research."

In grad school, a certain amount of failure is inevitable.

Maybe the worst part about the job search is sending out an application for a job you just know you're well suited for and getting an unceremonious rejection, or even a nonanswer.

I can now add my dissertation to the list of things I've managed to finish in spite of my less-than-focused approach.

If you're going to get really neurotic about something, it's better if it's something with a definite endpoint.

I know I will finish; I'm just having a hard time staying focused on what needs to be done.

Applying for graduate school is arduous and time-consuming, especially if you apply to several programs, so start early and work diligently.

Science and engineering offer a unique opportunity to achieve something earthshattering, but that pursuit of perfection and greatness can come at a high price.

In the end, it’s up to you to take responsibility for your life and your research.

I know the end is coming, maybe not this spring, but soon.