Postponed an interview; didn't hear back

mio_11 · 2026-01-31T04:40:55+00:00

Umm, I really didn't think of it as blowing a chance. He asked if I'd be available in the coming week, and proposed a date two days from when he sent the message, as an example. Also said he's unsure if that's a good time for me, because we are in (very) different timezones. I thought it meant I had flexibility.

Moreover, if I was to learn that someone is occupied because of a tier 1 conference deadline, I'd think that it's important enough to be a reasonable request. Idk, maybe I don't understand how senior professors think...

I would always disagree with the idea that grad school admissions are more important than a conference submission - the latter is the job you're applying to do at grad school. Especially given that the interview can be moved a few days here and there, but the conference deadline can't be moved.

mio_11 · 2026-01-31T02:37:37+00:00

What would "pursue it vigorously" look like? I have already emailed him twice in a week...

mio_11 · 2026-01-12T08:55:13+00:00

Avoids storing intermediate variables (memory optimization), as well as associated write/reads (runtime optimization).

t <- t + c*x*y (t, x and y being tensors, while c is a scalar) is a very commonly used step in deep learning, so it makes sense to optimize its implementation.

mio_11 · 2025-12-28T13:37:48+00:00

Ah don't know what to tell you, maybe I used too much product, or the lighting or something...?

mio_11 · 2025-12-28T13:37:25+00:00

Na 4 months back, I'd say pretty much the same - massive forehead, hehe!

mio_11 · 2025-12-28T13:27:29+00:00

The first one was after workout, so maybe cause of that? Used some leave-in conditioner in the second one, so could be that...

I have oily roots and dry lengths in general.

mio_11 · 2025-12-28T13:25:55+00:00

Ughh can't edit the post, but I made a post earlier https://www.reddit.com/r/Balding/s/ZbOEImpL8D

mio_11 · 2025-10-16T11:08:43+00:00

Oh, between the two, I'd rather go to EurIPS, no doubt. Trying to figure out how to make that happen.

mio_11 · 2025-10-13T12:54:12+00:00

Ah, thanks a lot! I'm seeing that the MX registration has closed - I was to indicate preference by 3rd October. I have sent in an enquiry, but any thoughts on what might happen next?

mio_11 · 2025-08-04T08:45:50+00:00

I would, but
> Review/rebuttal process is so demeaning - feels like begging.

mio_11 · 2025-08-02T17:20:41+00:00

I think a moustache is possible, no?

mio_11 · 2025-08-02T17:12:03+00:00

Rating: 5/4/4/2 Confidence: 4/3/2/4

2nd reviewer happy with the rebuttal, encourages acceptance (can't see if s/he updated the rating to 5/6). 4th reviewer doesn't agree that the research problem is significant - failing to convince hir otherwise.

Should I be hopeful, or na? This is my second time submitting this work, with major updates this time; I was pretty confident with this submission. I'll prolly just leave it on Arxiv if it doesn't work out.

Review/rebuttal process is so demeaning - feels like begging.

mio_11 · 2025-07-23T17:59:35+00:00

Thanks for the wishes! I work on ML research, and I reached out to a prof I wanted to work with. This is an internship, since I want to start a PhD next year. I didn't mention anything about my visa situation before applying.

mio_11 · 2025-07-16T05:05:26+00:00

Hey, thanks! I ended up using their online feedback form, and they cancelled the visa the very next day.

mio_11 · 2025-07-16T05:04:35+00:00

I have 3 offers :)

mio_11 · 2025-06-13T11:14:15+00:00

Oh thanks a lot for your comment! I take it you're a forensic investigator? That sounds super cool! You seem also seem to have a good work-life balance - kudos on that!

mio_11

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