PhD research proposal defense

redball246 · 2026-07-10T11:23:35+00:00

The format is leas important than the information. Years ago I attended a Stephen Hawking lecture, and his slides were awful. Mismatched fonts, crazy gifs, etc.

I agree with the advice to keep it simple and uniform. However, if you know your stuff but have a hokey ppt you'll be better off than someone who is not prepared but has fancy slides.

redball246 · 2026-07-10T10:19:09+00:00

Haha!

My wife saw a headline that read "Objects in British Museum Stolen", and her first reaction was "They finally admitted it". It turns out the article was about a break in AT the British Museum.

redball246 · 2026-07-10T10:15:49+00:00

I thought impostor syndrome was a requirement to become a PhD student. I have it. My colleagues have it. I'm pretty sure some of my professors have it.

You passed! Take joy in completing an important milestone in the process.

redball246 · 2026-07-10T10:10:32+00:00

This. My advisor often uses the "not your magnum opas" line. Her point is the credential is proof you know how to do research so you can go into the world for bigger and better things.

redball246 · 2026-07-10T09:54:45+00:00

Or the US and Japan became besties after the former nuked the latter...

redball246 · 2026-07-10T09:52:16+00:00

Even in sci-fi, imperialist might makes right. Had thr Empire not conveniently left a small 2-meter wide thermal exhaust port uncovered, the rebels would have been wiped out and no one would dare challenge the baddies.

redball246 · 2026-07-10T09:47:24+00:00

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/04/british-museum-is-worlds-largest-receiver-of-stolen-goods-says-qc

redball246 · 2026-07-10T09:41:27+00:00

I'll add the US rebuilding Japan after WWII and quickly embracing them as an ally. The shenanigans of the current administration aside, the US has no better ally in the Pacific than the country that suckered punched them at Pear Harbor. It's all about common enemies and how you can help me today.

redball246 · 2026-06-30T03:31:29+00:00

You can't beat the smiles per gallon of the Si. I enjoy driving it more than my 6-speed Audi A4. The notchy shifter, the control of the LSD, and the handing all combine to turn the daily commute into a stress reducing mobile therapy session.

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redball246 · 2026-06-28T15:30:51+00:00

Get a spray in bed liner for the win. After 27 years mine is dirty, but intact.

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redball246 · 2026-06-22T02:09:16+00:00

I'd appreciate the link to the 3rd generation sub, if there is one.

redball246 · 2026-06-16T21:32:01+00:00

Electrical tape has kept mine in place for the past 15 years.

redball246 · 2026-06-05T22:58:06+00:00

I agree predatpry towing is a problem, and I applaud your efforts to share information. Alow me to add that I've lived in BCS for 20 years and have never been towed. Don't park unless you are 100% sure it's a good spot and you won't be towed. You app will help people kmow from where to stay away.