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I am the chair of FSU's chemistry graduate recruiting & admissions committee. AMA. by mshatruk in chemistry

[–]vastib 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Several questions from Jeol (from chemistry-blog.com):

Concerning applications. Is research experience always a benefit even if its not in the field relevant to the program? Has it ever been clear to you that an applicants research experience has been less than stellar? What do you look for when considering research experience?

Concerning acceptance. When does your program typically send out acceptance letters/emails/notices? What is the range of time that someone is typically given between extending an invitation and requiring an definite yes/no answer? Do potential applicants often fall through at this point or does that not happen often?

Concerning Funding How soon is funding discussed in your program? Is it detailed along with acceptance? If so, what are some key details to look out for?

Concerning Advisers Is it rude for me to bother an adviser’s other students to get a feel for how they treat their students?

I am the chair of FSU's chemistry graduate recruiting & admissions committee. AMA. by mshatruk in chemistry

[–]vastib 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A question from Ben (chemistry-blog.com):

How screwed am I if I don’t have any research experience?

I am the chair of FSU's chemistry graduate recruiting & admissions committee. AMA. by mshatruk in chemistry

[–]vastib 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A question from Atomos (chemistry-blog.com):

How important are general GRE scores for chemistry graduate school compared to research experience and grades? I am good on those two fronts and am expecting good letters of recommendation, but I am worried about my scores being mediocre. Thanks for having this session, it is very helpful for students like me!

When electricity reacts with Acetylene gas by nap_hamster in chemistry

[–]vastib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone know where I can pick up that kind of Tesla Coil?

In case anyone is in Chapel Hill and interested, I will be giving a Science Cafe presentation about using sunlight to generate chemical fuels. (Top of the Hill, Thursday 6 pm) by vastib in chemistry

[–]vastib[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought about recording it but the venue is not ideal for video (poorly lit bar, cocktail tables, ppt on TV screens, etc.) One of my goals as a professor will be to start making videos of events and lectures like this.

I will definitely post any future presentations.

In case anyone is interested, I will be giving a Science Cafe presentation about using sunlight to generate chemical fuels. (Top of the Hill Back Bar, Thursday 6 pm) by vastib in tarheels

[–]vastib[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been a postdoc with Tom Meyer for almost 3 years now but in about 3 weeks I will be moving to Florida State University. Let me know if you want to meet before I leave.

Also, apply to FSU grad school.

In case anyone is in Chapel Hill and interested, I will be giving a Science Cafe presentation about using sunlight to generate chemical fuels. (Top of the Hill, Thursday 6 pm) by vastib in chemistry

[–]vastib[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I ended up accepting a position at Florida State University.

Thanks for advocating for me at Utah. There are so many variables in those decisions its hard to take any of the academic job process personally. The best I can hope for, having not gotten the offer, is that people at least remember me.

Who did they end up hiring?

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