How I saved my PhD from disaster
10:08
PhD admissions (pt 4): fee waivers
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PhD admissions (pt 1): introduction
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Why I chose a PhD over medical school
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guide to the NSF GRFP application
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@MeliaMatthews
@MeliaMatthews Ай бұрын
Hi Lillian, do you have any insight on when the award announcement comes out? The PDF just says June 😅
@TheRenaissanceAmazon
@TheRenaissanceAmazon 2 ай бұрын
Dentristy really isn’t biology. It really doesn’t have much to do with biology at all. It is more related to physiology.
@juliamisc
@juliamisc 2 ай бұрын
what research were you doing at the second lab/in your phd program? :)
@kzevan1993
@kzevan1993 3 ай бұрын
Hi Lilian, so nice to see you back! I followed you when I was applying for PhD in 2020 and 2022, unfortunately I did not make it despite I received campus interviews. However, I secured a position as Senior Research Associate in biotech industry, which I really enjoy. But now, I would love to switch from bench to a consultant in biotech, and it couldn't be better if you could share some experience when you prepare these interviews. I know they are quite different from tech positions (like the position I am at now), and I have no clue on what consulting companies are looking for. Thanks a lot, and I look forward to hearing from you!
@web_physics
@web_physics 4 ай бұрын
Hello there with due respect , here is my sop for phd admission My Statement of purpose (SOP) I want to get admission in this institute because I am doing my research focusing on science specially in physics to find more on renewable energy . I will work on that field with consistency and continuity with the past for the new idea invented and implemented remaining in the mainstream of research within the security framework and green technology relaying on that in space research.My contribution will be on writing good research paper ,designing simulation to find experiment for practical implementation and also to find the efficient way and reduce errors in system where it will be more appropriate.I will try to make estimate on cost to get fund my marketing the idea while it will in on the way to finalize the research outcome. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also here is my video on the concept I like to do research theses and the abstract. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqOVdneGndGlos0 Transparent thin film solar cell epitaxial growth induced by using laser beam holographic patterning and monitoring using reflection high energy electron diffraction (RHEED) Abstract: Transparent thin film solar cell can be defined as the solar cell mechanism which will be grown using thin film epitaxial growth on any transparent substrate like glass or tranperent polymer optical fiber and become transparent to transmit solar energy while storing solar photon energy as photo electron like any photo electric cell and which can be used to generate power supply in the portable electronic device such as plds and other peripheral satellite instrument . We will use laser beam holographic patterning for generating three dimensional solar cell photoelectric effect cell using any metal electrode like Na, Li, K, etc and also we will use AgNW for that using solution based thin film epitaxial growth so we can achieve required opto-electro-mechanical properties to operate in various extreme in the weather like high and low temperature and humidity. Introduction: Solar cell can be made from semiconductor hetero junction nano particles from semiconductor material such as silicon or any other extrinsic material that is known as quantum dots can be used in making solar cell . -- -- anwar masum😊😮😊😢😮
@Ken.063
@Ken.063 5 ай бұрын
How do party members join to fight the monster?
@sanjeevani_kumari
@sanjeevani_kumari 5 ай бұрын
what is the provision for leave in harvard? how long leave one can take as I want to prepare for competitive exam alongside? please reply❤
@followyourheart2310
@followyourheart2310 5 ай бұрын
Hi lillian , How could I be in touch you through e-mail ?
@user-ry1cc1im6f
@user-ry1cc1im6f 6 ай бұрын
I sent my application to this program but still no contact so I guess I didn't pass 😢
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 6 ай бұрын
So sorry to hear! I hope you hear back this cycle from another program that would be a good fit for you. Some people also take some time before an application works out and they end up being the ones who finish the quickest! I hope it works out as it should.
@reaganlane3771
@reaganlane3771 7 ай бұрын
"promo sm" ☀️
@user-ry1cc1im6f
@user-ry1cc1im6f 7 ай бұрын
How long did it tske for you to know if you passed to interviews?
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 7 ай бұрын
I found out about all my interviews by mid-December!
@mrs.reysolo2601
@mrs.reysolo2601 7 ай бұрын
Amazing video!
@mdtokitahmid2970
@mdtokitahmid2970 7 ай бұрын
Thatz cools to hear❤ I applied this fall :') to biomedical informatics... Lets see what happens!
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 7 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed!
@TheOfficiaEboniMonae
@TheOfficiaEboniMonae 7 ай бұрын
So helpful Lillian! Definitely gave a new perspective and some good points of discussion with my PI! Keep doing the things you do! ❤️
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Fingers crossed ♥️
@Proambler
@Proambler 7 ай бұрын
Heya, Paqi from your old Habitica party! It was a pleasant surprise to see you pop up on my feed here, and I'm so glad to see you're prospering!
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 7 ай бұрын
HI!! Thank you for checking in - so lovely to hear from you, and I hope you are doing well 🥰
@Proambler
@Proambler 7 ай бұрын
@@lillianinequilibrium I'm great! I've also had a post pandemic adjustment that I'm really vibing with!
@dezmondthescientist
@dezmondthescientist 7 ай бұрын
This is so incredibly helpful! Thank you, Lillian.
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 7 ай бұрын
Happy to be a resource! 😄
@oda513
@oda513 7 ай бұрын
thanks you also helped me build the courage to apply to grad school! Glad to say that I have begun my phd journey. would love to hear more on 1. cool research topics your interested in your field and your opinions 2. non-traditional phd career paths (vc, consulting, start-ups) 3. book recommendations and feedback/discussions 4. networking during and after phd
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 7 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you will be applying, and am wishing you the BEST of luck! 😄 Adding this all to the list.
@ai-ur5uv
@ai-ur5uv 7 ай бұрын
thank you, Lillian. Great video! I am currently applying for a PhD at Harvard in genetics. Is there a way that you can review/critique my application, especially my SoP and Personal Statement? Thankx!
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 7 ай бұрын
@ai-ur5uv Thanks for your comment! I am not currently reviewing specific applications right now but I have a few videos that give SOP/Personal Statement advice. My recommendation to you is that you reach out to your institution's writing center and have them look at your statement! Good luck~! 😄 SOP vs PS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZanZGODn85qY6Msi=TnS8zz4N1TW1G4rR SOP tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZeVf4Ftd9CepdUsi=wnZkYuRob8_eXLsX
@ai-ur5uv
@ai-ur5uv 7 ай бұрын
thank you so much! @@lillianinequilibrium
@user-yj2oy6lp1m
@user-yj2oy6lp1m 8 ай бұрын
i have no thoughts on what i'd like you to tell at this moment. but still want to leave a note here to thank you for all the videos and content you shared in your previous and this video. Also, congratulations on all what you have ACCOMPLISHED! Wish you all the best and Happy Thanksgiving! Hope to see you soon!
@thais.stellavidal8563
@thais.stellavidal8563 8 ай бұрын
I am so glad you come back to youtube, Lilian! In addition to being an excellent communicator, you are an outstanding academic and professional. It's very enjoyable to follow your journey. I agree with you regarding leading a challenging and competitive life; today, I lead a life focused on balance, too.
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad that over the years we have both moved in that direction... it's so freeing. Wishing you the best, and hope to see you around soon!
@AlejandroTorres-jm1sy
@AlejandroTorres-jm1sy 8 ай бұрын
Hi Lillian , I’ve been following your content since 2020 , I was inspired by it and allowed me to make some choices as I was starting my PhD . Also , I am pretty sure I saw your picture on a SACNAS post ( pre-pandemic)on their official website once and thought, I have to meet her one day. Of course Covid came and conferences went virtual 😒. Finally I am I’m serving as an officer and president of SACNAS chapter at Oklahoma State University, for an odd reason I thought I might see you in person at the last conference in Portland. Are you part of SACNAS still ?
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 8 ай бұрын
Hi Alejandro! I'm so grateful to have a fellow SACNISTA still following the channel. Congratulations on your work as president of the SACNAS chapter at Oklahoma State - it's such important work! I am still a part of SACNAS, but unfortunately haven't been able to make the meetings for quite some time. But perhaps our paths will cross one day. :)
@bookslover5091
@bookslover5091 8 ай бұрын
My God , I am so happy to see you again ❤
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 8 ай бұрын
😊
@solace2210
@solace2210 8 ай бұрын
First of all Lillian, I love your voice it's so soothing.❤ I could listen you for hours. I'm an international undergrad Student, discovered your channel in senior high school. Right now I'm a freshman at college. Here are the questions that I have and I would be really thankful to you if you'd address them in your future video. 1) There are many PhD programs at Harvard related to Biology. Who should apply to BBS? 2) As an International Undergrad from a 3rd world country there ain't any opportunities for conducting research. How can I get the research experience required for pursuing a PhD at Harvard? I know you might not be able to answer that yourself as your experience is entirely different from mine but still if you'd interview someone who's been through the same circumstances as an international undergrad student from a 3rd world country with no research culture and opportunities passionate about science and research. I would really appreciate that and I guess many of your international subscribers too. 3) The whole process for applying to Harvard as an International student is the same except for the TOEFL part. GRE isn't an requirement I've checked for BBS. Should I prepare for it? 4) If GRE isn't required then the application is all based on the research and papers one has published as an undergrad right?
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 8 ай бұрын
Thank you SO much for this thoughtful comment. I'll definitely work on finding folks from the global South who could be informative for you and all my international subscribers who have more limited research opportunities. 💜 I'll make future videos on questions 1 and 2. But to answer 3 and 4: if the GRE isn't a requirement, you do not have to take it at all. I think the exception is perhaps if there was some concern about your academic preparedness - but even then, universities have realized that GREs tell you a lot more about someone's income level than they tell you about potential for grad school success. So I would avoid it altogether. For question 4, the majority of the application will be about the research, yes. But if you haven't published (and even if you have), I think there is a lot to be said about portraying yourself as a full-dimensional person with hobbies and interests. I spent some time in my application showing how much I care about educational equity (that's why I make these KZbin videos!), and I think it was very well received. But that will be a small slice. Since it's a research degree, most of the application should be about research experience.
@kailahm.adefolalu9366
@kailahm.adefolalu9366 8 ай бұрын
Welcome back! Never forgot about you, so glad to see you back! Congratulations on the new developments they are so meaningful :)
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! So glad to have you along for the ride. :)
@addie3477
@addie3477 8 ай бұрын
Welcome back, Lillian! So glad to see you thriving!. Loved your previous videos and excited for future ones :) I would love to hear your motivations behind doing a PhD and what kind of opportunities are out there in the job market after getting a PhD (besides tenure track ofcourse). I think im struggling to decide whether or not to get a PhD. I love research but dont want to be in academia after the PhD, and im kind of confused as to what else this degree can bring me. Would love to hear your perspective!
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment! I'll add this to my list for sure. :) In the short-term, I can say that there is a lot you can do with a PhD that is not academia, especially depending on what field it is. Depending on your program, you can start a PhD and if you decide it's not for you you can leave with a Master's after a few years. But aside from that, because there are so few tenure-track faculty positions, there are a ton of conversations happening about it! I suggest if you do end up doing a PhD, trying to find a school that has clear support structures to help people find jobs outside of academic paths (e.g. internship programs, networking opportunities, courses, etc).
@nazifatabassum3849
@nazifatabassum3849 8 ай бұрын
Welcome back! Your previous videos have been so helpful for me throughout my application process. Would love for your future videos to focus on navigating networking opportunities while pursuing a PhD, exploring jobs outside of academia, trying to keep the creative spark alive in grad school and how to be an effective storyteller in STEM. Excited to see your future videos!
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 8 ай бұрын
I'm so happy to hear that! And all of these will definitely be huge focuses from here on out, so thank you for sharing. :)
@2134knees
@2134knees 8 ай бұрын
I really love this. My goal is to do my Masters in Genetics Counseling, and possibly doing research under a specific PI. I love how you just work with me. I really want you to focus on what it is like doing school and Research and also what it is like finding that balance. That's what I'm most afraid of - approaching the PI (even though I know her and have an awesome relationship with her as my doctor). I'm nervous about taking the next step and not knowing HOW to make that transition if that makes sense.
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 8 ай бұрын
That makes complete sense! It's definitely a hard balance to strike, so this is a great idea. Thank you for sharing your story. :)
@devinanderson8020
@devinanderson8020 8 ай бұрын
Loved the video. Would like to see how to leverage academic experience while searching for a job.
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 8 ай бұрын
Great suggestion! Definitely one that is on the top of my to-do list.
@mfrekeasigbe5522
@mfrekeasigbe5522 8 ай бұрын
I watched your video on tips to get a fellowship and I enjoyed it. Today I asked where is she? How did her PhD go? And you dropped this video 😮. Thank you for the inspiration! I look forward to getting my PhD soon.
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 8 ай бұрын
Wow - what timing! It's funny how it works out that way. Thank you for coming along for the ride. I'm rooting for you! :)
@user-ry1cc1im6f
@user-ry1cc1im6f 8 ай бұрын
Hello, do you think it's absolutely necessary that a professor knows you before the application?
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 8 ай бұрын
It depends on the program/field. If you're applying directly into someone's group, then I would say it's necessary to have at least made contact. But many programs do not run that way (you are accepted first and then do rotations, then select the professor) and for those you don't have to.
@d25thhour85
@d25thhour85 8 ай бұрын
M from India nd want to peruse phd in biology have done masters in microbiology can u guide me what different test or thing I have to do to get in phd plz
@gladnesskampa9068
@gladnesskampa9068 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@user-ry1cc1im6f
@user-ry1cc1im6f 8 ай бұрын
Did you need to know which lab you wanted to be in beforehand?
@lillianinequilibrium
@lillianinequilibrium 7 ай бұрын
My field doesn’t require it and often recommends you go in with a blank slate, but some programs (those without rotations) do require it.
@sarthakchaudhary8892
@sarthakchaudhary8892 10 ай бұрын
Hey, I loved your videos, I’m a budding graduate student from India, my major was biology as well. I know you probably wouldn’t see this but I would love to have a conversation with you about science career and my PhD in the subsequent years. Thanks so much!
@abhart
@abhart 5 ай бұрын
Did u got in or are u applying?
@georgewilbert
@georgewilbert 11 ай бұрын
UC Merced is a great school, but compared to the others on the list, it seems more like a safety school lol Congrats on your admission, although this comment is so late, you probably already have your PhD
@kupoluyiemmanuelseun2917
@kupoluyiemmanuelseun2917 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, particularly for telling us about rejections. I wish you a great career!
@KP-ve4xo
@KP-ve4xo Жыл бұрын
Hey Lilian thanks for valuable insights highly appreciated
@raizarai1853
@raizarai1853 Жыл бұрын
I reallyy hope that I get into harvard to do my Ph.D in nutrition.
@Mr.FatAsh
@Mr.FatAsh Жыл бұрын
😆 manga collections. I’m just trying figure out what series are they.
@muhammadtalha1567
@muhammadtalha1567 Жыл бұрын
first earn the money if u are poor then think about others bcuz if u are poor ,your childern will not afford to be a scientist or get to a good school or college and will get bullied over in every fucking moment of life,,,,but if ur father or mom is rich than carry on this should be your dream jobbbb a very great,,,,,,see world with your own real eyes,not on someone else idea...
@1P48_NK
@1P48_NK Жыл бұрын
As an animal and vet science student, I was told by many in the early stages of my education that vet school was the only viable option for a career (and the only option for grad school that suited my interests). I recently have been moving towards pursuing a Master's/PhD in animal science and working towards working in either academia or animal industry. I feel like everyone in the biological science field goes through a period of questioning, so I'm glad to see someone address it!
@Poppomatic64
@Poppomatic64 Жыл бұрын
We would love an update on how the program has been going!
@Poppomatic64
@Poppomatic64 Жыл бұрын
How’s it been going??
@mjd9412
@mjd9412 Жыл бұрын
Can I pay you to read my Goldwater application?
@erischnimd
@erischnimd Жыл бұрын
More context with “just have a conversation” would be immensely helpful 🙏🏻
@habtamudestawu2590
@habtamudestawu2590 Жыл бұрын
The video is too important.yet I need the template as a example