Some Advices
Dr. Duane Larick:
1. Avoid bad habits
2. Don’t limit your curiosity
3. Be determined in achieving your goal
Dr. Larry Nielsen:
1. Really, Really, Really talk to your advisor
2. Take the advantage of the university
Dr. Bryce Lane:
1. Close relationship with your advisor
2. Be professional
3. Relax. We don’t expect you to know everything
4. Don’t be afraid to ask questions
5. Stop doing things halfway. (Know your limitations and work on it)
6. Make selections to develop yourself
7. Show respect to your peers
8. Balance work and life
9. Don’t take your life too seriously
10. Graduate studies are about RELATIONSHIPS
RA Orientation Notes:
Have a lab notebook
Document your methods, data, and observations; establish date of discovery.
Always write in ink
Make a table of contents
Have each note signed (& co-signed if possible)