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Pleased to announce our evaluation of water adsorption in shales. We use a suite of experimental techniques and molecular simulations to observe inorganic, and organic carbon controls on adsorption. I am grateful for Dr. Fischer's simulation mentorship.
doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.20…
Finally, we have a flood map for a state in Nigeria. Well done.
I built an app that shows how rain floods different parts of Lagos.
Search your area and see where the water collects and how deep it gets, hour by hour, in 3D.
Lekki, VI, Ikoyi, Lagos Island, Yaba and more.
Try it: lagos-flood.dawnstackai.com/
If it is not an R&D position, then industry experience should be required for that role. It is very fair to expect that experience carry more weight than a degree.
I think it’s unfair when companies dismiss PhD graduates as lacking industry experience.
What skills are people in industry using that PhD researchers haven’t also developed while conducting their research?
A PhD involves years of research, problem-solving, data analysis, experimentation, and sometimes even project management.
To be honest, I believe a PhD graduate should be able to claim 3–4 years of relevant professional experience, depending on the nature of their research and the role they’re applying for.
Research experience = work experience too!
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Here you go. Almost 8,000 words with plenty of charts. I have left the anti-Dangote polemic till the very end, after what I hope is a fair discussion of the numbers, so you can skip that part if you prefer 1914reader.com/p/is-this-ipo…
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after decades of feckless, mercenary navel gazing, academia has squandered the chance to control its own future
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This is a trash @nature editorial in so many ways, which is too bad, because there's actually an important point that could have been made here if they were actually serious about 'deep reflection'. Because the way academic misconduct cases are handled sucks. Every aspect of the process is designed for one goal and one goal only - to protect the institution from bad PR. They are not interested in either uncovering misconduct or in treating the people accused of it fairly. And while I'm sure the systems weren't literally designed to drive people accused to suicide, you could be excused for thinking they were, and, if you think about it, this is actually the optimal outcome for the institution because it takes all the blame off of them, and it all but ensures investigations will not go any further.
nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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We - the British media - bear a collective guilt in Jason Arday’s death. Because we - the British media - played a collective role.
I found this apology from Steven Methven sincere & moving. There are lessons we all need to learn from this tragedy.
From experience, the statement from the OP holds true for most masters programs over here in America. The PhD programs are excellent and highly ranked, while the masters programs are hot trash. A reason why I recommend a masteres degree from other countries if research inclined.
If the MSc thesis is not up to par, then why would the PhD program be any better? Institutional research is progressive. You cannot conclude that their MSc is inadequate yet still recommend their PhD program. Either you are not sure of what you are saying, or you simply do not understand how the system works.
I expect nothing less from a country filled with people who believed that bathing with salt water repels COVID. I expect nothing less. Look at the comment section. It is easy to decieve most Nigerians. You don't need to overthink the method.
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The wait is over.
We have 2 golds: Chimdiebube Onwubiko and Don Anele Munachimso.
We are the best in the world!
Egejurum Onyedikachi’s name was omitted. He should have a gold.
Except this was meant for someone she hates personally, I find this mindset to be very distasteful. Even if they take the exam one million times, it doesn't matter. Celebrate with them.
This is not always the case. I have since met a few lazy geniuses here in America. They chill too much and always leave it late to do their home work while maintaining a 4.0 CGPA. Companies chase after lazy quants like mad.
This nonchalant approach to education won’t get you a 1.00/4.00 in the United States. Here, your 4.00 starts from the very first week of resumption. Finals consist of ~ 10% of the total semester grade.
These nonchalant first class graduates struggle when they come here, get depressed, and some are frustrated to the extent they go back home, and the reason is that the system isn’t built to wait for you to adjust. I’ve been here for 4 years and I’ve seen them come and go.
Also, this nonchalant approach to education is the reason we have so many first class graduates with no deep knowledge of their field. You don’t get grounded in your field by reading and passing 3 days to exam—that’s cramming—and it’s one of the causes of the decay in the Nigerian education system.
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Good morning Nigerians.
Nope. Historically, America's greatest advantage is immigration.
It’s not desirable or realistic for the U.S. to compete with China on science metric throughput.
China has a much larger population and a system shaped by its history as a manufacturing economy, with the ability to rapidly scale and mobilize around defined metrics like publications and citation output. Once those become the targets, they can drive them efficiently.
That’s not where the U.S. advantage lies. Historically, American strength has been creativity, risk-taking, and scientific ingenuity. Competing on volume and metrics is the wrong game.
The focus should be on enabling innovation, not trying to outproduce on paper.
Very well said.
Can I say something? Instead of seeing horniness as something to “combat,” see it as a part of your body’s natural design and something that should be acknowledged without shame. The more you try to fight it, suppress it or pretend it isn’t there, the more intense it can become.
Here are a few things that can help:
- Remove shame. Desire is natural not sinful.
- Know your triggers and avoid them. Could be boredom, loneliness, exposure to certain “explicit” content online, being alone with your partner, etc.
- Find non-sexual ways to release the tension like taking a walk, exercising, doing creative work, writing, trying out hobbies, etc.
- Don’t be idle. Stay occupied as much as possible.
- Have an accountability partner. Silence makes it worse.