Author: Tanner Eggert

I'm a 23-year-old first-year graduate student in the Department of Chemistry at Princeton University. I graduated with a B.S. in biochemistry with a minor in mathematics from Northeastern University in May 2019. I created Doctorately to share advice and experiences with other students and young professionals with the aim of developing a supportive community regardless of field.

April 6, 2020

What to do When Stuck Working from Home

These are unprecedented times that none of us have faced. Millions are stuck working from home under “shelter at home” orders from state governments. It’s easy to lose steam under these circumstances. In this article, we talk about how to maintain productivity while still taking a step back to smell the roses.

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March 27, 2020

Why You Should Read More

Reading is the cornerstone of knowledge. We learn to read at a very young age, yet many adults don’t read very much. Reading expands our minds and exposes us to new topics, perspectives, and ideas that can reshape and enhance the way we view and interact with the world. If knowledge is power, then the more you read, the more powerful you will be.

Career/Leisure/Motivational/Reading Comments: 3,458

February 12, 2020

Book Recommendation: Life 3.0 – Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Author: Max Tegmark The Big Questions Artificial Intelligence is one of those buzzwords that, like gene editing, will define the future of humanity. Given the awe-inspiring power that this booming technology has, it frightens people: academics, inventors, investors, and the public alike. Why is it so frightening? How powerful is it right now? How powerful will it become in the...

Book Recommendation/Science and Technology Comments: 7,499

February 5, 2020

Book Recommendation: Elon Musk – Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

Author: Ashlee Vance Who is Elon Musk? Practically everyone knows of Elon Musk. He’s the eccentric billionaire co-founder and CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and Solar City. He’s sold multiple companies during his career, netting and investing tens of millions of his own money into his ventures and incurring insane risk. Elon is currently revolutionizing the transportation industry by popularizing electric...

Book Recommendation/Business and Economics/Science and Technology Comments: 5,331

January 31, 2020

Setting Priorities and Optimizing Time

We’re all busy people. Graduate school and professions can be incredibly demanding with 60+ hour work weeks not uncommon. In addition, many of us have external commitments: clubs, projects, relationships, and social lives that we must maintain. On top of that, we all have basic functions like eating, sleeping, and showering every day. Most of us don’t even have families...

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January 7, 2020

Investing as a Graduate Student

Investing as a graduate student may seem like an oxymoron. Even today, the word “investing” is still something many people think only the wealthy can do. If we’re talking about investing hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars into startup companies, then yes, only the wealthy can do that. Investing is a percentage game. The more you invest, the more...

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November 5, 2019

Balancing Classes

Practically all graduate programs have coursework requirements – the level of which may vary dramatically between programs. Typically, course requirements are satisfied in the first year or so. In this article, we will discuss balancing classes with other responsibilities as your graduate career heats up. Research is Usually More Important This really depends on the kind of graduate program you...

School/Work-Life Balance Comments: 2,433

November 2, 2019

Selecting an Advisor: How to Make the Right Choice

Selecting an advisor is one of the biggest decisions you will make in graduate school. Therefore, making the most informed choice possible is imperative. This person will be your mentor for the next 2-6 years. Their personality and culture should match yours and your interests/goals. They should be experienced mentoring graduate students, accomplished, and they should set very high standards...

Career/School Comments: 7,216

September 5, 2019

Grad School Orientation Week

The purpose of orientation week is to familiarize you with your program and inform you of the resources available to you throughout your graduate school journey. There will probably be two separate orientations: one for your program and one for the entire graduate school. In addition to the logistics, orientation week is an excellent opportunity to make some new friends...

School Comments: 1,292

August 9, 2019

Starting Graduate School: The First Week

More than a year ago, you began the application process with the hope that you would one day soon be starting your graduate work at your dream school. That day has finally arrived, and the elation (and loom) of starting graduate school peers just around the corner. In this article, we’ll discuss what to do during the first week to...

School/Work-Life Balance Comments: 6,478