Posts by: KD Shives

Managing Public Speaking Anxiety

By On June 18, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Katie Shives is a PhD candidate in Microbiology at the University of Colorado. During her free time she writes about microbiology-related topics at microbematters.org, kdshives.com, and on Twitter @KDShives.

We all have to present our work to others at some point in our graduate careers, and this commitment to public speaking can […]

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Surf’s Up!: Thriving Amid Chaos

By On May 7, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Katie Shives is a PhD candidate in Microbiology at the University of Colorado. During her free time she writes about microbiology-related topics at kdshives.com and on Twitter @KDShives.

It’s no secret that sometimes in graduate school it feels like everything can get really chaotic. As young professionals, we are expected to produce […]

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Monotasking: The Lost Art of Doing One Thing at a Time

By On April 9, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Katie Shives is a PhD candidate in Microbiology at the University of Colorado. During her free time she writes about microbiology-related topics at kdshives.com and on Twitter @KDShives.

Today I submitted my very first grant application to the NIH. Funny thing is, until yesterday I thought I had 6 days to submit. […]

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5 Pointers for a Better Poster

By On March 10, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Katie Shives is a PhD candidate in Microbiology at the University of Colorado. During her free time she writes about microbiology-related topics at kdshives.com and on Twitter @KDShives.

There is a big difference between the research posters we make in graduate school compared with our seventh grade science projects. Some of us, […]

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Cultivating Happiness in Graduate School

By On February 21, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Katie Shives is a PhD candidate in Microbiology at the University of Colorado. During her free time she writes about microbiology-related topics at kdshives.com and on Twitter @KDShives.

So many people equate graduate school with the pursuit of an intellectual passion. Right alongside this line of thinking is the assumption that doing […]

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The Informational Interview: The Tool for Taking Your Career to the Next Level

By On January 31, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Katie Shives is a PhD candidate in Microbiology at the University of Colorado. During her free time she writes about microbiology-related topics at kdshives.com and on Twitter @KDShives.

One of the best aspects of earning a graduate degree is obtaining a high level of specialization in niche areas […]

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Collaborate to Advance Your Career

By On December 4, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Katie Shives is a PhD candidate in Microbiology at the University of Colorado. During her free time she writes about microbiology-related topics at kdshives.com and on Twitter @KDShives.

I once had a prominent scientist tell me that “it is better to share a cake with others than to eat a cookie […]

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Hack Your Workspace with Ergonomics: How to Keep Your Degree from Destroying Your Body

By On November 8, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Katie Shives is a PhD candidate in Microbiology at the University of Colorado. During her free time she writes about microbiology-related topics at kdshives.com and on Twitter @KDShives.

There is no denying that the modern academic pursuit requires a LOT of chair time, most likely while next to or staring at a […]

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Intro to Resumes for CV-Minded Academics

By On October 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment

 

Katie Shives is a PhD candidate in Microbiology at the University of Colorado. During her free time she writes about microbiology-related topics at kdshives.com and on Twitter @KDShives.

Ashley Sanders is a doctoral candidate in the department of history at Michigan State University. You can follow her on Twitter at […]

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Eating Well on a Grad Student Stipend

By On September 6, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Katie Shives is a PhD candidate in Microbiology at the University of Colorado. During her free time she writes about microbiology-related topics at kdshives.com and on Twitter @KDShives.

There is no escaping the need to eat. Graduate student stipends are notoriously tight though, leaving room for the question, “How do I […]

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