ASTR 8500 (O'Connell) Spring 2016

POSSIBLE OPTIONAL TOPIC LIST

a) How to give a bad talk

b) Social networking in science: good, bad, and ugly

c) Tenure vs term contract systems for faculty: pros and cons

d) Navigating group science

e) Responsibilities of scientists to society

f) Elements of persuasion

g) Common mistakes in graduate research projects

h) Top-10 job-getting skills in astronomy

i) Help! How do I manage my time?

j) Paper writing tips

k) Employment opportunities for PhD's outside astronomy

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