phd studies at the anu lachlan blackhall
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PhD Studies at the ANU Lachlan Blackhall. A Little About Me. Be/BSc (University of Sydney) – Completed 2006 PhD (ANU) – Since March 2007 Control Theory. Complex Systems/Networks. Electricity/Power Networks. PhD - Philosophiae Doctor ?. Or: Patiently hoping for a Degree. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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PhD Studies at the ANU
Lachlan Blackhall
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A Little About Me
Be/BSc (University of Sydney) – Completed 2006 PhD (ANU) – Since March 2007• Control Theory.• Complex Systems/Networks.• Electricity/Power Networks.
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PhD - Philosophiae Doctor?
Or: • Patiently hoping for a Degree.
• Probably heavily in Debt.
• Piled higher and Deeper.
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PhD – In Simple Terms
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A Day in the Life of a PhD Student
Research Classes Teaching
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Opportunities Travel / Conferences Collaboration Intellectual Stimulation Clubs and Sports
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Requirements
Dedication and Perseverance.
Be able to live your PhD.
Be good academically and preparedto make yourself better.
Have other interests to keep you sane.
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Deciding to do a PhD
Find a good supervisor:• Talk to current students.• Availability.• More famous generally means less available.• More famous means more contacts and resources.
Find a good topic:• Interests you.• “Fun”.• Relevant.
Not Necessarily in that Order!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Final Thoughts
Your PhD is one of the last bastions of intellectual freedom. Use it to become a fuller person. If you are only doing it for the qualification then think twice. It is an adventure and a roller coaster. Most importantly – HAVE FUN