Math-Life Balance
Math-Life Balance
Mura Yakerson
Interview with Saul Glasman
1 hour Posted Jul 10, 2021 at 11:01 pm.
teaser
always loved math
why left academia
 the fears of leaving
staying in touch with math
send greetings to Saul :)
stigma around leaving academia
problems in academia
we aren't taught to teach
there's freedom in industry
and you feel productive!
social interactions: academia vs industry
learning effective team work
you can learn to enjoy a job
why can't we do internships
what you wish you knew
advice for those who have doubts
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Saul Glasman worked in homotopy theory and K-theory, and now works as a software engineer. In this interview, we discuss the hardships of academic jobmarket, fears around leaving math, and the fundamental problems in academia.
Saul's homepage: http://www-users.math.umn.edu/~sglasman/
Photo: from his website
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