Interview with Saul Glasman

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: Photo: from his website ​​​​​​ ​​​​​​ ​​​​​​ 0:00 teaser 0:44 always loved math 2:04 why left academia 8:55 the fears of leaving 14:02 staying in touch with math 20:33 send greetings to Saul :) 21:55 stigma around leaving academia 25:13 problems in academia 30:11 we aren't taught to teach 35:50 there's freedom in industry 37:36 and you feel productive! 42:44 social interactions: academia vs industry 45:19 learning effective team work 49:15 you can learn to enjoy a job 52:20 why can't we do internships 55:47 what you wish you knew 59:02 advice for those who have doubts

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Interview with Saul Glasman is an episode from Math-Life Balance by Mura Yakerson.

This episode is 01:00:36 long.

This episode was published on Jul 10, 2021.

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