015: Sydney overcame lack of motivation and follow through to become the arctic policy lead for the US Department of State

Sydney overcame lack of motivation and follow through to become the arctic policy lead for the US Department of State. Listen to her describe methods that helped her finish her PhD and land a career she loves. Sydney is a foreign affairs officer at the US Department of State and a AAAS Fellow. She handles the arctic energy portfolio within the department. Biggest Struggle Follow through after becoming ABD. Worst Moment Giving a less than stellar group meeting presentation and having a fight with her adviser that lead to feelings of impostor syndrome. Best Moment Fixing her broken piece of equipment that had not been working for 7 months. Mindful Minutes Segment Habit: To do lists Book: The Secret History by Donna Tartt Productivity Tool: To do lists on paper Best Advice: From a graduating grad student: I did it and you will too. Hobbies: Hiking, running, being outside, and reading. Alternative PhD study: Lemur biologist Contact Information and Resources Twitter Support the Rock Your Research!

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015: Sydney overcame lack of motivation and follow through to become the arctic policy lead for the US Department of State is an episode from Rock Your Research with Chris Jones by Chris Jones.

This episode is 37:48 long.

This episode was published on Nov 10, 2015.

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