It's conference season! Probably. Somewhere. Anyhow I have thoughts on how to get the most out of conferences. https://t.co/u3zHZcdQDn

In this week's video I’ll guide you through key things to consider before diving into a postdoc, including different funding sources, red flags to watch for, and how these choices can impact your career. https://t.co/7GzsJ1l42D

This week I discuss starting your PhD. Some things to do, and some things to avoid. https://t.co/qoTsJyZeDM

I often have the opportunity to talk to graduate students about what it's like being an academic. In an effort to share how I've navigated that process, I've started a YouTube channel. Here is my first video! https://t.co/uCIaEfwbgH

Congratulations to PhD student @shelbyleighsm , our @USCRossier PhD TA of the Year! Shelby has been put forth as our department's nominee for the @uscprovost @USCCET Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, USC’s highest honor for grad student teaching!

Congratulations to Associate Dean for Research @GaleSinatra on being honored with the 2024 College of Natural Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award from @CNS_UMass! Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement! Learn more: https://t.co/A9Wk7h2mEA

"...but exploratory post-hoc analysis reveals that..."

We’re looking for a quantitatively oriented scholar to join us. Please share widely! https://t.co/8qv4C9sUvt

LAUSD invested $6M into the AI chatbot "Ed" to provide academic and mental health support, but faced sudden challenges. Assistant Professor @stephenaguilar highlights the common pitfalls of EdTech and the need for thorough vetting. #USCRossier #AI #EdTech https://t.co/GYjVOP52VT

I recently earned tenure, and I've reflected on what that means as a first-generation Mexican American. There aren't too many of us in this position, which is a shame. https://t.co/5bQZVth71j

A tough situation, and in my opinion an entirely avoidable one. We can't throw in emerging tech into classrooms and expect them to work, nor can we expect startups to fully understand the complexities of classroom instruction.

Stephen Aguilar, associate professor with USC Rossier, recently went on ABCNews (@abc) to discuss the use of artificial intelligence for grading student work in schools. Watch the full interview and hear his insights on this emerging debate. https://t.co/7bMfT41CHT

*Flashback to the time it took me 13 months to get something published*

We are proud to share that USC Rossier alum Carolee Ogata has been appointed as the new superintendent of the Huntington Beach Union High School District. Her leadership will contribute to the district’s commitment to academic excellence and innovation. https://t.co/Hefcnli5VX

First candid post-tenure observation: Academics' common response to *any* politically salient/volatile situation is to write a letter, or append one's name a letter. I suspect that such actions are (on average) self-serving, ineffective, and create unproductive litmus tests.

I know academics like to say/write "utilize," but can we stop doing it? "Use" is perfectly fine 99.9% of the time. More syllables does not make for more compelling thinking/writing/speaking.

By far the best use of ChatGPT for me thus far was trying to figure out the name of a band that I listened to 15 years ago. Here is my journey to remembering that I liked ONE particular album by Darren Hayes. https://t.co/dtVuPDPT5q

“USC Rossier researchers awarded $1M grant to advance criminal justice prevention research and practice” https://t.co/E6RCRmuwOl

Same. First time I applied (2005) I didn't get any offers. Second time around (2008), I received 4-5 offers.

Always do. But the core issue is that policies communicate norms, and that norm is archaic and can undermine productivity. Our field needs to move on, move faster, and be more evidence-based.