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Naylor Report on Fundamental Science in Canada released!

April 10, 2017 Luc Beaulieu

Report home can be found here: Canada’s Fundamental Science Review. The download link for the report itself is prominently displayed.

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About recommendations, guidelines and those who ultimately generate them

May 2, 2015 Luc Beaulieu

Progress always involves risks. You can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first base. – Frederick B. Wilcox Coming back from attending a

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The “me too” works…

July 26, 2014 Luc Beaulieu

Over the last few years, I notice (though it might be anecdotal since I haven’t done a thorough review) that the less original content is

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Talk with your thesis advisor on a regular basis

April 3, 2013 Luc Beaulieu

Each research group has its own dynamics. In some, entering grad students get a very detailed “charge” list saying for example, there is a group

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Getting a summer job in a research group?

January 6, 2013 Luc Beaulieu

For an undergrad student, applying and getting a summer job in a research group can be a life changing experience. This is when you will

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There is no such things as a shortcut

December 1, 2012 Luc Beaulieu

“Short cuts make for long delays.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit Last week was the Canadian university football final (Vanier Cup). My University was playing, its 8th

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