Faith Kivunga

[Scott Brooks @scotti_brooks]

A wife decided to put her child to bed at 8:00 pm every day for 60 days.

No "Just 10 more minutes." no exceptions for weekends or guests. Bath at 19:30, lights out at 20:00.

Then her teachers noticed something (the result shocked even doctors): 🧵

[GEN Z Baddie🫧 @genz___baddie]

Ndo hii agenda ya Linda Mwananchi!
Kama mtoto anaelewa, nashangazwa na some tutam retards!!
“Development without dignity is decoration!”
#LindaMwananchi
#RutoMustGo

[Sanya Jain - Your Grad Coach @yourgradcoach]

PhD Interview Series (Day 24/30)
Question: “What’s a concept or theory in your field that you disagree with — and why?”
This is the intellectual edge question that reveals if you’re ready to challenge the field, not just inherit it.

Why This Question Matters

PhD programs want thinkers, not followers. This question tests your critical engagement with the literature. Can you analyze dominant paradigms — and propose alternatives? Can you think against the grain, with evidence?

How to Craft a High-Impact Answer

1. Pick a Concept That’s Genuinely Debatable (Not Outdated or Ridiculous)

You don’t want to criticise something foundational without good reason. Choose a popular but imperfect idea in your field — something widely accepted but still controversial or context-dependent.

Example (Psychology):
“I think the concept of ‘grit’ is overemphasized as a predictor of success. It’s compelling, but it ignores structural barriers and reduces complex outcomes to individual persistence. I think we need to shift more attention toward environmental and systemic factors.”

Example (Computer Science):
“The current hype around ‘foundation models’ being universally generalizable is problematic. In practice, they often fail at localized, nuanced tasks, and they reflect deep biases that are rarely addressed.”

2. Respectfully Disagree — Don’t Dismiss

This isn’t about tearing someone down. It’s about showing that you can think critically and constructively.

Example:
“Angela Duckworth’s work on grit opened important conversations about non-cognitive skills. But the way it’s been adopted in educational policy often ignores equity — and that’s where I see a need for more critical evaluation.”

3. Offer an Alternative or Nuance

This is where you show depth. What would you do differently? Or what addition would improve the theory?

Example:
“Rather than replacing grit, I think it needs to be framed within a broader model that includes access to resources, mentorship, and cultural factors. I’m exploring ways to measure those alongside individual traits.”

4. Connect Back to Your Research or Philosophy

Finally, link your critique to your own work or way of thinking. This is how you demonstrate scholarly identity.

Example:
“This perspective has shaped my approach to designing fairer assessment tools in education — ones that reflect not just effort, but opportunity and context. That’s a core goal of my doctoral research.”

DM if you want to work with me on your PhD/Master’s applications 📚✍️

[Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron]

This is a call to all free minds who want to advance science and stand up for a certain model of society. Researchers from around the world, choose Europe for science!

[Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society @OTSociety]

Gain valuable insights from #OTS24 Poster Winners!

Join our Trainee Spotlight webinar on April 10th at 11 AM EDT / 5 PM CEST to learn from Atish Wagh, Ph.D., Faith Kivunga, and Svenja Dudek.

Register today at https://t.co/Fdj449vpvY

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[Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society @OTSociety]

Don’t miss next month's webinar!

On April 10th, at 11 am pm EDT / 5 pm CEST, join us for another webinar in our Trainee Spotlight Series, Poster Winners #OTS24 Session 4.

Register now at
https://t.co/Fdj449vpvY

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[Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society @OTSociety]

Final Call: Applications Due TODAY!

Regional and Local Delivery Grant applications must be submitted before the day ends.

Access the application: https://t.co/pDO9dexrbm

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[Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society @OTSociety]

Join our next webinar in 2 DAYS!

Our Trainee Spotlight Series Webinar featuring Poster Winners #OTS24, Jessica Bennett and Chris Saab is THIS THURSDAY, March 13th, at 12pm EDT / 5pm CET.

Secure your spot at https://t.co/B3SadSDUFe

#ots #oligotherapeutics #oligonucleotide

[Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society @OTSociety]

Join us on March 13, 2025, from 11 am-12 pm EST for the webinar - Trainee Spotlight Series: Poster Winners #OTS24 Session 3 - featuring Jessica Bennett, Emilio Harris-Mostert, and Chris Saab.

Register TODAY: https://t.co/B3SadSEsuM

#ots #oligotherapeutics #oligonucleotide

[Mushtaq Bilal, PhD @MushtaqBilalPhD]

Libgen, Sci-Hub, and Z-library had millions of pirated academic books and papers.

So, they were shut down. We shouldn't use them anyway.

We should help billion-dollar academic publishers get richer.

Anyway, here's how to access these libraries:

Don't do this!

[Sholla Ard 🇰🇪 @sholard_mancity]

Dear Africans; Do not vote for Raila odinga

He took advantage of Gen Z protests in Kenya

To get positions for his friends in govt

He took advantage of the blood of our young men that William ruto govt spilled

No Raila4Africa

Our hashtags
👉🏻#RAILAmustfall

[Dr Asma Jabeen @DrasmaJabeen1]

Sit Down and write your thesis. Tips for Scientific Writing

[International Scholarship @scholarshipcsc]

🇧🇬 INSAIT Graduate Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded)

A Life-Changing 12-Week Opportunity in Bulgaria! Program Covers Airfare, Visa, Accommodation, Meals, Euro 2000/Stipend.

Apply now: https://t.co/smi4O7WZ0y

No Deadline

[Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society @OTSociety]

Join us for our first webinar of the year this Thursday, January 23, from 11-12 pm EST!

We will be hearing from Christiana Wang, Elaine Kang, and Sinan Faiad, all of whom won poster awards at the 2024 Annual Meeting.

Register here: https://t.co/TMWwIycNns

#ots #biotech

[The Sigma Mindset @thesigmamindset]

Master the Art of Communication with these simple tips... ‼️‼️

[Mothers in Science @mothersinsci]

Applications are open for our Caregiver Travel Grant 2025! Apply now for a chance to receive flexible funding to cover caregiving expenses while attending an in-person scientific conference! Apply: https://t.co/KvROYdnUMK 📅 Deadline: March 31, 2025 #WomenInSTEM @Momademia

[The Sigma Mindset @thesigmamindset]

Scientific way to MANIFEST anything you want. ‼️‼️

[Darshan 🦖 @darshan]

Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed this:

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[Noble Masculinity @Noblemasculin1]

25 Things To Stop Doing in 2025