Fran

PhD in Structural Engineering - I write about the built environment around us.

[Fran @fch805]

Some are chosen, others choose.

[Fran @fch805]

To all would-be researchers/PhD candidates:

Knowledge becomes “expensive” when packaged into fundable proposals with strong methodology, preliminary data from your papers/experiments, partnerships, and impact metrics. Start with smaller grants to build a track record, then scale. Budget to cover staff, testing, travel, dissemination, and overhead. Your main role is to generate and manage these projects.

[Reads with Ravi @readswithravi]

This paragraph by Richard Feynman hits so hard:

“Fall in love with some activity, and do it! Nobody ever figures out what life is all about, and it doesn’t matter. Explore the world. Nearly everything is really interesting if you go into it deeply enough. Work as hard and as much as you want to on the things you like to do the best. Don’t think about what you want to be, but what you want to do. Keep up some kind of a minimum with other things so that society doesn’t stop you from doing anything at all.”

[Fran @fch805]

@ScholarshipfPhd 4. I graduated… now what?

[Fran @fch805]

The only way out is through.

[Fran @fch805]

@SergioParra_ No todos son villanos, Dr. Strange, Dr. Bruce Banner, Dr. Selvig…

[PJ Milani | Visual Teacher💡 @milanicreative]

Comfort zones are tiny prisons that keep us
from experiencing the vastness of life.

[Fran @fch805]

@ScholarshipfPhd The only way to boost your confidence at anything is by doing this!

[Fran @fch805]

Always show people you want to be on board with their ideas and goals, and if they are contrary to yours, convey that your intentions are to resolve the differences and not focus on their actions or attitudes.

[madeleine✶ @pilatesgirly]

cathartic read after feeling stupid at uni

[Fran @fch805]

@I_amDorcas Beyond technical skills, you would be surprised on how the soft skills can be applicable on an industry job.

https://t.co/I5zjeMl6EZ

[Fran @fch805]

PhD skills are not just for academia; they are also a powerhouse for industry success. Based on real experiences, here is a list on 10 key aspects that can be useful for you in your area:

1) Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking: You can break down complex issues with data-driven insights, perfect for optimizing engineering processes or innovating solutions in spaces like tech and R&D.

2) Resilience and Adaptability: Handle failures and pivot quickly, essential for navigating project setbacks in fast-paced startups or dynamic industries.

3) Communication and Presentation Skills: Explain intricate ideas clearly, aiding stakeholder reports, client pitches, and team collaborations.

4) Project Management and Organization: Plan timelines and resources effectively, ideal for leading initiatives in product development or engineering projects.

5) Critical Thinking and Lifelong Learning: Evaluate ideas independently and embrace new knowledge, driving innovation and quick tool mastery.

6) Collaboration and Teamwork: Work seamlessly in diverse groups with different backgrounds, boosting multidisciplinary projects and blending academic w/ practical experience.

7) Time Management and Prioritization: Balance demands efficiently to meet high-stakes deadlines and deliver results.

8) Leadership and Initiative: Guide teams and take ownership, valued in roles like innovators or mentors with real-work applications.

9) Attention to Detail and Technical Writing: Ensure accuracy in data/docs, supporting patents, compliance, and precise knowledge sharing.

10) Innovation and Entrepreneurial Mindset: Foster novel ideas and risk-taking for product ideation or process improvements.

Bonus) Teaching and Training Others: Mentor juniors, conduct workshops, or upskill teams with clear explanations of complex concepts, accelerating knowledge transfer in corporate training, R&D, or leadership roles.

PhDs: You are equipped, leverage it and transfer your skills!

#STEM #Engineering

[Fran @fch805]

@rawsalerts It’s business…

[Fran @fch805]

@Collateral_com Was the name inspired by District Attorney Harvey Dent?

[Fran @fch805]

@lelethubb Uncle Phil!

[Fran @fch805]

@RaminNasibov Que la luna te arrulle con su luz plateada, y las estrellas susurren secretos de amor en tu oído. Buenas noches, mi vida.

[Fran @fch805]

@PhD_Genie :(

[Fran @fch805]

@hamptonism We are almost reaching type I, once nuclear fusion is fully attained, the changes would be exponential

[Fran @fch805]

@ick_real Networking still works!

[Fran @fch805]

@drgurner Definitely being the person who leverages it. At least in structural engineering, that’s what we did with the invention of computer, calculator, CAD, total station for surveying, FEM… we adapted our skills to use these tools, so most likely AI will be another tool in that box.

[Fran @fch805]

@SteveOnSpeed Any recommendations on building skills? Like things to avoid/do if you would repeat this process again?