Hamilton Varela

engineer, Dr. rer. nat., full professor at @usponline - IQSC/USP

[Hamilton Varela @hvarela]

@magalu pedido atrasado, duas datas não cumpridas, péssimo atendimento. grande decepção e arrependimento de ter comprado no @magalu.

[Hamilton Varela @hvarela]

@LATAM_BRA enviado pelo direct

[Andrew Akbashev @Andrew_Akbashev]

In #academia, publishing for the sake of publishing makes you a noise generator.

How does it work?

Quite simply:

- When you’re a strong scientist, people follow your publications and research.

- The deeper your studies are, the less you publish. Then, your research is more interesting and easy to follow.

- However, if you publish a lot of shallow studies, others don’t see so much value in it. Boring research pushes experts AWAY.

- With a lot of papers, you feel like you’re getting a bigger audience. BUT in fact the quality of this audience drops. The experts will find better scientists to follow.

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In social media, one can notice a similar effect:

- Posting just because you “have to post something once a day” makes you a noise generator.

- Yes, more posts expose you to a bigger audience.

- BUT this “noise” makes high-level professionals wanting to “unfollow” you
(no time to read low-quality posts)

- In the end, the quality of your audience drops. Reclaiming back the professional audience is a lot harder than being careful with what you post/publish.

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My point is:

Don't publish for the sake of publishing.

Only publish to move science forward.

Quality over quantity. Even if everyone pushes you into the opposite direction.

#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter

[Hamilton Varela @hvarela]

@historyrock_ Blackmore

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

Can’t stop watching.. 😅

[Adam Milstein @AdamMilstein]

Fareed Zakaria: “America’s top universities should abandon their long misadventure into politics, retrain their gaze on their core strengths and rebuild their reputations as centers of research and learning.”

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

The Olive Tree of Vouves, located in the village of Ano Vouves on the island of Crete, is indeed considered one of the oldest olive trees in the world. While its exact age cannot be determined, scientists from the University of Crete estimate it to be around 4,000 years old. This ancient tree still produces olives, and its fruit is highly prized.

The Olive Tree of Vouves is not the only ancient olive tree in the Mediterranean region. There are at least six other olive trees that are believed to be over 2,000 years old. These trees bear witness to the rich history of olive cultivation in the region, which has played a significant role in the culture and economy of the Mediterranean for thousands of years.

The Olive Tree Museum of Vouves, located next to the Olive Tree of Vouves, is a testament to the importance of this monumental tree. The museum showcases the history of olive cultivation and the traditional tools and methods used in the process. The Olive Tree of Vouves has been declared a "natural heritage monument" by the Secretary General of the Region of Crete, further emphasizing its unique ecological and historical significance.

Visitors from all over the world come to see this remarkable tree, with an estimated 20,000 people visiting each year. The Olive Tree of Vouves serves as a living reminder of the long history of olive cultivation and the importance of preserving our natural heritage for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.

[Andrew Akbashev @Andrew_Akbashev]

You applied for a #PhD / postdoc position, but the professor does not reply to you. Why?

As many students are concerned about the lack of response, let me try to explain this phenomenon point by point:

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1. In industry, recruiters and HR take care of the selection process. They are hired specifically for this.

BUT in academia, it is the professor’s job to find and hire the right person (and find time for that).

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2. A typical faculty is HEAVILY overloaded by duties. It’s like being a CEO of a small company + HR + recruiting + R&D lead at the same time.

As a result, faculties are often struggling with finding time to reply to each candidate.

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3. Many candidates ask for a response (and feedback) and expect engagement from the faculty.

Now, imagine you are a professor. You’re getting 5-15 emails per HOUR from colleagues, collaborators, funding agency, admins, students, etc.

But you can dedicate only 1-2 hours per day for ALL your emails. You will barely have time to scroll through your mailbox!

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4. The number of candidates can exceed 300-400 per position, with many emails from candidates who expect replies.

So, as a result, professors often reply IF the candidate is of interest to them. Of course there are those who find time to send a short message to everyone, but such people are statistically rare.

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So, my advice:

1️⃣ Apply and don’t wait for a reply. Submit your application to the groups that you would like to join. If you don’t get a reply, you can send a follow-up email but don’t do it many times.

2️⃣ Tailor your cover letter to the position, make it stand out. When competition is so high, you want your application to be memorable.

3️⃣ See the absence of reply as “no position”. And don’t stress over it. Finding the right fit takes time for all of us.

4️⃣ IF you are ready to invest into traveling:

- You can say that you will in their city/town, and if they are interested, you can visit their group and give a research talk (without any obligations from their side). If they agree, it may be your chance to present yourself in person.

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Unfortunately, the academic system is constantly overloading faculties. This causes a lot of misunderstanding.

Many faculties wish they had that time to respond to everyone. I do my best to find this time. But it doesn’t always work out smoothly.

#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter

[Hamilton Varela @hvarela]

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Domestic energy supply in Brazil. https://t.co/A7lBxEmVSq

[Hamilton Varela @hvarela]

desempenho da @usponline nas principais classificações internacionais, dados atualizados com a publicação da edição de 2023 do Shanghai Ranking.
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[Hamilton Varela @hvarela]

esclarecimentos sobre o sistema elétrico brasileiro com o Professor @profcardoso . @usponline

[Agência FAPESP @AgenciaFAPESP]

Primeira planta de conversão de #hidrogênio a partir do #etanol do mundo será construída na @usponline. Estação resulta de projeto do @rcgipage, constituído por #FAPESP e Shell na @EPUSP, e abastecerá ônibus que vão circular pela universidade. https://t.co/idDGWPpYjE

[Hamilton Varela @hvarela]

@stevensrehen valeu a dica, vou assistir.

[Hamilton Varela @hvarela]

Etanol: Alckmin sinaliza mistura em 30% na gasolina, com usineiros a ‘todo vapor’ https://t.co/a5zluVPdos

[Hamilton Varela @hvarela]

@AldoZarbin @LulaOficial @lucianasantos @SBPCnet @ABCiencias @UFPR @LatinXChem @GqmUfpr parabéns!

[Roberto Motta @rmotta2]

Conselhos que eu dou a jovens de qualquer idade:

1. Aprenda inglês
2. Aprenda a programar
3. Aprenda matemática financeira
4. Aprenda a falar em público
5. Gaste menos do que ganha
6. Cuide do corpo, da mente e do espírito
7. Leia muito (livros bons)
8. Desenvolva a capacidade de escrever bem
9. Nunca pare de aprender
10. Nunca se renda ao medo ou à preguiça

Mas se eu só pudesse ensinar uma única coisa aos meus filhos sobre sucesso, fracasso e felicidade, seria isso que disse o Presidente Americano Calvin Coolidge:

“Nada neste mundo pode substituir a persistência. O talento não pode; nada é mais comum do que homens talentosos e fracassados. A genialidade não pode; gênios não recompensados estão em todo lugar. A educação não pode; o mundo está cheio de gente instruída que não chegou a lugar algum. Persistência e determinação, apenas elas, são onipotentes”.

[Hamilton Varela @hvarela]

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