Robert Joseph
@Robertljg
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PhD Math & CS @Caltech
Los Angeles, CA
Joined January 2022
CS/Math PhD Application Guide: I have been waiting to make this post for a very long time and finally took some time to condense all my thoughts on the complete process of applying to CS/Math PhD programs with some helpful links, opinions, and general advice. 1 - Deciding if graduate school is worth it? 1. Considering a CS/Math PhD? First, align your motivations with long-term goals. A PhD is a 5+ year commitment, so make an informed decision. 2. Financially, PhD stipends are lower than industry salaries and bonuses. However, I feel that money shouldn't be the sole deciding factor. A PhD offers unique opportunities for deep learning, innovative research, and intellectual freedom not found in traditional jobs. Plus, it opens up positions such as being a Professor or Research scientist. 3. If you are unsure about research interests or lack a strong inclination toward academia, consider other options. I know some people who find great satisfaction and success with a Master's degree, which provides advanced training and can open doors to higher-level positions in industry. A Master's can also give you a taste of research and help you determine if a PhD is right for you! In Canada, almost all master's programs are fully funded, especially in CS/Math. I would suggest not doing the course-based masters or those cash cow programs, which are pretty prominent in the US unless you want to get a master's degree to upskill your skillset and learn more, or it's a requirement like, say, a data science job that requires masters! There are also these new pre-doctoral research positions you could try to see if you like research before starting a PhD! 4. Lastly, pursuing a PhD to me at least is a deeply personal choice based on your goals, passions, and life circumstances. Don't feel pressured to apply because it's expected. Explore options, seek advice from mentors, and make a decision aligned with your dreams. Wish you all the best of luck! Some helpful links: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - #PhDAdvice #CSResearch #MathResearch #GraduateSchool
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Congratulations! There's so many good/hard problems to solve in this field and I encourage aspiring PhD students to consider this field of Neural Operators & AI4Science :) you won't be dissapointed, there's a good mix of heavy theory too be understood whilst practically implementing them to be fast and efficient in practice.
What a special evening at @TIME 100 Impact Award dinner last night. Giving the acceptance speech was really touching, especially with my parents in the audience. Thank you @TIME for shining the spotlight on my work in AI+Science. This is just the beginning. AI with physical understanding can model, simulate and design in the physical world and make scientific discoveries.
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RT @AnimaAnandkumar: Thrilled to receive this honor by @TIME Great to see neural operators and AI + science be recognized!
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RT @AnimaAnandkumar: An eventful day, but I am not personally worried for the following reasons: The new DeepSeek models show a number of…
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RT @Caltech: Please consider making a contribution to this special fund that will be used by Caltech and JPL to directly support affected i…
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Can't thank them enough, literal heroes. God bless and protect them <3
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RT @yuliamilton: JPL is one of NASA's major science and climate centers—home to the Mars rovers and 1000s of people. Firefighters held back…
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RT @AnimaAnandkumar: Please consider donating to the official @caltech and @NASAJPL fund to support those affected
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