by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Mar 28, 2025 | Academia
The path to securing a tenure-track position can feel daunting, but with the right strategies and insights, you can navigate this competitive landscape successfully. As someone who has successfully secured a tenure-track position and mentored graduate students, I’m...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Feb 23, 2025 | Academia
Imagine this: You’re at a conference, armed with business cards and a smile that screams, “I’m totally comfortable right now!” (Spoiler alert: You’re not.) But fear not, fellow academic adventurer! Your journey through the wilderness of professional networking is...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Feb 8, 2025 | Academia
Investing in choices refers to the idea of making deliberate and thoughtful decisions that contribute positively to your life and future. As you embark on your academic journey—whether as an undergraduate or a graduate student—you’ll soon realize that the...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Dec 26, 2024 | Academia
As I sit in my office, the soft glow of fairy lights twinkling among stacks of research papers, I can’t help but marvel at how quickly another academic year has flown by. The campus is quieter now, with most students heading home for the holidays. It’s the...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Dec 22, 2024 | Academia
Hey! Let’s talk about something that’s been gaining much attention lately: self-compassion at work. Now, I know what you might be thinking – “Isn’t work supposed to be all about pushing yourself, being tough, publish or perish, etc.?”...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Dec 2, 2024 | Academia
Ah, the academic presentation! That special time when we professors get to strut our stuff in front of colleagues who are equally impressed and itching to poke holes in our research. After years of witnessing (and, let’s be honest, committing) every presentation faux...
