In this episode, Spencer discusses being an external member on a students' thesis committee (and the positive aspects of doing so), while Josh shares the allure of serving as a reviewer of manuscripts. Spencer and Josh both describe how to move in a new research direction. 

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Link to blog post by Andrew Gelman on identifying errors in articles/research here: https://statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu/2017/06/01/another-serious-error-published-work/

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In this episode, Josh tells us about a successful workshop, and Spencer talks about finding and correcting errors in an already-published paper. Then, they both discuss dilemmas and tradeoffs related to what to do with your time during the summer.

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Link to blog post by Andrew Gelman on identifying errors in articles/research here: https://statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu/2017/06/01/another-serious-error-published-work/

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In this episode, Spencer discusses the long and winding road to new digs, and Josh discusses trying to plan ahead for a class in the fall. Then, in a new segment on trying to navigate the dilemmas and tradeoffs of early career faculty life, Spencer and Josh talk through some reasons to (and not to) go to a conference in the context of the question, Should I Go to This Conference?

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In this episode, Josh discusses an almost-dissertation that ended up becoming a published article. Then, Spencer talks about preparing a workshop that didn't get much of a turnout. Plus, discussion of trade-offs and copy centers!

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We're back (after a holiday hiatus that was a bit longer than planned!), In this episode, Spencer discusses a conference presentation proposal that wasn't accepted at first because the organizers were prioritizing other submissions--but was then, later, accepted. Josh discusses leaving his phone in a foreign country (Editor: It was returned to him!).

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In this episode, Josh brings up how long-forgotten ideas can become helpful again. Spencer discusses transportation-related issues and the way peripheral parts of work have a disproportionate impact on getting things done.

Spencer gets over himself and finally learns how to use some helpful software. Josh discusses the difficulty of defining and describing research interests.

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In this episode, Josh discusses getting something to print again - as an example of how the small things can really add up over time - and Spencer discusses the challenge of applying for a new grant for the first time.

Josh and Spencer welcome their friend Alex Lishinski to talk about what he Can't Believe Worked and what he is Try, Trying Again in his job as a non-university affiliated researcher.

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Josh describes receiving an affirming email from a collaborator for "I Can't Believe That Worked!" and Spencer discusses adapting to teaching a new course for "Try, Try Again.". Also, Impodster Syndrome is now available to download or subscribe to on (many) podcasting platforms!

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