A PhD in cups of espresso

When he started writing up his PhD thesis, Vittorio Aita was warned that it would be hard. However, he explains that taking pride in the small things and finding a lighthearted way to track his progress – in cups of espresso – kept him going even when the work was tough.

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Physics World
Published
2024-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.1088/2058-7058/37/12/34
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Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions
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A PhD in cups of espresso

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A PhD in cups of espresso

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Abstract

When he started writing up his PhD thesis, Vittorio Aita was warned that it would be hard. However, he explains that taking pride in the small things and finding a lighthearted way to track his progress – in cups of espresso – kept him going even when the work was tough.

Physics WorldVol. 37(12)
King's College - North Carolina (US), King's College London (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 55%
Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions
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