Ok, so you've been accepted into a PhD program... Now what?! Here, you will find quick tips and insights of what a Phd program is, what it isn't, and what you should pay attention to on your journey. Enjoy!
On April 2, 2026, I successfully defended my dissertation: "Radical Solutions: To Be Young, Gifted in Teaching Mathematics" at Boston University's Earl Center for Learning and Innovation. In May, 2026 I will graduate with a PhD in Mathematics & Science Education.
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I will do another PhD Tip on the prep! But that is for season 3!
27 Aug 2025
#19 Keep A List of Research Questions
Some of your best research ideas will come when you least expect them—and if you don’t capture them, they’re gone. In this episode, Cliff Freeman shares why every PhD student should keep a living research question list from the very start of their program. Learn how this simple habit can fuel your dissertation, spark future projects, and even lead to funded research years down the line.
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20 Aug 2025
#18 Chase Momentum Not Perfection
Perfectionism might feel like a badge of honor, but in the dissertation process, it’s a momentum killer. In this episode, Cliff Freeman shares why chasing “perfect” before you share your work can cost you months—and how embracing early, imperfect drafts can speed up your progress. Learn why your advisor needs to see your work sooner, how early feedback can save you from wasted effort, and why every dissertation will be rewritten anyway.
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