Dr. S

On writing reports...

Dr. S: "Logical, not chronological. No Day 1: Read Chapter 1 or Day 2: Read Chapter 2, that sort of thing. No one cares that you read the whole book."

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On trying not to look depressed while giving oral presentations...

Dr. S: "Please, try not to look like your cat died."

(Some laughter.)

Dr. S: "Even if your cat died, please just... pretend."

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On research pride...

Dr. S: "I know that every one of you thinks that your research is the most important -- but you're the only one in the room (who thinks that)."