There is a lot of jaded-ness in academia right now.
But there is still a lot to celebrate and a lot of sense of achievement. Particularly for graduate students.
So I just love this look at doctoral dissertation acknowledgements. I was particularly struck by this reflection:
No matter how impenetrable the thesis title, the project’s success always seems to come down to the same simple thing: other people.
While graduate programs tend to focus on students, it’s a great reminder that humans are a social species and we are deeply affected by those around us.