Anmol (he/him) is currently pursuing a double Ph.D. at the University of Groningen and IIT Roorkee. He is working on identifying and understanding mechanisms involved in different cognitive tasks/behaviors (cognitive workload, depression, meditation, etc.) using EEG and Artificial Intelligence (machine learning, deep learning, cognitive modeling). Follow him on Twitter: @chirping_ai

To Be or Not To Be (a Reviewer 2): Should I Review Articles as a PhD Student?

For the wheels to continue turning in research, we need reviewers. Although often a thankless endeavour (littered with Reviewer 2 jokes), acting as a gatekeeper for the integrity of your research field remains vital. As a PhD student, you may find the process of reviewing a manuscript pretty novel, but a reviewer request email may enter your inbox in the near future. This article guides you through the pros and cons of reviewing articles.

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PREP: A Non-Traditional Route To PhD

Discover Nayanna Mercado-Soto’s non-traditional path to pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Sciences by participating in a Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP). Read about how this program helped her gain research experience, improve her communication skills, and prepare for the grad school application cycle.

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