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Some Thoughts on Networking

Learn the importance of networking in research, how to approach conferences, workshops, and personal connections strategically. Gain valuable insights to enhance your academic journey.

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Some Thoughts on Networking

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  1. Some Thoughts on Networking • Adam Klivans

  2. Research is the most important thing. • Networking can help you accomplish your research goals. • Finding letter writers.

  3. Being in Texas • Austin is a one-research-school town. • Contrast: Boston, New York City. • Harder to travel to major conferences/workshops.

  4. Therefore: • Getting out of Austin every once in awhile is extra important.

  5. Get yourself to a conference.... • Ask your advisor. • Even if you don’t have a paper. • Same holds for workshops (invite only).

  6. Preparing for the conference. • Who will be there? • Come prepared with technical questions/approaches/ideas. • Non-technical can be awkward. • Associated workshop?

  7. The approach • Try not to interrupt the person you’d like to talk to. • Ask if they can spare you a few minutes. • Find a table.

  8. Follow up • If you can think about something they said that night, even better. • Email.

  9. Caveat • Some people are jerks. • Keep cool.

  10. When traveling.... • See if you can stop by and visit potential colleagues.... give a talk. • They will appreciate it ($$)

  11. Do not ignore your fellow students. • Your student-generation will soon be the next set of ‘important people.’ • Get to know them.

  12. The in-house seminar • Give a talk at your local seminar. • Organize a reading group/student seminar.

  13. Back at home • Take advantage of visitors. • Sign up on their interview schedule.

  14. Some personal anecdotes • My first paper / Fields Institute • Interview nightmare • Workshops • Going to dinner at a conference. • Getting hired.

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