Notes
Notes & Updates
Occasional reflections on the research process, teaching, AI in academia, and whatever else is on my mind. These may be hopelessly out of date...
2025
- Six AI Applications Every Academic Should Try
From debugging code to synthesizing literature to creating a custom textbook, these applications complement rather than substitute for critical thinking.
- Just Treat It Like a 9 to 5 Job and Everything Else Will (Probably) Follow
How trading a little autonomy for structure conserves mental energy for what really matters.
2022
- How to Learn Statistical Methods By Yourself
My 4-to-N step process for teaching myself statistical methods. And you can too.
2021
- How to Get Started with Public Scholarship
Notes and reflections from a panel with Julia Azari, Hakeem Jefferson, and Matt Yglesias.
- How To Stay Productive During a Pandemic
As we get ready to start another (hopefully, the last) remote semester, here are four ideas for staying productive at home during a pandemic.
2020
- Don't Take Shortcuts When It Comes to Course Readings
You don't have to read every word on every page, but you should spend time on each book or article and answer these questions.