45 min
S2E4 Utsav Patel SGNZ - Sci Grad New Zealand
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- Science
NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨
Utsav is a fourth year PhD student at Duke University researching particle physics within the ATLAS experiment.
He previously attained a First Class Honours in Physics alongside a Bachelor’s Degree in Science with a major in Physics and a minor in Mathematics at the University of Auckland.
In his transition from New Zealand to the states - especially in the confusing process of applying to international graduate programs, Utsav has learnt a lot and looks to help anyone that is considering further studies in international universities.
LINK IN BIO
Timestamps
0:15 Intro
1:11 What got you into science?
2:20 The influence of high school physics for Utsav
3:35 Physics vs Engineering
4:46 Lorenzo and Utsav reminisce over inorganic chemistry while Kai Man gets PTSD from his first year physics course
6:30 Most people take physics just as part of the "Asian 5" for budding biomedical science students
7:15 Astronomy in University of Auckland
7:45 The paths/specialisations in physics
8:34 Utsav specializes in particle physics
9:53 Honours is where you really dive into your specialty
12:25 The benefits of an entire class/paper dedicated to lab work
15:56 Finishing undergraduate and Utsav's options
17:00 PhD talk and Postgrad talk
20:36 Specifics on Utsav's Honours thesis
22:50 Utsav praising engineering prowess
23:33 How he got to Duke University from Auckland
25:35 Utsav runs a panel with friends to assist budding students in NZ in their applications to PhD in America
29:50 American university shortlist
31:00 Kai Man would pick based on NCAA and chances of watching an NBA basketball prospect
33:10 Utsav and Lorenzo are San Antonio Spurs fans
34:10 Enjoying your time in university is important
34:57 What are the first two years of American PhDs like?
37:20 Utsav is still in particle physics but with a different focus
41:54 Applying for a PhD in a different country is confusing. Always ask for help from anyone.
42:54 Final question: what advice would you give to past you or other people in similar situations?
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Credit
Logo: Denny Lee
Intro: "Cali" By Jonas Bjørnstad (https://pixabay.com/music/beats-cali-1171/?fbclid=IwAR0yGsfL9GEURuj4VpzFIUKdXmmH1Pik3YxUokmsKJ1QLNQdaPJC-HKsNsg)
Outro: "U Said It V13 Soundcloud" By Jonas Bjørnstad (https://pixabay.com/music/beats-u-said-it-v13-souncloud-1167/?fbclid=IwAR0tQaXzxiON3LN9hmMY14hZlVSafDuz8T3DIXfDBoKttlnEdpnTK9shyag)
NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨
Utsav is a fourth year PhD student at Duke University researching particle physics within the ATLAS experiment.
He previously attained a First Class Honours in Physics alongside a Bachelor’s Degree in Science with a major in Physics and a minor in Mathematics at the University of Auckland.
In his transition from New Zealand to the states - especially in the confusing process of applying to international graduate programs, Utsav has learnt a lot and looks to help anyone that is considering further studies in international universities.
LINK IN BIO
Timestamps
0:15 Intro
1:11 What got you into science?
2:20 The influence of high school physics for Utsav
3:35 Physics vs Engineering
4:46 Lorenzo and Utsav reminisce over inorganic chemistry while Kai Man gets PTSD from his first year physics course
6:30 Most people take physics just as part of the "Asian 5" for budding biomedical science students
7:15 Astronomy in University of Auckland
7:45 The paths/specialisations in physics
8:34 Utsav specializes in particle physics
9:53 Honours is where you really dive into your specialty
12:25 The benefits of an entire class/paper dedicated to lab work
15:56 Finishing undergraduate and Utsav's options
17:00 PhD talk and Postgrad talk
20:36 Specifics on Utsav's Honours thesis
22:50 Utsav praising engineering prowess
23:33 How he got to Duke University from Auckland
25:35 Utsav runs a panel with friends to assist budding students in NZ in their applications to PhD in America
29:50 American university shortlist
31:00 Kai Man would pick based on NCAA and chances of watching an NBA basketball prospect
33:10 Utsav and Lorenzo are San Antonio Spurs fans
34:10 Enjoying your time in university is important
34:57 What are the first two years of American PhDs like?
37:20 Utsav is still in particle physics but with a different focus
41:54 Applying for a PhD in a different country is confusing. Always ask for help from anyone.
42:54 Final question: what advice would you give to past you or other people in similar situations?
Find us on all our socials:
https://www.facebook.com/Scigradnz
https://www.instagram.com/scigradnz/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sgnz-science-grads-new-zealand/
Credit
Logo: Denny Lee
Intro: "Cali" By Jonas Bjørnstad (https://pixabay.com/music/beats-cali-1171/?fbclid=IwAR0yGsfL9GEURuj4VpzFIUKdXmmH1Pik3YxUokmsKJ1QLNQdaPJC-HKsNsg)
Outro: "U Said It V13 Soundcloud" By Jonas Bjørnstad (https://pixabay.com/music/beats-u-said-it-v13-souncloud-1167/?fbclid=IwAR0tQaXzxiON3LN9hmMY14hZlVSafDuz8T3DIXfDBoKttlnEdpnTK9shyag)
45 min