Generalist with a PhD longer than you can pronounce?!
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Generalist with a PhD longer than you can pronounce?!
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Shern Tee is a lecturer, researcher, physicist and coder who specializes in all molecular dynamics simulations weird and unusual. Currently, he teaches and conducts research while advocating for cross-disciplinary thinking in traditionally specialized academic environments. Previously, he has worked across various educational institutions, developing his philosophy of "irrational optimism" about student potential. His work spans from designing engaging curriculum to fostering student curiosity to exploring how human connection intersects with academic learning. Shern also researches the evolving role of AI in education while maintaining focus on the fundamental importance of human relationships in learning environments.
What you'll learn:
- How "irrational optimism" about student potential can transform teaching approaches and outcomes
- Why generalist thinking is valuable in specialized academic environments and research settings
- Strategies for increasing student engagement through curiosity-driven teaching methods
- How exploring opposite perspectives can lead to breakthrough insights and learning
- The importance of confidence-based networking versus transactional relationship building
- Why human connection remains critical even as AI transforms educational landscapes
- Practical approaches to fostering exploration and discovery in academic settings
- How to navigate uncertainty in both networking and career development
Where to find Shern
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shern-tee-phd-8172241b3/
Where to find Milly
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/
- Website: http://www.millytamati.com/
Generalist World resources:
- Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qbGzMUMDCK5v3XbvRANmD?si=b1d7af51c24e43ee
- The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/
- Essays: https://www.generalistcareer.com/
- Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events
- Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning
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