Comments from Students & Post-Docs
July 6, 2001
Hello John...
I am a grad student in Chemistry here at the University of Victoria.
I just completed your survey on issues that are presently a concern for
students and faculty members in chemistry, and I would just like to
commend you on this work that you are undertaking. I think it is great
idea that you are canvassing the ideas of young researchers. I hope that
you get some wonderful feedback from all of the schools.
Thank you, Sincerely yours,
B.K.
University of Victoria
July 13, 2001
Hi Dr. Andraos,
I am a graduate student in the first year of study. I'm pleased to see your
interest in the topics you have mentioned and wish you success in your study.
Recently, I have become interested in the question of why the number of
women who choose to pursue graduate studies in chemistry is smaller then
that of men. I feel that there is a logical explanation for this disparity
and as a 'hobby' have taken to studying this situation. Most of the
research in this area is conducted in the united states and I'm finding if
difficult to find Canadian data. You mentioned in your cover letter that
you've completed a study of the demographic in chemistry in Canada. Is that
data available somewhere?
I'm still in the preliminary stages of studying this topic if there is any
insight that you may be able to provide from your experiences I would
appreciate it. Thanks for your time and good luck with your study.
C.T.
University of Victoria
January 14, 2002
Dr. Andraos,
I had the opportunity to look at your web site this afternoon. It was
fantastic. I also have a page that offers advice about choosing a grad
school. Of course it comes from a student perspective.
http://communities.msn.ca/ApplyingtoCanadianGradSchools/welcome.msnw
I've added a link to your page on my web site. Thanks for your work in this
area. I look forward to meeting you at the CSC in Vancouver this year.
Cheers,
C.
January 22, 2003
Dear John,
Thank you for the password. I'm trying to send the feedback form for the
third time now, hopefully it will get through. I'd like to add that I do
find the web site really very helpful (I'm in the process of looking for an
academic position), and I appreciate your taking the time to put it
together.
Sincerely,
K.P.
University of British Columbia
January 30, 2003
Very good web site!
M.V.
Université de Montréal
April 26, 2003
All comments were positive...very enjoyable site
Monica Gill
MSc Student
UPEI
September 4, 2003
Hello Dr. Andraos,
I would like to personally thank you for your informative
session in Ottawa. You have actually renewed my faith in getting a career
in research, particularly in Canada. I am forever grateful for that.
And don't change a thing... you managed to touch base on a great deal of
concerns that I and other graduate students have regarding our futures
after graduation, specifically, how to approach the job market.
On behalf of the GCOC, I look forward to seeing you in Montreal. Best
regards,
S.H.