u/Sea-Mycologist-9243

Hello, everyone!

I’m currently looking for a panelist who would be willing to sit in as a panel member for my upcoming thesis proposal defense. The defense can be conducted either face to face or online, depending on the panelist’s availability.

I’ve already reached out to several PhD professors specializing in coral reefs, ecology, marine biology, and related fields, but unfortunately, many of them will be attending conferences or already have prior commitments. I’m worried that I may not be able to push through with my defense this coming November, as this is currently the only panel position I’m missing.

I would really appreciate any advice, suggestions, or recommendations especially if you know professors or previous advisers who may be interested and available to serve as a panelist.

I’m also willing to provide an honorarium for their time and expertise.
Thank you so much in advance for any leads or recommendations. I would truly appreciate your help! 🙏

Hello, titos and titas. I need your advice kung tama ba ‘tong desisyon ko hahahaha. I (25F) ay balak magresign sa aking job. Almost 3 years na ako at okay talaga ang sahod (60k a month). However, nightshift ang schedule ko, onsite at currently magthesis na sa Masters ko. Sobrang layo ng current role ko (Medical Biller) sa program ko sa graduate school (MS Environmental Science). Grateful ako sa job ko kasi ito ang nagfund ng tuition ko at needs ko as a student pero sobrang drain na ako sa work. Repetitive ang tasks at walang growth. Madalas pa ako
magkasakit dahil nightshift. Feeling ko
malapit na ako maburnout at talagang hinihila ko na lang sarili ko papasok. On the other hand, sobrang nageenjoy ako sa masters ko kasi madaming opportunity na umattend ng workshops and seminars. Kahit estudyante pa lang ako, talagang sinasama kami ng mga professor ko sa mga projects nila if gusto namin magparticipate. This is the primary reason bakit gusto ko na bitawan ang work ko at maghanap ng role na related dito like Research Assistant or instructor.

However advice sakin ay tyagain ko na yung work ko dahil isang taon na lang naman natitira sa school ko. Knowing na magastos ang thesis, kailangan ko ng pera. Pero recently merong scholarship program ang university namin na natanggap ng lateral applicant. Talagang pinush ko magpasa and now waiting pa rin ako.

I’m not sure kung kaya ko pa magwork sa company namin habang gumagawa ng thesis. Nahirapan din mga kaklase ko pagsabayin, kahit full time students sila. Knowing na nightshift ako at nagkakasakit pa, worth it ba umalis at humanap ng work na related na lang dito habang inaantay ang grant? Sobrang big decision nito sa’kin kaya nahihirapan din me :<<<

salamat!

Hi there! I'm searching for thesis ideas on corals near hydrothermal vents. Located in center of the center of marine biodiversity, I have one year to complete this study. My initial plan was to assess the coral community using photoquadrats, but I'd love to explore other methodological approaches. Do you have any suggestions or advice on how I can successfully pull this off? thank you!

edit: it’s shallow hydrothermal vents, 9 meters deep