Interview with Saul Glasman

Math-Life Balance

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Saul Glasman worked in homotopy theory and K-theory, and now works as a software engineer. In this interview, we discuss the hardships of academic jobmarket, fears around leaving math, and the fundamental problems in academia.

Saul's homepage: http://www-users.math.umn.edu/~sglasman/

Photo: from his website

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0:00 teaser

0:44 always loved math

2:04 why left academia

8:55 the fears of leaving

14:02 staying in touch with math

20:33 send greetings to Saul :)

21:55 stigma around leaving academia

25:13 problems in academia

30:11 we aren't taught to teach

35:50 there's freedom in industry

37:36 and you feel productive!

42:44 social interactions: academia vs industry

45:19 learning effective team work

49:15 you can learn to enjoy a job

52:20 why can't we do internships

55:47 what you wish you knew

59:02 advice for those who have doubts

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