I don't want to reflect too hard on 2014, because I had no idea what I was doing for most of it. With my personality, I'd rather look ahead. I'm halfway through my 2nd year of grad school, and here are my goals for 2015:
Professional:
- Publish in a policy journal again
- Plan & execute DC networking trip
- Identify & explore specific science policy careers
- Find session/panel to moderate at future conference
- Finish strategic outreach plan for CCH
- Co-moderate Career Conference 2015
School:
- Submit F31 grant
- Pass qualifying exam
- Attend 2 conferences
- First author scientific paper
- Read at least 1 paper per week
Fitness:
- 300lb deadlift
- Gym at least 2x/week
- 10 sec L-sit
- Freestanding handstand
- 5 pull-ups
Personal:
- Travel out of the country
- Complete Linux online course
- Practice piano 3x/week
- Take singing/piano lessons
- Blog monthly
- Have more science-specific Twitter discussions
A few notes:
I feel the need to separate Professional goals from School goals because even though I'm in a traditional research lab, my current career plans are aimed at science policy. About that 300lb deadlift: my max pull has been around 225-245lb since the very first time I tried over 5 years ago. I've been claiming 300lbs as a goal for a very long time. Time to stop screwing around and get at it. Some of the other goals seem a little lofty, but might as well think big, right?
What are your goals for the upcoming year?
