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PhD Students Need Financial Advice Too
July 14, 2026
I was recently chatting with one of my intern-buddies, and I was surprised to learn he kept all of his cash in his bank account. Not a single penny was invested. I explained to him why he should invest, and after he came around to my view, I started to explain the basics of investing. That conversation made me remember how clueless I was when I first started investing in 2020, and it helped me realize how much implicit investing knowledge I had soaked up over the years.
We Need a Technical Definition for World Models
June 27, 2026
“You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is clear.”
— Sherlock Holmes to Dr. Watson, A Scandal in Bohemia
A PhD Student's Honest Reflection on Attending CVPR as a First-Time Author
June 07, 2026
CVPR 2026 was my first time attending a conference as an author I also attended CVPR 2024, but not as an author. . I went to all five days (two workshop days, three main conference days), and as the days went on, I maintained a Note on my phone with any fleeting thoughts I had. This post compiles & reflects on them.