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Aru Ray

I am a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in Bonn, Germany. Previously I was a postdoc at Brandeis University, a graduate student at Rice University, and an undergraduate at SUNY Geneseo, all in the USA. I spent most of my life pre-college in Kolkata, India.

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555 How should I deal with discouragement as a graduate student? Jun 29 '12
246 “I've somehow convinced everyone that I'm actually good at this” - how to effectively deal with Imposter Syndrome Aug 9 '13
224 If you know a family member who is much more qualified and capable in mathematics than you are, should find another field of specialisation? Apr 28 '17
124 Should I quit my PhD - workload, self-esteem and social life Feb 18 '15
95 “I've somehow convinced everyone that I'm actually good at this” - how to effectively deal with Imposter Syndrome Aug 9 '13
51 I graduated last year and my advisor passed away unexpectedly soon after. What should I do now for subsequent academic job searches? Mar 23 '15
36 University I rejected is asking which other one I chose over them; should I tell? Mar 28 '17
36 Is it true that 'nice' professors fail to produce good students? Feb 5 '15
33 How do I know if I am truly prepared for graduate school in mathematics? Mar 5 '15
30 How should I introduce myself (a graduate student) at a conference? Oct 14 '13
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