[Lilab] GSR assignments for 2024 Winter

[Wei Vivian Li]

Hi All,

Please confirm receipt of this email.

Shiwei and Kiano, please keep me informed of your progress (i.e., when you
submit the department's form, and when you hear any results from the
department).

Vivian



On Thu, Nov 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM Wei Vivian Li <weil at ucr.edu> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> First, please remember to provide your availability for the study group.
>
> Please see below for the GSR assignments for 2024 Winter:
>
> Shiwei: 50% TA
> Yudi: 50% GSR
> Kiano: 50% TA
> Brian: 50% GSR
>
> Note that the only way to apply for a TA position is to fill out the
> application form sent from the department. Please submit the form on time
> once you receive it. If you have difficulty securing a TA position, please
> let me know asap.
>
> Also note that the assignments will likely change every quarter based on a
> joint consideration of multiple factors, so not getting GSR in one quarter
> does not mean your work in the previous quarter is not appreciated. On
> average, students making satisfying research progress will receive GSR
> positions more frequently to help protect your research time.
>
> I want to emphasize that the difference in TA/GSR assignments is not
> linked to expectations on your research progress. These are just two
> different ways of providing PhD students financial support. When it comes
> to evaluating your PhD thesis, it's eventually based on whether you have
> contributed enough novel research results, not how many hours you have
> worked, or how many quarters you serve as GSRs.
>
> Best,
> Vivian
>
>
>
>
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