This post will also be a special post, it will be about another Harvard graduate student, Luke Kelley. I was lucky enough to interview Luke about his work and the life of a graduate student. Luke also gave advise that will help future graduate students. Luke's main area of research is in massive black hole mergers. He studies what processes mediate this process, what mechanisms, and how long it takes for this process to occur.
Luke's love for Astrophysics began when he first watched Star Trek. His fascination for science took him to UC Santa Cruz where he did research in particle physics. He then change into Astrophysics where all aspects of physics are used, unlike in some Physics sub fields where only one or two aspects of Physics are used.
Graduate school differs a lot when compare to other level of education. In graduate school you suppose to be self motivated and independent. This is unlike other levels of education where you are guided trough the learning process. Luke advised undergraduate students to focus on getting research experience, and good recommendation letters that will speak about your research potential. These are the key elements that will help undergraduates get into graduate school.
Life in graduate school is also a lot different, in the sense that you choose when to work. Some work early in the morning and some late at night but the key is to not get sidetracked. Another important factor is finding a balance so you don't over work yourself.
Luke Kelley's websites and contact info:
https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/~lkelley
https://www.youtube.com/user/lzkelley
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