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In the Spotlight
Committed to Caring: Rohit KarnikTo his students, Professor Karnik stands out not only for his technical expertise, but also for his character. It is this holistic approach to mentorship, both within engineering and in broader life contexts, that leaves a lasting impact.
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From the Blog
Productivity After ChaosThis summer, I spent much of my free time digging through my high school diaries. I was a boring diary writer—instead of long entries detailing friendship drama or failed crushes, most of my diary entries were to-do lists and resolutions. “Write paper,” “get up at 5:30 AM,” “5 miles of running per week,” and so […]
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