So usually the first step in getting a PhD is the qualifiers. In interdisciplinary fields that have such a wide variety of background knowledge (like *ahem* biological alchemy) what is traditionally done is a short research project with a mini-defense with your committee. This means it is you, your research and a blackboard. They can grill you on nearly anything they feel like. Lots of departments will not let you continue if you don't pass on your 2nd try.
Lots of people say (which I totally think is absurd) that it is best to practice by imagining your audience naked to get over nervousness.
Okay now that you have the background, How about Roy and Ed try to help Russ practice for his qualifiers by seriously grilling him while ACTUALLY being naked!
Wait for it... It will get amusing.....
So usually the first step in getting a PhD is the qualifiers. In interdisciplinary fields that have such a wide variety of background knowledge (like *ahem* biological alchemy) what is traditionally done is a short research project with a mini-defense with your committee. This means it is you, your research and a blackboard. They can grill you on nearly anything they feel like. Lots of departments will not let you continue if you don't pass on your 2nd try.
Lots of people say (which I totally think is absurd) that it is best to practice by imagining your audience naked to get over nervousness.
Okay now that you have the background, How about Roy and Ed try to help Russ practice for his qualifiers by seriously grilling him while ACTUALLY being naked!