Cosmologists: Share Degrees, PhDs & Rivalries

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The discussion revolves around a user seeking information about the educational backgrounds of theoretical astrophysicists and cosmologists on the forum, expressing both professional curiosity and a sense of rivalry. The user shares their own credentials, which include a double major in math and astrophysics and a PhD in cosmology from MIT. Another participant advises caution regarding privacy rules on the forum, suggesting that users can check profiles of regular members for shared information rather than directly asking for personal details. The conversation highlights the importance of adhering to forum etiquette while fostering professional connections in the field of cosmology.
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I'm not sure that this is the right spot for this, but I am a ( I like to think) an up and coming cosmologist. I assume that there are some theoretical astrophysicists/cosmologists present on this forum, and I wish to inquire as to your education. Namely, what degrees do you have, what did you do your PhD in and where, and so on. Of course, this is just professional curiosity, but also some element of rivalry ;)

For example, I double majored in math and astrophysics, and then got a PhD from MIT in cosmology.
 
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CosmicDream said:
I'm not sure that this is the right spot for this, but I am a ( I like to think) an up and coming cosmologist. I assume that there are some theoretical astrophysicists/cosmologists present on this forum, and I wish to inquire as to your education. Namely, what degrees do you have, what did you do your PhD in and where, and so on. Of course, this is just professional curiosity, but also some element of rivalry ;)

For example, I double majored in math and astrophysics, and then got a PhD from MIT in cosmology.
Welcome to the forum. Generally, asking for other people's personal information is a no-no on PF but maybe your request will pass. I suggest you read the forum rules since this is one forum where the rules are actually observed. Usually.
 
CosmicDream said:
I'm not sure that this is the right spot for this, but I am a ( I like to think) an up and coming cosmologist. I assume that there are some theoretical astrophysicists/cosmologists present on this forum, and I wish to inquire as to your education. Namely, what degrees do you have, what did you do your PhD in and where, and so on. Of course, this is just professional curiosity, but also some element of rivalry ;)

For example, I double majored in math and astrophysics, and then got a PhD from MIT in cosmology.
Welcome to the PF. :smile:

So in line with the privacy considerations that phinds mentions, you can look through the threads in the Cosmology forum to see who the regular members are there, and then click into their Profile pages to see if they've posted some of the information that you're interested in. Some folks do fill out the Information tab on their Profile pages, and others do not. It would be inappropriate to send a Private Message to a member asking for that information, but if they have already posted the information themselves in their Profile, then they are obviously comfortable with you reading the info.
 
CosmicDream said:
I double majored in math and astrophysics, and then got a PhD from MIT in cosmology.
Impressive credentials, BTW. :smile:
 
Ahh ok. Alright then, if it passes, then all good. If not, then oh well. Thanks for replying.
 
CosmicDream said:
Ahh ok. Alright then, if it passes, then all good. If not, then oh well. Thanks for replying.
If what passes?
 
berkeman said:
If what passes?
I think he's replying to my statement that his request might pass.
 

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