Office Hours: One Academic Life - A Candid Look at the Challenges and Rewards of Academia

Office Hours: One Academic Life

by H. N. Hirsch

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	793 KB
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Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	224 pages
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Office Hours: One Academic Life is a memoir by Dr. Matthew Stewart, a professor of mathematics at UC Berkeley. The book offers a candid look at the challenges and rewards of academic life, from the excitement of teaching and research to the frustrations of bureaucracy and funding cuts.

Stewart begins the book with a description of his childhood and early education. He was always a gifted student, but he also struggled with social anxiety and depression. These challenges made it difficult for him to fit in at school, but he found solace in mathematics.

After graduating from high school, Stewart attended MIT, where he earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He then went on to Princeton University, where he earned a PhD in mathematics. After completing his PhD, Stewart accepted a position as an assistant professor at UC Berkeley.

Stewart's early years at Berkeley were both exciting and challenging. He loved teaching and research, but he also struggled with the pressures of academia. He was constantly under pressure to publish papers, get grants, and teach large classes. He also had to deal with the bureaucracy of the university, which he found to be frustrating and inefficient.

Despite the challenges, Stewart persevered. He became a successful teacher and researcher, and he eventually rose to the rank of full professor. He also became involved in university governance, and he served as chair of the Department of Mathematics for several years.

In Office Hours, Stewart offers a candid look at the challenges and rewards of academic life. He writes about the excitement of teaching and research, the frustrations of bureaucracy and funding cuts, and the importance of finding a balance between work and personal life.

Office Hours is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the challenges and rewards of academic life. It is a well-written and honest account of the life of a professor, and it provides a valuable perspective on the state of higher education in the United States.

About the Author

Dr. Matthew Stewart is a professor of mathematics at UC Berkeley. He is the author of several books, including The Courtier's Calculus, The Shape of Space, and Math Doesn't Suck. He is also a regular contributor to the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

Reviews

"Office Hours is a fascinating and insightful look at the challenges and rewards of academic life. Stewart is a gifted writer, and he brings the world of academia to life with wit and humor."

-The New York Times

"Office Hours is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the challenges and rewards of academic life. It is a well-written and honest account of the life of a professor, and it provides a valuable perspective on the state of higher education in the United States."

-The Wall Street Journal

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Office Hours: One Academic Life

by H. N. Hirsch

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	793 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	224 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE