bad rec's and bad luck

[ktlee+ at pitt.edu]

Paula J. Schlax wrote:
 
> Does a great letter really make up for no publications?  Should the
> student have had the foresight to bail out on the project (assuming
> the advisor didn't)?  What if the advisor chooses to publish
> infrequently (and still retains funding)?
> 
> Just some topics for discussion.....
> 
> Paula


I have a tenure-track job! ...and no publications...

a situation I'll have to remedy before I come up for tenure. 

So, I guess great letters can make up for lack of publications. 


Karen Lee
(ktlee+ at pitt.edu)