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Re:Many junior scientists need to take a hard look at their ... by wil421 on Thursday October 26, 2017 @08:59AM (#15558380)
My programming 101 teacher was exactly like this except instead of going home he would go to his lab. He was extremely disorganized and would spend the first 30-45 minutes of class making sure his java programs were working for the lecture.

A student finally asked him why he doesn’t come prepared to class. His response was he teaches he easiest class the can and only the minimum amount of classes he needs to. He wanted to work on his research and get grants not teach.

He was making 150k.

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Re:Many junior scientists need to take a hard look at their ... by anjc on Thursday October 26, 2017 @09:05AM (#15558417)
> He wanted to work on his research and get grants not teach.

Working on research that's worthy of grants is extremely taxing, and is the part that makes universities function. Teaching undergrads is a chore.

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Re:Many junior scientists need to take a hard look at their ... by wil421 on Thursday October 26, 2017 @09:17AM (#15558504)
I understand but the students are the ones struggling due to an absent teacher. I’m greatful he wants to do research but jaded due to the fact he doesnt care about the class or students.

My education was subpar due to his lack of effort.

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Re:Many junior scientists need to take a hard look at their ... by anjc on Thursday October 26, 2017 @11:13AM (#15559549)
Oh don't get me wrong, I'm only too aware that expertise in a field doesn't make you a good teacher. I did badly in some subjects for the same reason, I feel.
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