WIR-007 | Levi Harris

1. Contact X & Y regarding attending Z by EOD
2. Form a concrete plan of action to attend Z; add appropriate continuations to this list thereafter*
- *Contingent upon results of AI.1
3. Make contact with PIs/students at 2+ labs
4. Contact LOR writers; inform of high-level plans/timeline

Tags

[RSR] – research
[TA]  – TA responsibilities
[ACA] – academics/schoolwork
[LOG] – logistics/chores
[PhD] – PhD applications

Date	DOTW	Classes	Meetings	Work Completed
10-19-25	Sunday	None	None	[LOG] 1. Week-in-review
10-20-25	Monday	2.5 HRS	None	[LOG] 1. Conference research [LOG] 2. Update calendar
10-21-25	Tuesday	2.5 HRS	2.0 HRS	[LOG] 1. Emails [ACA] 2. Presentation prep [RSR] 3. Meeting prep
10-22-25	Wednesday	2.5 HRS	None	[LOG] 1. Draft/send `CSSA` newsletter [ACA] 2. Presentation prep [LOG] 3. Emails [RSR] 4. Work on competition
10-23-25	Thursday	2.5 HRS	0.75 HRS	[PHD] 1. Emails/translate requirements [RSR] 2. Work on competition
10-24-25	Friday	None	None	[RSR] 1. Work on competition [PHD] 2. Many emails [TA ] 3. Grade assignments
10-25-25	Saturday	None	None	[RSR] 1. Work on competition [PHD] 2. Create materials for LOR recommenders [ACA] 3. Midterm prep

Usually I would have a more substantive blog post prepared, but this week has been as busy as any I can recall. Looking forward: we will continue to drive towards a solid submission to X and aim to knock out remaining paperwork/logistical hurdles blocking the path toward graduation by the end of the week.

Action Items

1. Complete all paperwork required for graduation; upload proof
2. Establish a baseline (50-75th percentile performance) or better on X competition; upload proof
3. Email all candidate PIs w/ whom rapport is currently good/timing is appropriate; upload proof

Until next week 👋

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