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Study Smart, Study
Less: Improving Your
Study Skills
Dr. Malika Grayson
Priya Khanchandani
Who Am I?
 Raised in Trinidad and Tobago
 Adelphi University
 Bachelors Degree in Physics
 Cornell University
 Masters of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
 PhD in Mechanical Engineering
 Northrop Grumman Corporation
 Future Technical Leader, Class of 2019
 Systems Engineer
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Who Am I?
 Born and raised in India
 BE (India) & MS (USA) in Biomedical Engineering
 Research Associate
 Design Quality Engineer
 Clinical Scientist
 Product Risk Analyst
 Interests: Hiking, biking, listening to music, community outreach & STEM
activities
 Affiliations: 3
What is my current study method?
 Where do I study?
 Who do I study with?
 What is your biggest challenge when it comes to preparing for exams
or revising?
 Current study challenge
4
Acclimatizing
Challenging Adjustments:
 Independent Research
 Independent Thinking
 Knowing you are responsible for outcomes
 High Level of Multitasking
 Balancing Relationships
5
Overcoming challenges, failures and
road blocks
Break out session!
6
 What are some of the challenges you have in preparing for an
exam or studying in general?
 What are some of the ways to diffuse frustrations or overcome
these challenges?
Overcoming Challenges
 Stay on top of current lectures
 Read and review notes
 Take a step back to gain perspective
 Talk to your classmates or professors
 Challenges are meant to be overcome
 Slow process but results in a thorough mentality
 Always ask for clarifications
 “I am committed to this problem but is it possible to get some
clarification?”
7
What is the best approach?
 Getting out of your comfort zone
 Finding a group of people who you feel comfortable asking questions
8
 Ask questions
 Be innovative
9
What is the best approach?
 Engage with your supervising professor and TA’s
 This shows your willingness to learn
 Take advantage of what they can teach you
 Potential mentors and sponsors
10
What is the best approach?
Network/Get Involved
 Engineering Societies
 AISES, NSBE, SWE, SHPE, and others
 Other Social Groups on campus
 Women’s Networking groups
 SME clubs
11
What is Your Study
Journey?
My Study Journey
13
Take a high
level
approach
• Think about the “abstract”
What is the
general idea
of the topic?
• Why is it important?
What is
being done?
• Studies, experiments, examples
What were
the results?
• What was discovered?
What does it
all mean?
• Conclusion
My Goal: Someone outside of the class should understand
Let’s Try It
Break out session!
 Read the brief hand out
 Can you identify a main idea and the key elements?
Step 1: Identify the Objective/Theme
 Effectiveness of wind turbines on buildings
 Wind Energy in the built environment
 Pros and Cons of wind turbines on top of buildings
Step 2: Identify the Key Aspects
 Pro: Wind speeds increase with height
 Con: Wind environment on tall buildings are not conducive
 Turbulence
 Unsteady winds
 Building architecture would need to play a role
 Oriented in prevailing wind (e.g. Pearl Tower)
 Increase in structural costs
 Unlikely most buildings will be able to create conditions for revenue
generation
Step 3: Put it all together
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Effectiveness of
wind turbines on
buildings
Pro: Wind
speeds
increase with
height
Con: Wind
environment
on tall
buildings are
turbulent and
unsteady
Building
architecture
must be
considered
Building
structure costs
increase. e.g
Pearl Tower
Most buildings
will not be
able to have
revenue
generation
Many factors
must be
considered:
Wind
direction,
building
height, etc
Study Methods Vary
 Different Styles
 Know your style
Group Activity
 Read the questions & select the one (A, B, C) that you are more likely to give
 Add up your A's, B’s and C’s
Results
 Mostly A’s: VISUAL
 Mostly B’s: AUDITORY
 Mostly C’s: KINESTHETIC
VISUAL
 Read/see pictures
 Color/spoken language (e.g. stories) rich in imagery.
 Tips to Learn Better:
Tables/Graphs
Pictures/
Diagrams
Color
Coding
Videos
Flashcards
AUDITORY
 Hearing & Listening
 Spoken Instructions
 Reading out loud
 Tips to Learn Better:
Read out
keywords/
flashcards
Record &
listen
Read out
assignments
/directions
Debates
KINESTHETIC
 Touching & Doing
 Physical movement/activities
 “Hands-on" learner
 Tips to Learn Better:
Activities:
Building/m
oving
Walk
around/rock in
chair
Computer/
Experiments
Arrange
flashcards
in groups
Hold on to
something
Takeaways from Styles
 Best Approach – Combination of all senses
 Be aware of preferences
 Experiment different methods of learning
Study Tips
 Do not write paragraphs
 Brief, Precise Notes
 Spider Diagrams/Tables/Mind maps
 Learn by doing
 Experiments
 Surroundings (people)
 Homework & Study Groups
 Study Buddy/Mentors
 Length of study time
 Sleep and Rest
 Notes system vs Points system
 Flash cards
 Skimming/Selective reading
Your Study Method is Unique!
 Learn to ask for help
 Ask questions
 Learn when you have reached your saturation point for the day
 Be open with your advisor/student mentor and yourself about what you can
achieve in a given time
 You cannot control the level of difficulty in an assignment given, but you cn control
how you approach and handle it
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Know Your Limits
Have Confidence
Speak Up
 May feel as if you do not belong or think you know less than what you actually
know
 Imposter Syndrome
 You are a growing expert as you learn more about the subject matter
 Do not be afraid to ask questions or for clarifications
OWN YOUR VOICE!
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Preparation and Planning
 Setting Goals
 Weekly, semester
 Create a weekly timeline
 Iterative process through out the semester
 Improve with each new class
 Place milestones on your timeline
 Midterms, projects, finals
 Make a plan for each milestone or think about how you can prepare for it
 Roadmap
 At the end of each year, think ahead about future classes and accomplishments
 “How can what I studied this semester, help me next semester?”
29
My Professional Advice
Networking
Coaching
Mentoring
Job Based Experience
Education/Training
Takeaways
31
 There are different study styles
 Try new things to find what works
 Preparation and planning is a must
 Goals, timelines, milestones
 Speak up!
 Ask for help
 Study F.A.S.T
 Focus on key points, Alternate where
you study, Surround yourself with
others who can help, Timing is
everything
 Use your experiences to help younger
students
 Pass the baton!
Thank You!
QUESTIONS?
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Contact Information
Malika Grayson
 Email:
 graysonmalika@gmail.com
 LinkedIn
 Malika Grayson
 Instagram
 @blackgirlsguide2gradschool
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Priya Khanchandani
 Email:
 priya.khanchandani@gmail.com
 LinkedIn
 Priya Khanchandani

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Study Smart, Study Less – Improving Your Study Skills

  • 1. Study Smart, Study Less: Improving Your Study Skills Dr. Malika Grayson Priya Khanchandani
  • 2. Who Am I?  Raised in Trinidad and Tobago  Adelphi University  Bachelors Degree in Physics  Cornell University  Masters of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering  PhD in Mechanical Engineering  Northrop Grumman Corporation  Future Technical Leader, Class of 2019  Systems Engineer 2
  • 3. Who Am I?  Born and raised in India  BE (India) & MS (USA) in Biomedical Engineering  Research Associate  Design Quality Engineer  Clinical Scientist  Product Risk Analyst  Interests: Hiking, biking, listening to music, community outreach & STEM activities  Affiliations: 3
  • 4. What is my current study method?  Where do I study?  Who do I study with?  What is your biggest challenge when it comes to preparing for exams or revising?  Current study challenge 4
  • 5. Acclimatizing Challenging Adjustments:  Independent Research  Independent Thinking  Knowing you are responsible for outcomes  High Level of Multitasking  Balancing Relationships 5
  • 6. Overcoming challenges, failures and road blocks Break out session! 6  What are some of the challenges you have in preparing for an exam or studying in general?  What are some of the ways to diffuse frustrations or overcome these challenges?
  • 7. Overcoming Challenges  Stay on top of current lectures  Read and review notes  Take a step back to gain perspective  Talk to your classmates or professors  Challenges are meant to be overcome  Slow process but results in a thorough mentality  Always ask for clarifications  “I am committed to this problem but is it possible to get some clarification?” 7
  • 8. What is the best approach?  Getting out of your comfort zone  Finding a group of people who you feel comfortable asking questions 8
  • 9.  Ask questions  Be innovative 9 What is the best approach?
  • 10.  Engage with your supervising professor and TA’s  This shows your willingness to learn  Take advantage of what they can teach you  Potential mentors and sponsors 10 What is the best approach?
  • 11. Network/Get Involved  Engineering Societies  AISES, NSBE, SWE, SHPE, and others  Other Social Groups on campus  Women’s Networking groups  SME clubs 11
  • 12. What is Your Study Journey?
  • 13. My Study Journey 13 Take a high level approach • Think about the “abstract” What is the general idea of the topic? • Why is it important? What is being done? • Studies, experiments, examples What were the results? • What was discovered? What does it all mean? • Conclusion My Goal: Someone outside of the class should understand
  • 14. Let’s Try It Break out session!  Read the brief hand out  Can you identify a main idea and the key elements?
  • 15. Step 1: Identify the Objective/Theme  Effectiveness of wind turbines on buildings  Wind Energy in the built environment  Pros and Cons of wind turbines on top of buildings
  • 16. Step 2: Identify the Key Aspects  Pro: Wind speeds increase with height  Con: Wind environment on tall buildings are not conducive  Turbulence  Unsteady winds  Building architecture would need to play a role  Oriented in prevailing wind (e.g. Pearl Tower)  Increase in structural costs  Unlikely most buildings will be able to create conditions for revenue generation
  • 17. Step 3: Put it all together 17 Effectiveness of wind turbines on buildings Pro: Wind speeds increase with height Con: Wind environment on tall buildings are turbulent and unsteady Building architecture must be considered Building structure costs increase. e.g Pearl Tower Most buildings will not be able to have revenue generation Many factors must be considered: Wind direction, building height, etc
  • 18. Study Methods Vary  Different Styles  Know your style
  • 19. Group Activity  Read the questions & select the one (A, B, C) that you are more likely to give  Add up your A's, B’s and C’s
  • 20. Results  Mostly A’s: VISUAL  Mostly B’s: AUDITORY  Mostly C’s: KINESTHETIC
  • 21. VISUAL  Read/see pictures  Color/spoken language (e.g. stories) rich in imagery.  Tips to Learn Better: Tables/Graphs Pictures/ Diagrams Color Coding Videos Flashcards
  • 22. AUDITORY  Hearing & Listening  Spoken Instructions  Reading out loud  Tips to Learn Better: Read out keywords/ flashcards Record & listen Read out assignments /directions Debates
  • 23. KINESTHETIC  Touching & Doing  Physical movement/activities  “Hands-on" learner  Tips to Learn Better: Activities: Building/m oving Walk around/rock in chair Computer/ Experiments Arrange flashcards in groups Hold on to something
  • 24. Takeaways from Styles  Best Approach – Combination of all senses  Be aware of preferences  Experiment different methods of learning
  • 25. Study Tips  Do not write paragraphs  Brief, Precise Notes  Spider Diagrams/Tables/Mind maps  Learn by doing  Experiments  Surroundings (people)  Homework & Study Groups  Study Buddy/Mentors  Length of study time  Sleep and Rest  Notes system vs Points system  Flash cards  Skimming/Selective reading Your Study Method is Unique!
  • 26.  Learn to ask for help  Ask questions  Learn when you have reached your saturation point for the day  Be open with your advisor/student mentor and yourself about what you can achieve in a given time  You cannot control the level of difficulty in an assignment given, but you cn control how you approach and handle it 27 Know Your Limits
  • 27. Have Confidence Speak Up  May feel as if you do not belong or think you know less than what you actually know  Imposter Syndrome  You are a growing expert as you learn more about the subject matter  Do not be afraid to ask questions or for clarifications OWN YOUR VOICE! 28
  • 28. Preparation and Planning  Setting Goals  Weekly, semester  Create a weekly timeline  Iterative process through out the semester  Improve with each new class  Place milestones on your timeline  Midterms, projects, finals  Make a plan for each milestone or think about how you can prepare for it  Roadmap  At the end of each year, think ahead about future classes and accomplishments  “How can what I studied this semester, help me next semester?” 29
  • 29. My Professional Advice Networking Coaching Mentoring Job Based Experience Education/Training
  • 30. Takeaways 31  There are different study styles  Try new things to find what works  Preparation and planning is a must  Goals, timelines, milestones  Speak up!  Ask for help  Study F.A.S.T  Focus on key points, Alternate where you study, Surround yourself with others who can help, Timing is everything  Use your experiences to help younger students  Pass the baton!
  • 32. Contact Information Malika Grayson  Email:  graysonmalika@gmail.com  LinkedIn  Malika Grayson  Instagram  @blackgirlsguide2gradschool 33 Priya Khanchandani  Email:  priya.khanchandani@gmail.com  LinkedIn  Priya Khanchandani

Hinweis der Redaktion

  1. Today we will talk about how we all approach our revisions or studying. What is our style and how we can tweak or improve our study styles to ensure we are the most efficient and retaining he most information.
  2. Focus on Wind Energy generation in the urban environment. Work as Sys Eng but role changes depending on location. Software dev and data analysis last year. Sector R&D strategy this year
  3. Now that I have told you a little bit about me, I would like to learn a little bit about you. Please feel free to answer the survey if you have not already done so. Why did you decide summer research? Or summer research vs an industry internship?
  4. Acclimatizing to a new environment and new way of studying
  5. Being an active reader, reviewing notes, getting a studying groupBut sometimes even with making the most of it, we can still have negative experiences.
  6. Being an active reader, reviewing notes, getting a studying groupBut sometimes even with making the most of it, we can still have negative experiences.
  7. Open to learning. Comfort zone: Be open-minded to learning Be open to not understanding right away
  8. Ask questions. Don’t be afraid. Shows you are interested in the research and your progression. Have crazy ideas. No idea is too crazy
  9. SHPE – Society of Hispanic and Professional Engineers, AISES – American Indian Science and Engineering Society 3) Introduce high school students to engineering activities one Saturday 4) Salvation Army is an example It is all about taking a break
  10. Today we will talk about how we all approach our revisions or studying. What is our style and how we can tweak or improve our study styles to ensure we are the most efficient and retaining he most information.
  11. Cramming, Reading everything, taking notes Look at it in a very high level way. The goal for me is to take something complicated and be able to have someone who has never taken this class to understand. If they can understand the concept then you have understood
  12. But sometimes even with making the most of it, we can still have negative experiences.
  13. Alternate study location Change of scenery helps as a refresher
  14. Imposter Syndrome In Coference and in Meetings Write a time you have felt unsure and lacked confidence in your knowledge. Next time you feel that way, What are you going to do?
  15. Helps with Note organization/ time management