Interview with Saul Glasman

<p>Saul Glasman worked in homotopy theory and K-theory, and now works as a software engineer. In this interview, we discuss the hardships of academic jobmarket, fears around leaving math, and the fundamental problems in academia.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Saul's homepage: <a href="http://www-users.math.umn.edu/~sglasman/">http://www-users.math.umn.edu/~sglasman/</a></p> <p>Photo: from his website</p> <p><br></p> <p>#mathematician​​​​​​ #mathlife​​​​​​ #interview​​​​​​&nbsp;</p> <p>#academiavsindustry #leavingacademia #jobmarketacademia</p> <p><br></p> <p>0:00 teaser</p> <p>0:44 always loved math</p> <p>2:04 why left academia</p> <p>8:55 &nbsp;the fears of leaving</p> <p>14:02 staying in touch with math</p> <p>20:33 send greetings to Saul :)</p> <p>21:55 stigma around leaving academia</p> <p>25:13 problems in academia</p> <p>30:11 we aren't taught to teach</p> <p>35:50 there's freedom in industry</p> <p>37:36 and you feel productive!</p> <p>42:44 social interactions: academia vs industry</p> <p>45:19 learning effective team work</p> <p>49:15 you can learn to enjoy a job</p> <p>52:20 why can't we do internships</p> <p>55:47 what you wish you knew</p> <p>59:02 advice for those who have doubts<br> <br> </p> <p><br></p>