Someone has been posting these signs all over the Geology and Geophysics Department at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Earth and Planetary Science Department at MIT:
I can’t believe that I’m actually going to defend my PhD next week. Honestly, it feels somewhat surreal. I guess I’d better make a presentation! And make sure I know my carbon cycle.
MIT/WHOI Joint Program thesis defense presentations are open to the public, so if you’re in the area please feel free to attend.
Georneys 
Good luck!!!
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CONGRATS!! Can’t wait to call you Dr. 😀
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Rock their socks off Evelyn!!! 🙂
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Awesome! Try to have fun with that day, it’s a one-of-a-kind day.
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Thanks, Brian! At the moment, I’m doing my best not to panic too much. I’ll try to enjoy the day… particularly the parties afterwards!
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Good luck. And good to get it over before lunch. Then the celebrations can start earlier in the day. also, pro-tip: don’t let your committee have a bathroom break, but keep them caffeinated. That will make things shorter. 🙂
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You’ll wow them I am sure. (Would say “Break a leg” but think that applies only to theatrical performances.)
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Good luck and yes, have fun!
(Never answer “I don’t know”, but “Sorry, I actually knew it but I can’t remember”).
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