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# Some resources for growth and well-being: 
- [systems_and_control_resources.html Systems & Control Resources] for experiments and simulation, 
- [essential_readings.html Essential Readings] for ideas and inspiration, 
- [student_support.html Student Support] if you ever need support along the way.  


# == Essential Readings
#
# A curated reading list on science, research, and writing -- timeless advice, perspective, and inspiration for students and colleagues.\n
# With gratitude to [https://www.control.utoronto.ca/~jwsimpson/stuff.html J. Simpson-Porco], who has thoughtfully assembled a similar collection and provided the inspiration for this page.
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# === Science and engineering
# - [https://www.youtube.com/@michaelmcgovern8633/videos Philosophical Psychology] lectures by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_E._Meehl P. Meehl] (see also B. Recht's [https://www.argmin.net/p/meehls-philosophical-probability commentary]) 
# - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hhXS6cODQg&list=PLctkxgWNSR89bl7hTOS3F3wuoGj7id3Xy Learning to Learn] lectures by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Hamming R. Hamming] 
# - [https://www.youtube.com/@engineeringhistory engineeringhistory] - interviews with legends like [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoUdAQHyd60 B. Anderson], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPEGNxgpjMU&t=14s&pp=ygUXa2FybCBhc3Ryb21vcmFsIGhpc3RvcnnSBwkJrQkBhyohjO8%3D K. Åström], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrydaT5zgX4 R. Brockett], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2KCfIiGWqE C. Desoer], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqnzNyOBNeE L. Ljung], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjBIIAt9118 S. Morse], and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IBZyRo0vDk M. Wonham].
#
# === Research
# - U. Alon - [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molcel.2009.09.013 How to Choose a Good Scientific Problem]
# - J. Baez - [http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/advice.html Advice for the Young Scientist]
# - E. W. Dijkstra - [https://www.cs.utexas.edu/users/EWD/transcriptions/EWD06xx/EWD637.html Three Golden Rules for Research]
# - E. Feron - [http://www.feron.org/Eric/Why_am_I_a_PhD_student.pdf Why do a PhD?] and [http://www.feron.org/Eric/PhD_characterization_2.htm How do you recognize a worthy PhD thesis?]
# - R. Hamming - [hamming_genius.pdf A Stroke of Genius] and [hamming_you_and_your_research.html You and Your Research]
#
# === Writing and mathematical style
# - S. Boyd - [https://ee263.stanford.edu/notes/matrix_crimes.pdf Crimes Against Matrices]
# - B. Francis - [https://www.control.utoronto.ca/~jwsimpson/documents/francis_handbook.pdf Elements of Mathematical Style]
# - D. Lemire - [https://lemire.me/blog/rules-to-write-a-good-research-paper/ Write Good Papers] ([https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/write-good-papers/3565727 slides])
# - A. D. Lewis - [http://www.mast.queensu.ca/~andrew/LaTeX/latex-dos-and-donts.pdf LaTeX Do's and Don'ts]
# - P. Halmos - [http://www.amazon.com/How-Write-Mathematics-Steenrod/dp/0821800558 How to write mathematics] (the book contains similar pieces by Dieudonné, Schiffer, and Steenrod)
# - J. Hespanha - [https://web.ece.ucsb.edu/~hespanha/published/writingpapers.pdf Writing a Control Paper]
# - T. Tao - [https://terrytao.wordpress.com/advice-on-writing-papers/ Advice on writing papers]
#
#
# === Blogs
# - J. Baez - [https://johncarlosbaez.wordpress.com/ Azimuth]
# - N. Higham - [https://nhigham.com/blog/ Blog]
# - M. Raginsky - [https://realizable.substack.com/ The Art of the Realizable]
# - B. Recht - [https://www.argmin.net/ argmin]
# - T. Tao - [https://terrytao.wordpress.com/ What's new]
#
# == Student Support
#
# [https://students.ubc.ca/ UBC Student Services] provides a wide range of support services and resources to help students navigate the challenges of university life.
#
# ==== Help during exams
# Students registered with the [https://students.ubc.ca/about-student-services/centre-for-accessibility Centre for Accessibility] may request various types of academic accommodations. Please make requests as early in the term as possible to ensure arrangements are in place.
#
# ==== Managing stress
# Personal concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, or cultural adjustment can affect academic success and well-being.  
# For support, please contact [https://students.ubc.ca/health/counselling-services/ Counselling Services] or connect anytime with [https://here2talk.ca/ Here2Talk], a 24/7 mental health support service for post-secondary students in B.C.
#
# ==== Responsible scholarship
# Academic honesty and integrity are essential to a valuable educational experience. The [https://ombudsoffice.ubc.ca/ Office of the Ombudsperson for Students] and [https://academicintegrity.ubc.ca/ Academic Integrity] provide policies, tips, and resources on proper citation, plagiarism, and students’ responsibilities. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with these policies and abide by them.
#
# For general academic support, visit the [https://learningcommons.ubc.ca/ UBC Learning Commons] and [https://students.ubc.ca/enrolment/academic-learning-resources/ Academic Learning Resources].
#
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# ==== Gender and Sex Discrimination Policy and Student Support
# Under [https://universitycounsel.ubc.ca/policies/sexual-misconduct-policy/ UBC’s Sexual Misconduct Policy (SC17)], students are protected from harassment and discrimination based on gender, sex, or sexual orientation.  If you experience or witness inappropriate behaviour, please contact your instructor, TA, or the [https://svpro.ubc.ca/ Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office (SVPRO)]. UBC’s [https://equity.ubc.ca/ Equity & Inclusion Office] also provides resources and advocacy.
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# ==== Financial Crisis Response
# Students facing urgent financial difficulties may contact [https://students.ubc.ca/about-student-services/enrolment-services-advisors/ Enrolment Services Advising]. For emergency financial support, please visit UBC's [students.ubc.ca/finances/emergency-funding financial support options]. 
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