{"id":796,"date":"2014-11-14T15:02:45","date_gmt":"2014-11-14T21:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.dev.vanderbilt.edu\/gradcareer\/?p=796"},"modified":"2017-11-20T14:29:13","modified_gmt":"2017-11-20T20:29:13","slug":"andrew-greer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/my.dev.vanderbilt.edu\/gradcareer\/2014\/11\/andrew-greer\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Andrew Greer"},"content":{"rendered":"<pre><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-dev.vanderbilt.edu\/t2-my-dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/683\/2014\/11\/greer-scrshot1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-794 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-dev.vanderbilt.edu\/t2-my-dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/683\/2014\/11\/greer-scrshot1-300x214.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-dev.vanderbilt.edu\/t2-my-dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/683\/2014\/11\/greer-scrshot1-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-dev.vanderbilt.edu\/t2-my-dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/683\/2014\/11\/greer-scrshot1-650x464.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn-dev.vanderbilt.edu\/t2-my-dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/683\/2014\/11\/greer-scrshot1.png 965w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>While at Vanderbilt<\/strong><\/span> I focused my dissertation on the effectiveness and efficiency of homelessness prevention in California and New York.\u00a0 The evaluation work I am doing now at Westat is a logical continuation of that.\u00a0 For example, I build statistical models to evaluate whether homelessness services affect a variety of outcomes.\u00a0 Compared to my program, my current work requires more qualitative analysis and at times I miss the teaching that I used to do at Vanderbilt, though my current position works well for my career journey.\u00a0 I am getting useful practical experience in the private sector that I hope to use one day in the public sector or academia.<\/p>\n<p>When you are in the thick of your program, it\u2019s really hard to have perspective.\u00a0 From my new perspective on the other side, I have a few tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Explore<\/strong> your research interests but find your path quickly.<\/li>\n<li>From there on, it is all about <strong>balance<\/strong>.\u00a0 Take a night off once in a while (but only one night).<\/li>\n<li>My advisor, Marybeth Shinn, was compassionate and really guided my work while also being interested in me as a person.\u00a0 A <strong>good advisor<\/strong> is crucial.<\/li>\n<li>Always do <strong>good work<\/strong>. \u00a0Between the choice of turning in bad work on time or good work late, always choose good work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you\u2019re nearing the end of your program, it\u2019s easy to get swept up in dissertation writing and forget about preparing for life beyond graduation.\u00a0 I found it helpful to take breaks from dissertation writing by working a little on my r\u00e9sum\u00e9, CV, and LinkedIn profile.\u00a0 It takes more time than you think to get started with all the materials you need to begin the job search.\u00a0 Beyond the help that you can find from Ruth at Graduate School Career Development and the Center for Teaching, use your friends in the same program and bounce ideas off of each other. \u00a0For example, practice interviewing or preparing your statements with peers.<\/p>\n<p>Having your dissertation done is such a relief, but can also leave you feeling bereft.\u00a0 This major project which has taken up so much of your time and life is suddenly done.\u00a0 If you can, I would recommend taking a month off after it\u2019s finished to relax, maybe travel. \u00a0I didn\u2019t do this, but I wish that I had. \u00a0It can be hard to transition to life outside of graduate school, but it\u2019s also really exciting, and you don\u2019t have a dissertation taking up all your time.\u00a0 All the hard work in grad school is worth it because it prepares you to make that leap.\u00a0 It can be intimidating, but just go for it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Andrew&#8217;s Fun Facts!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Current City: <\/strong>Rockville, MD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current position: <\/strong>Research Associate at Westat<\/p>\n<p><strong>Degree pro<\/strong><strong>gra<\/strong><strong>m<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Community Research and Action<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Favorite professor: <\/strong>Marybeth Shinn, my advisor<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Favorite Nashville restaurant:<\/strong> <em>Miel\u2019s<\/em>, a great French restaurant\u00a0off of Charlotte in West Nashville<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Favorite place to study: <\/strong>Two places: 1) A dissertation writing\u00a0nook I created in my home, and 2) the second floor of Portland Brew\u00a0in East Nashville<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>If you would like to learn more\u00a0 about Andrew and his work at Westat, send him an <a 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