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Choosing the right PhD lab for maximizing scientific impact

A PhD student in mechanical or electrical engineering is unsure how to choose a lab that aligns with their long-term goal of maximizing scientific impact. They are interested in tackling big problems like energy storage and desalination, but are unsure whether to join a problem-focused lab, a technology-focused lab with potential applications to their desired problems, or a lab working on a versatile technology with unclear relevance.

Engineering, Core Engineering, Mechanical Engineering