How I got my PhD

After a brief stint getting my hands dirty...

...I began to ponder a career change.

I decided to give up wet chemistry, and I joined the Houk group. Formal attire was required...

...a clear indication of our advisor's stodginess.

Anyway, I spent some time contemplating the intricacies of chemical reactivity...

...I did a little crooning...

... I spent some time harrassing Bruce...

...I did some calculations, and I presented my results.

Some people were happy with my progress...

...some were surprised...

...and some were downright angry.

In any case, my advisor approved...

...and that was that.