7 Jun 2022

1. being able to solve research problems
   1. being able to identify good research problems
   2. break them down into doable pieces
2. fundamental research skills
   1. you should not isolate yourself
   2. you should keep a notebook with your research questions, ideas, and insights
   3. you should avoid aimlessly reading the literature since then everything will appear to have been solved already
   4. you should not forget to archive the results of your research, which include not only your publications but also your software, data, and notes
3. always be critical
4. always consider how to design and apply your AI technology to benefit society the most and identify potential ethical issues related to it
5. never to lose sight of the overall research problem and be broadly interested, even beyond your research field
6. be able to work as part of interdisciplinary research groups
7. be able to mentor other students
8. be able to acknowledge your mistakes