Grappling Hooks on the Ivory Tower - This Year in Practical Academic Research

Explore the intersection of academic research and practical application in this 57-minute conference talk from BSidesLV 2017. Delve into the academic research workflow, experiment testing, and the inner workings of conferences and journals. Learn how to effectively read academic papers, navigate interdisciplinary work, and utilize resources like Google Scholar. Discover strategies for reviving abandoned academic tools and addressing technical debt. Gain inspiration for tackling complex issues through multipass reading and understanding the challenges of translating academic knowledge into real-world solutions.