2008 discussing meeting

Prof. called all his students and some related teachers up to have a discussing meeting last afternoon, before the new year's eve entertainment.
in this meeting, everyone could talk as his will, for example about his study, his research, his life, and so on.
not to blame someone, just communicate more free, to develop more rational relationship between students and teachers.
i also talk about my thoughts, give some examples how to do well in the research.
there are some interesting comments from Prof.
for example,
1) Science is beyond nation, and also beyond subject.
that means for fome problems, someone will think it belongs to different subject, so they will overlook and give up. Material scientist will not think about the mechanical problems; and for me, many times i think this problem belongs to the material area, so i don't have to study it.
this is a very short-sighted idea, and also very dangerous.
solving complicated problems need owe solid knowledge of different subjects. you must have a open-minded mind, which is the basic quality of a excellent researcher.
2) keep in touch with the tutor at a regular time
not just ask questions, not just report on your work, it's should be a habit.
let others, especially your boss, know what you are doing now, and what will do, what lessond you have learned, what small or significant contribution you have obtained.
it's a good communicational style with others.
3) be good at summarizing
sum up your work from time to time, it will be convenient for you to begin future work.