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Hello,

As a contributing member of the Smarter Every Day Patreon page, you've been helping me along on my PhD journey for many years. I'm grateful. The time has come for me to defend my PhD Dissertation, and I would like to invite you to watch the defense live. I can already promise you the video is going to be pretty low quality because I'm going to be focused on what I need to say to my committee, but I've checked with Dr. Cassibry and he said it's cool if I live stream it to you. I don't really want this going out to the wide internet just yet, live, because I'm not sure what's going to happen in that room during the public section (my committee is allowed to interrupt me during the presentation), but you guys are on the inside, you've helped make this thing happen so I'd love to have you there if you'd be willing to join. I've already written you into the acknowledgement section so I'm excited to invite you to virtually participate.

I'm going to go put the finishing touches on things now and try to get some rest. I'm trusting you to not blast this out to the internet. Sharing with your immediate IRL friends and family is cool if you think they would benefit from seeing me get grilled, just do me a solid and don't let it leak out into the wild or on the internet anywhere. I hope to record it and share it in the future, but it's not a given that I've passed yet, so we need to wait on that.

The URL is given in the video. (type it in all lowercase)

The Password is: GoChargers!

Thank you very much.

Warm Regards,

Destin

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Kalo

I can’t wait to hear it. I know you will represent well

P W

Hey man. Proud of you.

Clint Wadley

Congratulations Destin! You're gonna smash it out of the park!

Thomas Mustard

Dr Destin has a ring to it! Remember every appointment will become a Dr’s Appt.

weareallgilear

All the best for your defense Destin!

Matt Gruenloh

Congrats (soon to be) Dr. Destin. You’ve got this!! You’ve come a long way from comparing rocket telemetry to a chicken’s steady head!!

Parker Riess

You’re awesome Destin! You got this!!

Luke

By an odd chance of fate, my schedule is pretty clear….. I’d love to watch!!! You’re as much or more of an expert at this topic now than anyone else in the planet. Go knock this out of the park!!!

jason

I’m thrilled for you and so excited to see how all these smaller projects come together in this massive undertaking! Now go get some sleep!

Jacob Elliot Cassagnol

The uppercase letter variant doesn't work. Proud of you and your journey man! Prayin' for ya and hope you get some fumes in that tank now that your doctorship is beginning! Oh if you're having trouble accessing the link, it's all lowercase.

Andy Marks

Proud of you Destin. Praying the Lord calms you and helps you recollect all you need. You’ve done the work. Trust yourself, enjoy the moment!

Hubert Hoover

Nice! this would be the 2nd dissertation defense watch for me... But - is the dissertation itself available?

Merad

Hey Destin, good luck! Will the defense be recorded? Your thesis sound fascinating but I won't be able to watch live.

Donnie Williams

I will be there to celebrate your accomplishment! My wife just finished her doctorate program from SWBTS this past May, so I understand the support side of it. Thank you for sharing your journey with us! Donnie

Chazzy Mac

Is the password working for anyone else? I just have a blank screen and a place for a password but when i put in the above it says "Try Again"

Kyle Goddard

“There is so much more to explore…” this is the humble curiosity that all should pursue. Thank you Destin! Praying for a great dissertation. 🙏 🗡️ 🐀 👑

Samuel Harrison

Praying for strength and clarity for you and I'm confident it'll be great.

Maryruth Eaves-Herrera

Thanks Destin! I am truly honored that your would include us in your triumphant moment, especially as I remember just how nervous I was when I did my own dissertation defense. I am actually on a cruise down through the Panema Canal (and I think we traverse the canal on Sunday and I do not know what kind of satellite or other reception we might have But I will make every effort to join you! I am certain you will do well and I am praying you remember everything that matters to your defense. Godspeed!

William Marshall

Congratulations!! Best of luck! He’s got you!

George Reese

Thats awesome War Eagle Destin

Andria

How exciting! Congratulations! You’ve totally got this. *fist bump* And this will be a learning experience for me, as I’m contemplating going after a PhD and the dissertation is absolutely the scariest part.

Diane Jowers

Wow! This is great! I would love to watch live and be praying for you during this defense. I'm honored that you are allowing us to be a part of this huge moment in your life! P.S. Printers are the bane of my existence!

Tammy

This is awesome Destin! My son and I can't wait to watch it! What an interesting topic. You've come a long way since the chicken. 🐔

Steve

Piece of cake!

Joe Schneider

Congrats on making it to this point. It’s cool to see you make your own unique contribution to the science you have been trying to help us understand for years.

Parker Riess

I just get a page that says “We couldn't find the page you were looking for.” When I go to the URL in the video

Chris Mears

OMG, this is the dream and goal. Thank you for doing this and completing this and sticking through and trusting that we all wanted this for you! You rule and are an inspiration and I can't wait to watch your defense. You got this! 💓

VahnDavid

Serious Congratulations Destin! May the Lord bless you and keep you, may He cause His face to shine upon you! May He give you peace and rest!

Peter Moody

"in conclusion, AAAAAAAAAAAA!" kick ass, Destin.

Luke Andrew

Thanks for the invite, in true Smarter Every Day style. You’ve got this!

Steve A

Janky video is just fine for something like this. Keep up the good work!

Dale McDonald

This is very cool! Honoured to be included! So very proud and in awe of all your work Destin!

Realjackhanna

Take a deep breath, you're going to make this look easy!

Ash

Best of luck Destin. Take deep breaths. You got this!

Ayush

Congrats Destin. Your defense is in my birthday. I wish you all the luck. I know you won’t need it.

Nathan

It takes a lot of courage to do this, and I appreciate that and what you do here to give us that inner view. I believe in you and regardless of the outcome know you will be better for it, be challenged by it, and be smarter because of it.

Ryan Merrell

Man, that is way too cool, and there is so much pride on your face and in your voice. I hope I am able to make the live stream. That sounds like a very impressive dissertation.

Ben Welch

It’s on my calendar! I’ll be at a conference next week in between scheduled meetings but you better believe I’m gonna find a corner somewhere to sit with my laptop for a few minutes and listen in! Congrats on coming this far, can’t wait for you to get your PhD! Proud to be a supporter 🙂

Tahlia Fulton

Congrats Destin! Get all of the rest you can, you're going to be brilliant. Thank you for extending the invitation to us all, we'll see how I'm feeling at 2am on a school night, but I might just wake up to some good news on my Wednesday morning!

Johnny Burns

What a huge achievement Destin! Congratulations!

Schala

Congrats and good luck!! 😄

Gregory Laborde

This is very cool! What an honor and privilege to be able to participate, and how brave you are to allow us in. PS Impact fusion is represented as powering the ships in ‘The Expanse.’ Must be inevitable.

Michael Kobb

Rock on, Destin. I'll try to tune in if I can, but regardless, I wish you great success with the defense.

Christine

Awesome! So much hard work preparing for a PhD while making us smarter as you shared your journey with us. I’m 74 now and a firm believer in the value and excitement of learning being a lifelong quest. Thanks for the invitation to share this momentous event. You’re going to rock it!!!

Joshua Rittenhouse

You have got this! This is a huge milestone, and I know the feeling of anticipation all too well 😅. I would very much like to hear about your research, and I will do my best to tune in (I think my work schedule that day should allow it). Regardless, I will be praying for you!

Martin Gyllencreutz

Good luck Destin! You can do this, there's no one more suitable for this than you!

Jeffrey Gaines

Hey Destin, do you think PhD presentations/papers should be made more available to the average student? I've attended two defenses, and I've found them to be quite educational and accessible, and then I've been unable to access them later.

Warren Spiker

Best of luck and breathe. You've put in the work, done all the prep. Your mind should be at ease. pax vobiscum

Sam Gorny

I'm not sure I've got the emotional energy to attend another viva defense. That said, congratulations! You deserve it for all your hard work.

Ray C

That must be a moment to be present on, isn't it? I hope you are excited, well rested, sharp and happy. Half Christmas morning and half wedding day. All the best Destin. Thank you for sharing those amazing doings!

KTMan77

That's awesome you've been able to complete your dissertation, I hope your defense goes well! As a hands on millwright who fixes high speed packing equipment for milk products I can't imagine I'll understand it but I hope you're going to make a video to dumb it down and explain the core idea behind your work.

Iriscilla Ayala

You got this! As a fellow PhD person I get the exhausted yet excited mindset. I understand the journey you went on. You are nearly done. Be sure to celebrate afterward!

Tim M

Sending loads of support from the UK. I believe in you. Totally understand where you are at. I have just completed an 8 year journey, distance learning with the British Horological Institute (in parallel with a 30 year career as a scientist). 11 exams later, ive just been told I have attained accreditation as a clockmaker and have now been working my own business for the last 2 year. Ive thoroughly enjoyed being a part of your journey and a supporter. You've got this!

Aaron Armstrong

I've followed along since near the begining and your videos have always been a joy to watch and learn from. You have already accomplished so much, glad to see you make it!

V.E. Griffith

Remember, your committee wants you to succeed. They wouldn't let you defend if you weren't ready.

Daniel

well it'll be 0000 time for me, so... i may only be with you in spirit... if I am awake i'll join in! Congratulations on your hard work! I am always grateful for the good you put into the world

Stephen Osborne

Remember to savour the feeling at the end when they hopefully accept your defence. If it's anything like my own defence ten years ago, albeit in the UK, they are there to be curious and learn about your niche, check that you actually did the work, and they are definitely not there to trick you! Good luck, and enjoy it as you talk about your amazing work.

Niteflier

Congrats, Destin. I won't be able to watch it live, but I look forward to the eventual video/series you make on it!

Loren Lang

Congratulations and woohoo!! You’ve run the good race. Now you get to finish strong. Remember that you know more about your topic than they do. You just have to show them that you know it. I’m proud to be a tiny part of this journey and milestone achievement. 🙏

J

I’m so honored to be let in the room! Thank you doing this! So excited to hear about what’s been taking up your brain space for so long!

Hunter Jordan

Of all the days it could have been, I have Jury Duty at the same time. Now I really hope I don’t get selected. You are going to do great!

Timothy T.

It's very neat to see it all click together. Very glad to have been along for the ride Destin!

James Newsom

100% true. If his advisor didn't believe Destin wasn't ready, he wouldn't him defend. But still, doesn't remove all the stress and anxiety. I have no doubt that Destin will rock it.

Brian Murphy

Inspirational is a word that comes to mind Sir. Your endeavours are a credit to your parents and your immediate family. You’ll do well. Why wouldn’t you! 💪💪

Todd Kanning

Psalm 111:2, indeed, Brother! (As well, Proverbs 25:2.) Our family will be praying (and hopefully watching) on Tuesday. Proud of your work and your witness!

Lizzie R Mark

Thank you for the invitation. 🙂 What an epic stepping stone - for your good and HIS Glory. 🙌🏻 Psalm 111:2 indeed - keep pondering HIS Works, Destin. 🙏🏻

Jeff & Lisa Reese

Thank you for including us, what an honor! May the Lord give you calmness; we know you'll do a fine job.

Josh Garneau

This is awesome. So many congratulations on hitting a huge milestone!

Kyle Mansfield

So so so so cool. Hopefully I’m available to watch!

Stefan Titus

I've been considering a PhD, so this should be educational.

Render

All the best! Have fun and success! Will there be a recording of it to watch later if we can't watch it live?

Jeff Poulin

Cannot make it, on vacation with my wife. Just keep being the best Destin you can. You Rock 🤘🏻you’ll do awesome 😎

Hugh Gautier

Best wishes on dissertation defence, my hope that it is very successful. Mine was eventful but from a different prospective, on the translations of the Hebrew and Greek Bibles, I had a smattering of Aramaic intrasposed. We didn't have computers when I wrote my dissertation only typerwriters, but then again I have you by a few years as well. I just turned 81 this past August. Now I'm called "Professor" but not for things dealing with the bible, although I could be at that as well, but for computers and the operation systems within them. I'm a person not afraid to go into the Registry within Windows 1.1 through 11 and have the thing operating as it should.

HappyHeuristic

Am interested in seeing your dissertation defense, but would be helpful if you posted a link of your dissertation as well if you're willing. That would be by itself interesting, but also provide background as to what you are actually defending and the needed context.

Asa Burgess

Hey Destin, I'm glad to hear that you have reached this milestone with the help of so many people helping you along! I'm sure it has been a long process of juggling your life priorities. I found your paper on the two 45 long colt bullets colliding very fascinating, and I see a continuation of these projectile concepts with this dissertation...

Patrick Arnold

When you mentioned how taxed you've been I immediately went to look at your clock to see what time you recorded this. It wasn't working. I don't know if I would be more worried... I've faith you're in the right place and on the right path for His plan. I'll pray for you.

Larysa Jaworski

This sounds awesome! I'm fascinated by the subject, but, I've always wanted to watch a PhD dissertation defense! Incidentally, if there's anyone else in Australia, I've done the time conversion: It's 2am Wednesday morning (21/10/26). (For AEST - ie: Melbourne) I'd say 'Good Luck', but I'm sure it's not required because you've done enough preparation so that Luck isn't required... :)

Jay Johnson

Well done Destin! I’m excited to hear you defend.

JP Cruz

Looking forward to your dissertation defense. Congratulations on making this awesome journey. Fusion through inertial confinement sounds similar to NIF's approach for compressing deuterium and tritium using lasers, heat and X-Rays for compression. The magnetic piston approach and z-pinch approaches are also interesting approaches as well. Getting out the popcorn and soda! Excited to see the concepts you're arguing. We live in such interesting times now. Break a leg, or flip a cat for good luck!

Caleb Begly

Congratulations Destin! Very excited for you.

John W

Congratulations Destin. You make all of us smarter everyday.

Dan

Only Destin would start a discussion about a PHD dissertation with a Lord of the Rings reference to keep engagement. He knows his audience well haha

Johann Ortiz

Proud of you Master Sandlin. I look forward to the correction on your form of address.

Taylor DeCastro

Congrats on making it this far, Destin! We’re all pulling for you!

Scott Hildreth

As with the other 93 previous comments here, I send you congratulations and astronomically huge good wishes, and know that you'll be terrific. Thank you for all that you have shared (and continue to share) about how and why things work. Perhaps the most important things you give all of us are your genuine curiosity and sincerity. You've made me - and all my college students - MUCH smarter every day.

John Cox

Is this the committee's first time being live streamed for a dissertation? It's a first for me hearing it. Good fortune sir! Great, indeed, are the works of the Lord. Good reference.

AC

Congratulations in advance, Destin! Like everyone else who’s followed you for a while, I know how long this journey has been. It’s wonderful to get to see it coming to its fruition.

Rob & Dawn Roberts

Yeah!! Congratulations and we will absolutely be there to cheer you on.

Jeanine McCarthy

"I am a very curious person" has future-sticker-club vibes! Thinking of you as you take this huge step, Destin. Proud of you, sir!

Dan O'Connor

Congratulations Destin! I agree with the comments that point out your committee chair wouldn't let you go forward to defend if they didn't think you were ready, but I also know from my own experience that it doesn't make it any less stressful because you want to be prepared as much as possible. I have complete confidence you will knock it out of the park in this defense. You got this!

C. David Buchanan

Regretfully I’m not available at that time. I will however, be engaged in an activity that affords me opportunity to be in prayer over defending your PhD Dissertation. That prayer’s greatest ask is blessings flow from it into generations well beyond our lifetimes.

Arnau

I'm so happy for you Destin, you are amazing. YOU inspired me, since I subscribed in 2011 as a teenager, to pursue a physics degree and eventually do a PhD on nuclear waste and then become a nuclear reactor engineer. Best of luck on your defense, this is an incredible achievement and you continue to inspire.

EngrStudent

Manhattan had 2 of 5 methods work: implosion and projectile. Hints have been around a while. Nice to see digging deeper.

The Third Workshop

Dude so proud of you! A dissertation as well as a hit YouTube channel? And still humble? You da' man as the kids say. P.S. Janky = Real

David H

Do you know approximately how long it will be? 1 hour? 2 hours?

Andrew Bowns

Thanks so much for including us! And thank you for your committee for being open to the idea.

David Beier

Congratulations Destin!!!!

Walter Harley

I’m gonna be on an airplane, so I can’t join, alas! Good luck. As others have said - your sponsor wouldn’t let you defend unless they thought you were ready, but also, it’s still very scary. I still vividly remember my defense, 36 years ago. I remember anxiously waiting in the hallway to hear the committee’s verdict. And then I don’t remember much after the “yes”, because all the stress and years of work and anxiety all washed through, over, and away. You’ve got this!! You absolutely have this. We, your patreons, have watched all the steps on the way, and I know you have the curiosity, intellectual rigor, drive, and precision that this takes.

Jeffrey Cohan

My wife has her Doctorate in Educationl. Many, Many congratulations Destin. One of my kids Is on the spectrum and we watch your channel every day. You make science fun. Very proud of you sir

Timmy

That'll be 5PM for me in Belgium, I believe, which is usually the time I'm driving from work. I'll sure be tuning in when I get home!

Marcin Kowalczyk

as someone with a PhD I exactly know how you're feeling right now

Steve Buckles

I’ve followed you for years and will love watching your dissertation's defense!

Lacquerhead

How exciting! The light at the end of the tunnel is fueled by fusion!

Baronger

Hey, Destin! I've been watching your videos for over a decade. I wasn't exposed to science at all until undergrad, where I found it both thrilling and almost overwhelming. Your videos helped me keep my wonder during that time and your humility helped me realize that we don't have to know everything right away, so long as we keep exploring. I used your videos to keep me sane during a rough PhD in Molecular Biology that almost made me disillusioned with academia entirely. They helped me hang on to the kind of scientist that I wanted to be, when I was surrounded by so many hostile, puffed-up egos. Now I'm a biology professor, using your videos in my classes, passing the gift of curiosity on to the next generation. It's been such a joy to see your journey with YouTube and academia while I've been on my own! My PhD defense—the year leading up to it too—felt like that scene from Star Wars when the Millennium Falcon is flying out of the Death Star as it explodes. Everything is exploding around it, it clips one of the walls, and maybe it looses a communications dish, and it doesn't look like it's going to make it. Then, it shoots out into the dramatic calmness of space and everything is okay. That'll be you soon! Hang in there and thanks for all you do!

Pamella Marschall

Thoughts and prayers for a good nights sleep before and quick mind during!

K7ZB

Pro. 22:29

math doc ron

congratulations on making it to this stage, soon to be Dr. Sandlin! in a few days, you'll realize that all of the hard work is already done and that tuesday is just an opportunity for your committee to let you see how much you actually know. in the meantime, try to get some sleep and don't forget to hydrate.

Austin Burnham

I think I’ll try to tune in! Thanks for sharing this with us.

Robert Hajosy

Thanks for the opportunity to help and to share in this very unique experience, Dustin! Best of luck )but you won't need it cuz you're amazing) !

David Hamilton

Good afternood, (STB) Dr. Sandlin. I am wondering about the possibility of getting a copy of your dissertation?? As I am also a "Curious George" like you, I would be very interested in reading it. BTW, STB is Soon To Be. ;-)

Kn1nJa

"I saw a video a long time ago. I thought it was interesting." He then proceeds to learn as much as he can about the subject and prepares a dissertation for his PhD. I can't think of a more Destin thing to do, and I love everything about it. I am really proud of you Destin.

Steven K Knapp

Congratulations Destin and the entire Sandlin family! I know the huge effort and significant work that you put in to arrive at the point. I have faith that you’ll rock the defense. We’re all proud of you and inspired by your journey. Go get ‘em!

Jason Winsett

I’m excited just to feel like I’m in kindergarten with you.

Joey Steel

Peace to you Dr.-Sandlin-to-be. I'm delighted to be a continuing supporter of your journey and, more indirectly, your family. Unfortunately, I have a schedule conflict, so attending the live event will be tough. Will a video recording be available for your patrons? As an aside, I wonder how many of your supporters have technical backgrounds, which can be a bonus for appreciating your work. (I have a B.S. in chemical engineering from NC State University. I worked not as a chemical engineer but as a Japanese-to-English technical document translator and more prior to retiring.)

Swimavidly

Hey Destin! I'm not going to make it to the livestream due to a prior engagement, but I'd like you to know that I'm rooting for you.

Jason Houge

I’ve been waiting to hear about this for a long time! Congrats on getting to this point and I hope everything goes really well! Thank you for the invite to be an observer in the room!

Jana Simmons

No matter how prepared you are, the defense is scary! I added complexity to my own journey by having two kids while in grad school. I was 6 mo pregnant during my qualifying exams and had to postpone my defense because my second daughter decided to arrive early! Successfully defended in 2010! Welcome to the ranks of doctor, but not licensed physician!

Iñaki Guastalli

Best of luck tomorrow, even if you won't need it! As others mentioned, if your committee was happy to arrange your defense, they know you got dinner ready!

Benjamin Wenzel

Good luck with this! I'll be praying for you, Destin. I completed the dissertation defense a couple of years ago, and I really respect you for posting this for others to view. It is a big deal to defend, but if your committee is anything like mine, you are MORE than capable of defending. It doesn't make it any easier to prepare for the defense, but you're gonna do great!

insideHardware

I hope I can make it! A bit late for us on the eastern face. But as the locals say สู้สู้ or sue sue or fight! fight! Had we grown up neighbors, I would be by your side for the big day.

Dex Euromat

You got this Destin! Fingers crossed from Poland. I'm going to watch maybe via Second Life (so you might have bigger audience too) Cheers!

Guillaume B

I would love to see it, but I'm not sure I can catch it live. Could it be watched afterwards? Good work soon to be Dr. Sandlin!

Daniel Turner

All the best with the defence of your PhD dissertation in a few hours, sadly I can't justify staying up until 0300 AEDT to watch.

Leo G.

Thanks for letting us watch!

Ryan Marks

Looking forward to this. You got it!

Josh Stein

You are a brave man Destin - I can't wait to see you nail it

Andrew Phillips

It's 8:03 am, and I'm wearing out my refresh button! Seriously, so thrilled you're finally at this point. You're going to rock this.

Kate

The link never showed up on the page (I've been refreshing every few minutes). I hope things are going great and can't wait to hear about your success!!!

David Combs

Is the link on the invitation page up? Haven't seen it yet.

Ryan Marks

The video link is live now.

Kate

Haha, showed up right as I posted this. Cheering for you!

Jim Nasby

How many PhD candidates does it take to run a projection? ;p (Seriously, feel bad, but the joke just had to be made! 😂 ALL THE BEST ON YOUR DISSERTATION!)

Andrew Phillips

I'm calling it. Congratulations, Dr. Destin.

Austin Burnham

Great work! I enjoyed watching it. There’s some cool science in there and really nice footage too.

Tim M

Just watched your livestream. Very well done Sir. Huge amount of work and great presentation. Hope the grilling goes equally well.

Asa Burgess

Dr. Testiclease 🤞 great job bro.

Joey Steel

I just finished watching your live presentation. Your efforts were superb. May your work find good applications to making our lives and planet even a bit better place.

David Plunkett

Enjoyed auditing that. Thanks for streaming it.

Rob & Dawn Roberts

Great presentation today, Destin. 👏 We enjoyed the opportunity to watch.

Cody Copeland

Absolutely amazing presentation. Can’t wait to hear Dr. Destin (or Dr. SmarterEveryDay)

Aaron Iguchi

Well done! Thanks for sharing.

Isu_jan

Hey Dr. Destin, congratulations 👏🎉.

vsNicholas

Word on the streets is that he has passed the defense!

Evan

Thanks for sharing this with us Destin! That seemed to have gone really well (from a layman's perspective), so I hope you had fun with the grilling!

Andrew Phillips

I watched the whole thing, and I even understood some of the words! Do you even need a PhD to get the jokes? So thrilled to be a very small part of this journey with you. So excited that this step is behind you, and looking forward to what your brain comes up with now that it has a little more bandwidth. Please take some R&R time, relax, unplug, unwind and decompress! God's peace dwell in you richly.

Kenneth Propert

I'm very disjointed that I missed it, the Link never appeared.

VahnDavid

Wow, that was a fun defense/presentation. I love the interaction present in the higher learning environment. Thank you so very much for sharing that with us. No matter how much went over my head as I had to miss a bit here and there due to my kids, I enjoyed it very much! I hope that it might be possible to rewatch it actually in the future when I can pay attention more fully. Bless you and your family!

Steven

Great job Destin! I hope you get some time to relax after all of this

SmithKurosaki_BT

Can someone do me a solid and say when it is, the website hasn't updated the certs after the issues from today so I can't navigate to it currently

Kenneth Propert

Thank you Andrew, I just watched it and found it very interesting. Good job Destin.

Joshua Murrah

Thank you so very much for offering this livestream to us - I really enjoyed it!!

David Combs

So, what happened with the committee? Inquiring minds want to know!