Feeling Old, My First Robotics Conference, Battling Impostor Syndrome

I had a LOT to think about and process after attending ICRA this year. It was my first conference and everything was a new experience...well except impostor syndrome. That one is a familiar friend/foe. Being back in Atlanta hit different this time, but I'm thankful for the opportunity to attend ICRA. It was an eye opening experience and I'm glad to be able to share that on this channel. I came back feeling exhausted but excited to continue my work in robotics. But the conference did make me think - am I doing enough? Conference Website: https://2025.ieee-icra.org/program/ Chapter Guide 00:00 Back to Atlanta - Reflecting on Time at Georgia Tech 03:10 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 07:10 How To Dress and What to Wear for This Conference 09:30 Impostor Syndrome Strikes 12:40 Networking Struggles If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong in your field—especially in tech—consider subscribing. This community is supportive! 📸 My Filming Equipment: - Galaxy S25+ - https://amzn.to/3G3HCE5 - Rode PRO Mic Pack - https://amzn.to/3E2y7EN - Phone Holder w/ Built in Light - https://amzn.to/3R7ljQi Please note that some of these links are affiliate links that support the channel at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your continued support! #phdvlog #robotics #careerchange #gradschool #phdstudent #roboticsphd #phdjourney #gradschoollife #icra #roboticsresearch #roboticsengineering #ai #ml