Today I’m very proud to feature Ivonne Pena at SciAm today, telling us some important things about context. Many people just assume that others know what a syllabus is, how to get around, etc. But when you are here in academia from a foreign country, it is not so simple. Head over and check it […]
Today I’m very pleased to show off the Microaggressions Tumblr over at SciAm. The group is doing great work and is here with me to tell you all about the harmful affects of microaggression, and how to bring them to light. Head over and check it out!
I’m at SciAm Blogs today, where I’m introducing a whole week of Guest posts. I’m sure many of you have heard what happened to Danielle Lee this past weekend. I would like to take her goals, and use them to expand the conversation. From the Buzzfeed article: Though she’s grateful for the support, Lee said […]
The other day, I received a tweet that made me immensely happy. @scicurious Wanted to let you know, I'm using your post on obesity & OCD as an example in the tutorial I'm teaching on science blogging! — Andrea Wishart (@pickleswarlz) September 30, 2013 Someone used my blog in a classroom! This gave me all […]
This is part 3 of my posts on STEM careers. I’m not sure how long it will go on. Probably until I’m out of thoughts on the matter. But I think, as I’ve left academia, I’ve learned some things that can benefit the people who are still there. Parts 1 and 2 are available here […]
This is part 2 of my posts on STEM careers. I’m not sure how long it will go on. Probably until I’m out of thoughts on the matter. But I think, as I’ve left academia, I’ve learned some things that can benefit the people who are still there. I’ve often heard it said (and heck, […]
I’ve been thinking a lot about a recent post by Biochembelle called “the pipeline isn’t leaky”. I definitely agree with her, the way we define “the pipeline” is that you’re only in it if you’re headed toward tenure track, and that’s a problem. Because, while I’m still using my science degrees, and I feel like […]
I have a piece out today over at the ASBMB Newsletter, talking about Imposter Syndrome. Do you have it? I do. But I’m not letting it hold me back. Head over to find out what it is, and keep it at bay!
I have been known, in my day, to give talks on social media for scientists. Normally, I’m a big fan of social media for scientists. I think it can do a lot for your scientific career, do a lot for your networking skills, and get you an amazing support group. It can also help you […]
I want to talk to the scientists out there who are doing world-shaking work. Hello? Does anybody know your names? So begins yet another “call to arms” for scientists. We aren’t communicating, we aren’t getting out there and making Star Trek-like movies about the inner biology of the cell (which I would TOTALLY watch and […]