Terry McGlynn

18
Apr

On sickness and teaching and respect

This is my ninth day of being sick. I think it was a flu. (Yes, I had this year’s
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12
Apr

Recommended reads #149

Does homework work? Nipsey Hussle had a vision for South L.A. It all started with a trip to Eritrea.
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10
Apr

NSF Graduate Fellowships and the distant mirage of an equitable pipeline

It’s that time of year again. Congrats to the 2000 students who are recipients of the GRFP! From talking
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01
Apr

What’s a good metaphor for doing science?

How do you explain what research is? My go-to metaphor has been a jigsaw puzzle. We do research to get
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29
Mar

Recommended reads #148

How to make your teaching more engaging Making the study of history relevant The poet who planted trees Why the
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26
Mar

Excellent mentoring strategies

An article arrived in my inbox this morning and it seems so spectacular, I wanted to highlight it as its
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25
Mar

Preventing abuses of power in grad school

I had a great time in grad school. I absolutely loved it. But I’m quick(er than some) to
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18
Mar

Non-overlapping spring breaks

Does your spring break overlap with your kids’ spring break? If you’re like me, the answer is usually “no.
1 min read
15
Mar

Recommended reads #147

Why science needs philosophy Butterflies aren’t expendable Can I enjoy the art but denounce the artist? Ambitious administrators and
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13
Mar

The price of the Gender Tax at home

Since the news broke about the college admissions bribery sting by the FBI, I’ve had a lot of thoughts.
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