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As a scientist, I am sometimes shy to talk about what I do in social groups. I’m not a
The Small Pond Science Bingo Card
Are you interacting with colleagues from research institutions that have misconceptions about your job? Heading to a conference? Here’s
Academic job security and productivity (or the plant ecologist weighs in on potted plant metaphors)
I had been planning this post for a while because the topic has been on my mind but now it
Faculty research is like a potted plant
The Ecological Society of America has wonderful program called SEEDS, which is designed to support and mentor underrepresented undergraduates who
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The time I became a father in the same week my tenure portfolio was due, from Liberal Arts Ecologists.
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We have now reached critical mass
This academic year started auspiciously.
The hallway bustles with the activity of new faculty. It’s funny that I’ve
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Summer is over, not that we’d know it from the weather in Southern California. Anyway, the full complement of
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1. Do you tell students how long it will take for you to respond to emails?
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So many great things came my way this week, I’ve had to unload them a week early. Enjoy!
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