A method to develop scientists from underrepresented groups: Research Recruits
The United States needs to develop more scientists from underrepresented groups. This post describes an approach I’ve developed that
“What are you doing for vacation?”
I feel a little put out when people ask me what I’m doing with my 3 month vacation. Um,
Deadwood or Driftwood?
I’ve always disliked the phrase “deadwood” when referring to a certain class of senior faculty. It’s disrespectful. The
A recommended summer read: How People Learn
As a scientist, when I teach I want to know that what I’m doing in class is effective.
To
Drifting towards deadwood, or not: learning to use R (updated)
Update 15 May 2013: If you’re a newbie to R and want to know where to start, the comments
On attending graduation
Do you attend graduation?
On every campus, the formal expectation is that all faculty attend graduation. Nonetheless, not everyone goes.
Summer is approaching: beware the pit of crocodiles
Yes, this is a warning sign that your wheelchair might roll into a pit of crocodiles. Photo: Terry McGlynn
Summer
The relationships among fame, impact and research quality
I just read a particularly interesting post by Dr. Becca about life about halfway through the tenure track that got
Efficient teaching: marking down for grammatical errors
I used to be appalled at the quality of my students’ writing on exams and other in-class assignments.
Now I’
Applying for faculty positions: the teaching philosophy
Job application season is not ramping up until the end of summer, but I’m bringing this topic up now
