Making scientific conferences more engaging
In scientific conferences, the talks are often the least constructive part of the meeting. That’s my experience and opinion,
Keeping data readable in the long run
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This is reminder of the obvious, but perhaps one some of you could use: Be sure to
Recommended reads #103
Why academics need to focus on structuring their time
Superstar artist Ai Weiwei wrote a piece about how censorship works
Handling bad reviews
I think most reviews are good and fair. Regardless, when I get an unwelcome decision back from an editor, it’
When scientists are dishonest
A case of scientific dishonesty has hit close to home and got me thinking. This isn’t a post of
The deficit model of STEM recruitment
As we train the next generation of STEM professionals, we use a filter that selects against marginalized folks, on account
Recommended reads #102
The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America
“To teach, we must believe in the potential of each person
An introduction to writing a peer review
I recently had an exchange with a colleague, who had just written a review at my request. They hadn’t
I am complicit
My academic societies support the March for Science. So do I.
I’m familiar with the arguments for and against
Recommended reads #101
When you study arctic glaciers that are rapidly melting away, and your samples at the Ice Core Archive melt away